Notes from the Field:
A Dog Training Blog
Welcome to the Sunflower Field! This is a place for my tips, information, and thoughts about dog training, sighthounds, and raising a behaviorally healthy dog. Enjoy!
4 ways I prepare for better dog training sessions
I won’t lie – sometimes I train my dogs messily, on the fly, with little preparation going into it. But when I’m working on something brand new or complex, there are certain ways I prepare my environment and myself to make sure we get the most out of our training sessions.
5 Trained Behaviors We Use Daily
Last week I talked about why I train my dogs and what I love about dog training. This week we’re going more practical. I’m going to talk a little bit about some of the training I use all the time with my dogs, just to reduce friction in our everyday life.
These are 5 behaviors we use on a daily basis.
Sighthound Training: Are Sighthounds Too Stubborn?
Are sighthounds really too stubborn to be trained? Let’s talk about it.
Training a Hand Target for Confidence and Connection
Have you ever heard of teaching your dog a hand target? This is where your dog “targets” your hand with her nose. In the most basic terms, the way it looks is you hold your hand flat with your palm facing your dog, and your dog touches her nose to the “target” – your hand. Usually, we use the verbal cue “touch.”
It’s a neat trick – but why teach it at all?
