by lkaim | Jul 2, 2023 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, prong collars
People love to slag on prong collars, or any other device they perceive as capable of inflicting physical discomfort. Well, here’s two facts I guarantee are going to pull the shriekers out of the woodwork- 1) Discomfort is a fact of life. Even when we...
by lkaim | May 17, 2023 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Electronic Dog Training Collars, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
Dog training tools are generally comprised of a leash and collar that we use to communicate with dogs. Whether that collar is a buckle, martingale, chain, prong, or electronic, it is still accompanied by a leash that acts as a conduit for information that flows both...
by lkaim | Jan 15, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Electronic Dog Training Collars, Maryland Dog Training
Using an electronic dog training collar The electronic dog training collar can be used as a conditioned reinforcer that enables the dog to understand he is on the ‘right path’ to the reward. The leash acts as a positive punisher (the dog cannot escape or...
by lkaim | Jan 15, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Understanding how dogs learn is helpful in getting where you want to go much faster. Limit Options. Guide Choices. Control Outcomes. I have created a “Skinner Box” by restricting Kiera’s access to any other part of the garage bay through controlling...
