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Posts tagged "Dog Training"

Dog Training and the Easy Button Contest

The Dog Saving Network has partnered with Staples and US Bones to bring you an exciting training contest to help homeless pets. Information for the contest is here and I hope you all can enter or at least pass this on to as many people as you can. We will probably get a lot of... Read more »
By vishnel,
April 7, 2011 at 2:34 pm
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Dog Training Advice: Clean it Up...This is a Family Show!

Now this video is just awesome. Good old time training only possible through good technique and good stimulus control. Read on after you watch! People just love to show off what their dogs can do.  Friends come over and at some point there is a demonstration as to what the host dog can do.  I... Read more »
By CDignan,
March 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm
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Dog Training Advice: Don't bring a Knife to a Gunfight

One of my favorite movie scenes of all time was in the 80′s classic “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.  Check out the clip and we’ll talk about how this can be some good training advice! So what’s the training advice?  Well…don’t bring a knife to a gunfight of course.  Let me explain. Food is a great... Read more »
By CDignan,
March 9, 2011 at 7:45 am
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Kickstarter and Micro-pledging For Life's Ruff Success

Here we are, well into our Kickstarter fundraiser for our new and improved theater extravaganza called Life’s Ruff –time flies when the clock’s ticking. Though there has been a steady flow of generosity on a larger scale, I can’t help but notice that no one has yet pledged in the one- to five-dollar category. So…... Read more »
By CDignan,
February 6, 2011 at 5:28 pm
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Q&A: Clicker Training with Gregory House

So “House” is my favorite show on television.  I never miss an episode. I was looking forward to last Monday’s show, partly because I love the show, but mostly because there was a practical demonstration of clicker training.  Watch the clip and enjoy the fact that House is training a kid much in the same... Read more »
By CDignan,
January 27, 2011 at 9:04 am
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10 Responsible Animal Rescue Guidelines

When I first started The Dog Saving Network I wanted to try to reach out and help as many rescues as possible by offering free training and behavior services.  A few rescues took us up on the offer and we got a first hand look at some of the hardships people in animal rescue face... Read more »
By CDignan,
December 4, 2010 at 9:28 am
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3 Things Leslie Nielsen Can Teach You About Dog Training

Like millions of people, I was saddened to learn that one of my favorite actors, Leslie Nielsen, had passed away the other day.  I really can’t count how many times I quoted his movie lines but it’s safe to say it may be tens of thousands of times. He will be missed.  I’ve been wanting... Read more »
By CDignan,
December 1, 2010 at 4:52 pm
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Preventive Behavioral Maintenance for You and Your Dog

Hey Humans, My dog jumps too much! My dog barks too much! My dog pees everywhere around my house–except outside! Though I applaud each and every person for seeking training help, too often trainers get the call when it’s way late in the game. You don’t usually wait until your engine is making weird noises... Read more »
By CDignan,
September 1, 2010 at 7:03 am
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Not Training Your Dog? What's your excuse?

Hello humans, I think we all pretty much agree that training is important for both the dog and owner. Right? Good! Then why in the wide world of sports don’t people do it? They seek out the advice of trainers, take the time to go to class and then they DON’T do the required work... Read more »
By CDignan,
July 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm
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My Pitbull and My New Baby Daughter: A Plan to Avoid Problems

You read it right.  I have a new daughter….1 week old today:) Our family dynamic certainly changed and anytime that happens, their could be some challenges with pets. Making sure my 2 dogs ( a shepherd lab mix and a pitbull) accepted her was a major priority.  We did the usual things of getting them... Read more »
By CDignan,
June 12, 2010 at 4:43 pm
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