Author Archive | Emily Larlham
Week 13 – Trick Tutorial – Pull
Week 12 – Proofing Game – Recall Away from Distractions
Week 11 – Body Awareness Trick – Back Foot Targeting
Week 10 – Focus Game – Walking past food with attention
Week 9 – Trick Tutorial – Push a ball
Week 8 – Proofing Game – Cue Discrimination
Week 7 – Body Awareness Trick – Back Up
Week 6 – Focus Game – Toss the Treat
Week 5 – Trick Tutorial – Bang!
Week 4 – Proofing Game – Proofing the Release Cue with Words
Week 3 – Body Awareness Trick – Stationary Leg Weaves
Week 2 – Proofing Attention with Thrown Treats – Focus Game
Week 1 – Paws Up – Trick Tutorial
You can teach “Paws Up” on a wall, on a chair, on a stool, on your arm or any other prop. A cute act is asking the dog to “spread ‘em” against a wall and then pat down the dog. Make sure to do this trick on a non-slip surface so when the dog goes […]
Lumos at 10 Weeks – Thoughts on Puppy Socialization
Lumos, Martina’s Border Collie puppy, turned 10 weeks old and I have finally some time to begin writing a blog about him and thoughts I have while we raise him. These thoughts in this post are on socialization. I think it’s really important to consider HOW puppy socialization takes place, and remember to vary it. […]
Teach ‘Sit Pretty’ for Protection Against Injury
By Emily Larlham The trick ‘Sit Pretty’ is one of my favorite exercises to teach dogs. It is not only an adorable trick, but it has many benefits that make it a must to train. Teaching ‘Sit Pretty’ increases your dog’s balance and body awareness. It also builds your dogs core muscles which protect the […]