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• How to clicker train your dog

  Using the clicker is a fantastic way to train dogs. If you missed my last post about the background of the clicker you can read it here. Now that you are all ready to start using the clicker, let's get started! Do you need a clicker? You can purchase... Posted Jul 30 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: clicker training, shape behaviors, how to use the clicker, shaping behaviors

• Socialize your puppy now. The clock is ticking.

  Many behavior problems including barking, fear aggression and separation anxiety can be prevented by socializing a puppy properly. I always tell my new puppy clients that I will “nag” them about socialization to ensure that they are spending enough time... Posted Jul 16 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: dog afraid of people, clicker training, puppy generalization, socialization period, dog fear, puppy socialization

• Assisting Assistance Dog Training

  As reported in Sun Valley Online.com, Positive Partners Assistance Dogs in Hailey, Idaho needs donations. They were promised up to $20,000 by an anonymous donor if they receive matching funds by September 30th. The article continues, “We need to raise the matching funds by Sept. 30,” said Executive Director Fran Jewell. “We plan to launch a new video describing the program, participate in a dog walk fundraiser alongside Expedition Inspiration, and hold various neighborhood gatherings to raise awareness of our program.”... Posted May 30 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: clicker training, Morgan Spector, Positive Partners assistance dog training

• Is Your Dog Demanding or Destructive? Shape the Absence of the Behavior

  Destructive behaviors such as chewing on furniture or digging in the backyard are one form of inappropriate behavior. Demand behaviors are also inappropriate and are another way of describing a dog that is asking for something in a way that is deemed inappropriate. Examples include jumping for attention, play nipping for attention, barking for you to throw the tennis ball, or barking to get let out of the crate.... Posted May 05 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: destruction, demand barking, dog training radio show, clicker training, shaping, jumping, demand behaviors

• Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Strategies

  Did you know that there are different styles of training within the positive reinforcement "camp"? There are trainers that only use one style and others (like myself) use many different strategies depending on what works in a given situation... Posted Mar 01 2008, 01:00 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: positive reinforcement dog training, clicker training, training strategies, no pain when training, what is positive reinforcement

• Special Offer on My Radio Show

  Did you miss my What is Clicker Training radio show? Not only did you miss a clicking good time, you missed out on a special offer that I gave my radio listeners. I will give you a hint, it is something about clickers. The offer is only good through Feb... Posted Feb 01 2008, 12:05 AM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: separation anxiety, dog training radio show, clicker training