by causewaydta | May 25, 2023 | Training Tips
Photo by Jacob Henry Why do dogs need a good recall? A good recall is essential for dogs to live a more free, less restricted life. Being able to run on the Portrush beaches, leap through the Coleraine forests or bound through the sand dunes of Portstewart can give a...
by causewaydta | Jun 29, 2022 | Training Tips
When I was a teen I did loads of sports. I competed in hockey, badminton, athletics, showjumping. It was a massive part of my life. But I was plagued with joint problems. I vividly remember walking down the corridors in school feeling my knee cap slipping.....
by causewaydta | Jun 9, 2022 | Training Tips
It’s the oldest tip in the book! “Oh here, give him a treat”. I’ll explain myself. I want you to imagine something that scares you, maybe a spider or a clown. Now something that you would love to eat, pizza, cake, crisps, a salad (really!?)....
by causewaydta | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The words reinforcement and punishment are thrown around a lot in dog training, but do you really know what they mean and how to make use of them? Dog trainers often make a big deal of calling themselves “Positive Reinforcement Based Trainers” and I get...
