Intense Trick Session
Intense Trick Session Goals We have a few goals we can accomplish with this game. The first, is to teach our dogs to focus and follow commands, even when in an excited and aroused state. We will purposefully excite our dogs during this game, and then ask them to follow simple tasks to lay […]
E-Collar Recalls
Our initial goal is to get the dogs to recognize the e-collar as a training tool, and not just an weird sensation. We will start this process using e-collar recalls.The e-collar doesn’t MEAN to come, just like a leash doesn’t mean come. It is just one of many ways we can enforce commands, so make […]
Find Working Level on E-Collar
Start in an area with low level distractions. Make sure your collar and remote are both turned on, and that the collar is properly fitted to your dog. The metal prongs on the e-collar should be making steady contact with your dog’s skin. Set your remote to the lowest stimulation level possible and tap the […]
Beginner Group Class Checklist [Download]
BGC Training Checklist Click the link below to download a training checklist for the Beginner Group Class.
Dog Camping Essentials
We went on our first camping trip five years ago. We had so much fun we’ve made time for camping trip every year since. Now that we have a handful of dog camping weekends under our belt, we want to share some of our essential with you so you can learn from our mistakes. Dog […]
Go outside, go potty!
Potty Training 101 Where should I go if I have to poop? It’s something we all have to learn. Potty training isn’t exactly easy, even when we are teaching human children to go. Add in a change of species, a language barrier and the fact that dogs haven’t evolved enough to use toilets, and things […]
Sit for Petting
Sit Politely For Petting Before we can attempt to get our dog to sit politely for petting, they have to be able to sit politely in the presence of other people first. If your dog can not maintain a sit in heel position while new people are in close proximity, they aren’t ready for this […]
Finish to the Right
Return to Heel Position Finish (to the right) Start with your dog sitting in heel position. Tell them to stay, and stand directly in front of them (less than 1ft away from them). Pass your leash from your right hand to your left hand behind your back. Ask your dog to “Heel” as you step […]
Last Week at LFL
December 17th – 23rd
Last Week at LFL
Better late than never, right? These are some shots from December 10th – 16th at Leash Free Living.