Training theory teaches us that dogs will do what they are rewarded or reniforced for doing. Many of us inadvertently teach our dogs bad habits while not reinforcing what we want them to do. ​ Jumping, rushing through doors, grabbing at food are all examples of impulse control problems. You'll want to teach your dog how to properly control his impulses. To do this using positive reward methods, you use whatever it is he wants as the reward. For example, we have encountered m

Dogs are valued for their companionship and also for their intelligence. It has been estimated that there are over 400 billion dogs on the planet! Dogs are smart: Different breeds of dogs and different dogs within each breed have different types of intelligence. Given the thousands of years that dogs have lived and worked alongside humans as well as the adaptability of dogs, there are thousands of different jobs dogs have been bred and trained to do. Dogs have been bred to hu