In this article, I want to show you how to properly fit a dominant dog collar, or what I simply call a slip lead. This type of collar is highly effective for calming reactive dogs, especially those who are leash reactive or tend to freak out around other dogs. It’s a great tool to help your dog relax without immediately resorting to more corrective tools like pinch collars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJkrFfwYRcM Why Choose a Dominant Dog Collar? The slip lead is designed to help calm … [Read more...] about How to Fit a “Dominant Dog Collar” for a Reactive Dog
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Building Confidence in Soft-Mouthed Dogs: A Training Session with Koal
Hey there, it’s Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to share an actual training session I had with Koal when he was about a year old. Now, Koal is doing great, but he is a soft dog and back then, he struggled with his retrieves. He was hesitant and not very assertive, especially when the ducks he retrieved were still moving. With some time, and consistent training toward goals, he loves it and can retrieve heavy Canada geese all … [Read more...] about Building Confidence in Soft-Mouthed Dogs: A Training Session with Koal
Building Confidence in Nervous Dogs: Tackling Food Bowl Anxiety
Hey there, it’s your trainer and coach, Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to address a common issue many dog owners face: dogs being nervous of different tings and sounds. We normally think about loud sounds like guns and fireworks, but some dogs are nervous of metal food bowls or water dishes. You might not notice it, but it's a reality for many dogs. Ive seen thirsty dogs who refused fresh drink from a dog bucket that was metal. The clinking noise of their collar hitting the … [Read more...] about Building Confidence in Nervous Dogs: Tackling Food Bowl Anxiety
5 Factors That Will Predict Your Success With Your Dog
Have you ever set a goal, dream, or challenge for yourself and either didn't start it or gave up somewhere along the way? If you said yes, you're not alone. Many of us face this struggle, and it’s often due to a few key factors that can predict our success or failure. Let me walk you through these factors, using some insights and analogies that have profoundly impacted me. Ignition: The Spark to Get Started One of the most important elements of success is ignition, or that initial spark that … [Read more...] about 5 Factors That Will Predict Your Success With Your Dog
The Power of Food Rewards in Training
Training a dog can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. One question that often sparks debate among dog trainers and pet owners alike is: Do you use food in training your dog? The responses are usually divided, with some embracing food as a valuable training tool and others shying away from it, believing it can cause overexcitement or simply doesn't work for their dog. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of using food rewards in dog training and introduce you to two powerful … [Read more...] about The Power of Food Rewards in Training