Canine Training & Behaviour Advice from Al Rankin BSc (Hons) CDBC
Getting our puppies to do nothing is hard work, it’s kind of like asking a child to stand still in a toy shop! However it’s an important life skill that will serve our puppies well and knowing how to do this is very worthwhile. We tend to ignore the times when our puppy is sittingRead more about Getting our puppies to do NOTHING[…]
Socialising (habituating) our puppies is one of the most important things we can do and starting this as early as possible is a must. A great way to begin is by joining a puppy class that you and your new best friend can enjoy together. Puppy classes help lay the foundations for a well balancedRead more about What we teach at puppy class & why[…]
I would like to introduce Scruffy, a typical little 12 week old puppy who is full of fun and curiosity. As part of our 1-2-1 training I took him out and about in order to introduce him to different experiences such as travelling in the car and meeting new people. Our goal is to conditionRead more about Socialising Your Puppy[…]
What is the impact of using words such as “ahh” or “no” when our learners get things wrong? When I was in university studying a Bachelors of Science in Canine Behaviour and Training I decided to do my dissertation on the use of Non-Reward Markers (NRMs) which are effectively words or markers that tell ourRead more about Ahh…. You’re Wrong! Are Non-Reward Markers Effective?[…]
300 Peck is a cool training method that makes increasing the duration or criteria of a behaviour easier for both the learner and the trainer; it’s systematic whilst maintaining an effective rate of reinforcement. When we are training animals most of us find it hard to increase the difficulty level gradually without making it tooRead more about How Pigeons Are Helping Dogs Walk Nicely – 300 Peck[…]
What is the most important thing you need to do with your new puppy? Top 10 things to teach your new best friend! You need to socialise your puppy effectively before they are 16 weeks of age, sooner for some breeds – and then maintain fear free experiences throughout their lives. Why am I sayingRead more about Got a new puppy?[…]