Fear Free Happy Homes
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Wouldn’t you love to have a dog who sits happily when you ask him to? In this video, part of Fear Free’s dog training series, you’ll learn how to lure your dog gently into sitting, how to reinforce his response to the cue, and what do do when things don’t go quite as planned.
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Training your dog to respond to the cue “touch” is a deceptively simple behavior that can carry big benefits. In this video, part of Fear Free’s dog training series, you’ll learn how to teach your dog to respond to a request to touch your hand, how to reinforce the response, and a number of ways […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Dogs can develop fears that don’t always make sense to us. What’s so scary about a trash bag, houseplant, or broom? These fears usually do make sense, however, once you look at them from your dog’s perspective. In this video, you’ll learn how to understand the fears and turn them into canine confidence with simple […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes “Surf’s up” is great at the beach, but not so much when it involves your dog and your kitchen counters. How can you prevent this behavior, both for your pet’s safety and to protect your leftovers, too? In this video, part of Fear Free’s series on dog training, you’ll learn how to use positive approaches […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Imagine being out for a walk with your dog and he picks up something harmful in his mouth. Would he drop it because you asked him to? This is just one of the many reasons you want to teach your dog a solid response to the cue “drop it.” In this video, part of Fear […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes To a dog, the world is full of enticing sights and smells: people, other animals, food, gross things in the bushes… it’s a long list. Teaching your dog the cue to “leave it” can save your walk and even your dog’s life. In this video, part of Fear Free’s series on dog training, learn how […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Ever been distracted and realized your dog is just a little too quiet in the next room? You hope she’s napping, but odds are she’s chewing on your favorite shoes. Chewing is a natural behavior in the dog, but can also be a sign of anxiety. Whether you’d like to stop your new dog from […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Anyone can call themselves an animal trainer, and some claim to have credentials that aren’t worth the website they’re printed on. What can a pet owner do? In this video, you’ll learn how to spot the red flags that mean a trainer is likely to harm your pet and even damage the relationship between you […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Is your dog itchy? Excessive itching, scratching, and face rubbing are not normal in dogs. They may signal allergic skin disease, which can result in stress for your dog if left untreated. Find out how you can understand and care for your dog’s itch!
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Without marking a behavior in a way the dog understands, she won’t always know what behavior is being rewarded. In this video, you’ll learn how and why using a clicker, verbal praise, or a thumbs up for hearing-impaired dogs at the exact moment of the behavior can help your dog learn easily, quickly, and without […]