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In the first of a multi-part series, Carol Hein-Creger, lead trainer at AnnaBelle’s, and Erinn Hadley, trainer and professional handler, and certified CGC evaluator, takes you through each of the CGC exercises and offers tips and guidance for practicing and for successfully passing a CGC evaluation. Test Item 1: Accepting a friendly stranger This test […]
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Tips for Canine Good Citizen Test Item 1 – Accepting a Friendly Stranger
Monday, August 9th, 2010What is “Shaping” and Why Should You Use This Training Technique With Your Dog?
Saturday, July 10th, 2010By: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, Owner of Arrow Dog Training So what is this thing called “shaping”? Some in the dog training world use the term “shaping” to describe any training that increases a response in small increments, even though they may get the response by luring, force, verbal instruction, environmental manipulation, or other external […]
AKC Rally – No Pedigree Required!
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Rally® focuses on the partnership between handler and dog. It is all about teamwork, communication and fun. In Rally, the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations. Rally is the bridge between Canine Good Citizen® and Competitive Obedience. Read more here: All About Rally® from the American Kennel […]
Why Clicker Training?
Monday, August 24th, 2009Author: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT owns Arrow Dog Training and offers dog training classes at AnnaBelle’s Pet Station. Usually the first question I am asked when tell people I offer clicker training is, “what is clicker training?” The answer to that is simple…It’s a dog training method using a clicker to mark the desired behavior. […]
The All Important Dog Walk!
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Author: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, owner of Arrow Dog Training. Most dog owners know that their dogs need exercise. But most don’t know how important this need is to the relationship between dog and owner and many dog owners don’t know how much and even more importantly what kind of exercise their dog needs. There […]