Why being told off by adults dogs isn’t such a good thing.

In this video, I share 4 tips to help with the often asked questioned – how do I stop my dog pulling on the lead? Here’s the information I cover: – Length of lead you’re using – Harness suggestions – Using a double ended lead – My feelings on extendable leads – Long lines #fridayfisherfix

In this video, I address the problems that can arise from a life lived with dogs and cats. Here I talk about: – How I feel about ‘stopping’ behaviours – Teaching incompatible behaviours – Teaching a Bed behaviour – Reducing stress levels Some Resources I recommend: – “Crate Games” DVD by Susan Garrett – Treat

Such a common question! Here’s what I talk about in this video: – Social dogs need acknowledgment – Arousal levels in our dogs – Planning in advance of excited greetings – Different types of jumping up – Greeting visitors After more dog training help? Join Gemma’s Fisher Fix FB group and join in the conversation:

In this video, I have 3 top tips for owners of dogs who are serial social butterflies! The sort that sees another dog in the distance and just HAS to say hello! – Where’s the Fire Voice! – Name Response Clicker Training Game – Distraction Action Recall Don’t forget, these tips need to be taught

Advice for dog owners whose dogs run off with valuable items like mobile phones/ remote controls/ glasses cases etc. – Thinking about your response – Changing your reaction will help your dog bring things back – What’s your tone of voice? – Indoors & outdoors treasure – How good is their retrieve? After more dog

Following on from my video about Stolen Treasure, here I share some tips about improving your dogs ability to retrieve their toys. – How to get your dog to bring your toy back – Making your toys more special – What does your dog prefer? – Tennis ball lover? – Tuggy rules #fridayfisherfix https://www.facebook.com/groups/fisherfix/

This question gets asked a LOT! Here I go through how I teach my dogs to settle, right from when they’re small puppies. – Choosing the time to start your settle training – Where to start your settle training – Difference between ‘Stay’ & ‘Settle’ – Bed training to support your training – Click below

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Reinforcement works. But LURING does not! Check out this video where I explain a bit more: – Perform the behaviour and then you’ll get reinforced – I think dogs SHOULD get paid in treats – it’s their salary! – But reinforce don’t lure – Do you say the expression “What’s this?” a lot to your

When people ask me questions about problems they’re having with their dogs, they’re always posed like this – “How do I stop my dog doing [behaviour]?”. In the video I discuss reframing the question: – Stopping the dog involves punishment – Reframing the question to what can I teach instead? – Training an incompatible behaviour

Walking my dogs is one of my most relaxing pursuits. But if you have a reactive dog then it can be very stressful. Here’s what I talk about in this video: Does your dog bark/ lunge at distractions whilst on or off-lead? Frustrated or frightened? Has your dog had a physio check? Do you need

In this video, I discuss what I believe are the 5 must have dog walking skills and what we need to pay attention to when we’re out walking: 1. Great response to their name! 2. Use a ‘This Way’ cue to change direction (Don’t overuse your dog’s recall cue!) 3. Be clear about what your

In this video, I take you through one of my ESSENTIAL training games. I demonstrate exactly how to do it so you and your dog can play along at home too! – Throw treat – Call your dog’s name – Click when they look at you – Throw out your reward – Repeat until you’ve

In this video, I answer a question about why a dog might bark on the lead: – Reactive around joggers/ cyclists and other dogs – Fearful or frustrated? – How do they behave OFF the lead? – What’s the underlying emotion? – Desensitization behaviour modification – Barking is communication! – Are breed traits having an

Barking, lunging, naughty dog? I had one like that once too! In this video, I describe my journey with my Border Collie, Vodka: – What her behaviour looked like as a puppy – The steps I took to overcome her challenges – Where she came from and her early start – When I started to

 Your mission should you choose to accept it…??? #fridayfisherfix #testingunderstanding #reinforcementmagic Challenge #1: Inspired by the The Great British Bake Off, dust off your pinny and cook up a storm using one of these recipes http://www.daybreakdogs.co.uk/category/adult-dog-training/recipes/ Challenge #2: Does your dog understand that Sit means Sit? Or can you distract them by holding a

Your own personal dog training magic wand! #fridayfisherfix You have the power! #fridayfisherfix #wizardofoz This week’s topic is about how you already have the power to change the behaviour in your dog that you don’t like. And I’m going to explain how by talking about reinforcement: – What it is – Where it needs to