Category: Positive Dog Training
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What is “Jackpot” in Dog Training?
To keep your dog highly motivated and engaged, sometimes reward your dog with lots of treats given at once. It is called a “jackpot” in positive dog training. This is especially beneficial if your dog dislikes an exercise or struggles, so next time your dog struggles and has to think hard, they will remember that…
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How to Introduce a Rabbit to Your Dog
Even though their natural differences lower the chances of a harmonious multi-pet household, a dog and a rabbit can live peacefully in the same home. From choosing the right breed to proper introduction techniques, befriending a predator and a prey animal requires special attention. Here are simple steps on how to handle your pooch when…
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My dog Rolls on Their Back – Is That Normal?
TL;DR: Yes, rolling on the back is common for pets. Have you noticed your dog likes to roll around in the grass or mud, possibly covering themselves in some stinky eau de parfum of carrion or feces? Don’t be alarmed – they have good reasons to do that. It’s Hunting Season You can domesticate dogs,…
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Luring Shaping Capturing. Dog Training Methods.
In the Dogo App we use three main methods to train dogs: luring, shaping and capturing. We would like to give a quick overlook of each method and its pros and cons. Capturing This is catching and naming a certain behaviour – stretching, yawning, digging, that your dog does daily. For a few days walk…
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Back to Work? Prevent Your Dog from Separation Anxiety
After months of self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life is slowly getting back to normal. Restrictions preventing the spread of coronavirus gradually loosen and with taking necessary measures, more and more people are allowed to get back to work. By now, the majority of dogs got used to having their humans at home 24/7.…
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Dog Fireworks. Help Your Dog Who’s Afraid of Fireworks.
Many of us who have dogs do not get excited about the fireworks as much as others. Dog + fireworks often do not go together. We know that our dog is either hiding under the table, barking for an hour or shivering in fear. A lot of dogs are scared of fireworks. You do not…
