by K9Randy | Aug 30, 2017 | Dog Behavior
My dog training background is extensive and spans two different careers. I first began working as a police canine handler and trainer, and started Adams K-9 when I retired from the force. I have used my system to train proper dog behavior to all breeds, ages, and...
by K9Randy | Jun 29, 2017 | Dog Behavior
Recently we discussed the importance of dog control and obedience, and how they influence everything else in the dog’s life. Dogtra has a saying, “Control = Freedom” and that is so true. Without control, your dog will end up with a lifetime of being stuck in your...
by K9Randy | Apr 21, 2017 | Dog Behavior
Dog training has many variables beyond the basics of teaching sit, down, heel and come. One key part of training is how we interact with our dogs. Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) says to be calm and assertive. When I train dogs in obedience, I speak quietly and say...
by K9Randy | Jan 11, 2017 | Dog Behavior
Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool when used in animal training. Using it incorrectly can cause behavior issues as well as incompliance. Introducing Positive Reinforcement Positive means to add something and reinforcement means to increase behavior. So we add...
by K9Randy | Jan 4, 2017 | Dog Behavior
Little Tucker came to us biting the males in the family, including the woman’s husband and teenage son. The bites were serious enough to be causing punctures, so something had to be done with Little Tucker. The family stood in our lobby with this little dog that...
by K9Randy | Nov 18, 2016 | Dog Behavior
Dogs are very perceptive animals. They are aware and watch everything we do. They pick up cues to when we are going to leave the house, feed them, and release them from a down. Dogs are constantly watching and evaluating. They then make their decision based on how to...
