Luring (showing the dog what to do such as follow a food hand around the cone) is quicker and easier to teach but shaping (where
Behaviorally speaking, there are four ways to operantly teach desired behaviors: 1. Positive Reinforcement, 2. Negative Punishment, 3. Negative Reinforcement and 4. Positive Punishment. All
On September 27, 2016 five puppies and their handlers completed the Puppy 2 Manners group class and earned their American Kennel Club Puppy STAR (Sociability,
On September 28, 2016 Queen Kirby and her handler Stella Marcel of Kalamazoo, Michigan earned their Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) title at Michigan Dog
On August 30, 2016 six puppies became puppy All Stars at Michigan Dog Training in Plymouth, Michigan through the American Kennel Club (AKC) Puppy S.T.A.R.
We are feeling truly blessed at Michigan Dog Training (MDT) in Plymouth, Michigan. Today we received a beautiful and tasty treat, Edible Arrangements, from Kona’s
On August 18, 2016 four dog teams became Canine Good Citizens (CGC) by passing the American Kennel Club CGC evaluation with flying colors. The testing was
When communicating with others, a common language is crucial for clear understanding. My mother in-law and her family live in China. They will be visiting
On July 26, 2016 two new puppies became AKC Puppy S.T.A.R.S. at Michigan Dog Training in Plymouth, Michigan. Â The Puppy S.T.A.R. program ensures the
