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How To Stop Your Dog From Jumping
#1) The first thing you need to do is start ignoring the dog and stop speaking to the dog when they do jump. This is only teaching the...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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Why do dogs pull on leash?
Simple. They want to get somewhere and you do not walk as fast as the dog walks. There are plenty of other reasons your dog wants to go...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Feb 10, 20191 min read
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Should You Allow Your Dog On The Furniture?
It depends.... Are you able to get your dog off of the furniture without yelling, pulling, yanking, or physically removing them from the...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Feb 8, 20192 min read
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Collars Vs. Harnesses
#1) NECK DAMAGE Repeated stress on the neck can lead to long-term medical issues like damaging the thyroid glands and tissues around then...

Jeff Causby, CTDI, ABCDT
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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Why is my dog so nosey???
A dog in the wild spends most of its standing/walking time, foraging for food. These wild dogs are not bored, they are not displaying...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Nov 15, 20181 min read
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Loose Leash Walking Tips
During the first 6 weeks of this behavior(or any behavior for that matter) make sure that you are looking for and reinforcing every trial...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Oct 15, 20185 min read
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Riding the crate train!
I hear it all the time, people tell me "I would never use a crate, that is cruel" But, wouldn't it be cruel to leave an animal that...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Oct 9, 20182 min read
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Why I use a clicker to train dogs & other animals like birds, cats, rabbits, & horses!
I use a clicker to train my dogs and my clients' dogs because a clicker is the most effective way to communicate with a dog or almost any...
Jeff Causby, ABCDT
Sep 24, 20183 min read
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National Dog Day
National Dog Day is just around the corner. It’s that one special day in a year when you can pamper your pooch and show them how much you...
Jeff @ www.illumiseen.com
Aug 16, 20185 min read
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Grooming
Does your dog cringe at the sight of nail clippers? Dog training has taught me a lot about caring for a dog. It is your duty to keep your...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
May 14, 20172 min read
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Do you have your dog's attention?
Tips on how to get your dog's attention through positive training.
Jeff Causby, ABCDT.
Feb 2, 20173 min read
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Throw that dog's food bowl away
Feeding your dog out of a bowl is a wasted training opportunity. It is also very boring for the dog, think about it…. Before dogs were...
Jeff Causby, ABCDT
Jan 11, 20172 min read
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Prepare To Train Or Prepare To Fail.
Preparing for a training sessions is more important than the actual training session itself. That's because if you don't prepare THE...
Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
Dec 26, 20162 min read
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4 Tips to Survive Your New Puppy
Congratulations on your new puppy! This is an exciting time for you, but you have a lot of work to do to be sure your puppy grows into a...
Jeff Causby, ABCDT
Jul 19, 20162 min read
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