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Why Isn’t My Dog Food Motivated?
Here’s the thing: the idea that some dogs just aren’t food motivated is a myth. All dogs need to eat to survive, so when a dog seems disinte
April Schrader, CPDT-KA
Nov 23, 20244 min read
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5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Stop Barking
Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs, allowing them to express themselves and respond to their environment. However, when...
April Schrader, CPDT-KA
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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The 5 BEST Dog Training Treats
When it comes to training your dog, one key ingredient stands out: treats! These bite-sized rewards can be a powerful motivator for your...
April Schrader, CPDT-KA
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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DIY Dog Training
DIY dog training content is a convenient, flexible, and cost-effective way for dog owners to provide their dogs with high-quality training.

Jeff Causby, CTDI, ABCDT
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Does Your Dog Really "Know" Sit?
Most people say their dog knows sit, however the definition of "knows" tends to vary quite a bit. Depending on who you ask some dogs...
April Schrader, CPDT-KA
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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15 Clicker Training Tips & Tricks
Push and release the springy end of the clicker, making a two-toned click. Then immediately treat. Do not click and then click again when...
Karen Pryor
Apr 19, 20194 min read
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Empower Your Puppy Through Choice
I believe it's important to empower animals to make choices. The road to empowerment starts with using choice-rich techniques such as...
Edited by Ken Ramirez
Apr 13, 20192 min read
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Why Your Puppy Should Be a Canine Good Citizen
The American Kennel Club offers a very important title that you and your dog can acheive called the Canine Good Citizen or CGC. They also...
Jeffrey Causby, CTDI, ACDT
Apr 7, 20191 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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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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