This week we introduce you to Oakley. He is a 4 month old pup learning polite behaviors using positive reinforcement. One of the advantages of positive reinforcement training is that you can start extremely early. Back when I utilized more traditional punishment based methods pups couldn't start until they were 6 or even 9 months old. This is because with punishment based methods there is a chance of "breaking" the dog, particularly if you start too early. With this meth

Potty training an easy bit of behavior training that can turn frustrating. Some key things to remember when potty training is to always, always, always reward the pup for going outside. Reinforcement is by definition the increase of a behavior, in this case the behavior of going outside. If you don't reinforce this basic component you can be in for a long journey. Puppies tend to have very small bladders are growing so their metabolism is through the roof. I suggest goin