Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 For the past few months, we've been working hard on this project that is designed to teach  concrete ways to improve loose leash walking. A dog that knows how to walk on a loose leash well makes it look easy and effortless. If you've ever successfully acomplished this feat, then you know very well how much work it can truly be. I believe that loose leash walking happens to b

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 This is a success-guaranteed method of teaching a dog the "leave it" command. By being patient and shaping the dog's behavior step-by-step, we can teach them to ignore something that they want. This video highlights the very beginning few steps of teaching this important cue. Further training is required to build on it and make it even more solid. The dog that you see in this

The ONLY video I recommend for the most common client issue once puppy goes home, this video has always solved the problem when properly followed. No other video or instruction I've ever come across applies to German Shepherd puppies and curbs this behavior like Tab's video below does. Everything else I've seen online and heard from other trainers does not apply to German Shepherd puppies and usually always exacerbates the issue making it worse. To my puppy clients, if this i

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 I made this video as an introduction to puppy training. Many people who bring home a young dog between 8-12 weeks find training to be an overwhelming experience. Even if you have had a dog in the past, it's easy to forget the small details that are essential for puppies and can truly make a big difference. http://www.trainingpositive.com www.nuvet

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 Being the audience to a well-trained dog is as joyful as it is magical. How mysterious to see dogs fetch drinks from the fridge or to solve mathematical problems? It is befuddling to think how a dog can comprehend and respond to a complex set of instructions. There is also the very unique nature of the dog-human relationship. Sometimes all you need is a look to convey the seriousne

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 This puppy training tutorial will show you how to teach your dog to stop pulling on walks. It's important to first develop a strong foundation before taking this behavior around distractions. Most puppies are not ready to start going on long walks when they first come home and the exercises demonstrated in this video are essential first steps that you can start from day one! Th

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 Bringing home a new puppy is both an exciting and overwhelming experience no matter how much experience you have with training dogs. We are quick to imagine  the adorable moments. Over-sized paws that pounce all over the house, adorable naps, affectionate cuddles, and the playful antics that keep you entertained for hours. It's easy to overlook the hours of training, middle-of-

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 A short but very sweet and informative video on learning how to prevent problems from developing and have a well-behaved and intelligent companion. Please check out my his video tutorials on training to learn more about how to teach the essentials when it comes to raising any puppy of any breed. http://www.trainingpositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 http://www.patreon.com/

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 Bringing a new puppy into the house is an exciting time. The joy that comes with the addition of a new family member is only second to the incredibly cute puppy antics we all know and love. However, this is also a time that requires intentional preparation if you want to maximize your chances of having a well adjusted pet. If you have decided to bring a young dog into your home, you should have

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 One of the concerns that many new puppy parents have is about the frequency of training. Although it is a wonderful experience to have all the right tools to train your dog, and equally exciting to see the fruits of your labor as your new pup begins to perform and behave as you would like them to, it is not without the question: how often should I be working with them to get the most opti

Author – Sue Belfield (Kassieger GSD’s in the UK) He/She is your Pet, an integral part of your family and you love him dearly. He lives in your house greets you when you get up in a morning & whenever you return home. He protects you and your property from unwelcome intruders rests at your feet or on your sofa, he may sleep in your bedroom or even your bed. You play ball together, go on walks together, you swear he knows when you are happy or sad and cleverly adjusts his mood

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 I recently made a video on training your dog to come when they are called, and then extended on my Facebook page an invitation to address any further questions on the issue that weren’t most obviously answered in the video. Here is that video, and a take on some of the most popular questions that came with it. My dog comes when he is called reliably but finds it difficult to do so when the

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 So you’ve decided that it’s time to get a puppy. You may have read some of the books and browsed a few of the websites. You may have even seen some dog training video tutorials, but what you’d like is to prepare yourself mentally so you can feel more confident in knowing exactly what to expect when you bring home that puppy, and how to deal with it. First of all, let me suggest tha

Original Article by: Tab Shamsi #Tab289 TrainingPositive.com www.nuvet.com/20355 The idea behind training positive is not new, but it does require us to pause and consider what it really means in this context, and how it can be of help to people who are training their dogs. Imagine an approach to training your dog that considers how a dog learns and why they behave the way that they do. And when I talk about these explanations of behavior, I am referring to an emp