by Sit Pretty Dog Training | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why are all the humans covering half of their faces? If your dog is worried about you or other humans wearing masks, this video gives some ideas for how to work through it. Here are the steps: Step 1: Wearing a mask is good. Put your mask on, feed your dog a few high... by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Let’s continue to work those noses! This time get your dog engaged in some snuffling for food. Dogs rooting for food with their noses is an excellent diffusing and calming behavior, it is also mentally tiring. I give an outdoor option, though you may want to wait... by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is your favorite dog toy to fill with food? I love the classic kong, and here I show you how I fill my kongs! Need a polite dog during an online meeting? Throw them a stuffed toy to reward them for patiently waiting on their bed. Stuffed toys are also a great... by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
This game is all about presenting soft foods in an interesting way. Does your dog like peanut butter, cream cheese, canned food? These foods are excellent for spreading on lick mats and bowls to give your dog a calming slow activity to enjoy. Use this as a reward for... by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Raining, again! Don’t put out that recycling quite yet, today we’re using paper bags to enrich our dogs. Here I describe the first two levels of difficulty with this game, but the sky is the limit. You can stuff a bag with a longer lasting enrichment toy...