Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Positive Motivation Dog Training Positive methods. Positive results. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pamdennison.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.pamdennison.com/blog/) - [Divide and Conquer, NO MORE!](https://www.pamdennison.com/divide-and-conquer-no-more/) - Divide and Conquer, NO MORE! Pamela Dennison © 2024 For once, not a dog training article, but a life article. Okay, the world is bat $hit crazy scary and has been for many years now. No matter which political camp you adhere to, either gently, or vehemently, I want you to STOP AND THINK. Think - [Why I Dislike Head Halters](https://www.pamdennison.com/why-i-dislike-head-halters/) - Why I Dislike Head Halters by Pamela Dennison © June 2004. May not be reprinted without written approval. Ah, head halters. I used to think they were great when they first came out - a great alternative to choke or prong collars. Until I saw them in action. My first exposure to them was an - [Lesson 16 - 180 Pivots for Gloves](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-16/) - Pivots are hard in that the dog has to stay in exact heel position to be lined up perfectly for the directed retrieve. Do it slow to start, using a lure. I usually start training it to glove #1, because it's a right pivot and a little easier than the left pivot for some dogs. - [Lesson 19 - Back Up From Heel Position](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-19/) - This exercise is mostly for rally obedience, but it can be useful in competition obedience as well - setting up at the start line, when the judge always wants you to move just a little to the right, left, back up . The sign for this exercise is called Moving Backup, Heel Back 3 steps - [Lesson 22 - Moving Stand Call to Heel](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-22/) - One additional moving stand exercise is in WCR Rally - Level 3; The Moving Stand/Call to heel. You signal your dog to stay, and without hesitation, go to the next sign, turn and face your dog and call them to heel. There is no front for this sign. You can use either a right or - [Lesson 04 - Leash Handling (Rally)](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-04/) - In Competition obedience and CDSP, there isn't much need for leash handling skills because for the recall (finishes), it's all done off leash. So the leash handling is really for level 1 and Novice in all of the rally venues. You'll need it for the right and left finishes on the call front, finish/forward, right/left. - [Lesson 32 - Bonus Lesson!](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-bonus-lesson-32/) - "Mine" (aka leave it) I teach "mine" in very slow, gradual, systematic pieces. This behavior may just save your dogs life one day so don't skip any of the steps. And it's also useful in the rally ring with the food bowl exercise! Or outside of the ring with any kind of distraction. You'll notice - [Lesson 31 - Send Over](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-31/) - Jump Handler Runs By If you run agility with your dog, this is a piece of cake - just practice being 6 feet away from the jump when you send your dog and be sure to stay on that 6 feet away from the jump imaginary line. If you haven't yet taught your dog to - [Lesson 30 - Shoes DO Matter](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-30/) - It’s really hard to do the proper footwork, which includes your footwork for heeling, if you aren’t wearing the right kind of footwear. Cross trainer sneakers that have a slightly raised toe and a tiny bit of a heel will help you do it properly. Whenever I buy new sneakers, I heel around the store - [Lesson 29 - Stand for Exam](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-29/) - The way I've broken down the stand for exam is a perfect way to train it if your dog is overly exuberant, nervous, or aggressive (this is how I taught my human aggressive dog Shadow to do the stand for exam and he got his CD in 3 trials, all very good scores, all placements - [Lesson 28 - Anticipation](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-28/) - This lesson is not just about anticipation on the jumps - it’s really about anticipation for any exercise. I just happened to have Finn video taped doing a jump. My dogs have all been experts at anticipation because apparently I make the exercises very rewarding, but stays, not so much... My new rule is that - [Lesson 27 - Straight Fronts on Jumps](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-27/) - When getting a straight front over a jump, be sure, as mentioned in lesson 25, that you give your dog enough room to land properly. You can do it several ways - you can toss the treat through your legs, or you can use the dreaded “spanking sticks” from Lesson 24. I find that most - [Lesson 26 - Recall Over Jump](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-26/) - The two dogs in this lesson are just learning how to jump. After I taped this lesson, the following class showed me that both dogs needed to learn to jump properly and *want* to jump, versus just running as fast as they can alongside their owner. So we veered off of rally for a few - [Lesson 25 - Finding Front Using a Prop](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-25/) - Bowing down to using props...but as before, fade them as quickly as possible. A few reps and get rid of them. I used the "spanking sticks" (my friend Jayne calls them that and I thought it was funny, so I call them that too) to train Emma for the ASCA broad jump. Doing a traditional - [Lesson 24 - Finding Front](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-24/) - Once your dog has consistent straight fronts, you can play the "find front" game for even better understanding. You can stand slightly crooked and pull your dog in with your head and eyes and toss the treat between your legs. Like in Lesson 22 - if you throw the treat far enough, you can just - [Lesson 23 - Straight Fronts](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-23/) - There are a ton of ways to train straight fronts without luring with your hands! And a ton of points lost for crooked ones... One of my favorites is the "toss the treat away and when the dog comes back, spread your legs and toss the dog through with a cookie." Make sure you are - [Lesson 21 - Moving Stand](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-21/) - There are a few different exercises that utilize the moving stand: Utility - the signal exercise where the judge asks you to "stand your dog" and you do so with a hand signal. They then say "leave your dog" and you signal a stay and then leave. Utility - moving stand for exam - you're - [Lesson 20 - Back Up From Front Position](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-20/) - This behavior is also from rally and it's a bonus exercise in level 3 - "call front, back up 3 steps." To train this one you'll need to train the back up first and then add in the initial sit (because the call front is a sit and then the dog has to get up - [Lesson 18 - Adding Distractions, Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-18/) - I felt that distraction training was so important, I've added in a second lesson on it, and still this additional video clip is just touching the surface. There are so many factors when working with distractions: Other people Other dogs Dogs barking Grass Wind Leaves Goose poo Feathers The judge Stewards Ring gates Clapping Different - [Lesson 17 - Adding Distractions Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-17/) - Ah...distractions - the bane of trialling! There are 3 video clips in this lesson, showing how to start out gradually, trying oh so hard to have the dog be successful in ignoring the distraction. The exercises in this lesson are only the beginning! Be sure to really keep an eye on your dog so that - [Lesson 15 - Building Endurance](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-15/) - When building endurance, I mean not just physically but mentally - as in complete focus, as well. There is actually much more heeling in rally obedience than there is in competition obedience and CDSP, with many more stops and starts. It's important to keep your dog's focus for longer periods of time than you'll ever - [Lesson 14 - Scent with Finn](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-14/) - Finn actually picked up the idea of "find the one that smells like me" pretty quickly. As you can see, sometimes he still makes a mistake - no big deal. Once your dog truly understands the concept, be sure to make the pattern different and also make sure that there is a person standing by - [Lesson 13 - Scent with Murphy](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-13/) - There are 3 video clips in this lesson to show the progression. They don't take you all of the way through from start to finish, but you can see how to get there from here. Murphy is a totally green dog in terms of scent. I've tried to set it up so that he almost - [Lesson 12 - Shaped Retrieve No 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-12/) - You can see how we've raised our criteria a little and are asking gradually, carefully and systematically for more behavior from the dog. Watch your dog carefully and make sure your sessions are very short, sweet and successful. When your dog is *really* wanting more, end the session - keep them wanting more! I've often - [Lesson 11 - Shaped Retrieve No 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-11/) - There are a few ways to shape a retrieve - this is my favorite one. It's based on a few things though: Your dog will willingly pick stuff up You've shaped other behaviors first so they understand the concept of "keep trying new stuff." The dog in the video has both of those criterion, but - [Lesson 10 - Directed Jumping Medium](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-10/) - Finn is a work in progress and you can see where we're at, at this point. The distance I'm showing in the video is for the directed jump in WCR Rally - not competition obedience. I need to get him consistent at 6 feet and then I can start increasing the distance to the 20 - [Lesson 09 - Signals Finished](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-09/) - You'll notice that I didn't go very far - not the normal 40-50 feet. It was just to get both of us in the camera shot. Normally I practice at the correct distance with Emma. I also did the signals relatively quickly. Just know that when you're practicing you'll want to put a few seconds - [Lesson 08 - Signals Medium](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-08/) - The key to working signals is to break the distance down into tiny increments and make your signals as exact each time as possible. Because the signal exercise is a chain of behaviors - stand-stay-down-sit-come-finish, it's important to reinforce each step as it's own entity, rather than only reinforcing after the finish. If you have - [Lesson 07 - Right Finish](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-07/) - Put a treat in each hand. Lure dog around with your right hand (palm facing the dog) and give him a treat with your right hand once he is behind you. Then reach around with your left hand and lure him into heel position. Repeat this about 10 times. Then give your lure with your - [Lesson 06 - Left Finish](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-06/) - The issues I see with getting sloppy finishes - crooked / forged / lagged - are sloppy cues. When first teaching it, make sure you bring your left hand all the way back - as far as you can reach - even if you have a Chihuahua. If you bring your dog all of the - [Lesson 05 - In a Minute](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-05/) - I love this handler game! I still have ring nerves - not in rally or any sport other than competition obedience, but I still have them... This game will help you to focus on your signals, your footwork, your breathing and may help to take out some of the fear you may be feeling. This - [Lesson 03 - Drop on Recall Problems](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-03/) - Two of the most common DOR problems are The dog doesn’t stop The dog creeps You can see in this video that when the handler works Ory, he doesn’t stop (because he’s not looking up) and if he does stop, he creeps. The way to fix it is the same. And I think that the - [Lesson 02 - Reinforce in Between the Signs](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-lesson-2/) - Too often I see people reinforcing their dogs for performing the sign correctly, only to lose them in between the signs. This exercise will help to make you more valuable and unpredictable because you’ll be reinforcing IN BETWEEN the signs and not AT the signs. Once you get the logistics straight in your own mind, - [Classroom: Cleaning Up Your Act, Part 02](https://www.pamdennison.com/classroom-cleaning-up-your-act-part-02/) - Thank you for registering. Class begins on: January 20, 2024 You will be able to go back and re-watch any of the lessons once they're released and PLEASE feel free to ask questions and make comments on the bottom of each lessons page! Check in every other day - sometimes my system will send you - [Lesson 30 - VRRV](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-30/) - Variable Reinforcement with Reinforcement Variety I'll readily admit it - I too, tend to get lazy when reinforcing my dogs - not necessarily with changing my reinforcement SCHEDULE; I'm pretty good with that, but using reinforcement VARIETY. Let’s face it, it's much easier to just dole out treats than it is to think ahead and - [Shark Infested Waters](https://www.pamdennison.com/shark-infested-waters/) - Shark Infested Waters Pamela Dennison (c) 2023 Would you willingly go into the deep ocean, not knowing how to swim? Let’s say there are known sharks in the area - would you voluntarily toss yourself off the boat, with no training, not knowing how to swim, without proper equipment for deep sea diving, no safety - [Lesson 22 - Go Outs](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-22/) - In Preparation for Directed Jumping - the Go-Outs Journey, the New Guinea Singing Dog, in his first ever lesson for this. I'm not a big fan of using a target - tried it with a few of my dogs and it’s really really hard to fade it, so I decided that if I can get - [Lesson 18 - Forging](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-18/) - If you have a very high drive dog, you may get forging. This is my favorite method for teaching them to stay in heel position. You can see Remi the Australian Shepherd start to hesitate, waiting to see if and when I’m going to throw the treat backwards. And yes, Sara’s head isn’t straight - - [You Can In Closing](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-in-closing/) - I hope you have enjoyed this online class and am confident you will continue to build a positive relationship with your dogs. This course will be available to you for another 10 days as promised! If you send me a link to a Youtube video of you and your dog completing the behaviors in the - [Lesson 19 - "Settle"](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-19/) - Lesson 19: Settle “Settle” means to have the dog lie down on his side and stay there. You may also call it “Dead Dog,” “Rest,” or “Flat.” “Roll over” is obvious—the dog rolls over. Both of these behaviors are useful in handling, grooming, and vet visits. “Settle” “Settle” is a great behavior for the dog - [Lesson 17 - Mine (aka Leave It)](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-17/) - Lesson 17: Mine (aka Leave It) I teach “mine” in very slow, gradual, systematic pieces. This behavior may just save your dogs life one day so don’t skip any of the steps. Your basic approach here is that you will make it great fun for your dog to come away from “stuff.” For the first - [Lesson 16 - Going Wide on About Turns](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-16/) - It’s important to know that more often than not, dogs go wide on the about and right turns because of improper footwork. The most common causes of going wide on about turns and right turns; You may be walking into the dog or Taking steps that are in the direct line of the dog, Pushing - [Lesson 11 - VRRV](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-11/) - Lesson 11: Variable Reinforcement with Reinforcement Variety (VRRV) You will see two video clips in this lesson - one clip is of the actual class you have been watching and the second clip is me and one of my instructors Anna. We are each working on different behaviors (competition obedience type) and you can see - [Lesson 10 - Determine Pace With Your Dog](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-10/) - When you’re heeling, it’s important to remember to keep your strides short. Shorter strides will “collect” your dog and keep him focused on you. Shorter doesn’t mean slower though - it just means shorter. In addition, a shorter stride is easier to maintain and easier to change pace. Sometimes by changing your stride will be - [Lesson 06 - About Turn Footwork](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-06/) - For those of you that have ever jumped a horse, just think “look to your next jump” as you’re turning. If you’ve never jumped a horse, just link U turn and watch where you’re driving. Take a small step with your RIGHT foot, than AS you place your LEFT foot in front of your RIGHT - [Lesson 02 - Sit, down, stand](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-03/) - Lesson 2 - Sit, down, stand Sitting, lying down, and standing on cue are extremely useful behaviors. You can use them as alternate behaviors to jumping, for proper greeting behaviors, for veterinarian visits and they’re the basis for many other behaviors. The great thing is that they’re all easy to teach and there’s very little - [Lesson 03 - Right Circle Footwork](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-03/) - Right circles can be difficult from a body posture aspect. It’s hard to look away from one’s dog! Remember though that if you look back - head turned toward the left - but your body is turned toward the right, your dog will lag. Look down and point your chin to your feet - you’ll - [Classroom: Cleaning Up Your Act, Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/classroom-cleaning-up-your-act-part-1-2/) - Thank you for registering. Class begins on: November 1, 2023 Reminder - a lesson will be automatically released every other day. There are 30 lessons in Part 1. You will have 75 days to finish up the class. Please feel free to ask questions and share your own video clips (via you tube) so I can - [Classroom: You Can Train Your Dog](https://www.pamdennison.com/classroom-you-can-train-your-dog-2/) - Thank you for registering. PLEASE introduce yourselves so I know you can access the course and PLEASE save your user name and password. Remember, they are case sensitive. If you have any problems, email me asap. Class begins on: November 1, 2023 The classes will be released as follows: lesson 1 - 11/1 lesson 2 - - [Lesson 20 - CGC Test](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-20/) - Lesson 20 - CGC test There are 10 sections that make up the CGC test. I decided to show this on video because many people are uncomfortable taking “tests” and may not know what a CGC test look like and become even more nervous. Not to worry - this is a piece of cake. Even - [Lesson 18 - Door Etiquette](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-18/) - Lesson 18 - Door Etiquette Let's say your dog won't sit quietly at the door and charges through each time you open it. You let him do this. Winter comes, your stoop is a sheet of ice, your dog pulls you through the door, and you fall down and hurt your back. Should you be - [Lesson 16 - Excuse Me / Person Approaching Is Cue To Sit](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-16/) - Lesson 16: Excuse me/Person approaching is cue to sit Say your dog jumps on people who come to the door. Dogs jump to greet people—it is a natural submissive greeting behavior and they have to jump because we’re taller than they are. Oddly enough (from a human standpoint), the dog thinks that, by offering these - [Lesson 15 - Loose-Leash Walking](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-15/) - Lesson 15: Loose-Leash Walking Once your dog is successful heeling, either on or off leash, you can start training a loose leash walk. My definition of loose leash walking is that the dog can be anywhere - in front, on the right or left or even behind--as long as the leash is loose. Above all, - [Lesson 14 - Rev Up and Cool Down](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-14/) - I use this game for puppies or adolescent dogs who do a lot of jumping or biting when aroused. This is how it works: Run a few steps. (The dog will chase you because that’s what dogs like to do most.) After a few steps but before the dog gets too aroused - stop running - [Lesson 13 - Stays](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-13/) - Lesson 13 - Stays The “Stays” are almost as hard to teach as loose-leash walking. We spend much of our time training our dogs to stay close to us and heavily rewarding them for it. Now we want them to stay way over there. Can’t we humans make up our minds? “Stays” are difficult to - [Lesson 12 - Go to Your Mat](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-12/) - Lesson 12 - Go to your Mat Let's teach your dog to go to his mat. You may not think this is any big deal and that your dog doesn't need to know this, but it can be a useful behavior. If your dog is bugging you and you're busy, you can tell him to - [Lesson 10 - Heeling Games](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-10/) - This Way Start to make heeling fun, by adding in turns and halts with automatic sits. As you are about to turn to the right (away from your dog), pause for an instant, say his name and “this way.” When he stays with you as you turn, click and treat. Automatic Sit To teach an - [Lesson 09 - Pivot to Heel](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-09/) - Once your dog is following you, put the leash and clicker in your right hand and the treats in your left hand. When he is really looking at you, pivot to your right, so the dog is now on your left. Click and treat with your left hand. After each click and treat, place your - [Lesson 08 - Heeling Steps 1 & 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-08/) - Play is the First Step of Heeling I like teaching a heel first and then a loose leash walk. That way, your dog will develop a history of paying attention to you (which we’ve already started to build in all of the previous lessons) which makes loose leash walking a cinch! Dogs think about what - [Lesson 06 - Come](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-06/) - Lesson 6: Come Come is most likely THE most important behavior you will need to train. Training the recall takes many “pieces.” You’ll need to build a super relationship with your dog and establish a very high history of reinforcement. You have now worked on eye contact-name-come for a few weeks, so your dog really - [Lesson 05 - Puppy Playtime](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-05/) - Lesson 5 - Puppy Playtime a.k.a. Reading your dog I believe that most of what takes to train a dog is being able to read them properly. Read the text below and watch these 5 video clips many, many times. It takes a long time to train your eyes to recognize what you are really - [Lesson 04 - Pass the Puppy](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-04/) - You should do this exercise, not just with puppies, but with older dogs and rescue dogs as well. Having your dog comfortable with many people is very important. If, god forbid, something happens to you, you want your dog to be able to be re-homed without a problem. As I mentioned in the video clip, - [Lesson 03 - Simple Steps for Handling](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-03-2/) - Lesson 3 - Simple Steps for Handling, including pubic and facial hair The goal of these exercises is to reinforce no movement and acceptance from the dog while you touch and hold him. Start your session by giving your dog a few treats to get his attention. Keep your sessions short and successful—just a few - [Lesson 29 - Directionals](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-29/) - Parts 1 and 2 There are many pieces to teaching the directed jumping exercise - as you can see. This piece is teaching the dog to move in the direction you’re pointing. For those of you that have agility dogs, this will go much faster because the dog will already know that type of behavior. - [Lesson 28- Stop and Drop Separate](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-28/) - For the Drop On Recall – aka DOR Instead of “lumping” the DOR, I prefer to break it down into 2 pieces - the stop first and then the drop and then you’ll put the 2 pieces together. 99% of the dogs I do this exercise understand it instantly - like you see with Ann, - [Lesson 27 - Kick Back Stand](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-27/) - The kick back stand is historically trained by either kicking the dog or stepping on his back feet - yes, been there, did that before I knew better (poor Cody!) The premise of the kick back stand is that you want your dog’s front feet to stay where they are (in heel position) and their - [Lesson 26 - Go Outs - Closer to Fixing the Problem](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-26/) - This lesson is pretty self explanatory and again, shows different ways to solve a problem. There are times when it’s just best to pack it in for a few days or weeks or even months. Example: I was training Shadow to do a handstand. It took me 2 years and 15 minutes to train it. - [Lesson 25 - Go Outs - Problems](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-25/) - Finn used to be super going completely and utterly straight and all of a sudden - for the filming of this class - he decided that arcing around was fine. This lesson and the next one are about how I fixed this particular problem. In addition, these 2 lessons are not really about go outs - [Lesson 24 - Go Outs - Advanced](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-24/) - I left in the bloopers - hope you enjoy! I’m clicking and throwing the treat because she’s going straight to the gate. (“Away” and “straight to the gate” are both cues that I use, although I most often use “away”). Once the dog is at the gate and you can ask them to sit and - [Lesson 23 - Go outs - Almost There](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-23/) - This is Mashi, the Shiba Inu. He has an idea of what do to, but not a complete understanding. He knows how to go to the gate, but he doesn’t know how to do the turn and sit straight. If your dog gets anything “wrong,” just start over. Fixing a dog rarely works because then - [Lesson 21 - Lagging on About Turn](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-21/) - We’re starting out from a standstill to help the dog be successful - one step for the about turn, click if the dog is still with you and toss the treat forward. Notice how we aren't throwing the treat ahead to GET the dog to be in heel position, we’re clicking and throwing because the - [Lesson 20 - Bumping](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-20/) - The old methods of fixing bumping such as doing continual left turns or putting a prong collar on your thigh - prongs out, don’t work and aren't necessary. Similar to fixing forging, think about it - where do we want the dog - an inch or so away from us, right? So throw the treat - [Lesson 19 - Forging - 2 Clips](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-19/) - Reba the Chinese Crested, took a little longer to figure it out because she had a longer history of forging and an even higher drive than Remi does. But isn’t she just so cool! I love her enthusiasm. But when you have a dog with drive like this you need to work *with* them. As - [Lesson 17 - Going Wide on Heeling](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-17/) - I see this more often with little dogs, although I have seen it with larger ones as well. The cure is the same - I call it the “fading to your right” game and as long as you've taught your dog that proper heel position pays off, and they understand how to get their rear - [Lesson 15 - Fading the Chairs](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-15/) - After a few sessions of doing the chairs - in a box and in a row, start to fade out the chairs. While I will use props at times, it is vitally important that you fade them quickly - otherwise the prop becomes part of the exercise. NOTE: If you experience starting and stopping with - [Lesson 14 - 4 Chairs in a Row - No Chairs](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-14/) - I’m showing you here with Emma and then with Finn without chairs. The point of this exercise is twofold: That you concentrate on your footwork - when arcing to the right, your head and shoulders point to the right and when arcing to the left, your head and shoulders point to the left and when - [Lesson 13 - 4 Chairs in a Box](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-13/) - Make sure you’re doing a square around the 4 chairs, NOT a circle around the square. Keep your corners crisp and sharp - watch your footwork. Do it nice and slow to start. If you’re having a problem seeing what your dog is doing, have a friend click for you (and you treat). You're c/t - [Lesson 12 - 4 Chairs in a Row - Demo](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-12/) - 4 Chairs in a Row - Students Just like lesson 11, you will move slowly. You’ll go straight, Curve to the right - half moon (watch your posture!), As you reach the corner of the chair, straighten out your body and shoulders and head again, Curve to the left - half moon (watch your posture!) - [Lesson 11 - Left Turn Around Broad Jump - Little Dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-11/) - There are many different methods for teaching your dog hind end awareness. This one is mine (as well as lessons 12, 13 and 14 for larger dogs). Make sure YOUR body posture is correct. Once your add your dog, heel very slowly - that way you can be sure your footwork is correct and you - [Lesson 09 - Follow Head While Backing Up](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-09/) - I love this exercise! As you can see it really teaches your dog to follow your head - very useful for all of the turns, as well as coming in straight. Some people may use a piece of food dangling out of their mouth to keep the dog’s focus on their head. It isn't needed - [Lesson 08 - Pace Changes](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-08/) - The judges in all venues - be it competition obedience, CDSP or rally, want to see distinct pace changes. Be sure to practice this (and all of the footwork lessons) without your dog. Normal: the dog is trotting Slow: the dog is walking Fast: the dog (depending on the size of the dog) is either - [Lesson 07 - Halt Footwork](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-07/) - I still, after all these years, practice my halt footwork. Even at dog shows, I chant to myself, “left, right, stop.” If I forget and do it wrong...guess what? My dogs won’t sit because my cue isn’t clear. - Small step with your left foot - Small step with your right foot - Bring your - [Lesson 05 - Take Off](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-05/) - I've added in the take off because I see many dogs being left in the dust at the very beginning of a run and I’d hate to see you get points off for lagging from the start. As the video shows, first step is the length of your left foot. That way your dog will - [Lesson 04 - Right Turn and Left Turn Footwork](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-04/) - The real key is to, just like I mentioned in lesson 3, keep your feet underneath you. This will help you to NOT push your hips out, step on your dog or make them go wide. If your dog tends to go wide on the right turn, it may be because you are drifting toward - [Lesson 02 - Left Circle Footwork](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-02/) - Lesson 2 - Left circle footwork Left circles are easy - and hard. Easy because we may tend to tilt our head and body to the left to watch our dog, but hard because the dog may not know how to move their rear end out of the way, and so not turn with us - [Disobedient? Think Again!](https://www.pamdennison.com/disobedient-think-again/) - Disobedient? Think Again! Pamela Dennison © September 2023 I rescued Bran in 2019. When I was looking for another Border collie, I didn’t want a super high drive one, because I didn’t know if I had the energy for one at this point in my life. So after looking for two years, I found Bran - [Is it Safe or is it Dangerous?](https://www.pamdennison.com/is-it-safe-or-is-it-dangerous/) - Is it Safe or Dangerous? Pamela Dennison © 2022 Dogs learn the same way that we all do - through operant and classical conditioning. However, I feel there is another aspect that comes into play here (that is actually part of classical conditioning, but I want to further tweak it out). Dogs are very literal - [MDH Part 01 Final Thoughts](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-final-thoughts/) - Thank you for completing Multiple Dog Household Part 1. I hope you found the course easy to understand and helpful in your "surrounded" household! If some of your questions weren't answered during the course, please feel free to contact me at Pam@Positivedogs.com. Special Notes: Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part Two is available for registration - [Lesson 15 - Feeding Dinner Safely](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-15/) - With the group I have right now, two or them are food aggressive - Shadow and Emma, so I had to teach them that when I put Beau's food bowl down, that is their cue to run to their crates. Sounds pretty hard doesn't it? Well, like all of the lessons in this course, it - [Lesson 14 - Door Etiquette in Crates](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-14/) - If you have worked your door etiquette for see a door, any door, this should be a very easy step to do. I have to be honest, I never trained these specific exercises before filming. I didn't even do a dry run - I just shot it. Other than the fact that Emma didn't actually - [Lesson 13 - Group Stay](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-13/) - Calling one dog at a time - farther distance and using a different reinforcer. This video is also pretty self-explanatory based on the previous steps. If you have any questions, we can discuss it in the blog. NOTE: If you experience starting and stopping with the video playback, click the pause button on the bottom - [Lesson 12 - Drop on Recall](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-12/) - Drop on recall (DOR) is actually quite easy to train. To teach the DOR, you need to break it down into 2 pieces – the stop and the drop. The stop 1 throw a treat about 20 feet away and tell your dog to get it 2 Put a treat in your right hand in - [Lesson 11 - Moving Stand, aka Stop](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-11/) - Assuming your dog(s) truly understand a stay, this is a piece of cake to train. Simply heel slowly and with your left hand - both verbally and with a hand signal - signal them to stay. Be sure to keep walking slowly. If they either hesitate or actually stop in their tracks, click and go - [Lesson 10 - Call Each Dog in From the Backyard](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-1-lesson-10/) - One at a Time From the Backyard Of course, I am assuming at this point that your dogs all know their come cue. If they don't yet, don't despair - that can be another online course or you can get my DVD, Training the Whistle Recall. I would recommend watching the DVD, train the whistle - [Lesson 09 - All Dogs in a Line](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-09/) - Call One Dog at a time Very simply, have your dogs lined up in a group stay. Say one dogs name and toss that treat behind you and reinforce the staying dogs for staying. Go through your line up of dogs at least 5-8 times, and make sure you do it in a different order - [Lesson 08 - Stays in the Doorway](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-08/) - Let’s teach your dogs to be calm near the door in the first step of door etiquette. Review your single and group stay and then work on you leaving the house or going through the doorway while they all stay. You’ll see in the video that none of my dogs are on leash. I live - [Lesson 07 - Problem Solving](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-07/) - This video clip shows me (behind the camera) giving Susi a lesson to solve some of the problems she was having that you all saw in lesson 3. Also pretty self explanatory - we can discuss it more in the blog. The neat thing is that Susi wanted to watch this before signing a release - [Lesson 06 - Teaching the Stay](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-06/) - Excerpt from You Can Train Your Dog! Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training: "Stays" can be difficult to teach but very important, and can be life-saving for our dogs. They are helpful when you have a multiple-dog household to stop them from getting in your way and tripping you while you’re running - [Lesson 05 - Doorway](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-05/) - Eye contact, eye contact-name, eye contact-name-come. Start with each dog separately, then gradually add in all of your dogs in the hallway. So many people have problems in hallways. The area is small and tight, dogs are aroused because they all want OUT! NOW! Tempers flair and fights break out. This step is designed to - [Lesson 04 - Excuse Me](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-04/) - Excuse me is a handy little behavior to have in your pocket. I can't tell you how many times a day I use it. I use it for jumping, counter-surfing (yes, my dogs counter-surf), being obnoxious, once in awhile they may rush the door, getting in my way as I race for the phone and - [Lesson 02 - Eye Contact-Name-Come All Together](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-02/) - Lesson 2 - Eye contact-name-come, all together All dogs know to look at you as a group, know their names and know their come word in many different locations. NOTE: If you experience starting and stopping with the video playback, click the pause button on the bottom bar and let the video load. You can - [Lesson 03 - Problems](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-03/) - I think the video is pretty self-explanatory. We can talk about it more in the comments. I think many problem households stem from owners not knowing how to read each individual dog and the dogs in a group. If you don't have it already, I would recommend that you get Turid Rugaas' book and DVD - [Classroom: Managing The Multiple Dog Household, Part 01](https://www.pamdennison.com/classroom-managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-01/) - Thank you for registering. PLEASE introduce yourselves so I know you can access the course and PLEASE save your user name and password. Remember, they are case sensitive. If you have any problems, email me asap. Class begins on: December 17, 2022 I hope you enjoy the class. Lesson 1 - released on Dec 17 Lesson 2 - [You Can Introduction](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-introduction-01/) - Positive training is not mindless permissiveness - "It's okay Rover, we can buy a new couch - you just enjoy yourself"), nor is it randomly throwing cookies around, hoping for the right behavior to happen. "Here, Fifi, if I give you a cookie, will you stop barking?" As you will see, it's a powerful and - [Lesson 01 - Eye Contact-Name-Come Separately](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-01-lesson-01/) - Lesson 1 – Eye Contact-Name-Come Separately When working each dog separately, use the clicker. When adding in the rest of the gang, don’t use the clicker. Before we start, you’ll need to prime the clicker: Count out 60 treats. Click and feed your dog a treat, making sure you feed within ½ second after you - [Lesson 01 - Starting Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-lesson-02-starting-training/) - Lesson 1: Eye contact-name-come Starting Training Before any training can start, your dog needs to know a few things. You need to make the click sound valuable and meaningful, and you need to teach him that eye contact with you, and hearing his name and “Come,” are worth a million bucks. You cannot train a - [MDH Part 01 Introduction](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-part-01-introduction/) - Reminder of How it works! If you need CEU's, you'll need to tell me ahead of time. In order for you to get them, you will need to post on every lesson and send me links to video of you and your dog(s) working the lesson. Please make comments and ask questions every step of - [Creative Solutions For Common Problems](https://www.pamdennison.com/creative-solutions-for-common-problems/) - All dogs at one time or another, will do things we don’t like. Many times the way these problems are handled can intensify the behaviors we didn’t want and may very well create more serious issues. It takes creative solutions to end the struggle and give you the results you need. Why get left behind? - [Why I Really Hate Electric Shock (Invisible) Fences](https://www.pamdennison.com/why-i-really-hate-electric-sock-invisible-fences/) - Why I REALLY Hate Electronic Shock (Invisible) Fences by Pamela Dennison © June 2003. May not be reprinted without written approval. I have decided to write this article so I don’t have to keep repeating myself. Once you have tried the electronic fence and created neurotic or problem behaviors, you cannot go back and erase - [Is Two Too Many?](https://www.pamdennison.com/is-two-too-many/) - Is Two Too Many? Pamela Dennison © 2021 This article is mostly questions I would like you to ask yourself BEFORE adding in another dog. It may just save you some anguish, trips to the vet to sew up the loser and the angst of having to return the new dog. You already have a - [Ten Myths of Positive Training Dispelled](https://www.pamdennison.com/ten-myths-of-positive-training-dispelled/) - Ten Myths of Positive Training Dispelled Pamela Dennison (c) 2002 (excerpt from my book "You Can Train Your Dog; Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training" Why do myths, such as the ones that follow, spring up out of nowhere? Primarily due to the general lack of understanding of how classical and operant - [Lesson 01 - Body Posture](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-01-lesson-01/) - Lesson 1 - Body Posture It’s important to remember that your body posture is a huge cue to your dog. Too often people “walk” in the ring, rather than “heel” and I see a confused dog. Practice this without your dog - walk-heel-walk-heel until you’re comfortable and can feel the difference yourself. Then add in - [“SHUT UP!!!” And Why it Doesn’t Work, a.k.a. The Great Barking Experiment](https://www.pamdennison.com/shut-up-and-why-it-doesnt-work-a-k-a-the-great-barking-experiment/) - “SHUT UP!!!” And Why it Doesn’t Work, a.k.a. The Great Barking Experiment Pamela Dennison © 2021 I have Shelties. Need I say more? Shetland Sheepdogs, in case you were ignorant of this fact, bark at the footfall of a squirrel from three days ago. My dogs were (past tense) actually pretty quiet on the whole, - [MDH Part - 02 Final Thoughts](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-final-thoughts/) - Thank you all so much for joining me in the Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part Two online class. I hope you have found the class to be easy to understand and helpful and that life with your pack is improving. Any and all suggestions and comments are appreciated. All answers are strictly anonymous. If - [Lesson 09 - Loose Leash Walking](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-09/) - Lesson 9 - Loose leash walking in a group I am assuming that each of your dogs already know how to walk on a loose leash. If you have a “problem child” you should walk that dog separately. I didn’t walk Shadow with the rest of my gang until I had had him for about - [Lesson 08 - Petting Multiple Dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-08/) - Lesson 8 - Petting Multiple Dogs This is where you will utilize your stay, excuse me, pointing game, back up, call one dog to you while the others stay - whatever you need. You can also use your body to block one dog. When I first got Shadow, it was impossible to pet any of - [Lesson 07 - Relaxing in the House](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-07/) - Lesson 7 - Relaxing in the house Reinforcing calm behaviors I would have made the video clip longer, but it would have been too boring for you all to watch. This is what I have done with all of my dogs and especially the new ones I adopt. Yes I have 3 Border collies and - [Lesson 06 - Playing Tug/Fetch in the Doorway](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-06/) - Lesson 6 - Playing fetch/tug in doorways This video is pretty self explanatory. If you have dogs that won't allow you to play with another dog, just use a doorway. That way you can also block if you need to. You can play tug or fetch and you can gradually let each dog see each - [Lesson 05 - Knock, Knock](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-05/) - Lesson 5 - Knock, knock There are three components for teaching any behavior. Just remember your ABC’s. A is for Antecedent or what comes before a behavior (more commonly known as a “cue”), B is for Behavior or what the dog does due to the cue and C is for Consequence or what the dog - [Lesson 04 - Directionals](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-04/) - Lesson 4 - Directionals The key to teaching directionals, aka the pointing game is to use your pointer finger, move it fast and make sure you are looking in the direction you are pointing. You will be able to see out of the corner of your eye if your dog is looking where you are - [Lesson 03 - Backing Up in Heel Position & In Front](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-03/) - Lesson 3 - Back up in heel and in front - all dogs Depending on the layout of your house and where your hot spots are, you should practice this in many locations. Small spaces are tough for my gang, especially doorways. It isn't the smallness exactly but since they are herding dogs, they feel - [Lesson 02 - Backing Up While Dog is in Front of You](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-02-2/) - Lesson 2 - Backing up while dog is in front of you Have a treat is each hand. Make sure your dog knows you have food in both hands and place them down on each side of your dogs face, then take one step into him. As he backs up, “yes” and toss one treat - [Lesson 01 - Backing Up in Heel Position](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-lesson-01/) - Lesson 1 - Backing up in heel position Backing up is an essential for any household that has a dog - be it one, two, three or more dogs. Dogs have this tendency to get in our way numerous times per day. If you have large dogs, then backing up is a must because oftentimes - [Classroom: Managing The Multiple Dog Household, Part 02](https://www.pamdennison.com/classroom-managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-02/) - Thank you for registering. Class begins on: May 15, 2020 I hope you enjoy the class. Lesson 1 – released on May 15 Lesson 2 – released on May 17 Lesson 3 – released on May 19 Lesson 4 – released on May 21 Lesson 5 – released on May 23 Lesson 6 – released - [Do Your Research, But…](https://www.pamdennison.com/do-your-research-but/) - Do Your Research, But… © 2019, Pamela Dennison I’ll keep this relatively short. True story…sigh… A family was looking for a trainer for their 7 month old puppy, to help fix typical nipping and jumping problem. They asked around and got a referral to a trainer, who by her website (I personally checked it out - [Leading a Life of Quiet Desperation](https://www.pamdennison.com/leading-a-life-of-quiet-desperation/) - Leading a Life of Quiet Desperation © 2019 Pamela S. Dennison Lately I’ve been thinking how the average pet dog lives their life. In my classes, I talk quite a bit about dog body language and how important it is that we learn it to the best of our flawed human ability. After all, we - [Knock, Knock, Who's There?](https://www.pamdennison.com/knock-knock-whos-there/) - Knock, Knock, Who’s There? by Pamela Dennison © 2004 May not be reprinted without written approval. "Pam, my dog goes crazy when strangers come to my house. He barks and carries on like someone else's dog until I get them in the door and get him settled. It is very embarrassing, how do I stop - [How to Find a Reputable Rescue Group by Pamela Dennison](https://www.pamdennison.com/how-to-find-a-reputable-rescue-group-by-pamela-dennison/) - How to Find a Reputable Rescue Group Pamela Dennison, © 2013. May not be reprinted without written approval. You’d be surprised at the horror stories I hear almost every day - the mismatched dog and family; Human aggressive dogs paired with a family with small children The rambunctious puppy given to an elderly couple that use - [Holidays and Dogs...not perfect together!](https://www.pamdennison.com/holidays-and-dogs-not-perfect-together/) - Holidays and Dogs...not perfect together! Pamela Dennison (c) 2018 The Holidays are drawing near again and during the mad rush, please don’t forget about the safety of your dogs. Crowds If you have large crowds coming to your house, keep your dog(s) safe in a separate room. Get them a nice kong stuffed with something - [Whistle Recall For Horses!](https://www.pamdennison.com/whistle-recall-for-horses/) - There may be times when your horse won't come when called (if they come when called in the first place!). Using the same methods I use for dogs, the whistle recall can make your experience much more pleasant! Wouldn't it be great not to have to waste your time chasing your horse down from the - [Teach the Leash](https://www.pamdennison.com/teach-the-leash/) - Leash Solutions for owners, trainers, dog walkers and more! In one short day, your leash walking frustrations can turn into a serene walk in the park. Loose leash walking is the bane of many owner’s experiences with their dog. The same goes for professionals who work with these dogs. It’s frustrating, and even dangerous. It’s - [Workshops/Clinics/Seminars](https://www.pamdennison.com/workshops-clinics-seminars/) - August 11, 2018, CGC and AKC Trick titles event with Karen Profenna August 18, 2018, Teach the Leash (Loose leash walking) Clinic with Pam Dennison Sept. 22, 2018, Mine (aka Leave it) Oct. 5, 2018 Dogs Don't Bite Out of Nowhere with Pam Dennison August 11, 2018, CGC and AKC Trick titles event with Karen - ["Mine" (aka Leave it)](https://www.pamdennison.com/mine-aka-leave-it-2/) - September 22, 2018 9 am to noon "Mine" - aka Leave it Leave it, aka Mine! This 3 hour clinic will get you on the road to getting a very reliable “mine” cue. An invaluable behavior, which can save you a great deal of heartache as well as emergency trips to the vet when your - [Teach the Leash Clinic](https://www.pamdennison.com/teach-the-leash-clinic/) - Leash Solutions for owners, trainers, dog walkers and more! In one short day, your leash walking frustrations can turn into a serene walk in the park. Loose leash walking is the bane of many owner’s experiences with their dog. The same goes for professionals who work with these dogs. It’s frustrating, and even dangerous. It’s - [Asking the Owner is Great, But How About Asking the Dog?](https://www.pamdennison.com/asking-the-owner-is-great-but-how-about-asking-the-dog/) - Asking the Owner is Great, But How About Asking the Dog? Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 Although people actually asking permission to pet your dog from a safe distance is verrry slowwwly on the rise (people are still racing up to strange dogs, still getting bit, still causing trauma to the dog, still thinking dogs are - [I'm From Missouri](https://www.pamdennison.com/im-from-missouri/) - I’m From Missouri Pamela Dennison (c) 2015 I’m (euphemistically) from Missouri. For those that don’t know, Missouri is “The Show Me” state. From the state’s website: The phrase is used to describe the character of Missourians - not gullible - conservative and unwilling to believe without adequate evidence. I rarely believe and implement at first - [Avoiding the “One Game Only” Dog](https://www.pamdennison.com/avoiding-the-one-game-only-dog/) - Avoiding the “One Game Only” Dog; Why Agility Dogs Should Learn Rally Pamela Dennison © 2015 You love agility. You eat, breath, sleep, dream and spend all of your waking moments either thinking about or doing agility. You purchase every agility book and DVD on the market and go to every seminar you can find. - [Look Beyond the “System.”](https://www.pamdennison.com/look-beyond-the-system/) - Look Beyond the “System.” (c) Pamela Dennison December 2015 It seems that everyone, in every field of dog training, has a new “system.” For this, for that, for every minutia, of every movement and thought; you name it, there’s a “system” for it. And if it’s “new,” then everyone seems to jump on the bandwagon - [Does The Problem Really Stem From Where You Think?](https://www.pamdennison.com/does-the-problem-really-stem-from-where-you-think/) - Does The Problem Really Stem From Where You Think? Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 And yet again, I’m taking life’s interesting lessons and comparing them to dog training. I’m doing Physical Therapy now for my back, with a fabulous Therapist. I’ve been making some really great progress. I went in yesterday for a session because the - [Whistle Recall](https://www.pamdennison.com/whistle-recall-2/) - “COME!” The one word that leaves all dog owners anxious and frustrated. Will your dog hear you? Will they ignore you? Millions of owners dread the battle to bring their dogs inside, catch their dogs when they get loose, and secretly dream of off-leash walks at the beach or on the hiking trail. A recall - [Be Still](https://www.pamdennison.com/be-still/) - Be Still Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 I have a weakness for the Karate Kid movies - the old ones and the new one. I was just watching the new one (the one with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith) again last night and this line really struck me, so much so that I stopped the movie - [Stop Changing Cues, Dammit!](https://www.pamdennison.com/stop-changing-cues-dammit/) - Stop Changing Cues, Dammit! Pamela S. Dennison (c) 2017 Remember about 2 years ago, I learned some new technology stuff to design my own website? (Click here) And how hard it was for me to learn, but how, with some major effort, I learned it? So much so, that for the most part, I’ve been - [Consider the Source](https://www.pamdennison.com/consider-the-source/) - Consider the Source Pamela Dennison (c) 2016 Okay, this is a bit of a rant…sorry…In this day and age of the internet, where the speed of gleaning information is more prized than accuracy, people also want everything for free - from free training, free advice, free, free, free. We’ve all done it at times - - [Go With Your Gut](https://www.pamdennison.com/go-with-your-gut/) - Go With Your Gut (caution: might be a trigger for some of you) Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 Instinct is a fascinating thing. It kept our ancestors safe from danger, when the environment was more primitive than it is now. Way back then, it was kill or be killed by predators that were far larger then - [We All Know What Happens When We Assume, or Do We?](https://www.pamdennison.com/we-all-know-what-happens-when-we-assume-or-do-we/) - We All Know What Happens When We Assume - Or Do We? (c) 2017 Pamela Dennison We’re always told “don’t assume” and for the most part, that is excellent advice. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that when it comes to dog training, “assuming” can be our friend. I’ve had many clients come to me - [Addison's Disease](https://www.pamdennison.com/addisons-disease/) - Addison’s Disease by Pamela Dennison © June 2007. May not be reprinted without written approval. June 17, 2007 I just wrote this little blurb on Addison’s Disease in response to someone on the Addison’s Disease list that I belong to. Her dog had been misdiagnosed and died. If by writing this, I can help even - [Canine Water Sports, Part 3 & 4](https://www.pamdennison.com/canine-water-sports-part-3-4/) - Canine Water Sports, Parts 3 & 4 August 18, 2006 Another lesson today. I am still on cloud 9 with my incredible swimmers! Everyone stayed on shore (wahoo!) and I was able to do a complete run-through of the whole water test with Beau, Shadow and Emma. All of the dogs were fantastic! We also - [I wondered how an online dog training course would work and I have to say it works very well.](https://www.pamdennison.com/i-wondered-how-an-online-dog-training-course-would-work-and-i-have-to-say-it-works-very-well/) - I will say that the course is great . My schedule has been more than nuts and having the lessons cover small bits at a time is helpful. I wondered how an online dog training course would work and I have to say it works very well. And I’m getting my dogs to go out - [Another great class!](https://www.pamdennison.com/another-great-class/) - Thanks for another great class! The dogs and I have learned a lot. I live in an area without a lot of training choices and being able to take these kind of specialty courses online is wonderful. I especially appreciate the opportunity to get feedback on videos of our training when we hit a rough - [I've only just started...and already I'm appreciating the the value.](https://www.pamdennison.com/ive-only-just-started-value/) - I’ve only just started the course, “Cleaning up your act ­ part 1” and already I’m appreciating the the value. I love that each lesson focuses on just 1 idea and I can go away and practice that before taking another idea on board. – Kym R. Share this:ShareClick to email this to a - [The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive & reactive dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-r-e-w-a-r-d-zone-for-aggressive-reactive-dogs/) - The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive and reactive dogs. (Realizing Excellence With Attention Redirection and Desensitization) For owners, having a reactive or aggressive dog is disappointing, frustrating, and sometimes quite frightening. All they want to do is have their dog be a happy functioning family member, yet figuring out how to make that happen is quite - [Arousal. Good, Bad or ?](https://www.pamdennison.com/arousal-good-bad-or/) - Arousal. Good, Bad or ? Pamela Dennison (c) September 2015 I’ve been talking about arousal for years. There is “good” arousal and “bad” arousal. However, they’re not different coins – they’re really just opposite sides of the same one. There are times in everyone’s life that “bad” arousal takes hold and manifests itself into an - [Over Zealous Dog Trainer Run Amok](https://www.pamdennison.com/over-zealous-dog-trainer-run-amok/) - As printed in the The Clicker Journal, November/December 2000 & January/February 2001 May not be reprinted without written approval. Hormonal delusions. There can’t be any other reason for me to have rescued this dog seven weeks ago. One year old Border Collie, male, history of lunging at people. Rescue organization said that he was a - [Why I Switched to Positive Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/why-i-switched-to-positive-training/) - Why I Switched to Positive Training by Pamela Dennison As printed in the Blairstown Press, © 2000. May not be reprinted without written approval. Many people ask me why I switched to positive training. As I look back over the years, I see it has been a gradual process of continual learning, trial and error - [Canine Water Sports, Part 5](https://www.pamdennison.com/canine-water-sports-part-5/) - Canine Water Sports, Part 5 THE BIG DAY! September 3 , 2006 Due to the lack of stays with Beau and Emma on shore, I have been diligently practicing and it very much paid off! I was so proud of all of them! Emma for staying on shore and for being very focused on me, - [Introduction, CUYA Part 01](https://www.pamdennison.com/introduction-cuya-part-01/) - Cleaning up Your Act; The Fussy and Meticulous Behaviors Needed For Competition/Rally (Part One) by Pamela Dennison Introduction Dogs are very sensitive to our body movements and posture; we can “push” them away or “invite” them in by the smallest of movements - movements so small that we may not even know we’re doing them. - [Cleaning up your act; The fussy and meticulous behaviors needed for Competition obedience, Rally & CDSP](https://www.pamdennison.com/cleaning-up-your-act-the-fussy-and-meticulous-behaviors-needed-for-competition-obedience-rally-cdsp/) - Obedience is your moment to shine and prove to the world that you and your dog meet a higher standard of training and relationship than most other dog owners. But how does one move from just barely qualifying to earning High in Trials, spots at Invitationals and admission to Championships? This seminar will give you - [The Magic of Shaping](https://www.pamdennison.com/magic-of-shaping/) - Teaching is a two-way communication. The secret to this connection is called Shaping. Shaping is incredibly fun to teach, however, sometimes the mechanics of getting started may be daunting. With The Magic of Shaping, your timing and creativity improve, making teaching a snap! You will find that you become a better trainer overall with the - [Finding a Trainer](https://www.pamdennison.com/finding-a-trainer/) - Finding a Trainer by Pamela Dennison ©2007 When you get a puppy or a rescue dog, you always hear, "find a good trainer!" But what does that mean, "a good trainer?" Aren’t they all alike? The short answer is "no," all trainers are not clones of each other. Methods and understanding of training, the learning - [Early Doesn't Mean Only](https://www.pamdennison.com/early-doesnt-mean-only/) - Early Doesn’t Mean Only by Pamela Dennison © 2006 May not be reprinted without written approval. One of the things we hear so often as pet owners or what we tell our students as trainers is how important early socialization is for puppies. The early weeks—from approximately eight to 16 or 20 weeks is really - [Aggression: Before the Game Begins](https://www.pamdennison.com/aggression-before-the-game-begins/) - Aggression: Before the Game Begins by Pamela Dennison © 2005. May not be reprinted without written approval. Whether we accidentally adopted one, or inadvertently created one, no one in their right mind ever wants to own an aggressive dog. The good news is that many more people are now willing to work with their dogs - [In the Good Old Days](https://www.pamdennison.com/in-the-good-old-days/) - In the Good Old Days by Pamela Dennison © 2004 May not be reprinted without written approval. Why was it so much easier (or so we think) to train dogs in the "good old days?" Why was the dog we grew up with, the "best dog in the world" and the new dog we have - [You Have My Permission](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-have-my-permission/) - You Have My Permission Pam Dennison © June 2015 I give you my permission to protect your dog. I give you my unconditional permission to be “mama bear” and defend your dog against any and all comers, using whatever it takes to get the job done. And in doing so, I give you my whole - [Let Pro-activity Rule the Day!](https://www.pamdennison.com/let-pro-actiity-rule-the-day/) - Let Pro-activity Rule the Day Pam Dennison © June 2015 In my last blog post, I gave you permission to be an advocate and protect your dog. While you may like that in “theory,” you may not know what you are allowed to do in “reality.” As you may know, I work with a great - [I Feel Like a Dog](https://www.pamdennison.com/i-feel-like-a-dog/) - I Feel Like a Dog Pamela S. Dennison (c) 2015 As some of you may know, 2015 has been the year of learning complicated technology - me, who hates technology. I’ve been getting pretty good at filming and editing of videos and learned through the fantastic and ever patient Tammy Coron (www.tammycoron.com) to design and - [Reader Beware - PLEASE!](https://www.pamdennison.com/reader-beware-please/) - Reader Beware, PLEASE! Pamela Dennison (c) August 2015 I received a call the other day about an 11 week old puppy that was seriously biting and drawing blood on everyone in the family, including the 1 year old baby. So, inside I’m cringing, not quite sure what I was going to hear next. My mind - [MDH Part 02 - Introduction](https://www.pamdennison.com/mdh-02-introduction/) - 16 video clips / 9 lessons Welcome! Now that you have accomplished the lessons from Part 1; Eye contact Name Come Stay Drop on recall Moving stand Door etiquette in doorways and crates and vehicles Excuse me Safe feeding In this course you will learn more management skills to keep the peace in your pack. - [Without Naming Names; Really? You Chose That Breed Because????](https://www.pamdennison.com/without-naming-names-really-you-chose-that-breed-because/) - Without Naming Names; Really? You Chose That Breed Because???? (c) Pamela Dennison, 2015 I’m sorry, I don't get it. I truly don’t understand why families buy or adopt certain breeds of dogs that are clearly not right for family life. I did a google search on the most common breeds that people call me about. - [Web Designer Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/web-designer-dog-training/) - Web Designer Dog Training Pamela Dennison © 2015 What does web design have to do with dog training? Nothing, to the naked eye, but look a little deeper and you’ll find quite a bit. I’ve historically been against technology and computers for as long as computers were around. The first computer I had any dealings - [Lesson 01 - CUYA - 02 Introduction](https://www.pamdennison.com/cuya-02-introduction/) - Welcome to Cleaning Up Your Act The Fussy and Meticulous Behaviors Needed For Competition/Rally (Part Two) We’re going to be working on many more complex behaviors in Part Two; scent discrimination, directed retrieve, directed jumping, moving stand, stand for exam and so much more. Also addressed will be building endurance - both mental and physical - [The Magic of Shaping](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-magic-of-shaping/) - The Magic of Shaping by Pamela Dennison © May 2005. May not be reprinted without written approval. This article is not to be confused with my DVD of a similar title (The Magic of Shaping; Explore the Possibilities) In my article in the Jul/Aug 2005 issue of The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, I spoke - [Canine Water Sports, Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/canine-water-sports-part-1/) - Canine Water Sports, Part 1 July 7, 2006 OK, so a few weeks ago, I went away for the weekend. I desperately needed a break. A friend of mine was going to Canine Water Sports camp for the weekend, so I decided to tag along. A few of my students had been to this before, - [Canine Water Sports, Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/canine-water-sports-part-2/) - Canine Water Sports, Part 2 August 12, 2006 Second private with Deborah Lee today. I wasn’t all that sure how my dogs would do today. Here at home, their progress has been somewhat limited and sporadic. I kept persevering and boy, am I glad I did! They were all incredibly fantastic today! Deborah Lee set - [Tremendously Valuable](https://www.pamdennison.com/tremendously-valuable/) - Pam, this is tremendously valuable information. I am thrilled to see so much emphasis on dog language – ­it should be a big part of any beginner dog training class. Enjoyed the puppy vids so much! And your commentary was extremely helpful. I’ve got Turid Rugaas’s book and DVD and also highly recommend them­. ~ - [Cleared up a lot of “gray” areas for me!](https://www.pamdennison.com/cleared-up-a-lot-of-“gray”-areas-for-me/) - A huge “Thank You” for putting together such a wonderful class. Your class has cleared up a lot of “gray” areas for me. So many useful little tidbits to produce a happy team. The head position of looking down & just in front of the dog has greatly improved our heeling. With little dogs they - [This is going to really help his DOR!](https://www.pamdennison.com/help-his-dor/) - Pam, thanks for the great class! I learned a lot and look forward to Part two. Yesterday and today, I tried the DOR exercise. Cool! This is going to really help his DOR. He has had a tendency to slide forward on the drop and is now “sticking” to the floor. ~ Julie - [FINALLY earned our first two legs of AKC Novice A obedience.](https://www.pamdennison.com/finally-earned-our-first-two-legs-of-akc-novice-a-obedience/) - Thanks so much, Pam. Your lessons really helped us. I am very pleased to announce that Jack and I FINALLY earned our first two legs of AKC Novice A obedience last month, thanks to you and your completely positive training! Looking forward to Part 2. ~ Joann H. - [Your lessons really helped us](https://www.pamdennison.com/your-lessons-really-helped-us/) - Thanks so much, Pam. Your lessons really helped us. I am very pleased to announce that Jack and I FINALLY earned our first two legs of AKC Novice A obedience last month, thanks to you and your completely positivetraining! Looking forward to Part 2. ~ JH - [A great class!](https://www.pamdennison.com/a-great-class/) - I've been getting ready for the new semester and am just now catching up on our last two lessons here. I'd also like to add my thanks to the others for a great class, Pam. We learned a lot, and had fun practicing! See you again in Part 2. ~ BF - [SOOO thrilled with this course!](https://www.pamdennison.com/sooo-thrilled-with-this-course/) - Sooo thrilled with this course: can’t wait for the next one! Lots of fine tuning: nothing like “back to basics” to clear things up. ~ JC - [I now have dogs that are really running with confidence.](https://www.pamdennison.com/i-now-have-dogs-that-are-really-running-with-confidence/) - A huge “Thank You” for putting together such a wonderful class. Your class has cleared up a lot of “gray” areas for me. So many useful little tidbits to produce a happy team...By the way, I'm falling in love with my go outs!!!! I now have dogs that are jumping off the start position & - [Learning so much more from your on-line course than from the classes I have taken!](https://www.pamdennison.com/learning-so-much-more-from-your-on-line-course-than-from-the-classes-i-have-taken/) - Pam - I am amazed at how much practice I need to do on my own footwork/form before adding my canine partner! It seems to me if MY skills are solid, it truly facilitates and accelerates the dog's improvement. I am learning so much more from your on-line course than from the classes I have - [I love that we have all of these lessons on DVD so we can keep working on them.](https://www.pamdennison.com/i-love-that-we-have-all-of-these-lessons-on-dvd-so-we-can-keep-working-on-them/) - Thanks, Pam! The course was great - ­both parts. And I love that we have all of these lessons on DVD so we can keep working on them. (We have a lot of work we can be doing! but at the same time, we've made very good progress.) Wow ­ SUCH a good idea. Thanks - [I'm back for Part 2 of the course, having learned a lot from Part 1.](https://www.pamdennison.com/im-back-for-part-2-of-the-course-having-learned-a-lot-from-part-1/) - I'm back for Part 2 of the course, having learned a lot from Part 1. I practice the Part 1 exercises while walking my dogs, and it’s really added a whole lot of fun to our day! (I’d never before been able to make two dogs stay while sending the third to go get a - [I'm back for part 2!](https://www.pamdennison.com/im-back-for-part-2/) - I’m back for Part 2 of the course, having learned a lot from Part 1. I practice the Part 1 exercises while walking my dogs, and it’s really added a whole lot of fun to our day! (I’d never before been able to make two dogs stay while sending the third to go get a - [Great medium for no close place to learn positive training.](https://www.pamdennison.com/great-medium-for-no-close-place-to-learn-positive-training/) - This is a great medium for those of us that don’t have a close place to learn positive training. Thank you and you will see me in the future. I plan to do the second one. I will also be ordering the video. ~ D.J. - [Lesson materials and instruction are very clear...](https://www.pamdennison.com/lesson-materials-and-instruction-are-very-clear/) - The lesson materials and instructions are very clear and well paced, the right push for me to get off my butt and do the workouts, thank you. ~ S. C. - [Things around our house are MUCH calmer.](https://www.pamdennison.com/things-around-our-house-are-much-calmer/) - Pam – Thank you! We learned so much! Things around our house are MUCH calmer. I now have very practical, easy to implement strategies I can use to get the dogs’ attention and ask for appropriate behaviors. I think even the dogs are impressed with their new manners. I’m looking forward to part 2! ~ - [Presented in manageable pieces.](https://www.pamdennison.com/presented-in-manageable-pieces/) - Thanks for this course. I like how you broke down the behaviours into small, manageable bits that we could teach a little at a time. I also liked that you kept the videos very short and that you used dogs that weren’t perfect little angels! What you showed us is dog training in real life - [I've recommended this course on my Facebook wall...](https://www.pamdennison.com/ive-recommended-this-course-on-my-facebook-wall/) - I think this is a really well-structured course. Some of the exercises I have trained already and others I still need to work on. This is the first online course I've ever done and I wanted to see what the course was like, as well as hopefully pick up some new ideas for dealing with - [Impossible to teach as a group class, so this was an excellent option](https://www.pamdennison.com/impossible-to-teach-as-a-group-class-so-this-was-an-excellent-option/) - Thank you so much for offering this course. I really learned a lot and things are much more manageable at our house. I liked the online format. This is a much needed course that would be impossible to teach as a group class, so this was an excellent option. The only skill we haven’t quite ## Pages - [Home](https://www.pamdennison.com/) - Dogs do things we don’t like; they jump, they pull us down the street on leash, they bark, they don't come when called. All of this can be frustrating. Don’t be embarrassed, let’s fix it! I focus on both sides of the leash; training your dog good manners, empowering you with skills and confidence. I - [Certified Whistle Recall Instructors](https://www.pamdennison.com/certified-whistle-recall-instructors/) - Certified Whistle Recall Instructors: Jill Kessler California www.JillKessler.com Renee Hall Nazareth, PA www.LetsSpeakDog.com Louise Stapleton-Frappell (Spain) www.dogsmith.com/dogsmith-estepona/ Dayna Villa, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Taking the Lead Dog Training, www.daynavilla.com Paula Roberts, CNN, CWRI, Beagle Tails, www.beagletails.com, Kentucky Andria Young, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, RYT-200, CTRI, CWRI, http://www.unmistakenstars.com/, Massachusetts - [Recipes](https://www.pamdennison.com/recipes/) - Pam in the kitchen! So I don't have to keep repeating them here are my favorite recipes - cheap and easy and healthy! If you make a double batch, it will make a gallon bag of treats. Pumpkin/Tuna Brownies 2 cans Tuna (in water) 2 TBSP oil 1 Egg ½ cup pumpkin 2 TBSP parm - [Directions](https://www.pamdennison.com/directions/) - New location coming Oct 8 - I'm moving to Belvidere, NJ, but until Sept 27, the directions below still apply The exact location address of the NEW address (as of November 1, 2021) is: Positive Dogs 418 E. Washington Ave (Route 57) Washington, NJ 07882 (Port Colden Mall, next to the DMV office) Telephone: 908-459-5244 - [Teach the Leash™ LIVE, ONLINE, Working, Interactive Class](https://www.pamdennison.com/teach-the-leash-online-working-interactive-class/) - Teach the Leash™ online class. Has walking your dog become a nightmare? Does it resemble a game of tug of war? Are you desperate for answers? This is NOT a webinar. Join this live, working, interactive class via Zoom. Three week class, one hour per week. $30.00. All spots are working spots. The reason that - [Matches & Trials](https://www.pamdennison.com/matches/) - CDSP trial Saturday, Sept 23, 2023 - THIS IS THE LAST TRIAL I WILL BE OFFERING. Let's go out with a bang! The exact location address is: Positive Dogs 418 E. Washington Ave (Route 57) Washington, NJ 07882 (Port Colden Mall, next to the DMV office) Telephone: 908-459-5244 (2 trials, Judge Sara Jacobs) Run order - [Pam's Brags](https://www.pamdennison.com/pams-brags/) - 2026 6/12/26 River was amazing in WCRL Rally today and earned his Level 1 title with a 206 and 4th place. I moved him up to the B class (for his Championship) and he settled in (and I didn't have to work as hard ) and got a 207 (no placement) 6/10/26 River ROCKED his - [Meet the Dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-2/meet-the-dogs/) - New to the Dennison household! "River" M&M's A River Runs Threwe It, BCAT, FDC, HIT - Bi-blue Shetland Sheepdog. He's a real hoot, very smart and OMG, the puppy stages...! River loves every person he meets, every dog he meets, every stick and leaf he meets. He's 4 months old as of Sept 2025. (Now - [About](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-2/) - Pam Dennison - Owner Pam Dennison, CDBC, CWRI is a member of the DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), member of The Pet Professional Guild, Truly Dog Friendly and former member of NADOI and Association of Professional Dog Trainers. - [Art Classes!](https://www.pamdennison.com/art-classes/) - ART CLASSES for beginners and up with Pam Dennison (BA in Fine Arts)! Hope, NJ Ever wanted to “try something new that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg?” Want to learn how to paint or draw but thought you “couldn’t do it?” Think you can’t create “because I can’t draw a straight line?” (hint, - [Teach the Leash - Loose Leash Walking Clinic](https://www.pamdennison.com/teach-the-leash-loose-leash-walking-clinic/) - Teach the Leash - Loose Leash Walking Clinic THREE DATES, 2 locations! Belvidere United Methodist Church Tuesday, May 12, from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 1 pm Opening date: February 1, 2026 Closing date: May 1, 2026 Second location: To be held at Hunterdon Dog Training Club 631 - [Service Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/service-dog-training-2/) - One on One Service Dog Training A Service Dog will be task trained to help you and provide assistance in performing specific functions, helping you to live a more independent life. A Service Dog is a dog that has been individually trained to mitigate a person's disability. Tasks may include but not limited to; dogs - [Aggression/Reactivity](https://www.pamdennison.com/aggression/) - "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that." Martin Luther King Or another way to look at it: "Using aversives to "fix" aggression or reactivity is like trying to put out a fire with a bucket of gas." Depending on your situation, an Initial Consultation may be available $150.00 for one hour. A - [Reading List](https://www.pamdennison.com/reading-list/) - Recommended Reading I recommend you stay away from any book not listed here unless you ask me first. There are many dog training books out there with many conflicting notions about training. Some may even on the surface sound logical - until you really look at what the author is telling you to do. For - [Snow Birds & Full Timers Unite!](https://www.pamdennison.com/snow-birds-full-timers-unite/) - Because LIVE online training has been so popular, I wanted to extend this fabulous offer to those of you that are Snow Birds or Full Timers but have dogs that still need training! For those of you that want to learn new skills, enrich your dogs life and have fun in the process! As you - [PMDT Shop](https://www.pamdennison.com/pmdt-shop/) - Books DVDs PDFs & E-Books Online Classes Whistle Certification For Trainers Zoom Sessions Gift Certificate Leather Harnesses Recorded Webinars - [Privates](https://www.pamdennison.com/privates/) - Starting September 1, 2025, my NEW, IN PERSON schedule is; Tuesdays, 9 am to 1 pm, Thursdays, 6 pm - 8 pm and Saturdays, 9 am to 2 pm. Week 1 of the 6 week program will always be via Zoom, so you'll need to pay via check by mail or through Venmo. I now - [Pet Portraits!](https://www.pamdennison.com/pet-portraits/) - I'll bet you didn't know I was a Fine Arts Major in college. Yup! And now I'm back to painting again - now pet portraits. I have 2 main styles: - all styles Hand drawn/painted, NOT AI, nor drawn with a computer! 1. Acrylic on wooden treasure/keepsake boxes, in whimsical or more realistic colors 2. - [Zoom Sessions](https://www.pamdennison.com/zoom-sessions/) - “Zoom” sessions For when you live across the country or across the globe and still want quality training for your best pal! Our Zoom sessions can be for just about any topic - handling issues, basic manners, crate issues, loose leash walking, heeling, greeting people nicely, animal husbandry (handling, toe nail clipping, brushing, grooming, etc), - [Testimonials](https://www.pamdennison.com/testimonials/) - What do my Students have to Say? Pam was awesome to work with! Through our virtual sessions she was able to empower us to make real progress with our dogs. This included addressing challenging behaviors and navigating each of their personalities to bring harmony to our household. We plan to continue to work with her - [Service Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/service-dog-training/) - One on One Service Dog Training A Service Dog will be task trained to help you and provide assistance in performing specific functions, helping you to live a more independent life. A Service Dog is a dog that has been individually trained to mitigate a person's disability. Tasks may include but not limited to; dogs - [Contact](https://www.pamdennison.com/contact/) - Hi, thank you for your interest! If you don't hear back from me in 24 hours, it means your email was lost in cyberspace. Please check your spam folder for an email from positivedogs.com. Or you can call me at 908-459-5244. Also let me know below which method of contact is better for you - - [Shadow: Who Started It All](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-2/shadow-who-started-it-all/) - 2016 Although Shadow (ARCHEX Ewe Are Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt, CGC, CD, TD, TSW, NA, NAJ) passed away on December 24, 2012, he's still pretty famous, so I thought I would devote this page to video clips of before (before I kind of knew what I was doing), to the middle, to the - [Class Descriptions](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-descriptions/) - We offer a variety of Advanced and Specialty Classes, and lots of other fun classes and sports you might not have known existed! For beginners and puppy k, I am offering private instruction only. All of the “classes” listed here, with the exception of Tracking, are being held as privates To see class schedules here.Pre-registration is required, and follow - [Class descriptions](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/) - We offer a variety of Advanced and Specialty Classes, and lots of other fun classes and sports you might not have known existed! For beginners and puppy k, I am offering private instruction only. All of the "classes" listed here, with the exception of Tracking, are being held as privates To see class schedules here. Pre-registration - [R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-r-e-w-a-r-d-zone/) - The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs. (Realizing Excellence With Attention Redirection and Desensitization) with Pam Dennison, Author of How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong and Bringing Light to Shadow September 8-9-10, 2023. Times: Friday Night Introduction, 7 to 9 p.m. (without the dogs) Saturday & Sunday Workshop - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - [The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-r-e-w-a-r-d-zone-2/) - The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs. (Realizing Excellence With Attention Redirection and Desensitization) with Pam Dennison, Author of How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong and Bringing Light to Shadow September 13-14-15, 2019. Times: Friday Night Introduction, 7 to 9 p.m. (without the dogs) Saturday & Sunday Workshop - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - [Cleaning Up Your Act, Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/cleaning-up-your-act-part-2/) - 2 month course $175.00. New session starts January 20, 2024. You may purchase the DVD (2 DVD set) compilation via Paypal for $32.00 + S&H at any time, including during initial registration. Are you having problems with directed jumping or teaching your dog to back up? Does your dog creep on the moving stand? Are - [Links, Etc.](https://www.pamdennison.com/links-etc/) - Your Dog is Not a Petting Zoo - Great article! Please read! Why electric shock is not behavior modification. Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2007) 2, 1-4 In doing the Web research for my earlier survey of nonveterinary programs for those who work with troubled dogs (Editorial: How do we obtain and disseminate accurate information? Vol. - [Neighborhood Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/neighborhood-training/) - Brand new class! So, let's say you have a dog or human reactive or aggressive dog...and so do your neighbors. I just came up with this brilliant idea because I have a client with just this issue. We're working on her dog and making great progress, however, her neighbor's dogs are still untrained. Not a - [Specialty Class Descriptions](https://www.pamdennison.com/specialty-class-descriptions/) - Specialty classes - from Treibball, Swim class, Tracking, Whistle Recall, "Mine," Extreme Pet Tricks and so much more! Some of the classes are 6 weeks, some for 4 weeks and a few (for the Senior dogs) are 3 weeks. Keep scrolling down and click on each line for more information! All of the "classes" listed - [Class Schedules](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/) - Yes, I know the schedule is outdated at the moment - it will be updated soon Advanced/competition Training Classes for all ages and stages! As of July 1, I will no longer be offering Puppy or Beginner classes - I will be offering privates only, so you can still get the training you need! All - [Videos](https://www.pamdennison.com/videos/) - Animal Husbandry Videos Basic Manners Videos Door etiquette the Pam Dennison Way! Why do I do it this way? Because the old way of "sit, stay" open the door and say "okay" doesn't work! How many of your dogs on the word "okay" charge out the door, to yank you down the street or disappear? - [Advanced Puppy/Beginners](https://www.pamdennison.com/advanced-puppy-beginners/) - Although I am no longer offering group classes, we can do all of these behaviors in private lessons FMI click here Advanced Puppy K – 6 classes – all classes are with the dogs. This is for the group that wants to continue with training and stay together with the same group of people and - [You Can Train Your Dog!](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/you-can-train-your-dog/) - Companion Online Class - New session starts November 1, 2023 6 week course $99.00, with new lessons available every few days. You may purchase the DVD compilation via Paypal for $24.00 + S&H at any time, including during initial registration. Seven great reasons for you to take this online class! Ask yourself these questions: 1. - [Online Class Schedule](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/) - Because I have so many fans ☺ all over the world due to my books, I've put together five online classes, so that everyone can train with me! I've made "something for everyone." Every lesson in all five online classes is very clear, concise and will make perfect sense to you so you can effectively - [Cleaning Up Your Act, Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/cleaning-up-your-act-part-1/) - 2 month course $175.00. New session starts November 1, 2023. BONUS - you'll have an extra month to go through the course for FREE Are you having problems with bumping, lagging, forging, loss of attention in the ring? Does your dog not drop or creep on the drop on recall? Are you stuck on teaching the - [REWARD Zone Pre-Prep LIVE, ONLINE class!](https://www.pamdennison.com/reward-zone-pre-prep-online-class/) - When one has an aggressive or reactive dog, sometimes the best place to start training is in the safety of your own home or yard. Because let's face it, outside in the real world can be fraught with fear (from both sides of the leash) and potential danger. In this online class, I also address - [Workshops/Clinics](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/seminars/) - Friday May 12, 2023, 7 to 9 pm Dog’s Don’t Bite Out of Nowhere – mini seminar Are you a dog owner, pet sitter, dog walker, foster home, rescue group, vet tech or have anything to do with dogs? Take 10% off for a group registration of 3 or more from the same group! Ever - [Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-2/) - 4 week course $79.00. New session starts March 15, 2022. Now that you have worked your dog’s attention alone, in a group and in hot spots, worked on your stays and recalls, drop on recall, door etiquette, etc. from part 1, part 2 will take you to the next level of managing your pack. Would - [Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/online-class-schedule/managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-1/) - 4 week course $79.00. New session starts December 17, 2022 Managing the Multiple Dog Household, part one: 8.5 ceu’s Have you ever wished you could control your pack of dogs? Have you ever wished that they wouldn’t all run you over at the door? Have you ever wished that they all exhibited some self-control? If - [Competition Classes](https://www.pamdennison.com/competition-classes/) - Competition Group Classes I train Rally, CDSP Obedience and Competition obedience using the same clear, concise methods. One sport shouldn't be "sloppier" than another sport. To me, competitions are about building a beautiful dance between the two of you and your pride should show! To see class schedules here. Pre-registration is required, and follow the instructions to - [Intro to Treibball](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/intro-to-treibball/) - Intro to Treibball (pronounced "try" ball) – 6 week course, $160.00. All classes are with the dogs. Treiball is new sport that came from Germany is also called “push ball” or “soccer for dogs.” Whatever it’s called, its FUN FUN FUN! You don’t need a herding breed or even a dog that is very athletic - [Loose Leash Walking](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/loose-leash-walking/) - Loose Leash Walking. This mini crash course will be held indoors as well as outdoors. Equipment needed (special harness – leather tracking harness with padded breastplate or X back sledding harness – and long line) – ask Pam. $110.00 for 4 weeks To see class schedules here. Pre-registration is required, and follow the instructions to complete registration. - [Whistle Recall](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/whistle-recall/) - Training the Whistle Recall – 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. This class is based on my DVD of the same name. Maximum of 5 dogs per class. All of the dogs MUST be good with other dogs and people, since eventually we’ll be off leash or leash dragging. Cost for this - [Tracking 101](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/tracking-101/) - Tracking 101 – 6 week course, that is fun, fascinating with a "wow" factor thrown in! This class will get you and your dog started for the sport of AKC tracking. In this venue, you will “lay” (walk) a track and your dog will learn to follow the scent of the person that walked the - [Beginners](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/beginners/) - Beginners – 6 classes – This class is for dogs 5 or 6 months and up. First class without the dogs, remaining five classes are with the dogs. Eye contact, sit, down, stand, stay in all positions, come, loose leash walking, sitting politely for petting, door etiquette, impulse control, a few pet tricks and a - [Performance Puppy](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/performance-puppy/) - Performance Puppy – 6 week course, first class without the dogs. Remaining 5 weeks are with the dogs. Start your puppy off right! This class will be geared for all types of competition for those of you that already know you want to compete in dog sports. Agility, competition obedience, rally will all be addressed. - [Puppy K](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/puppy-k/) - Puppy K – (age: 8 weeks to approx 16 or 20 weeks) 6 classes – first class without the dogs, remaining five classes are with the dogs.$180.00 for the 6 weeks. Please do not wait until your pup is 6 months old or until they have the full series of 3 sets of shots. As - [Puppy/Beginner class descriptions](https://www.pamdennison.com/puppy-beginner-class-descriptions/) - For the safety of others, if you've rescued your puppy or gotten the pup from a breeder, I require proof of a clean fecal before you sign up for class. (to rule out worms, coccidia and giardia - all highly contagious diseases). Puppy K – 6 classes – first class without the dogs, remaining five classes - [Part One: Go outs for directed jumping](https://www.pamdennison.com/part-one-go-outs-for-directed-jumping/) - This 2 week Zoom class will teach your dog the go outs for directed jumping. You will need 2 ring gates and a stanchion and a platform if you have one. $30.00 for the 2 week course - 1 hour per week. We will be doing a mixture of free shaping to go straight to - [Ring/Building rentals](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-2/ring-building-rentals/) - Hourly rent for individuals: $30.00 per hour (you can have a group of people and still pay the $30 per hour, not per dog or per person) Special Package - purchase 10 hours up front ($300.00) and get 2 hours for free! Building rentals for special events: $300.00 per day - [Rally/Competition-Level 1/Novice](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/rallycompetition/) - Rally/Competition Obedience – 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. Rally is a new and upcoming sport that takes all of the behaviors that are pretty standard when you train your dog – walk on a loose leash, sit, down, stay, etc. – and makes them fun and rewarding. And, you get to - [CDSP Classes! Descriptions!](https://www.pamdennison.com/cdsp-classes-descriptions/) - CDSP Classes! NEW! – 6 week course, all classes with the dogs. $160.00. Max 5 dogs per class (in person) plus 2 dogs per class via zoom. Click on the links to see what each level looks like! Fun Fun Fun! CDSP obedience is similar to AKC obedience, but a little different. In CDSP you - [R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone ITC](https://www.pamdennison.com/r-e-w-a-r-d-zone-itc/) - Become a Certified R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone Instructor (CRZI)! (and what does R.E.W.A.R.D. stand for? Realizing Excellence With Attention Redirection and Desensitization) Who is the R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for?: Skilled trainers who are already working with reactive/aggressive dogs or want to Trainers who want to learn more and hone their overall dog skills Even if your end goal - [Tricks in Tandem](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/tricks-in-tandem/) - Tricks in Tandem! This 6 week class is all about training "tricks in tandem" - training two or more dogs together. I've been having so much fun training two of my dogs, I wanted to share that fun with you! Your dogs should be relatively well trained and able to work off leash. You can - [Site Menu](https://www.pamdennison.com/site-menu/) - Group Classes Class Descriptions Class Schedules Special Packages for Special Needs Top 10 Benefits of LIVE online classes Private Training Privates Aggression/Reactivity Special Packages/special needs Zoom The REWARD Zone Events Workshops/clinics Matches/Trials Online Classes Online class schedule You Can Train Your Dog Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part 1 Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part - [Top 10 Benefits of Online LIVE Group Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/top-10-benefits-of-online-group-dog-training/) - You would sign up just as if you were coming in person, but you'd click on the zoom link I will email you each week. You'll be able to see and hear me and everyone else and I will be coaching you just as if you were standing in my building. I typically demo in - [Freebies!](https://www.pamdennison.com/freebies/) - Here are some "Facebook Live" videos, all in one place! Topics near and dear to my heart and your dog's wellbeing! Please enjoy my latest and greatest! "Food Bowls" People often have misconceptions about food bowls and dogs - what they should do, what they shouldn't do and the bizarre reasons given to these owners. - [Stand for Exam](https://www.pamdennison.com/stand-for-exam/) - This one week class, via zoom is for those dogs that are nervous about people touching them in a show situation - strangers/judge. (for competition obedience or breed handling) $15.00 This class is not for aggressive dogs - just those that might typically move away from the pressure. You will need a 2nd person for - [Drop on Recall](https://www.pamdennison.com/drop-on-recall/) - This 1 week (1 hour) zoom will surprise you at how easy it is to train any dog to drop on recall without the use of throwing stuff at the dog! $15.00 Pre-requisite is that your dog knows how to down and you'll need a bunch of light colored treats (if you have a dark - [Part One: Heeling for Competition Ob/Rally/CDSP](https://www.pamdennison.com/part-one-heeling-for-competition-ob-rally-cdsp/) - This 2 week class, (one hour per week for two weeks) will be held via zoom. If your dog is just learning how to heel, this is the class for you! Part 1 will include straight line heeling and shoulder and head cues for turns $30.00 for the 2 weeks. If your dog already sort - [Part Two: Go Outs and Directed Jumping](https://www.pamdennison.com/part-two-go-outs-and-directed-jumping/) - This 2 week zoom class will address full length go outs and directed jumping. $30. for the two, one hour lessons You will need both the high jump and bar jump, plus at least 2 ring gates and at least one stanchion. (and of course enough room for the proper measurements) If you don't have - [Part Two: Heeling for Competition Ob/Rally/CDSP](https://www.pamdennison.com/part-two-heeling-for-competition-ob-rally-cdsp/) - Part 2 of this 2 week course (on hour per week via zoom) will address nice tight turns for the right, left and about turns, as well as lightening speed halts. $30.00 for the 2 weeks - [Fear Free Handling/Grooming](https://www.pamdennison.com/handling-grooming-problems-fixed/) - Does your dog have a problem with toenail clipping, grooming, vet visits, ear cleaning, etc? This 3 week class will help you to rectify those issues without the use of force! This class is for any age dog and just about any handling problem (call me first to make sure that this class is for - [Video Classes for ceu's](https://www.pamdennison.com/video-classes-for-ceus/) - Because I have so many fans ☺ all over the world due to my books, I've put together five online classes, so that everyone can train with me! I've made "something for everyone." Every lesson in all five online classes is very clear, concise and will make perfect sense to you so you can effectively - [Building an Off Leash Dog - Part One](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/building-an-off-leash-dog-part-one/) - Building an Off Leash Dog, Part One – 6 week course. This is the first in a series of 4. To build an off leash dog, we’ll need to make you more interesting than the environment and build special foundation skills, as well as the normal puppy skills. $170.00 for 6 weeks. First class is - [Teach the Leash Clinic](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/seminars/teach-the-leash-clinic/) - January 9, 2021 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm EST *Live* ONLINE via Zoom! Leash Solutions for owners, trainers, dog walkers and more! In one short day, your leash walking frustrations can turn into a serene walk in the park. Loose leash walking is the bane of many owner’s experiences with their dog. The same goes - [Dog’s Don’t Bite Out of Nowhere – mini seminar](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/dogs-dont-bite-out-of-nowhere-mini-seminar-2/) - Friday October 23, 2020, 7 to 9 pm Dog’s Don’t Bite Out of Nowhere – mini seminar Are you a dog owner, pet sitter, dog walker, foster home, rescue group, vet tech or have anything to do with dogs? Take 10% off for a group registration of 3 or more from the same group! Ever - [Picking the RIGHT dog! Free seminar](https://www.pamdennison.com/picking-the-right-dog-free-seminar/) - Picking the RIGHT dog is a FREE, as in FREE 1 hour seminar to make sure that you...pick the right dog or puppy for your household and lifestyle. There is a right way to do it and a more emotional way to do it and I'm offering this mini seminar to help you avoid any - [AAA Discount Program!](https://www.pamdennison.com/aaa-discount-program/) - Welcome to all AAA Members! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! (and forever) - [Group classes ONLINE](https://www.pamdennison.com/group-classes-online/) - Because LIVE online training has been so popular, I intend on continuing with it for those of you that don't live anywhere near me. During this pandemic of COVID-19, you do not have to put training your dog on the back burner! And in fact, this is a great time to reconnect and build some - [Recorded Webinars](https://www.pamdennison.com/pmdt-store/recorded-webinars/) - Note: New recorded webinars are coming soon - once I learn the technology... - [Pre-Prep For Puppy!](https://www.pamdennison.com/pre-prep-for-puppy/) - Thinking of getting a puppy or rescuing a dog? Wouldn't it be great to have all of your ducks in a row, so you're not floundering once you get the new addition home?! There are many things you'll need to think about and plan for before opening your heart and home! What this one hour - [UnitedHealth Group ONLINE Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/unitedhealth-group-online-dog-training/) - Welcome to all UnitedHealth Group Employees! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! (and - [Dell ONLINE Dog Training!](https://www.pamdennison.com/dell-online-dog-training/) - Welcome to all Dell Employees! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! (and forever) - [Exxon/Mobil ONLINE Dog Training!](https://www.pamdennison.com/exxon-mobil-online-dog-training/) - Welcome to all Exxon Mobil Employees! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! (and - [ADP ONLINE Dog Training!](https://www.pamdennison.com/adp-online-dog-training/) - Welcome to all ADP Employees! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! (and forever) - [Summit Medical Group ONLINE Dog Training!](https://www.pamdennison.com/summit-medical-group-online-dog-training/) - Welcome to all Summit Medical Group Employees! Thank you for your interest in training your dog! This is a great time to reconnect and build some rock solid foundation and manners. Sometimes “man’s best friend” does things we don’t like…jumping, pulling, barking, chewing and not coming when called. Don’t panic, we can help you now! - [Single Tricks!](https://www.pamdennison.com/single-tricks/) - Single Tricks Series - 1 hour each April 10, 10 am 1. Nose target and close a door April 17, 10 am 2. Press and "Easy" button or tap light April 24, 10 am 3. Wipe feet on towel and grind toenails (if you can get a 9" x 11" piece of plywood and glue - [Single Topics - Comp Obedience/Rally/CDSP](https://www.pamdennison.com/single-topics-comp-obediencerallycdsp/) - This will be a series of 1 hour topics: ALL ONLINE! Easy peasy! Ask me for more details! Topic 1: Shaped Retrieve! Wed - 10 am, April 8 and Mon, 4 pm April 13 Topic 2: Go outs Wed - 10 am, April 15 and - [The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone ITC](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-r-e-w-a-r-d-zone-itc/) - Become a Certified R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone Instructor (CRZI)! Who is the R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for?: Skilled trainers who are already working with reactive/aggressive dogs or want to Trainers who want to learn more and hone their overall dog skills Even if your end goal isn’t working with aggressive or reactive dogs, the R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone Instructor Course will - [Whistle Recall Clinic](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/seminars/whistle-recall-clinic/) - Saturday, April 11, 2020 – Training the Whistle Recall 9 am to noon “COME!” The one word that leaves all dog owners anxious and frustrated. Will your dog hear you? Will they ignore you? Millions of owners dread the battle to bring their dogs inside, catch their dogs when they get loose, and secretly dream - [Beat the Winter Blues!](https://www.pamdennison.com/beat-the-winter-blues/) - Beat the Winter Blues Fun Day at Positive Dogs! January 25, 2020 10 am to 2 pm Ever wonder what cool things you can do with your dog? Come on over and experience first hand; Rally Tracking Nose work Heel work to music Treiball (soccer for dogs) Agility for fun Amazing pet tricks - [Nose Work!](https://www.pamdennison.com/nose-work/) - K-9 Nose Work® is one of the fastest growing canine sports. Developed in 2009, K-9 Nose Work® was modeled after the professional detection and search and rescue fields. Turn your dog's natural instinct to explore and smell into a fun game of hide and seek, or take it to the next level and compete. Dogs - [Arts & Tricks](https://www.pamdennison.com/arts-tricks/) - Arts and Tricks! First in a series! Come one and all - including your dog! I’m mixing up art and training! No longer will you have to leave your dog at home while you learn some new crafts! Bring pup along and they’ll learn some new tricks too! December 7, 10 am to 1 - [Drill Team](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/drill-team/) - Drill Team. 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. The behaviors are similar to rally and obedience, but the exercises are done in a group in sync with each other. Pre-requisite – your dog must have a modicum of a heel and be good with other dogs. Take a look at some Drill - [The "Pay it Forward" Scholarship](https://www.pamdennison.com/the-pay-it-forward-scholarship/) - Looking back on my life thus far, I've realized that while I sometimes feel isolated and alone, I haven't been alone. I've had the huge fortune to have many people help me in various ways, simply out of the goodness of their heart because they believed in me. And that has spurred me to offer - [Whistles](https://www.pamdennison.com/whistles/) - [Platform Skills Class](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/platform-skills-class/) - Platform Skills Class! 6 weeks, $160.00 Platforms are a very useful tool, used to train many things: Tricks/freestyle/real life: Weaving between your legs Tight spins Handstand Go behind you Pivots Toe nail clipping ...and so much more! Competitive Obedience and Rally: Fronts Finishes Go outs for directed jumping Directed jumping Glove pivots Stays Moving stand - [Dog's Don't Bite Out of Nowhere - mini seminar](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/seminars/dogs-dont-bite-out-of-nowhere-mini-seminar/) - Friday October 5, 2018, 7 to 9 pm Dog’s Don’t Bite Out of Nowhere – mini seminar Are you a dog owner, pet sitter, dog walker, foster home, rescue group, vet tech or have anything to do with dogs? Take 10% off for a group registration of 3 or more from the same group! Ever - [Extreme Pet Tricks](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/extreme-pet-tricks/) - Extreme Pet Tricks – 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. Have you ever wondered how trainers get their dogs to “say your prayers,” grind their own toenails, clean up their toys, do a handstand and more? Then this class is for you! For the novice or not so novice trainer/dog, all levels - [Review: How to Right A Dog Gone Wrong, Janine Adams](https://www.pamdennison.com/reviews/review-how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-janine-adams/) - Review by Janine Adams Pamela Dennison, a dog trainer and certified animal behavior consultant, writes what she knows. After her adopted 1 year old Border Collie "Shadow," turned out to be aggressive toward humans, Dennison sought methods to rehabilitate her dog. Within 18 months, Shadow had earned his Canine Good Citizen certificate and Dennison had - ["You Can Train Your Dog" Reading Your Dog Thank You!](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-reading-your-dog-thank-you/) - I believe that training your dog should be a give and take kind of relationship. We can't do that properly unless we can listen to what they're telling us. I hope you find this Free PDF helpful! Click YouCanTrainYourDog-Reading your dog - ["You Can Train Your Dog" Special Tips](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-special-tips/) - I truly believe that 90% of what it takes to train a dog is being able to read them properly. In this FREE PDF, you'll find some tips to help you do just that. Subscribe to our mailing list - [Super Dooper Advanced](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/super-dooper-advanced/) - Super Dooper Advanced – 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs Continuing to build those foundation and free shaping behaviors and working off leash indoors and on leash outdoors (when the weather is good). I also introduce free shaping, rally and Treibball and maybe a little agility! $160.00 for 6 weeks - [Reactive Rally!](https://www.pamdennison.com/reactive-rally/) - Do you have a dog that is worried about the environment? Other dogs? Strangers? Do you want to train for competition, but your dog doesn't fit into a "normal" group class? Reactive Rally is for you! The class is set up so everyone can be successful, calm and confident (both sides of the leash!). And, - ["How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong" What are the issues?](https://www.pamdennison.com/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-what-are-the-issues/) - There is no greater joy in the world than working with and seeing progress from your aggressive dog. The process of retraining an aggressive dog is not quick or easy. The dedication and patience you put in will pay off, not just in improved behavior from your dog, but in incredible self-esteem and sense of - ["How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong" What are the issues? Thank You!](https://www.pamdennison.com/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-what-are-the-issues-thank-you/) - Thank you for wanting to help your sometimes perplexing dog through his issues! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. I find that when I know the "why" of something, I can better - [Events](https://www.pamdennison.com/seminars-events/) - See the matches/trials drop down menu and the seminars drop down menu - ["How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong" Free Tips!](https://www.pamdennison.com/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-free-tips/) - There is no greater joy in the world than working with and seeing progress from your aggressive dog. The process of retraining an aggressive dog is not quick or easy. The dedication and patience you put in will pay off, not just in improved behavior from your dog, but in incredible self-esteem and sense of - ["How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong" Thank You!](https://www.pamdennison.com/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-thank-you/) - Thank you for wanting to help your sometimes perplexing dog through his issues! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. I find that when I know the "why" of something, I can better - ["You Can Train Your Dog!" Cool & Free Stuff #3](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-cool-free-stuff-3/) - In keeping with my theme of building up the value of reinforcers for your dog, my newest PDF will show you how to really understand the mechanics of creating toy drive. Food will pale after awhile and it's important to develop other ways to reinforce your dog. The free PDF will show you not only - ["You Can Train Your Dog" Cool and Free Stuff! #4](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-cool-and-free-stuff-4/) - Animal Husbandry I feel very strongly that all dogs should accept petting and handling. So much in fact, that I add these exercises into my Puppy K and Beginner's classes. For those of you that are trainers, I encourage you to do the same. It isn’t a Veterinarian’s or Groomer's job to teach their animal - [Thank you! You Can! Build Toy Drive!](https://www.pamdennison.com/thank-you-you-can-build-toy-drive/) - Thank you for wanting to make a positive difference in your dog's life! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. My plan is to send you out a free tip once a month, - ["You Can Train Your Dog" Cool & Free Stuff #2](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-cool-free-stuff-2/) - World renown psychologist David Premack developed the Premack Principle. It puts forth “the observation that high-probability behavior reinforces low-probability behavior.” Essentially it means this: “Eat your vegetables and you can have dessert.” To make this a bit easier to understand in terms of dog training, high-probability behaviors are what the dog wants; low-probability behaviors are - [You Can Thanks](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-thanks/) - Thank you for wanting to make a positive difference in your dog's life! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. My plan is to send you out a free tip once a month, - [You Can Premack! Thank you!](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-premack-thank-you/) - Thank you for wanting to make a positive difference in your dog's life! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. My plan is to send you out a free tip once a month, - [You Can! Thank You!](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-thank-you/) - Thank you for wanting to make a positive difference in your dog's life! I hope you'll find my pointers and tips useful, to not only enrich your dog's life, but your own as well, due to your blossoming relationship with each other. My plan is to send you out a free tip once a month, - ["You Can Train Your Dog" Cool and Free Stuff!](https://www.pamdennison.com/you-can-train-your-dog-cool-and-free-stuff/) - Although it might look like magic, it isn't! The pointers I will give you on how to make your dog the dog of your dreams, rather than of your nightmares are easy to attain. One of the areas that I see people having a problem with, are going from a predictable rate of reinforcement to - [Agility for FUN!](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/foundation-to-agility/) - Agility for FUN! – 6 week course, This is where the introduction to agility begins. Flat work, plank work, target work and introducing small courses. This class is all about FUN! $160.00 for 6 weeks. All classes are with the dogs. - [Liberty Training for Horses!](https://www.pamdennison.com/liberty-training-for-horses/) - Liberty Training for Horses! Classes are held at Patewood Farm in Blairstown. What is Liberty Training? Liberty training is all about communicating and working with your horse without any equipment other than your relationship. We will be using clicker training - which uses a marker signal to tell the horse that what he/she just did - [Certification: Whistle Recall Instructors](https://www.pamdennison.com/certification-whistle-recall-instructors/) - Become a Certified Whistle Recall Instructor! To qualify: Take video clips of your class (at least 3 different exercises). Upload to youtube and send me the links, along with a check (or Paypal payment) for $175.00. Once I view and approve them, I will send you a "Certified Whistle Recall Instructor" certificate and certification seal. - [Senior's Class](https://www.pamdennison.com/seniors-class/) - Senior's Class This three week class will get your senior dog off the couch and out of the house to learn new things. Yes, you can teach your old dog new tricks! Just a few of the behaviors we'll be teaching your dog: Treibball Tricks - bow, shake, wave, spin, back up, head down, weave - [Cleaning Up Your Act 2 - Lesson 31 - Send Over Jump Handler Runs By](https://www.pamdennison.com/cleaning-up-your-act-2-lesson-20-send-over-jump-handler-runs-by/) - NOTE: If you experience starting and stopping with the video playback, click the pause button on the bottom bar and let the video load. You can tell the status from the little gray line on the bottom of the player. Once the gray bar is at least 2/3rds across the bar, start the video again - [Advanced Rally/Competition-Level 3-Utility](https://www.pamdennison.com/advanced-rallycompetition-level-3-utility/) - Advanced Rally/Competition-Level 3-Utility. 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. $160.00 for 6 weeks. The clip on the left is from ASCA and the clip on the right is CDSP - [Advanced RallyCompetition-Level 2/Open](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/advanced-rallycompetition-level-2open/) - Advanced Rally, Level 2 and half of Open for competition obedience. 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. $160.00 for 6 weeks The clip on the left is from ASCA and the clip on the right is from CDSP - [PDF's & E-Books](https://www.pamdennison.com/pmdt-store/pdfs/) - [Leave it! (a.k.a. Mine!)](https://www.pamdennison.com/leave-it-a-k-a-mine/) - Leave it, aka Mine! This 3 week class will get you on the road to getting a very reliable “mine” cue. An invaluable behavior, which can save you a great deal of heartache as well as emergency trips to the vet when your dog races to get the “cookie” you dropped – only it wasn’t - [Desensitization for Breed Handling & Vet Visits](https://www.pamdennison.com/desensitization-for-breed-handling-vet-visits/) - Desensitization For Breed Handling *and* Vet Visits – Does your dog not allow a mouth exam? Is your dog too squirmy/happy to handle a body exam? Is your dog nervous about being examined? This mini course will teach your dog to willingly accept all of the behaviors needed for the breed ring, as well as - [Everyone in the Pool](https://www.pamdennison.com/everyone-in-the-pool/) - Everyone in the Pool! – 4 week course, all classes with the dogs. Just like this sounds, we will be teaching the dogs to swim! Not all dogs naturally know how to swim. If your dog will go into the water but only up to a point, this is the class for you. We will - [Back to Basics](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/back-to-basics/) - Back to Basics – 4 week course, all classes with the dogs. This will be a 4 week course to get you back on the right track if you haven’t been in for training in awhile. A great refresher course to add between levels! $110.00 for 4 weeks - [On the Road](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/on-the-road/) - On the Road – 4 week course held only in the spring, summer and fall – all classes with the dogs. We will take the dogs “on the road” and meet in 4 different locations to train the dogs in more real life scenarios, building on the skills already learned in the previous levels. $110.00 - [Whitman's Sampler](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/whitmans-sampler/) - Whitman’s Sampler – 4 weeks. A taste of everything! Tricks, Freestyle, agility prep, free shaping and more, all rolled into one! Prerequisite: Beginners class with me. $110.00 for 4 weeks - [Acting Class For Dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/acting-class-for-dogs/) - Acting Classes for Dogs! This series of classes will be about teaching your dog behaviors needed for print ads, commercials, TV shows and movies. Once your dog reaches a certain level of proficiency, my agent will come, take photos and put you in her database for future jobs! The behaviors listed below are just a - [Do As I Do!](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/do-as-i-do/) - I was skeptical at first, like I usually am with new things, but I'm hooked on "Do As I Do" by Claudia Fugazza. This 6 week class will teach you how to use social learning to train your dog. All dogs welcome, any age, any level. $160.00 for 6 weeks. All classes are with the - [Breed Handling With a Twist](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/breed-handling-with-a-twist/) - Breed Handling with a Twist – 5 week course, all classes are with the dogs. In this class we will actually be *teaching* the dogs all of the behaviors needed for the breed ring, as opposed to just dragging them around. Teaching them to gait, free stack, hard stack, accepting handling and more will all - [Timid Dog Agility](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/timid-dog-agility/) - Timid Dog Agility – 6 week course, all classes are with the dogs. Limit of 4 dogs in the class. This class is for those dogs that are afraid of just about everything. We’ll be using shaping (and a little luring if needed) to help them overcome some of their fears. This class is not - [Advanced Puppy K](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/advanced-puppy-k/) - Advanced Puppy K – 6 classes – all classes are with the dogs. This is for the group that wants to continue with training and stay together with the same group of people and dogs. We review what you have already learned and continue to add new behaviors. These new behaviors vary depending on the - [Series of Single Topics for Competition Obedience/Rally](https://www.pamdennison.com/class-schedules/classes/series-of-single-topics-for-competition-obediencerally/) - These series of classes will be single topics. They can include: July 16 - Drop on Recall July 23 - Shaped Retrieve (this one may take more than just one class!) 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One repeated sub-heading has no sub-heading at all. It is the silhouette of a spaniel sitting. Inside of the dotted lines is a further explanation and clarification of previously mentioned - [Review: Bringing Light To Shadow, Captain Haggerty](https://www.pamdennison.com/reviews/review-bringing-light-to-shadow-captain-haggerty/) - Dog News Book Review by Captain Haggerty Pamela S. Dennison, the author of two new dog books, appears to be developing into a prolific and accomplished dog writer, not a “one trick pony,” writing the same book over and over again. Both books, while on the same topic, are as different as night and day. - [Reviews](https://www.pamdennison.com/reviews/) - [What is Positive Reinforcement Training?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/what-is-positive-reinforcement-training/) - What is Positive Reinforcement Training? 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I loved it all, the material was/is so valuable and it will most certainly help to build a stronger more positive relationship with my dogs. ~ Terry - [Contact](https://www.pamdennison.com/contact-2/) - Pamela Dennison Positive Motivation Dog Training, LLC Location Address: 418 E Washington Ave, (Rte 57) Port Colden Mall (near DMV) Washington, New Jersey, 07882 Telephone: 908-459-5244 (number will not accept texts*) Or fill out and send the form below: [contact-form-7 id="4" title="Main Contact Form"] - [Refund Policy](https://www.pamdennison.com/refund-policy/) - There are NO refunds. However, sometimes life gets in the way. So if you will contact Pam within 7 days of the class start date - you can be removed from from your current session and placed in a later session that will work better for you. Please note that every class is not held - [Refund Policy](https://www.pamdennison.com/refund-policy-2/) - There are NO refunds. However, sometimes life gets in the way. So if you contact Pam within 7 days of the class start date - you can be removed from from your current session and placed in a later session that will work better for you. Please note that this class is not held every - [Registration: Cleaning Up Your Act, Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/registration-cuya-part-2/) - The Fussy and Meticulous Behaviors Needed For Competition/Rally (Part Two) with Pamela Dennison Next session starts May 9, 2015 [CLICK TO REGISTER] Are you having problems with directed jumping or teaching your dog to back up? Does your dog creep on the moving stand? Are you stuck on teaching the retrieve or scent discrimination? Not - [Learn More / Register!](https://www.pamdennison.com/register/) - Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, 3rd Edition Companion Online Class REGISTER - Course only ~ $99! Session Starting May 9, 2015! Course runs for 8 weeks, with new lessons available every few days. CPDTs and CBCCs: 4 CEU's will be awarded. 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I especially appreciate the opportunity to get feedback on videos of our training when we hit a rough - [I'm back for part 2!](https://www.pamdennison.com/im-back-for-part-2/) - I’m back for Part 2 of the course, having learned a lot from Part 1. I practice the Part 1 exercises while walking my dogs, and it’s really added a whole lot of fun to our day! (I’d never before been able to make two dogs stay while sending the third to go get a - [Tremendously Valuable](https://www.pamdennison.com/tremendously-valuable/) - Pam, this is tremendously valuable information. I am thrilled to see so much emphasis on dog language – ­it should be a big part of any beginner dog training class. Enjoyed the puppy vids so much! And your commentary was extremely helpful. 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This is kind of sappy, but sometimes I have tears in my eyes watching the videos because some questions I’ve been wrestling with for several years are being answered... ~ Emma - [Extremely valuable information!](https://www.pamdennison.com/extremely-valuable-information/) - Pam, this is tremendously valuable information. I am thrilled to see so much emphasis on dog language - ­it should be a big part of any beginner dog training class. Enjoyed the puppy vids so much! And your commentary was extremely helpful. I’ve got Turid Rugaas’s book and DVD and also highly recommend them­. ~ - [Holy Moly!! It works!](https://www.pamdennison.com/holy-moly-it-works/) - 1 1/2 hour walk this morning in the rain w/Ike. Every single time he came to me I rewarded. Mostly w/food (good thing I had a huge bag of it since I was hungry too!) or tug or kong. 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If you are a CPDT or CBCC you will need to - [Contact](https://www.pamdennison.com/contact-3/) - Pamela Dennison Positive Motivation Dog Training, LLC Location Address: 418 E Washington Ave, (Rte 57), Port Colden Mall (near DMV) Washington, New Jersey, 07882 Telephone: 908-459-5244 (number will not accept texts*) Email: Pam@positivedogs.com - [MEMBER LOGIN](https://www.pamdennison.com/member-login/) - Please login in to the right Or if you are already logged in, please choose your course index page from the list below: CIG: Positive Dog Training, March 2015 Start Date 03-21-15 CIG: Positive Dog Training, May 2015 Start Date 05-09-2015 - [About the Book](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-the-book/) - Fascinating insights into how dogs learn and communicate, proven pointers for training without punishment, and expert tips for incorporating training into your daily routine. Plus - advice on stopping problem behaviors before they start, hints on building a relationship with your dog and helping your dog enjoy behaving properly. This edition is revised and updated. - [About Pamela Dennison](https://www.pamdennison.com/about-pamela-dennison/) - Pam Dennison, CDBC is a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) and is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) and former member of NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors). She has written for many local, national and - [Oops! This Content is for Class Members Only](https://www.pamdennison.com/oops-this-content-is-members-only/) - Sorry, unfortunately the course content page you were trying to reach is for class members only! But we would love to have you join us! 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Do not delete this page or put it to Trash. ## Products - [Turn It On!](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/turn-it-on/) - Two hour live webinar: “Turn it On!” Whether you are starting a training session, taking a walk or participating in a competition you need to “Turn it On!” “Turn it On!” will give you the tools to help the dog begin interactions with the mindset of "it's time to work.” When your dog truly learns to "Turn it On!” they will be able to turn their focus to the handler (that's you) and learn to work or walk in and through distracting environments. These behaviors can be the gateway to successful overall training and competition and help you achieve your training goals. FYI - this course is NOT quite ready yet! You can email me first to let me know you're interested and when it's ready, I'll let you know. There will be a specific start date. PLEASE DO *NOT* ADD IT TO THE CART. THANKS! - [NEW The Magic of Shaping; Explore the Possibilities DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/new-the-magic-of-shaping-explore-the-possibilities-dvd/) - This new and improved and updated version and is NOW AVAILABLE! The original version had 21 behaviors - this new one has over 30! TWO disk set, menu driven, approx. 4 hours of FUN! Shaping is incredibly fun to teach; however, sometimes the mechanics of getting started may be daunting. While completing a behavior is very exciting, the real thrill is the process itself. From the first glimmer of understanding to the light bulb fully on, each step is a joy to behold. Want this great DVD set as Video on Demand? See below under "description!" OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA With shaping, your timing and creativity will improve, you will become better at recognizing small approximations and learn how and when to raise criteria--or when not to raise criteria, when to try something different, end a particular session and when to keep going. You and your dog will become a more close-knit team while pursuing these fun and functional behaviors. User friendly instructions are demonstrated with "real" dogs and their handlers, showing the process of working through each of these 30+ versatile behaviors. - [Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew? Are You Really Ready to Work With Aggression Cases? - PDF](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/are-you-biting-off-more-than-you-can-chew-are-you-really-ready-to-work-with-aggression-cases/) - Working with aggression is hard. This booklet will help you decide if you’re up for the challenge. My system isn’t automated, so when you order this, I will have to be at my computer to email it to you, so just be patient - especially if you're in a different time zone! - [Certified Whistle Recall Instructor Course](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/certified-whistle-recall-instructor-course/) - To qualify: “Saving Lives, One Whistle at a Time”™ $125.00 for 48 lessons! (speical summer price) Including email template, downloadable curriculum, members only facebook group and logo. You will have a test (multiple choice) to take and then you will take video clips of your class for each exercise and email those to me - or download to youtube and send me the link. I will then review them, give you feedback and have you re-take them if needed. If you only do privates, that's fine too. I want to see YOU training a client and their dog. You'll have 6 months to complete the course Benefits of being a Certified Whistle Recall Instructor Your name and contact information will be on my website under Certified Whistle Recall Instructors. As a Certified Whistle Recall Instructor, you will be eligible to purchase extra DVDs at a discounted rate (30% off the regular price) 10 CEU's are being offering through IAABC, KPA, CCPDT You’ll be entitled to use the logo on your website to help promote the class. You’ll be included in my private Facebook group! FYI, as of August 8, 2025 whistles will no longer be available for sale. Sorry... You'll just have to find your own supplier - perhaps sporting goods stores? To see the Training the Whistle Recall DVD, click here - [The Aggression Collection](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-aggression-collection/) - Purchase "How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; The road map for rehabilitating aggressive dogs" and "The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive & reactive dogs" 3 DVD set at the same time and get a discount! The book is your textbook and the video shows you the protocols in action, with real dogs, real people, real issues! See below for more product information! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [Pam’s Absolute Success Collection!](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/pams-absolute-success-collection/) - Purchase "How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; The road map for rehabilitating aggressive dogs" and "You Can Train Your Dog; Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training" which WON the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America for Best Training Book for 2016! at the same time! Your search ends here! Together Pam's two books will answer all your questions and propel you on the road to success with your dog. As an added bonus and to celebrate your commitment to excellent training, we have even added a discount. So pop these in your shopping cart and let's get training! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [The "What More Could You Want" Collection](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-what-more-could-you-want-collection/) - Purchase You Can Train Your Dog; Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training print book, Teach the Leash DVD and Training the Whistle Recall DVD at the same time and get a discount! These three are my most popular titles and will take you, slowly, carefully, pedantically and successfully to what we all want – a well-trained dog in all situations and a rock solid recall (and yes, my own dogs come away from deer) and Loose leash walking to boot! The DVD includes 1 whistle. The Whistle DVD won a Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America, for Best Training DVD in 2009, Teach the Leash was Nominated for a Maxwell in 2019, and the book won a Maxwell for Best Training Book in 2016! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [Pam's "Soup to Nuts" Collection](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/pams-soup-to-nuts-collection/) - Purchase You Can Train Your Dog; Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training print book and Training the Whistle Recall DVD at the same time and get a discount! These two are my most popular titles and will take you, slowly, carefully, pedantically and successfully to what we all want - a well-trained dog in all situations and a rock solid recall (and yes, my own dogs come away from deer). The DVD includes 1 whistle. The DVD won a Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America, for Best Training DVD in 2009 and the book won a Maxwell for Best Training Book in 2016! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [Training the Whistle Recall DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/training-the-whistle-recall-dvd/) - Training the Whistle Recall DVD won a Maxwell in 2009 for Best Training DVD! Coming when called is probably the most important behavior you can teach your dog. It's about security, freedom, and can even be life-saving! See below for more information! This DVD is outlined for a 5 week program of training your dog to come to a whistle. Want this award winning DVD as Video on Demand? See below under "description!" For trainers, I have written a curriculum that you can use for group classes or privates and you also have the ability to become a Ceritified Whistle Recall Instructor (ceu's too!) FYI, as of August 8, 2025 I only have about 30 whistles left - after that the DVD will come without a whistle. Sorry... You'll just have to find your own supplier - perhaps sporting goods stores? Just make sure you get a "pea-less" one - the pea muffles the sound. You can see the curriculum here, and Certification here. - [Zoom Sessions](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/zoom-sessions-3/) - “Zoom” sessions (a.k.a. Distance Learning) For when you live across the country or across the globe and still want top quality training for your best pal! Our Zoom sessions can be for just about any topic – handling issues, basic manners, crate issues, loose leash walking, heeling, greeting people nicely, animal husbandry (handling, toe nail clipping, brushing, grooming, etc) or any other behavior you’d like to address! (And Zoom is FREE! See below for more information. - [Teach the Leash™ LIVE, ONLINE, Working, Interactive Class](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/teach-the-leash-live-online-working-interactive-class/) - Teach the Leash™ online class. Has walking your dog become a nightmare? Does it resemble a game of tug of war? Are you desperate for answers? This is NOT a webinar. Join this live, working, interactive class via Zoom. Three week class, one hour per week. $30.00. All spots are working spots. This course will be recorded. Thursday, 10 am EST, Date: April 3 - 10 - 17 Saturday, 10 am EST. Date: May 10 - 17 - 24, 2025 See below FMI and let me know if you're signing up for the Thursday or Saturday class - [You CAN Train Your Dog! Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/you-can-train-your-dog-mastering-the-art-science-of-modern-dog-training/) - WON the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America for Best Training Book for 2016! A must have for pet owners, Novice and experienced Trainers! This book replaces my old book, "Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training." (now out of print) This new, updated and expanded book has less fluff, more stuff! Creating an environment for your dog so they can feel safe enough to learn, is the cornerstone of this book. The essence of Modern dog training is understanding that it's impossible to teach a dog “don’t.” Don’t pull on leash, don’t jump on strangers, don’t chase the deer, don’t, don’t, don’t. However, it’s very easy to teach a dog “do.” Do walk calmly by my side, do sit politely for petting, do come instantly when I call. The difference is subtle, but significant. What do you want your dog to do instead? Once you have your “do’s” in place, you’ll be able to fix any problem that comes down the pike. The art and science in this book will teach you all of the “do’s.” For every misbehavior, there’s a solution waiting for you here. You will learn about breaking down behaviors using a positive, proactive approach. OVERSEAS ORDER - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA Also available in ebook format! For those of you that are more visual, check out the companion ONLINE class! Click here to learn more. - [The Training the Whistle Recall Curriculum Book - PDF](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-training-the-whistle-recall-curriculum-book/) - The “Training the Whistle Recall” curriculum booklet teaches a unique methodology that you will find nowhere else. Follow my system and have a recall to rival all recalls. Add value to your business by running Whistle Recall classes and become a Certified Whistle Recall Instructor! My system isn't automated, so when you order this, I will have to be at my computer to email it to you, so just be patient! - [Scent Discrimination Training for Service Dogs](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/scent-discrimination-training-for-service-dogs/) - Scent Discrimination Training for Service Dogs Uses: Diabetic Alert Low Blood Sugar Alert ...and any other scent "game" you'll need! I am working right now in getting a SDiT to find Mom's car in a parking lot when she's having a massive panic attack and can't find her car - and we're using scent to do it! Do you already have a Service Dog or a SDiT that you need to add in scent training - a new scent/alert or one to start with? Are you a SD trainer that would like to add in scent training to your packages? This is the way that is will work. The package is a total of 6 hours, broken down into 12, 30 minute sessions. I will work with you via zoom, or in person if you happen to be near me in NJ. Because we’ll be doing zoom, I can make you the host and you can record our sessions and rewatch them. As part of the price, you can send me 2 video clips each week and we can go over them, to make sure you're on the right track. There is a Private Facebook group - where you will post clips as needed - if you need help or are having successes, so we can all share new ideas if you’re running into a problem. Cost is $675.00 for the 12, half hour sessions. These sessions are privates, so we can work around YOUR schedule and that way you won’t miss any lessons. I’ll look into getting ceu’s for IAABC and CPDT - [Cleaning Up Your Act; the fussy & meticulous behaviors for competition obedience/rally - Part 2](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/cleaning-up-your-act-the-fussy-meticulous-behaviors-for-competition-obediencerally-part-2/) - Cleaning Up Your Act; the fussy & meticulous behaviors for competition obedience and rally, Part 2 Next session begins January 20 2024 Are you having problems with directed jumping or teaching your dog to back up? Does your dog creep on the moving stand? Are you stuck on teaching the retrieve or scent discrimination? Not sure how to add in distractions? Are you all thumbs when handling the leash in rally? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the “Cleaning Up Your Act Part Two ” ONLINE class is for you! - [Teach the Leash: Loose Leash Walking DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/teach-the-leash-loose-leash-walking-dvd/) - was just NOMINATED for Best Training DVD from the DWAA! The Leash Solution for owners, trainers, dog walkers and others! Want this fabulous DVD as Video on Demand? See below under "description!" Has walking your dog become a nightmare? Does it resemble a game of tug of war? Are you desperate for answers? In just a few days, you can transform your leash walking frustrations into a serene walk in the park. Loose leash walking is the bane of many owner’s experiences with their dog. The same goes for professionals who work with these dogs. It’s frustrating, and can even be dangerous. It is such a serious problem, causing many owners to give up and relinquish their dogs to shelters. The reason that owners struggle is because loose leash walking is not a simple behavior, nor is it a single one. There is a dynamic of multiple behaviors going on, and those need to be understood and practiced before the dog will willingly walk on a loose leash. If you’re a trainer or owner who struggles with dogs pulling on leash, you know that some dogs make it an art form. To that end, many “tools” have been marketed to “fix” the problem – prong collars, choke collars, head halters, and more. But hiding the problem behind a tool doesn’t solve the problem. Let’s end the struggle together! This video will show you how to train dogs to walk nicely on a leash without any tools other than a relationship, some food, toys and play. Perfect for all level trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, vet staff, and of course – pet owners! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; The Roadmap For Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs Updated and Expanded Edition](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-a-roadmap-for-rehabilitating-aggressive-dogs/) - This Updated & Expanded Edition will help anyone with a dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a young dog that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends. The original book was printed in 2005 and I've certainly learned new strategies and protocols since then! Readers will gain an understanding of the causes of aggression and the various ways of dealing with it - including a step by step program of rehabilitation that has been used successfully on hundreds of dogs, large and small, in all breeds. OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA Also available in e-book formats. Click here - [You Can Train Your Dog! Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training ONLINE Class](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/you-can-train-your-dog-mastering-the-art-science-of-modern-dog-training-2/) - Companion Online Class Next session starts November 1, 2023 Course runs for 6 weeks, with new lessons available every few days. (and by the way, this book WON a Maxwell for Best Training Book by the Dog Writer's Association of America!) Seven great reasons for you to take this class online! Ask yourself these questions: 1. Have you read the book but are still a bit unsure how to train your dog? 2. Do you hate driving at night to class when it gets dark so early? 3. Are you worried about road conditions in the winter? 4. Do weekly group classes not fit into your busy schedule? 5. Are you having a hard time finding a positive trainer in your area? 6. Does your dog gets so carsick that going to a group class is a problem? 7. Is your dog just a tad overzealous right now to bring into a group class? If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions, then the You Can Train Your Dog online class is for YOU! Modern dog training is a powerful and scientific system for breaking down the barrier between dog and human communications, producing desired behaviors or preventing undesired behaviors. I’m going to ask you to get rid of your (possibly) preconceived notions of "dominating, correcting, punishing, control, command, and obedience" and replace them with "influence, show, teach, trust, cue, and manners." You may find it hard at first to believe, but your dog will learn faster once you eliminate these notions. Piccolo's graduation video! - [Cleaning Up Your Act; the fussy & meticulous behaviors needed for competition obedience/rally - Part 1](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/cleaning-up-your-act-the-fussy-meticulous-behaviors-needed-for-competition-obedience-rally-part-1/) - Cleaning Up Your Act; the fussy & meticulous behaviors needed for competition obedience/rally - Part 1 Next session begins November 1, 2023 - BONUS - you'll have an extra month to go through the course for FREE Are you having problems with bumping, lagging, forging, loss of attention in the ring? Does your dog not drop or creep on the drop on recall? Are you stuck on teaching the go-out? Does your dog go wide on turns? Do you sometimes “lump” behaviors instead of “splitting” them? Do you sometimes run into snags where your dog seems to understand a behavior and then all a sudden, it’s as if you’re speaking a foreign language? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the “Cleaning Up Your Act” ONLINE class is for you! - [The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive & reactive dogs DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-r-e-w-a-r-d-zone-for-aggressive-reactive-dogs-dvd/) - Aggression Management Using Positive Reinforcement Techniques. Taped LIVE at various locations, this exciting menu driven 3 DVD set of The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone seminar will lead you to success in working with your own aggressive/reactive dog or teach you to help others. The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive and reactive dogs DVD by Pam Dennison, CDBC! NOMINATED FOR BEST TRAINING DVD FROM THE DWAA! Author of How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong and Bringing Light to Shadow. OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA If you want it as a downloadable option click here If you want it on vimeo, click here - [Bringing Light to Shadow - A Dog Trainer's Diary](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/bringing-light-to-shadow-a-dog-trainers-diary/) - Join Pam and Shadow in laughter, tears and cheers, as they both take the most amazing journey of their lives. Although I wrote it in 2004, every so often I re-read it again and still laugh and cry and shrink in horror in the right places and remember each and every entry in vivid detail - the good, the bad and the ugly (thankfully not too much ugly). Learn how difficult it is, even for a professional dog trainer, to handle a dog with issues. From the diary of a trainer who refused to give up while using positive, no-force training methods. Every dog trainer and owner of a "problem" dog will enjoy reading this fascinating story. OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part 2 ONLINE class](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-2-2/) - Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Online Class, Part 2 Next Class Begins March 15, 2022 Would you like to pet one dog at a time without being overrun (or causing a tiff)? Would you like to be able to have guests come over without being mauled? Would you like to be able to separate a few dogs – even from a distance? Would you like to be able to walk a few dogs at the same time without dislocating your shoulders? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then Part Two of Managing the Multiple Dog Household is for you! - [Managing the Multiple Dog Household, Part 1 ONLINE class](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/managing-the-multiple-dog-household-part-1-2/) - Next Class Begins December 17, 2022 Price: Course only – 4 week course $79.00. - REGISTER NOW - Managing the Multiple Dog Household, online class, Part 1 Have you ever wished you could control your pack of dogs? Have you ever wished that they wouldn’t all run you over at the door? Have you ever wished that they all exhibited some self-control? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then this online class is for you! See more info below! - [Leather Tracking Harness](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/leather-tracking-harness-2/) - Color is a beautiful rich brown. Please specify size needed. Remember, leather is forever! OVERSEAS ORDERS - NOTE, AS OF MARCH 20, 2023, EACH COUNTRY IS NOW CHARGING TAXES AND FEES FOR ANY PACKAGE COMING FROM THE USA. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT, EVEN WHEN THE PACKAGE IS MARKED AS A GIFT. This all just started within the last few days and I’m so sorry - it’s the other countries that are charging those fees, not the USA - [How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong - E-Book](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-e-book/) - This Updated & Expanded Edition will help anyone with a dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a young dog that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends. The original book was printed in 2005 and I've certainly learned new strategies and protocols since then! Readers will gain an understanding of the causes of aggression and the various ways of dealing with it – including a step by step program of rehabilitation that has been used successfully on hundreds of dogs, large and small, in all breeds. My system isn't automated, so if I'm not near my computer or you're in a different time zone, don't panic! I'll email it out as soon as possible! When you purchase this via paypal, PLEASE, YOU MUST put a note in the order (paypal allows notes) so I know what kind of file to send – whether it be an e-pub, mobi or pdf. I will be emailing it to you with the email address that paypal shows, so if you use a different email on a regular basis, please let me know what it is at the time you order it. That way, there won’t be any delay. Thanks! - [You Can Train Your Dog - E-Book](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/ebook-you-can-train-your-dog/) - A must have for pet owners, Novice and experienced Trainers! This book replaces my old book, "Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training." (now out of print) This new, updated and expanded book has less fluff, more stuff! WON the Maxwell Award for Best Training Book for 2016 from the Dog Writer's Association of America!!! Helpful tips to build a well trained dog! The essence of Modern dog training is understanding that it's impossible to teach a dog “don’t.” Don’t pull on leash, don’t jump on strangers, don’t chase the deer, don’t, don’t, don’t. However, it’s very easy to teach a dog “do.” Do walk calmly by my side, do sit politely for petting, do come instantly when I call. The difference is subtle, but significant. What do you want your dog to do instead? Once you have your “do’s” in place, you’ll be able to fix any problem that comes down the pike. The art and science in this book will teach you all of the “do’s.” For every misbehavior, there’s a solution waiting for you here. You will learn about breaking down behaviors using a positive, proactive approach. Step-by-step instructions will help make what may seem insurmountable into something much simpler. This book guides you through it all:A look at the science behind modern training techniques and why they really work.Expert advice on basic training - sit, down, stay, come, door etiquette and loose leash walkingAddressing jumping, biting, stealing and other misbehaviorsHelping your dog become a Canine Good CitizenLife mirrors dog training. The effort you put in now will yield you many rewards, both immediately and for years to come. This ebook format is for ePub and Mobi. It is NOT automatically downloadable from this website - I will need to email you the file once you've purchased it. Because the files are big, it may take a few minutes, so please be patient. If you're from a different time zone and it's the middle of the night for me, you'll have to wait until I wake up ☺ See below for complete instructions on how to load it into your device once you get the link from me. When you purchase this via paypal, PLEASE, YOU MUST put a note in the order (paypal allows notes) so I know what kind of file to send - whether it be an e-pub, mobi or pdf. I will be emailing it to you with the email address that paypal shows, so if you use a different email on a regular basis, please let me know what it is at the time you order it. That way, there won't be any delay. Thanks! - [Gift Certificate!](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/gift-certificate/) - Give the gift of a well trained dog - to yourself, your family, your friend, your neighbor! The gift you purchase can be used for anything - for any of my books, DVDs, PDFs, NJ seminars, in person classes, private lessons, online classes, Skype sessions, Certifications. The certificate is good for one calendar year. If you have an amount in mind that isn't listed, just contact me via email. Once you have purchased the certificate, email me to let me know to whom I should make it out to and I will send it to you. - [Cleaning Up Your Act Part 2 - DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/cuya-part-2-dvd/) - This item is only available if you take the class. - [Cleaning Up Your Act Part 1 - DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/cuya-part-1-dvd/) - This item in only available if you take the class. - [You Can Train Your Dog DVD](https://www.pamdennison.com/product/you-can-train-your-dog-dvd/) - This item in available only when you take the course. ## Post List Boxes - [Default List Box](https://www.pamdennison.com/?pps_post_list_box=default-list-box) - [Grid Style Box](https://www.pamdennison.com/?pps_post_list_box=grid-style-box) - [Simple List Box](https://www.pamdennison.com/?pps_post_list_box=simple-list-box) ## FAQs - [How many lessons are there in a course?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/how-many-lessons-are-there-in-a-course/) - Six, one hour lessons. The first lesson is without the dogs (with the first hour dedicated to a discussion on how dogs learn, positive principles and the pitfalls of using punishment) and the remaining 5 lessons are with the dogs. If we decide that you and your dog need more training, I do offer a - [Refund Policy](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/refund-policy/) - There are no refunds once your group class or privates start (and yes, that includes the first class without the dog). To be sure that positive is right for you, please feel free to come and observe a class or two! - [Do you offer Boarded Training?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/do-you-offer-boarded-training/) - Sometimes. I evaluate dogs on an individual basis. Since the dogs are staying in my home, I can only accept dogs 40 lbs. and under, and only one dog at a time. Also, training is done with the owner's understanding that a dog isn’t like a car, where you can send it to a mechanic - [Clicker training won’t work for behavior problems like barking or aggression.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/clicker-training-wont-work-for-behavior-problems-like-barking-or-aggression/) - Dogs trained using a clicker can be taught alternate behaviors to replace the unwanted ones. Trainers using OC principles often devise very creative ways to change undesirable behaviors. I have personally used a clicker to solve a number of serious behavior and aggression problems. - [Behaviors taught using the clicker aren’t as reliable as behaviors taught using force.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/behaviors-taught-using-the-clicker-arent-as-reliable-as-behaviors-taught-using-force/) - While the desire to avoid pain is strong, the desire to gain pleasant consequences is stronger. Think about the last time you got a speeding ticket – did it stop you from speeding? Much of your dog’s behavior is based on habit. Once a dog has learned something (good or bad) it tends to repeat - [Clicker trained dogs won’t work without food.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/clicker-trained-dogs-wont-work-without-food/) - Again, in the beginning stages of training, food is used liberally. However, a good clicker trainer learns how to go from continuous to variable schedules of reinforcement and to learn to use other types of reinforcers (see item #14 above under the homework section) - [Clicker training is too difficult because you must always have the clicker with you.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/clicker-training-is-too-difficult-because-you-must-always-have-the-clicker-with-you/) - While most clicker trainers would probably admit to having clickers stashed everywhere, they are not necessary every time you work with your dog. Clickers are most important in the learning stages of training. They can be phased out once the behavior is well learned. - [In training, a dog should never be given a choice.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/in-training-a-dog-should-never-be-given-a-choice/) - Clicker trainers believe that they can set up the situation so that their dogs make the desired choices. Dogs always have behavioral choices, even when trained with punishment. To think they do not is an illusion that many correction based trainers cling to. - [Training using positive reinforcement takes much longer than traditional punishment based training.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/training-using-positive-reinforcement-takes-much-longer-than-traditional-punishment-based-training/) - In the beginning stages, it may seem to take longer. However, once you and your dog catch on, clicker training leads to much faster results. Dogs very quickly learn to perform the desired behaviors in order to make you click! In addition, behaviors learned through operant conditioning and associative learning tend to stay with the - [The scientific principles behind clicker training are too difficult for the average person to learn and understand.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/the-scientific-principles-behind-clicker-training-are-too-difficult-for-the-average-person-to-learn-and-understand/) - This is absolutely not true. While there is a lot of technical information, many people have learned to use it in training, just by following my instructions. If you want to know more about Operant Conditioning (OC), I can refer you to supplementary books that I highly recommend. - [The clicker is a fad or gimmick.](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/the-clicker-is-a-fad-or-gimmick/) - Actually, using a conditioned reinforcer (such as a clicker) is a training method based on sound, scientifically proven psychological principles. Extensive research has been conducted on the effectiveness of conditioned reinforcers in training. - [What is your specialization?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/what-is-your-specialization/) - Any dog with any problem. If I can’t help you, I have a large referral base, so we can find someone who can. - [Can families participate?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/can-families-participate/) - Yes! I encourage all family members to come to class and to practice at home. The more consistent the training is, the quicker the dog will learn. - [How much time per day do I need to practice?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/how-much-time-per-day-do-i-need-to-practice/) - Positive methods are perfect for the person that does not have a great deal of time. You are shaping and molding your furry friend every time you interact with him. Whether you are feeding him his dinner, going for a walk or playing with him, these are all opportunities for you to train during your - [How does food training work? “If I use food to train, won’t my dog only work for food?”](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/how-does-food-training-work-if-i-use-food-to-train-wont-my-dog-only-work-for-food/) - First of all, I do not use only food to reward desired behaviors. I use petting, praise, play and attention in addition to food. I teach you how to be variable and unpredictable and how to be a slot machine! Think about it – slot machines are all programmed with variable type and variable schedule - [What “tools” are and aren't used in positive training?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/what-tools-are-and-arent-used-in-positive-training/) - Use: Plain flat buckle collars or harnesses (see the links page for Pam’s favorite picks), regular leashes, tons of food, praise, toys, games, petting and of course, YOUR ever increasing knowledge about how dogs learn and how punishment can create a whole host of unwanted behaviors and how to build a positive relationship with your - [What is Clicker Training?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/what-is-clicker-training/) - Clicker training is one facet of positive training that uses a marker signal (also called a secondary reinforcer or bridge) to tell the dog that he did something right. Training using a secondary reinforcer was invented more than 70 years ago by B.F. Skinner (1904-1990). Keller Breland and Marian Breland Baily (a student of Skinner’s) - [What is Positive Reinforcement Training?](https://www.pamdennison.com/faq/what-is-positive-reinforcement-training/) - One of the most common misconceptions about positive training is that all we do is throw cookies around and hope for the behavior to miraculously happen! This couldn’t be farther from the truth. What I am actually doing is manipulating the consequences for the animal to get the kinds of behaviors I want. 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