CHIN TARGETING TO REDIRECT MOUTHING AND BITING--NEW! 

Mouthing and biting as a harness is put on is a common problem--particularly with young dogs. Watch as Bridges trainer Sarah Owings finds a creative solution and redirection strategy based on the simple premise that it is easier to teach a dog what you DO want them to do rather than what you DON'T want them to do.  

 

 

Check out former Bridges clients Gabriele and her dog Pilot getting their MACH title in agility! Whoo hoo! 

 

 

The "Look-at-That" Game from Control Unleashed in Action 

by Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings

 

 

Stimulus Control: A great way to get rid of unwanted behavior. 

 

Useful Dog Tricks Performed By Jesse

 

 

Tricks that Heal: Amazing Shelter Dog Vinny overcomes fear and reactivity with fun tricks

 

 

Teaching A Visual Match To Sample (ADVANCED training in action!)

 

 

Targeting With Dogs from Ken Ramirez of the Shedd Aquarium

 

 

TEACHING LEAVE-IT

 

Listen-To-That: A Fun Fix For Problem Barking

from Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings

CRATE TRAINING with a Clicker (A lovely example of shaping)

 

How To Teach Your Dog To Love Being Alone

 

Fun Recall Games

Fun Chuck It Games

A Great Idea For Mental Stimulation

 

How To Teach Stay Using Backchaining

by Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings

 

Great Trick Training Video "Back-Through"

 

A BEAUTIFUL example of Clicker Training at its best! 

 A Great Tutorial on Effective Treat Delivery

 

 

Looking For Calming Signals

(This is how dogs keep the peace with each other). 

 

 

 

 

 

A great guide to body language.

Wonderful example of how to use a toy for clicker training instead of food