April Fools’ Joke From My Dog

April Fools’ Day is here, and my Dobermann, who has a huge sense of humor, pulled one on me. He loves to figure out ways to get my attention, so ringing the doorbell was a good idea, he thought. And it was. It got me out the door and talking to him. His bottom teefies, which were apparently telling me he didn’t understand where I was coming from, were comical. Training a dog or puppy humanely, with food and positive {Read More}

Playing With Your Dog

Keeping your dog healthy both physically and mentally requires time, energy, and joy. Find out what types of games your dog likes to play, then go forth and play. Here is a little bit of some fun I had with my dogs. ———- To send your dog to the Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train camp for motivational learning or for a board-only stay, contact us with your dog training, behavior modification wish list or board-only timeframe with dates to get started. ———- {Read More}

Training Dogs With R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

What does an alligator training video, a video of polite poochies, and Fort Myers Board-and-Train Dog Training have in common? One video demonstrates how well alligators can be trained via humane-based training. Yes, alligators. Positive reinforcement training is used to train alligators, from handling to eliciting sperm from the primitive beasts. And might you notice two things in particular. One happens towards the end of the video at 5-1/2 minutes. The alligators are lined up, the selected one has moved {Read More}