Liz MacHaffie
The Counting Game
This is a simple way to get things from your dog that he shouldn’t have, without rewarding him with a game of tug, chasing him, or...
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In-Home Dog Training for the NC Triangle
Pet Behavior Help in the NC Triangle
Welcome to the Client Library!
These articles are for Animal Insight clients as they journey through their Training Programs. Happy training! (Please don't add or try behavior modification with your dog without consulting your trainer.)
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Liz MacHaffie
Leashes: Not Just For Walks!
Picture this: You're working on your dog not jumping on guests when they come over. Your dog knows "go to spot" when you're home alone....
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Success Stations
Finding it hard to ignore your pup's mouthing or jumping? A Success Station might be the answer! What's It For? For behaviors like...
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Healthy Dog Play
It can be hard to tell when dogs are playing appropriately! Here are some top tips for helping your dog and his buddies. Healthy dog play...
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Cooperative Nail Trims
Your dog can learn to actively participate in his nail trims! Because he is choosing this behavior on his own, it can make him much more...
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The Zoomies!
Many puppies and teenage dogs have a "witching hour" where they get REALLY active REALLY quickly! They sprint around like they just...
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Top Training Tips
We want you to be super successful in your training! Here are the things we think are the keys to being the BEST trainer you can be for...
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Puppy Socialization
Socialization is the #1, super, extra, ultra, most important "training" you will ever do for your puppy! (And the most fun!) What is...
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Jumping
Teach Your Dog To Ask Politely for Attention or Toys What do you want your dog to do instead of jumping? Train them to do that instead!...
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Housetraining
The 2 Keys to Housetraining 1. Give feedback for every elimination. Your dog should get a treat right after finishing his business....
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Puppy Play Biting and Mouthing
Teach Your Pup To Ask Politely for What He Wants It's so helpful to teach our puppies what we want them to do! This way, they can learn...
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Body Handling for Puppies
Head, Nose, Tail, & Toes! Help your puppy learn to be comfortable with being handled all over their body. Just because they're okay with...
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Puppy Noise Socialization: Thunderstorm Thursdays & Fireworks Fridays
We need to socialize our puppies to noises! Two noises that cause many dogs lifelong stress are thunder and fireworks. We focus on...
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Chewing
Developing good chewing habits is all about making the things you want your pup to chew easily available and rewarding! Toys Together...
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Crate Training Success
There is a long-standing belief that crates are like dens for our dogs. BUT, there is a key difference that makes crates more...
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Name Response
This is a simple and very powerful, useful cue to have. Our goal is to have your dog respond to his name with eye contact, even in...
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Loose Leash Walking
Walking without pulling is one of the biggest training challenges, but the reward of easier walks is well worth it! Pre-Walk Prep ...
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Walking Equipment
Leashes, collars, and harnesses, oh my! Here's Animal Insight's guide to choosing your gear. Leashes Most dogs do well with a 6 foot...
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Sit and Down
More than obedience cues, these skills are handy for SO MANY things in our lives! We teach this using lure training: using food as a...
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Come: Basics
Want your dog to listen enthusiastically when you call her? Make recalling easy, fun, and rewarding to start! The following games can...
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