Dog Training: The Learning Curve

The Learning Curve (LC) is a graphical representation of how learning increases over time. As a general rule, the more experience, knowledge and wisdom you have regarding a specific skill or topic, the greater the learning, and the greater the proficiency you develop over time. The vertical axis of the graph is the amount you […]

Dog Training: Finishing A Labradoodle

I’m currently putting the finishing touches on the therapy dog training of an Australian Labradoodle… She is a mini-doodle, approximately the size of a Cocker Spaniel. She is a smart little sprite, and has come a long way. We are currently doing long distance Come exercises, and distance command exercises. She can work around other […]

Dog Training Husbands and Wives

A few years ago, I was hired to help with a male Vizsla that was fearful of strangers. When I first evaluated the dog, yes, he would react when he saw someone he didn’t know. His defensive zone was approximately 30 yards. Within that zone, he would start barking. The dog was also afraid of […]

Training Happens

Learning happens all the time. Your body and brain learn every moment you are alive. Every experience modifies us. The same is true of your dog. Learning is much more than Sit, Down, Come and Heel. Your dog’s entire body is learning all the time. Your dog is affected by its sleep, exercise, nutrition, levels […]

Dog Training vs Practice

Most people don’t know the difference between dog training, and practice. Training is what you do with me, practice is what I want you to work on from that lesson. Good lessons take years to master. Just because we do a lesson together doesn’t mean you automatically will have a better behaving dog. You have […]

LET’S TALK DOG TRAINING

There is a lot of talk these days about dog training. So, what is training? Here’s a part of my personal story, and I’ll show you how this relates to your dog. A few years back, my feet started hurting. It got to the point that by the end of 2015, I was having trouble […]

Welcome To My Dojo

A number of years ago, I joined a Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo. I trained there for 2 1/2 years. The good experiences I had there changed many of my philosophies on dog training. One of the main changes was how I viewed what I do and how I do it, and how I view my […]

Dog Training Shortcuts

Dog Training Shortcuts Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] I was speaking with a fitness trainer recently about performance enhancing drugs. This trainer works with professional athletes and is a big believer in hard work […]

How Many Lessons Does It Take To Train A Dog?

How Many Lessons Does It Take To Train A Dog? Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] I was speaking to a student today, going over their homework. We’ve been working through a lot of issues […]

What Is Humane Dog Training?

What Is Humane Dog Training? Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] What does it mean to be “humane” in your dog training methods? I was watching a fairly well known clicker trainer the other day […]