Angie FalcsikJan 8, 20201 minSetting and Achieving Goals!It's the new year which means time to set new goals for ourselves and for our dog training! How many of you have set goals in the past...
Angie FalcsikDec 18, 20191 minAdvancing Beyond the Rewardable PositionTeaching dogs to walk politely next to us is a goal of almost every dog owner. But obtaining that can be challenging and requires good...
Angie FalcsikDec 2, 20192 minHow do I get my dog to stop pulling?There are many reasons why dogs pull, two of which I talked about in a recent video on my Facebook page. If you missed that video, check...
Angie FalcsikNov 25, 20194 minKeeping our Dogs Calm During Thanksgiving Get-TogethersThanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, scrumptious food, goodies and football cheering! This, however, is usually not the normal...
Angie FalcsikOct 31, 20194 minAre You Causing Your Dog to go Over Threshold?A very common issue I hear from my clients and the general public is that their dogs are over threshold and either aren’t listening or...
Angie FalcsikAug 31, 20194 minIS THE WAY YOU PLAY WITH YOUR DOG HURTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP?How many times have you wanted to play with your dog, but she didn’t want to engage with you? Or you maybe you were at the park with your...
Angie FalcsikAug 7, 20193 min5 Tips to Help Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School SeasonIt’s that time again. School will be starting up again soon and with that, your dog’s routine will be changing. For the past few months,...
Angie FalcsikJun 16, 20191 minRemoving the Lure When Heeling - Part 4 in a 4 part seriesIn the last few articles of the newsletter, I provided a series of steps for teaching your dog how to walk nicely next to you. Today I...
Angie FalcsikMay 31, 20194 minTaking the Rewardable Position to the Next Level!Walking our dogs is something we all love doing. Being outside, taking in the fresh air, getting some exercise for us and our dogs. And...
Angie FalcsikMay 15, 20195 minWho's Walking Whom?We’ve all been there – wanting to enjoy a nice calm walk with our dog trotting along beside us, loose leash in our hand and taking in the...
Angie FalcsikApr 1, 20193 minPatience My Dear Friend. . .How many times have you come home from work, walked in the door only to have your dog excitedly jump all over you as you’re trying to...
Angie FalcsikMar 17, 20194 minWHY REWARDING YOUR DOG CAN HURT YOUR TRAININGHow many times have you watched a video of handler and his dog performing an obedience routine and you think, “WOW! What a great team!...
Angie FalcsikFeb 27, 20192 minAre Your Expectations Too High? When most of us start out training our dogs we have all these thoughts and ideas about the various things we want to teach our dogs. We...
Angie FalcsikJan 1, 20195 minPeaceful Meals & Get Togethers - Teach Your Dog Go To Mat!Picture it. . .your sitting down at the table to eat and here comes your dog, whimpering, crying or barking at you while you are trying...
Angie FalcsikOct 30, 20184 min2 Reasons Why Dogs PullWhy Is My Dog Pulling On The Leash? I want to talk about a common question that I have been receiving in my emails, Facebook messages and...
Angie FalcsikOct 1, 20184 minThe Dreaded "Keep Away" GamePicture the scene. You are outside with your dog playing with her favorite toy. You toss the toy, your dog runs happily after it, picks...
Angie FalcsikAug 31, 20186 minFun with Crate Training!Getting your dog comfortable in a crate can be very helpful for a number of reasons. It helps with... Potty training Your dog learning...
Angie FalcsikJul 29, 20186 minI Wanted a Puppy, Not a Shark!Imagine the scene: You have been wanting a puppy for a long time and finally found the right one for you! You bring your puppy home and...
Angie FalcsikJul 2, 20183 minOh No! The Dog Got Out!Does your dog dash out the door every time you open it? Does your dog pull you out the door when you want to take her for a walk? Then...
Angie FalcsikMay 7, 20183 minAre Your Verbal Rewards Meaningful?Imagine you are working with your dog not to pull to go see another person. Your dog begins to pull, you excitedly say your dog's name...