Kristen VanNess
Unlocking Canine Rewards: Maximizing Training Success for Every Dog
In this PupU series, we explore canine rewards & how they influence training outcomes.
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Kristen VanNess
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Choosing the Best Treats for Dog Training
In lesson 1, learn the importance of finding the best food rewards, the benefits of variety in reward types, & how to use food in games.
Kristen VanNess
- Jul 12
- 4 min
Beyond the Treat: Teaching Dogs to Work Without Food Present
In the second lesson, we explore treat dependency & provide practical steps to help your dog work whether or not a reward is visible.
Kristen VanNess
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Dog Training Rewards: Praise, Petting, and Beyond
Lesson 3 covers tips for effective petting, the impact of voice & tone, where to pet your dog, & the power of combining various rewards.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 1 min
Teaching Your Dog to Settle: A Series
Your dog will learn about going to their bed, staying there, and hanging there while you prepare for a coffee shop visit or restaurant.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 101: Teaching Your Dog to Go To Her Bed
In this activity, your dog will learn that going onto the bed is fun and getting off of the bed is boring.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 201: Settle and Stay
The second lesson in our Settle series is teaching a dog to stay on the bed until we invite them off.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 301: Learning to Settle Under a Table
This is the third lesson in our Pup U series, Teaching Your Dog to Settle. Teaching a skill in your living room doesn’t mean your dog...
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Loose Leash Walking: A Series
This series of lessons is for anyone who wants better loose leash walking with their dog.
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 3 min
Walking 101: Walking Basics
This Walking series lesson will provide the foundation for you and your dog. You will learn how to work as team, and when to reward your pup
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Walking 201: Tackling New Environments
Take your dog to new places so they learn their great new leash walking skills work everywhere, not just at home.
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Walking 301: Managing Distractions on a Walk
Distractions are the biggest challenge for most dogs. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to turn a distraction into a learning opportunity.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 1 min
Teaching Your Dog To Come: A Series
Our video series shows you the beginning stages for Come, and we’re here to provide personalized support throughout the process.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 3 min
Come 101: The Basics
The first video in our Come series, learn the building blocks for Come when called.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 2 min
Come 201: Avoiding Distractions
Now that we’ve added in our come when called signal and practiced in various environments, we can work with distractions.
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