Training Tips | Virginia Company Dog

Finally ending the chase game!

It's time to head to work and your dog needs to come in from outside. This should be simple, right? Call your pup by his name, he...

The Itty Bitty Secrets of Loose Leash Walking With Your Dog!

Nothing tops a nice, long walk with you and your dog, immersed in Mother Nature together, right? Studies show that movement with your dog...

Cookie Confidential - The Itty, Bitty Secrets of Dog Training

If you have a dog, you know all about the power of reinforcement. At feeding time, you probably ask your dog to sit before feeding him,...

Hand targeting — why and how to use it!

You finally took the leap into dog training (congratulations!) and you’ve completed your first training session and you’re wondering what...

Stop leash pulling, today!

You’ve heard the phrase before while your dog pulls you toward that “special spot” on your daily walk — “Hey! Who’s walking who?!”, an...