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This page has links to
articles/webpages that will help you expand the knowledge horizon
for both yourself and your dog. Almost all of these pages were
written by the Troop 107 leader- Chris Puls. Credit to her and
this website when reprinting these pages is appreciated
and sharing the info/links is encouraged.
Understanding how
dogs learn - a look into how your dog thinks, so you can better
understand his/her "wiring" and make training more effective and
enjoyable.
Clicker
Class - If you are new to using a clicker to train your dog,
read though this page to get a better understanding of how it
works.
Being the smart
end of the leash - How to be a responsible dog parent and
all the information the dog's parent needs to know to help the dog
pass the Dog Scout test and get their title. Also known as the Dog
Scout class.
Rewards? What
rewards? Do you get tired of using the same treats? Do you
want to train your dog without using treats?
Safe
Travel- Valuable information that can help keep you and
your dog safe during travel, including facts about the safety of
doggie seatbelts and crates. It also outlines how to keep dogs
welcome in public places and how your behavior can
effect doggie access rules/laws.
Games and activities- Ways to keep your dog
busy, both while you are home and when you are away from the
house.
Beyond the basic target- Many dogs learn to
touch the parent's hand with their nose when cued (targeting), but
there is SO much more you can teach your dog about targeting!
Fun and useful behaviors and some adorable video clips
How
to teach door manners- Does your
dog wait for an inch of open door and then bolt outside? This
can be a very dangerous behavior, especially if the dog happens to
be off leash. This page teaches you how to stop a dog from
bolting out your door using positive training methods. Written by
Tammy Hilberg, re-printed with her permission.
10 Tips
for dealing with problem behaviors- Use these tips to
help you change any problem behavior your dog has!
101 Tricks to teach your dog! Great
activities for cold winter days or rainy days or some work even when
you are confined to a chair or bed. If you need help figuring
out how to teach a trick to your dog, contact Chris and she'll do
her best to write it up or talk you through it on the
phone.
"Bad Dog
Retrieve"- By Beth Duman. Learn how to keep
your puppy or dog from playing "keep away" with items he
finds. Instead, get your puppy to BRING you those found
"treasures" so they don't get chewed or turned into a catch me if
you can game.
Emergency
Recall- Teach your dog to respond to an emergency recall
(come) cue so you can stop him in his tracks and get him to come
back to you even with distractions like wildlife and other
dogs! Read my story at the end of how this worked in real life
with my beagle.
Body Language
101- Ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell
you? Read through this list of body language that dogs use to
communicate how they are feeling.
Teaching your dog the Dog Scout
behaviors- The "how-to"
guide for training the basic manners required for the
Dog Scout test using DSA approved
methods (positive training.)
Additional info about getting the Dog
Scout title on your dog has been moved to it's own page: Getting the Dog Scout
title (includes the downloadable guide/manual)
The "Dog Scout
Way" - What it means to be a Dog Scout member and to have a dog
with the Dog Scout title.
The Dog
Scout Laws - All Dog Scout parents should strive to uphold
these laws.
Understanding the Dog Scout
Laws (Also known as the "how to be a responsible dog parent
handbook):
** The
Start a troop information has been moved to a new
page: Start a troop
Training steps outlined in
detail:
Leave It: 
Another method for "Leave it": 
Heel: 
Stay:  | 
