Lucky Dog Lessons Quotes

“Lots of foods that are safe for people are harmful—even potentially toxic—to dogs. Common foods like onions, chocolate, chicken bones, grapes, some kinds of nuts, and coffee are all bad news for dogs.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“Once you give the STAY command, hold your dog in position for one second and one second only. If your dog can be still for that single second, quickly pet, praise, and reward her with a treat, telling her, “Good STAY.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“The Cornered STAY The only tools you’ll need for this technique: •​A six-foot leash •​A bag of treats your dog loves •​An ideal location. Location”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“Do several sessions a day for a week, and you’ll be happy. Do it several times a day for months and you’ll be blown away.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“After a few days you should be standing all the way up while telling him DOWN. Don’t Back Away. Another common mistake people make when training a big dog the DOWN command with this technique is backing up when they first unclip the dog from the anchor leash.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“DOWN.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“In my experience, dogs learn much better in multiple short sessions than in a single long one. If you sense your dog is reaching his limit, wrap up the session on a high note and set aside the skill until the next time. Overtraining is never a good idea.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“All you need to get started is a clicker and a handful of treats. With your dog controlled and focused, click and then immediately give him a treat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“The reason they work is almost too simple: dogs get startled by the sounds they make. The noise literally stops dogs in their tracks when they’re behaving badly, giving you a chance to redirect them to more acceptable behaviors.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“When you need more control, you’ll be able to apply enough pressure to narrow the large loop without hurting your dog. These collars are easy to understand and to use—a nice tool to have around when you need it.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

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― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“Martingales aren’t named after the person or the company that invented the collar—they’re named after a piece of horse tack by the same name that riders use to keep their horses’ heads up. Even though the collar is a completely different piece of equipment, when you pull it, it cinches up—without choking your dog—and keeps his head high. If it chokes your dog, you’re using it wrong and may need someone experienced with this kind of collar to help you understand it.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“After trying (and failing) to fit all of them in his mouth, he finally settled on a Chuckit! ball—he couldn’t take his eyes off it. Instead of me blindly choosing a toy he kinda wanted, I let Murphy pick something he really wanted to motivate him through training. This made him more eager to work and learn.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“Try to keep up the practice of this exercise throughout the training process because the more you do it, the better control you’ll have, and the easier training will be.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“As soon as your dog is completely still, silently count to three. When you get there, if your dog is still calm, praise him and reward him with a treat.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“relied on to be predictable, patient, and kind. I begin every relationship with a new dog by making sure it’s clear I can be counted on to be all those things.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“Dogs who go through life a little more carefully and those who have shy natures may take more time to train.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“But when a dog completely trusts you, there’s no limit to the lengths he’ll go to please you and learn from you.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“If you have a puppy or a newly adopted dog, establishing trust before you start training is absolutely essential.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions

“The first step is all about trust. Without this essential element in your relationship with your dog, you cannot be an effective trainer.”
― Brandon McMillan, Lucky Dog Lessons: From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions