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Here are five benefits of shaping behavior with your dog: 1. Builds Problem-Solving Skills: Shaping encourages your dog to think and try different behaviors, which helps them develop problem-solving abilities. This mental stimulation is incredibly beneficial for dogs, especially high-energy breeds like Malinois. 2. Strengthens the Bond: Through shaping, you and your dog work together as a team. By rewarding small steps, you build trust and deepen your relationship, as your dog learns to look to

🐾 Trick time 🐾 This is one of my all-time favorite beginner tricks. It’s also a great trick to practice breaking down behaviors into many small steps! The idea behind a lot of treats in the beginning is that the dog will automatically push the towel as they are sniffing for the next treat. And the next treat rewards them for pushing it. So the towel and treats are essentially doing all the training for you if you set it up well 😊 Of course: This is a game that should be played under supervisi

Last month, our pups learned some of these fun tricks! Now it’s your dog’s turn to learn fun, engaging tricks in our November AKC Trick Dog class. Tricks aren’t just entertaining...they boost confidence, improve focus, and strengthen your bond with your pup! No matter your dog’s breed, size, or age, they can join the fun. Sign up today and see what your dog can do! More details here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/08b55706/?appointmentTypeIds[]=84525281 #akctrickdog #dogtricks #tricks