they are a united force of ordinary people and their dogs that have seen extraordinary transformations through inspiring their dogs through simple 3-minute games, rather than punishing, depriving or intimidating them! games teach concepts to your dog like focus, self-control and even to be more optimistic in the face of scary things! whatever the struggle with your dog, there’s a game that works! so many training techniques try and get you and your dog to confront the problem, usually resulting …

the training academy is the online home of the gamechangers – it’s where tom & lauren share their weekly games and live streams to get the most in relationship, focus, play and understanding with our dogs! if you have ever found yourself in the position of moments of complete understanding between you and your dog that goes beyond what you have taught them – you know what relationship is and wow it makes life easier! we like to look at …

if you want to get that most success out of positive reinforcement training, there are a number of important do’s and don’ts to follow. this can include both treats and affection, and should be used whenever your dog does something that you want them to do. if you’re house training a dog, treat him every time he does his business outside. the goal is to get your dog to realize that good things come when she obeys you. while it’s …

some segments of the dog world – groomers, shelter staff, and veterinary hospital workers – were slower to embrace cooperative care, but this is now changing rapidly. using the bucket game, your dog can tell you: all you need to play the bucket game is a little bucket or some other container to hold treats and a lot of small, high-value treats. 1. practice until your dog is able to focus on the bucket for a duration of at least …