When a dog presents less-than-ideal behavior, you have two paths of response. You can

1. Punish the behavior you do not want, or

2. Use reinforcement to strengthen the behavior you do want.

One of ...

One of the hardest judgment calls in retriever training is knowing when to step in with pressure. Correcting too often can lead to a worried, anxious dog. Let too much slide, and your standards will f...