The philosophy of Lucid Dog Training is largely rooted in the belief that all dogs, working dogs or pets, are happiest when they feel they have a purpose, or a job to do, in life. In a sense, a dog’s …
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Lessons in Dog Training from GEICO
Inspired by the fact that just about every pre-roll ad (the ad you skip almost every time you watch a popular clip on YouTube) is avoided by consumers, GEICO and their ad agency (The Martin Agency) turned to an awesomely …
Debunking Dog Training Myths and Misconceptions
Over the past several decades, dog training, like most everything, has seen some major advances. These advances not only make the activity more fun, more efficient, and more fair, but they also make it more effective. That said, as popular …
Shaping Basics
In dog training, the best way to describe shaping is to say that it’s a teaching method that utilizes 100% positive reinforcement to get a dog to perform increasingly complex behaviors. In other words, owners start small to build something …
Dog Training Workshop – Lake Oswego – Jan. 22
A Trained Dog Makes a Great Resolution January is National Train Your Dog Month. Join Lucid Dog Training at Umpqua Bank for an evening of learning and discussion! Topics covered include: -Establishing a great relationship with your dog -Understanding …
Oregon Truffle Festival – Portland – Jan. 16-18
*From 8 – 9 am on Saturday, January 17th, the Festival is hosting a Continental Breakfast and Truffle Hunting Foray with a truffle dog. Buy a weekend pass to be included in this awesome event! Weekend Packages OTF has …
New Year’s Resolution 2015: No Dog Bites
No one asks Santa for dog bites or resolves to get one in the new year. During the holidays, nothing can top the feeling of being surrounded by family and friends, enjoying delicious homemade food, and watching children play with …
Give Your New Puppy the Gift of Confidence
If, through careful consideration, you decided to bring a new puppy into your home and family this holiday season, congratulations! The holidays provide unparalleled opportunities to introduce your new pet not only to the sights, smells, and sounds of your …
Halloween 2014
At Lucid, we always want to promote doing what’s best for dogs, and we have some helpful tips to use this Halloween. 1. Your kids understand what it means not to eat all of their candy at once… your dog …
Anthropomorphism – New Series
Anthropo-what?? In the dog world, anthropomorphism is a controversial topic, and let’s be honest…We’ve all smiled at cute puppy pictures where the dog is dressed in a baby onesie. It’s hard to not think of dogs as the cute, little …
Ice Bucket Challenged
August heat and vacation schedules sometimes make it easy to miss what’s happening in culture. So just in case you haven’t taken notice of the Ice Bucket Challenge mania that has swept social media over the past week or two, …
3 Things Dog Owners Should Know
Most responsible dog owners know quite a bit about their dogs. There are, however, three very important topics that many dog enthusiasts know little or nothing about: 1) Local dog laws – breed restrictions, leash restrictions, pet limits, and more …
Is Your Dog Ready For July 4th?
The Fourth of July is an important celebration for America. Around Portland, we’re big fans of the yearly shows put on during the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, the Oaks Park 4th of July Spectacular, as well as the show over …
3 Important Tips For Dogs In The Summer
With Tuesday’s (July 1, 2014) predicted temperature to be 95 degrees in the typically mild Portland / Lake Oswego area, it’s time to start thinking more about what it’s like to be a dog (remember, they don’t sweat) in the …
Rethinking What It Means To Socialize Your Dog
The concept of socialization seems like an obvious one to most dog owners. After all, the first half of the word is “social.” And since humans and dogs are both social creatures – learning to be social must be the …