Dog Training Tips, Insights & Real Sessions
At Primal Canine, our blog is built around real training experience. We break down behavior issues, training concepts, and common mistakes so you can better understand your dog and improve your results.
Along with training insights, we also share behind-the-scenes content, real sessions, and our vlogs—including series like Battle Pigs—to give you a look into how we train, work, and live with our dogs day to day.
Whether you're starting with a puppy, building obedience, or just want to follow along with our training, this is where it all comes together.
More Than Just Training Tips
This isn’t just a blog—it’s a look into how we train and what we do every day.
Here you’ll find:
Training breakdowns and how-to guides
Real client sessions and case studies
Vlogs like Battle Pigs
Behind-the-scenes content from our training days
Protection Dog Training: Building Better Grips Through Bite Mechanics and Targeting with Prim
Prim returns to the training table to refine her bite targeting and develop better grip mechanics. Discover how structured repetitions, bungee resistance, and countering help create confident, committed protection dogs with stronger, more reliable grips.
Board & Train Puppy Training: Building Duration on the Place Command with the Treat & Train
Gemmy continues her Board & Train journey by building duration on her place command with the Treat & Train. Discover how remote reinforcement, marker training, and structured foundation work create confident puppies and reliable obedience.
Board and Train Puppy Training: Introducing the Treat & Train with Gemmy
Gemmy's Board & Train journey continues as she's introduced to the Treat & Train. Learn how remote reinforcement, marker training, and independent problem-solving help create confident puppies and stronger obedience foundations.
Protection Dog Training: Building Harder Entries, Better Bite Conditioning, and Stronger Sends with Prim
In this Protection Raise & Train session, Prim works on harder bite entries, increased bite conditioning, and stronger sends. Discover how consistent training builds powerful mechanics, confidence, and long-term reliability in protection dogs.
Building a Reliable Recall Through Front Position and Heel Transitions
A reliable recall is about more than simply coming when called. Learn how teaching a clean front position, smooth heel transitions, and chained obedience exercises helps dogs build confidence, precision, and lasting reliability.
Building Powerful Bite Entries in Protection Dog Training
Discover how we build powerful bite entries in protection dog training by combining resistance, progressive repetitions, and thoughtful training techniques. Follow Prim's Raise and Train journey as she develops stronger mechanics, greater commitment, and increased confidence on every bite.
Teaching Secondary Targeting in Protection Dog Training | Raise & Train Prim
Discover why secondary targeting is an important part of protection dog training. Follow Prim's Raise & Train journey as she learns to confidently engage alternate targets while building adaptability, commitment, and reliable bite mechanics.
Proofing the Place Command in a New Environment | Board & Train Gemmy
See how Gemmy learns to perform her place command outside the training facility. Discover why proofing and generalization are essential for building reliable obedience that works in any environment.
Building Bite Power and Commitment | Raise & Train Prim's Protection Dog Conditioning Session
Follow Prim's Raise & Train journey as she develops stronger bite entries, grip power, and endurance through structured protection dog conditioning. Learn how resistance, timing, and purposeful training create confident, reliable working dogs.
Teaching the Down Command | Board & Train Gemmy's Next Step in Obedience Training
Follow Gemmy's Board & Train journey as she learns the down command from a standing handler. See why introducing new pictures, fading physical cues, and practicing from multiple positions builds dependable obedience.
Protection Dog Conditioning Fights | Building Stronger Grips with Raise & Train Prim
Follow Prim's Raise & Train journey as she develops stronger grips through structured conditioning fights. Learn how proper timing, controlled pressure, and handler education build confident, reliable protection dogs.
Building Engagement Through Play | Board & Train Gemmy
Discover why structured play is one of the most valuable tools in dog training. See how Gemmy builds engagement, confidence, and obedience through flirt pole work, interactive games, and marker training.
Teaching the Place Command Through Free Shaping | Board & Train Gemmy
See how Gemmy, our board and train Dachshund, learned the place command through free shaping. Learn why this training technique builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and lasting obedience.
Protection Dog Training: Building Full, Calm Grips Through Environmental Pressure with Prim
Prim returns for a Protection Raise & Train tune-up focused on grip development under environmental pressure. Learn how bungee work, rattle jugs, can curtains, and precise timing help build full, calm grips and confident protection dogs.
Board and Train Puppy Training: When to Name the Down Command with Gemmy
Gemmy reaches another milestone in her Board and Train program as we officially introduce her down command. Discover why shaping behaviors, marker training, and the philosophy of "Don't name it until you love it" create stronger, more reliable obedience.
Board and Train Puppy Training: Building a Clear Heel Position with Gemmy
Gemmy's Board and Train program continues with heel position development, marker training, and obedience foundations. Discover how position awareness and clear communication help create cleaner, more reliable obedience for young puppies.
Board and Train Puppy Training: Building a Reliable Recall with Gemmy
Gemmy's Board and Train program continues with recall development through marker training, engagement games, duration work, and implied sits. Discover how foundation training creates clearer communication and more reliable obedience for young puppies.
Board and Train Puppy Training: Teaching Sit and Down from Heel Position with Gemmy
Gemmy's Board and Train program continues with heel position sit and down training using a Cato Board. Discover how body awareness, position development, and foundation obedience training help create more reliable and confident dogs.
Advanced Dog Obedience Training: Building Reliable Remote Commands with Onyx
As Onyx prepares to return home, we challenge his obedience through advanced remote place work and verbal-only communication. Discover how structured Board and Train programs create reliable obedience, stronger engagement, and lasting results.
Board and Train Puppy Training: Teaching a Place Command and Building Better Engagement with Gemmy
Gemmy reaches a major milestone in her Board and Train program as we officially introduce her place command. Learn how marker training, engagement work, and clear communication help puppies stay focused, build confidence, and develop reliable obedience.