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How to Teach your dog how to play. Here are a few simple guidelines to help you on your way to a tugging fend! *DON’T LOOM OVER YOUR DOG WHEN TUGGING: Bending over your dog can intimidate and even squash his desire to play. For a small dog or puppy … Continue reading “PLAY! Pt 2”
So your dog won’t tug and you want to teach him? Having a dog that loves to play with toys is a huge benefit when training your dog. The tug game is a great way to reward behaviors, is an interactive experience with your dog that burns energy and builds rapport, and while tugging your … Continue reading “PLAY! Pt 1”
Over the years, many people have asked me what I train first with a new puppy or dog. First, I feel it is important to build a relationship and rapport with the new pup. To do this, I play games, such as COOKIE TOSS game and tug. Although I do some other behaviors, such as … Continue reading “What are YOUR most important foundational skills?”
Let GO of that TOY! or OUT that toy – Guest appearance with Riker showing a new way to get a dog to learn to “OUT” when he doesn’t want to let go. Riker can be sticky with a toy. That is does not want to let go. Here is a new way to train … Continue reading “LET GO! OUT that toy!!!”
Dogs are naturally pack animals. In a family situation with people, a dominant/pushy dog may “test” his place in the pack by asserting himself. This may be done in subtle ways such as nudging your hand for petting, stealing objects or going out doors before you do. More extreme ways he may assert himself can … Continue reading “LEADER OF THE PACK”
Attention and focus can make or break a performance. It is hard for your dog to learn, perform a skill or exercise correctly, if you do not have his complete attention. When training, insist that your dog pay 100 percent attention to you, and be alert for any breaks in focus that may happen. Once … Continue reading “Maintaining Focus”
To establish balance in training, one should understand the difference between “regimented training” and “motivational training.” Regimented training often has precise steps with a beginning and an end. Many times “regimented training” is applied to all dogs regardless of the dog’s maturity, ability and without consideration of the dog’s natural drive or willingness to please. … Continue reading “Balance in YOUR Training”
Before you begin to train, consider exactly what you want to train. What do you want to accomplish during your training session? For example if you are training or reviewing a sit with your dog, consider the following questions: How will you cue the command? Will you give your dog a … Continue reading “Decide WHAT you want to Accomplish BEFORE you Grab your DOG!”
I love getting a new puppy. However, it is no fun having to clean up mistakes on the floor. In order to teach a puppy to go potty outside, keep him in his crate if you are unable to watch him during the day and at night. As soon as your puppy wakes up, finishes … Continue reading “CRATES and POTTY TRAINING”
What is the best way to bring a new puppy or dog into your household? Rapport and Control As soon as you bring home your new dog or puppy, immediately start building a relationship with him/her. Spend time and take him/her to many different places. Encourage him/her to see you as a significant part of … Continue reading “Bringing a New Puppy Home”