Key points to remember during training:
SET YOUR DOG UP FOR SUCCESS, if you know he will not do the command due to distance, or distraction, don’t give it. Stop training BEFORE he looses interest. This will keep training fun for you both. When he is successful with a command 90% of the time, up the anti. Add the 3 D’s. Duration- wait time before you click, to hold his position Distraction- try it when the kids are playing or outside Distance- between you two when you give the verbal When he is confident with just the cue, add the verbal. Eventually you can phase out the cue, if you wanted.
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I notice when working with clients and in my own personal experience, that kids tend to have an undefined role when it comes to our dogs. We need to realize, their role is quite simple, they are the human. So what this means is our dogs need to listen to them, as a human, as a leader. I know it can be difficult when we deal with younger children, say under 10, but we need to be more diligent. How often do you see a 4 year old, eating a snack, walking by an adult dog, you know, at the perfect height to grab that chip out of her hand? We need to teach both our kids and dogs that it is necessary for the child to be able to say "leave it" and equally as necessary for our dog to obey. When we take the time to train our dogs, let's include our kids and practice all the commands with them. It is not ok for our dogs to "walk all over" our kids just because they are kids. Humans are the leaders when it comes to our pets, so whether the human be a 4 year old girls or a 45 year old man, both humans need to demand the same respect from our pets to keep proper balance in our packs.
This being said I am running a "Back to School" special right now for $125. Let's include the kids in our training sessions. Remember "Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend." -cory ford “ABC [Animal Behavior College] defines a dominant dog as assertive, independent and sometimes controlling. ABC defines an aggressive dog as hostile, combative or even offensively or defensively antagonistic. The words dominant and aggressive are not interchangeable. Remember, a submissive dog can become aggressive if provoked.”
Things that show a dog who is leader:
Leaders eat first. Leaders go through doors first. Leaders stay calm and in control. Leaders set the pace and direction. Leaders do not let their space be invaded. Leaders start and end play. Leaders do not beg for attention. Leaders do not give out free treats. Leaders assume the higher ground (i.e. couches, beds, chairs) Leaders never change direction or step over the dog. Leaders assign resting spots for the pack. A dog that sees himself as pack leader would: Always want to walk in front of you Always want to exit and enter before Insist they are not bothered while resting Claim any food or possessions in reach first Claim the right to guard any food or possessions they come across Require you do not touch them in ways they do not like Demand different forms of attention or behaviors from you, their lesser If your dog matches any of these items in this list contact me and we can work on leadership exercises. Back by popular demand....
**** 4, 1 hour, one on one, in home sessions for $100**** I will be running this AND my 6 for $200 offer throught the end of this month. Check out my website www.nopuptootuff.weebly.com Like my facebook page No Pup Too Tuff Schedule now to take advantage of these offers! So Since it is summer I wanted to touch on the come when call topic. A lot of you want to let your dogs off leash in the back yard. Great, but you must have a strong recall. You need to feel confident that in any situation you can say your dog's name and know your dog will come. Like any command recall takes practice, a lot of practice. This command also takes a lot of treats, yes high value treats. You need to teach your dog that when I call you, Come and something very good will happen. Yes at some point you can phase out the treats, like with any command but don't do it to early. You should have at least a 90% success rate at any command, ESPECIALLY recall. When you have a 90% success rate in a backyard, with minimal distraction, great! This does not mean you will have the same success at the dog park so load your pockets with high value treats and practice in new scenarios with new distractions and longer distances.
Keep Practicing and Happy Training! Remember: "Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend" - Corey Ford Pool Time:
Half-fill a kiddie pool with water and throw a few of your dog's favorite toys in there. Many breeds including Retrievers, Spaniels and Terriers will love diving in and out of the splash pool over the day. Cool Bandana: Wet a bandana and pop it in the freezer to make an icy cooling bandana for your dog. Here are a few ideas to help you dog beat the beat:
I found this first one I found is really good if your dog loves ice cubes! Slippery Brick: Half-fill an ice cream container with water and freeze. Place a number of liver-treats, Schmackos or other flavored treats in a layer, then fill to the top with water and freeze again. This will make a giant flavoured ice-block to provide hours of icy enjoyment for your dog while you are out. This is a different version of my frozen kong recipe: KONGSICLEGet a regular Kong toy, plugged at the small end with peanut butter, then fill with very weak liquid chicken-stock and freeze overnight. This doggy version of a Magnum ice cream will make a delicious treat for your pal. My frozen kong: Mix some dry dog food with a little hot water, enough to be absorbed without being super soggy and add a few spoonfuls of peanut butter for flavor. Stuff kong and freeze. The dog days of summer are soon approaching. Please make sure on these hot days to take proper care of yur dog. If they spend some time outside make sure they have water and access to the shade. If you can, let them spend time in front of a fan or in some AC. Dogs do not sweat like us. They pant and only sweat from the pads on their paws. DO NOT leave your dog in the car. Even if it is only 75 degrees outside it can take as little as 5 minutes for the inside of your car to reach over 100 degrees. Dogs can suffer heat stroke or even die in those conditions.
I have been getting busy, so contact me now to take advantage of the special I am currently running: 4 hour long sessions for $100. Offer is good through the end of this month so don'
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