About Dog Training Classes and Down Command Training
After your dog has learned the "sit" command, it's time to teach "down." Start in a familiar place, like your house or yard, where there aren't any tempting distractions. How to teach "down": The food lure method The easiest way to teach "down" is to use a tasty food treat or piece of kibble,...
Down command trainingMarch 31st, 2011
Teaching your dog the 'down' commandWith your puppydog sitting, say "Rover Down." Let it sniff another food treat, and then quickly lower the lure to the ground between the pup's forepaws. Most dogs assume a 'playbow' posture - forequarters lowered with sternum on the ground and hindquarters stuck...
March 31st, 2011
Just like young children, puppies use their mouths to explore their world. Unlike young children, they also use their mouths to play, with you or with other pups. As you may already be aware, their teeth are like sharp little needles and a bite or nip from a pup can be pretty painful! This biting...
March 31st, 2011
As soon as your puppy is three months old, there is an urgent need to play catch-up in terms of socialization and confidence building with other dogs. At the very latest, before he is eighteen weeks...
March 31st, 2011
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to chase a dog that plays "keep away" when you are trying to get it to come. Here are a few tips on improving your dogs response to the come command (commonly...
March 31st, 2011
Puppies start to learn as soon as they are born. They are especially receptive to retain what they learn during their first 13 to 16 weeks of life. It is especially important that puppies have experiences...
March 31st, 2011
It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! If you adopt an adult or even a senior dog, you may be amazed at their ability to concentrate and learn new things. Adult dogs are often even easier...
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Do you have problems with your dog getting on the couch...then refusing to get off? Does he ignore you when you call him? Does he nose or paw at your hand for you to pet or play with him, or get defensive...
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