Since we understand the wants of dogs (food, freedom, play and affection), we use teachable moments in daily life to build a habit of engagement. Feeding Exiting doors Going for walks When a dog comes to you for attention We can also engage dogs in scenarios that dogs typically act up as a way to …
For a dog to be obedient to us and do things for us, it must be engaged (focused and motivated). Apart controlling access to their wants, we can also use playful interactions to build engagement in our dogs. Why is Play important? Builds engagement to us Exercise Trains dogs to listen to us when excited …
Socialization is about teaching your dog how to react to the world in a positive and acceptable way. Even after a dog learns obedience behaviors, it needs to be able to practice them in different environments. Its an ongoing process. Why is socialization important? Prevent Fear. Some of the most common bad behaviors e.g. barking, …
Crate training is becoming recognized as an important tool for dog training. While some people misunderstand crates as cruel place to put dogs, it is actually a preferred place for many dogs once they learn crate training. In the wild, it is common for animals to find a small cave in the side of a …
Food Owner should personally feed the dog Do not start with food that is too tasty, must contrast with treats. Also allow for meal upgrade in case dog is fussy. Dog should finish meals in 5 min. Remove food that is not finished. Do not leave food accessible throughout the day Make your dog do …
Dogs are as intelligent as the average two-year-old child, according to research by animal psychologists. They are able to understand that humans are valuable to them if we control access to the things they want. Conversely, if they are given free access to their wants, we are not deemed as valuable to them. The four …
Puppy proofing Keep breakable items off table Keep garbage bins out of access Dogs may chew wires Insecticides/Rat poisons Plan which areas are puppies allowed Indoor and outdoor Quiet areas (No toys, no play, no training) Play areas Potty areas Install safety gates or ex-pens to separate play areas
For this course, we will need the following items: Crate (for transporting your dog and safe place to rest) Place bed Chewing treats Toys (interactive toys, chew toys) Harness Collar Leash (6ft or Flexi or slip lead) Clicker Treat Pouch (optional) Foot Target/Flat Target/ Paw Target (optional) You can borrow most of these items during …
There is no right or wrong answer to this as everyone has their own expectations of an ideal dog. For me, an ideal pet dog has: no bad behaviors calm can learn and apply good behaviors is engaged and attentive to owner happy A dog described above doesn’t come by naturally. Some dogs are born …
Why train our dogs? It’s the best thing you can do for your dog. When we welcome a dog into our family, there are expectations on what a dog should do and shouldn’t do. These expectations are largely different from how dogs behave in their natural environment. Dog training is how we help dogs succeed …
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