Introduction Teaching a WAIT is similar to a STAY but is more of an active behaviour. They are ACTIVELY WAITING for the next cue which will be to be released from the WAIT. Good...
Training your dog to WAIT
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Dog Life Skills posts
Training your dog to STAY
A STAY is one of those essential life skills which all dogs tend to master at some level. A STAY is like putting the handbrake on in the car, it means you are parked. Teaching a STAY is also fairly EASY, so grab your treats and have a go
Animal husbandry – Grooming, Claws, Paws and more
Physically caring for a puppy or adult dog requires a little bit of grooming, claw-clipping, vet visits and tooth-brushing as a minimum. Introducing husbandry procedures in a positive way, using stationing behaviours and getting consent all go a long way.
Loose Lead Walking
Loose lead walking has three fundamental parts. Firstly, the dog has to know to walk and move when and where you move. Secondly, the dog has to learn that a tight lead means something is wrong. Finally, the dog has to be in an environment in which they can cope emotionally
Teaching Impulse Control
Teaching impulse control isn’t about correct your dog for making mistakes it’s about teaching them that they can keep calm and do something else
Puppy Socialisation – NOISE
Puppy socialisation is about so much more than just playing with other puppies. It includes introducing them to a wide range of sounds including fireworks, construction, children crying and other dogs barking
Visitors
How to have visitors to your home without your dog getting stressed or stressing out your visitors
How dogs learn – Lawrence’s Journey in Agility
Dog’s learn from play, observation and habituation as much as from what we try to teach them using traditional training techniques
Teaching your dog to lay on their side
Teaching your dog to lay on their side is useful for home health care like checking their tummy, legs and paws for lumps and bumps. I started with a clicker and a few treats and had to lure him into...