Coming When Called
Recall (“Come”) The recall is a position in relation to the handler. On the command to “come,” the dog should sit in front of the handler, facing them. Formal Recall Start with you dog six feet away from you. They can be on a place command, or in a sit/stay. Stand facing the dog, at […]
Potty Training
Part 1: Learning where to go Leash walk your puppy outside to potty. Try to go through the same door to the same spot each time. Allow your puppy three minutes to relieve themselves. If they go within three minutes, celebrate their success with lavish praise and/or a food reward. Puppies often have to go […]
Introduction to E-collar Work
E-Collar Longe Line You will be walking between two points for this exercise. Those points should be 40-50 feet apart. Start in a quiet place. Your dog should be on a 15 ft long line, and be wearing a properly fitted e-collar of an approved brand. Set the e-collar to your dog’s lowest working level. […]
Biting and Chewing
Biting Biting and chewing are both very normal puppy behaviors that should be expected, and trained out of the dog. This takes times and patience and lots of redirecting. We have several ways of doing this. For the purposes of our training, we will classify Biting as mouthing humans, and chewing as mouthing objects. The […]
The Long Down Exercise
The long down (or Sit on the Dog) exercise is something we teach each and every dog that comes through out basic obedience classes and lessons. It is the one exercise that makes dogs most livable, in my opinion. It establishes some basic manners and sets the tune for other training sessions. Our short term […]
Stand/Stay
Stand/Stay Place the dog in a stand in heel position. Return leash to walking positing. Place palm of left hand in front of dog’s face and give the command to “stay.” Step off with your right foot and walk in a counterclockwise circle around your dog. Stop when you return to heel position. Praise your […]
Down Instructions
Down Start with the dog sitting in heel position. Command the dog to “down” Apply gentle downward pressure on the collar, and guide the dog into a down position with a treat. Once both elbows have touched the ground, reward the dog. Exercise Finish What if my dog won’t eat treats? If your dog is […]