by Carolyn Ross | Apr 30, 2022 | Training Tips
Your dog is always learning. Do not limit your rewards to training sessions. Keep non-perishable treats available in many different places so you can practice your new tricks frequently. As you are brushing your teeth, ask your dog for a “high five”, before your dog...
by Carolyn Ross | May 30, 2012 | Training Tips
Several short focused training sessions throughout the day are more beneficial than one long session. You and your dog will stay more motivated and your dog will probably grasp the training concept faster. Teaching too many tricks at one time can be confusing for your...
by Carolyn Ross | May 30, 2012 | Training Tips
Each command you teach should only mean one thing. For example… A common mistake people make is to use the word “Down” to lie down and also to get off the furniture, counter, or a person. “Down” should only mean to lie down; “Off” should be used to have your dog put...
by Carolyn Ross | May 30, 2012 | Training Tips
REWARD THE BEHAVIORS YOU WANT TO TEACH, instead of punishing the behaviors you want to stop. For example, if your dog jumps up on you to greet you and you would prefer he keep ‘four on the floor’, find a way to reward your dog while he is “grounded” and BEFORE he...
by Carolyn Ross | May 30, 2012 | Training Tips
Give your dog time to figure out what you want him to do. If you keep repeating the cue, it will take longer for the dog to figure out what gets him rewarded. Or, he may think that the cue is “Sit, Sit, Sit, Sit”.
