I think the key is to work up to this. First, they have to know what is expected of them. The long down stay. This, of course, is something that is built upon by adding time and distance as well as...
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Type: Posts; User: Labradorks
I think the key is to work up to this. First, they have to know what is expected of them. The long down stay. This, of course, is something that is built upon by adding time and distance as well as...
This.
In puppy class we worked on calling our dogs to us while playing mostly as a safety precaution. Walk up to the puppies and wiggle a treat in front of his nose -- literally inches -- and say...
You are awesome and this is amazing. Thank you!
One of Linus' rewards is that I allow him to jump. Not on me put up and he can touch my hand with his nose. Not necessarily recommended, but another example of a reward that's not food. ;-)
In re-reading my post, I also want to mention to end on a positive note every. single. time. So, in my examples when I say that I will play fetch with my other dog while the one not paying attention...
Lab puppies are sooooo easy to train when they are little! Many people think their dog is trained when they are three months old because they enthusiastically do whatever is asked of them -- sit,...
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