Teaching your dog a few simple tricks is fun and entertaining for both you and your pet. It's best if your dog knows and can perform the basic obedience commands of sit, stay, and down reliably before advancing to tricks. Most tricks are built on these commands and your dog will have learned to pay attention to you during training sessions.If your dog has any type of arthritis or degenerative joint disease, check with your veterinarian before proceeding. Even simple tricks can place stress on joints that are painful and sore.The success of training your dog relies on rewarding correct behavior. Rewards differ from dog to dog; for some it may be food and for others praise. Some dogs will do whatever you want just to have a little playtime. Find the reward that best motivates your dog to learn. Work with your dog daily in 5-15 minute sessions. Keep it fun and end the session with a reward.
Down is not just another command; it is the command annotating your leadership of your dog. If your dog has been taught the meaning of the word “down” but just won’t do it, then you have a serious discipline...
Training should be an enjoyable experience for you and your dog, so keep preliminary training sessions short, on the order of 5 to 10 minutes, to maintain your dog’s motivation, and always end the session...
What would you do if your dog’s leash was suddenly torn off and you had to maneuver him back to your car through a busy playground? That’s when your dog’s knowledge of the command ``heel’’ could save the...
Coming to you when called is one of the more important skills your dog can learn. Although we strive never to put our dogs in unsafe situations, the “come” command can avert a car-dog collision, a deer...
When taught correctly, the “stay” is a hallmark of a well-mannered, contented and safe dog. But “stay” is often misunderstood and therefore misused, leading to an endless cycle of corrections and frustration...
The “sit” exercise is probably the most practical skill you can teach your dog. Whether you’re waiting at the curb of a crowded street or competing in an obedience trial, you’ll thank yourself for taking...
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