Mar 28, 2009
Leash Training
Leash training is important to keep your dog by your side, especially when you are crossing the road. Try the steps below to train your puppy. Be consistent and patience in your trainings. Step by step leash training * Hold the leash in your right hand and a reward (a treat or favourite toy) in your left, moving it around tog et the puppy interested in it. * Walk backward and call the puppy’s name.... read more
Mar 28, 2009
Train your dog to high five
The high five trick is just a variation of give your paw trick with a few minor adjustments : 1. Teach your dog to target your hand with his paw for a click and treat. 2. Present your hand as the target in various positions until you can hold your hand up, palm facing the dog with fingers towards the ceiling. Click and treat your dog for touching your hand with its paw. 3. Practise this until your dog is... read more
Mar 28, 2009
Train your dog to give paw
Train your dog to give its paw Giving paw is the most natural trick for dogs prone to pawing. This one is especially important because it serves as a foundation for the other paw oriented tricks. The steps for training your dog to give its paw are : 1. Find out what usually gets your dog to paw at you and use it to get him to do it. As your dog paws in the air, click and treat 2. Repeat this 15 to 20 times... read more
Mar 28, 2009
Train your dog to retrieve object
Train your dog to retrieve object or retrieve dummies To shap the process of retrieving, break it into tiny increments. Even the dogs who are retrieving fanatics may refuse to pick up certain objects like keys or tools. Teaching your dog to retrieve object using operant conditioning will not only make your dog a reliable retriever, it will also give you a strong base to teach other retrieving tricks. When... read more
Mar 28, 2009
Bow Trick
Train your dog to bow Teach your dog to bow not only makes for a flashy trick, but also help to put a visiting dog at ease. Dogs invite each other to play in this position and it can be an excellent way for your dog to learn to make friends. To perform this trick, the dog starts from a standing position and lowers the front half of his body until his elbows touch the floor. 1. Start your dog in a standing... read more
