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Potty Consultation - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Potty training is not the time to practice other behaviors, like going outside.  If your dog won’t go outside on command, that’s your first problem.  When your dog does learn to go to their toilet on command, you have to go with them.  How else can you praise or reward them for success, or be sure that they’re emptied?

 
Training:  Housesoiling Errorless Housetraining
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Waiting For Down - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Luring a down can take a little while, especially from a stand.  Be persistent and it will pay off eventually.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down
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When to Praise, How to Punish - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Punishment is an important part of training, but don’t overdo it.  An instructive reprimand will let your dog know that they’re getting it wrong, and  also let’s them know how they can fix it.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Position Changes and Stays Basic Manners
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Beagle Learns to Swingback – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

This smart little Beagle things the exercise  is a little more complicated than it actually is.

 
Training:  Attention
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Luring a Down - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

You need to train your dog to slow down as they approach you, especially if you have a big dog.  Eventually, it’s a good idea to train them to sit after their recalls.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down
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Beware the Fly-by - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

You need to train your dog to slow down as they approach you, especially if you have a big dog.  Eventually, it’s a good idea to train them to sit after their recalls.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow
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Walking Away - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

With slow dogs you have to walk directly away or they’re sure to start taking shortcuts.  Get them excited and keep them focused.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow
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Preventing Digging - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Every time your dog performs an unacceptable behavior, it self-reinforces a bad habit.  The use of confinement training in puppyhood is going to result in greater freedom for the rest of their life.  Confinement allows you to supervise them anyime they’re free, and redirect bad behaviors into good ones.

 
Training:  Preventing Adolescent Problems Digging
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Luring with Food - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

The easiest way to get a dog to do something is to show them, the easiest way to show them is with a lure and the easiest lure to use is a food treat.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down Food Critics
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Keep them Going - Dog Training for Children

Keep your puppy interested in training.  If their attention begins to lag, ask them to do something simple and give them a treat.  Be aware of your surroundings and if you’re having trouble, avoid distractions.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow Heel On-Leash

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