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Settle & Release - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

In order to teach your dog to “Stay” you must also teach them “Go Play” or “Free.”  If you tell them to stay indefinitely they’ll learn that the duration of a stay is up to them.

 
Training:  Jazz-up and Settle Down Sit, Stand & Down Stay, Come & Follow Hyperdog!
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Leashes & Collars - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Your dog should always have a collar on so they’re easier to grab a hold of.  Avoid metal leashes & collars, which can be dangerous.  Invest in a nice leather leash, but get cheap collars until your pup’s done growing

 
Training:  Shopping List
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Better Treats - Dog Training for Children

A little freeze-dried liver can make a world of difference.  You don’t need to give the puppy the treats very frequently to keep them interested.

 
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Distance & Distractions - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Exciting distractions such as other dogs will undermine your dog’s obedience training, so it’s important to incorporate them into training.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down Distance Postion Changes Ultra Super Sit
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Luring for Children - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Giving calm, clear hand lures can be hard for children that aren’t much taller than their wriggly puppies, but with a little supervision they can make excellent trainers.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down Stay, Come & Follow
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Following - SIRIUS Puppy Training Redux

Getting your puppy to follow you in a room full of other puppies is no easy task.  It’s the perfect time to practice maintaining your puppy’s focus.

 
Training:  Puppy Classes Stay, Come & Follow
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Fewer Treats, Better Recalls - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Once your dog has learned a command, you want to start phasing out the use of food as a reward.  Praise & pet them when they do something right, but only give them a treat when they perform exceptionally well.

 
Training:  Quantum Leaps Stay, Come & Follow Food Critics
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Active Attention – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

By turning around after rewarding the dog for looking at us, we can easily train it to actively make eye contact with us.

 
Training:  Attention
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Children Around the Food Bowl - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Suzie Bluford demonstrates how to condition your dog to enjoy having children around them while they’re eating their dinner.  Hand-feed your pup some extra tasty treats while they’re eating their normal dinner.

 
Training:  Socialization with People Guarding Valued Objects
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Loose Leash 1 - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

“Steady” means we want a loose leash.  If they tug on the leash, say “Steady” and tug back.  If the leash is loose, praise the dog.  If the leash remains loose for several seconds take a single step and repeat.

 
Training:  Sit-Stay and Walk On-Leash Heel On-Leash Pulling on Leash

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