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Praising the First Step - Training Dogs with Dunbar

During recalls, the first step is the most important.  Watch your dog closely and be sure to praise them at appropriate times.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Stay, Come & Follow
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Foodless Following - SIRIUS Puppy Training Redux

Begin phasing out food lures as soon as possible.  If you pretend you have a treat and wriggle your hand enticingly it’s usually just as effective.

 
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Reward Attention – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

It’s much easier to control your dog when it’s looking at you.  Fortunately, it is incredible easy to teach your dog to look at you with simple Reward Training.  As they figure it out, ask for longer and longer looks.

 
Training:  Attention
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Luring a Little Dog - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Little dogs can be more difficult to lure, there’s simply less room for error.  When sitting, try to bring the treat up and back over the pup’s head, without going so high that they try to jump up.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down
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No Laughing Matter - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

Your laughter is a powerful reward for your dog, so be careful to avoid laughing when they misbehave.

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

Walking a dog on leash is no simple exercise.  If you want to enjoy walking with your dog, it’s worth taking some time to teach them how you want them to walk with you.

 
Training:  Pulling on Leash
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Introduction - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Dogs are going to be dogs.  They were born to bark, dig, chew, jump and chase.  Trying to stop your dog from doing these behavior altogether would not only be impossible, it would be cruel and unfair.  Instead it is our responsibility to train them when and where these activities are appropriate.  Once it’s on cue, it’s no longer a problem.

 
Training:  Which Type of Dog Behavior Problems
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Shy Shepherd - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Playing with one other dog will not be sufficient for your pup’s socialization.  Instead, they should meet, and play with as many other puppies and dogs as possible.

 
Training:  Classical Conditioning Puppy Classes Fearfulness Dog Communication Fighting
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Introduction - Dog Training for Children

Children have the potential to be wonderful dog trainers.  Their energy and enthusiasm makes them very engaging so all they need are a few tricks of the trade and some supervision.

 
Training:  Basic Manners
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Getting the Right Response - Training Dogs with Dunbar

By using a lure to illicit the correct response, you are already training them to respond to the movement of your hand.  That makes it easy to train them to respond to a hand signal that can then be used at a distance.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down Food Critics

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