| Start with a
positive attitude.
Have treats.
Make training fun!
Start with a fun
game,then train and end with a game.
Make training
enjoyable for you and your dog, they are your mate
after
all.
The space
around you within length of lead should be a happy
place for your dog to be,have treats in your pocket,
give them a command, treat them and make it a
positive experience to be with you.
Remember that when
you are feeding your dog treats you must reduce the
food intake at the main meal as you will end up over
feeding your best friend.
Talk to your dog
whilst training and encourage them along with
you.You and your dog need to be walking at a brisk
pace with their tails wagging.
Make obedience
training fun!
Remember to use your
voice effectively:
1.
Commanding tone for instuction -
Sit, Drop, Stand etc.
2. Light
happy voice for praise and reward - Yes, Good dog
3.
Deep voice for incorrect behaviour - Arrgh,
Leave.
Now Check your hand signals and footwork, are
you giving your dog mixed signals?
Heel starting of with
your left foot and stays leave
your dog with your right foot first.
Stay exercises - it
is important to give the command "STAY" and the
signal as well,walk off with confidence, shoulders
back and head up.
When you turn
around don't stare at your dog as this will most
likely make them break the position you have put
them in. If they do break you must walk back quietly
and place them back in the postion you left
them.
Listen to your
instuctors: we can help to make
training easier for you.
My number one training tip -
do your homework and train your dog during the week,
every day (5-10 minutes a day is better than
nothing).
Remember training is
like life - you only get out of it what you put into
it. |
