Recall training your dog and teaching them to return to you when called is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do. It ensures their safety as well as the safety of others around you, while also giving them more freedom. Every time we ask our dog to come back to us, we are asking them to stop what they are doing and turn away from whatever is holding their interest. In order to build...
Teaching your dog to walk on a lead is one of the most important responsibilities as a pet owner. It is essentially teaching them to walk by your side, and is a great exercise to practice to guarantee walks are safe and enjoyable for you both. It is a great exercise to start within the home. Many people think dogs naturally know how to walk on a lead, however it is a skill that needs to be trained. It’s important...
Training your dog the basics of obedience is an important responsibility as a pet owner. A dog that will respond to your commands and come back when called will help keep him out of harm’s way and going missing. I always recommend training your dog as soon as possible. For a puppy, as soon as you get them between 8-12 weeks, light training such as house training or crate training can be done at this stage. When your dog is...
Training your dog to understand ‘leave it’ or ‘no’ can be beneficial when they are doing something undesirable or investigating something they shouldn’t. It can also stop them doing something that might result in injury, such as eating something harmful like chocolate. In all of these situations, your dog needs to be under control and be able to listen and respond to your commands quickly. The idea is for you to be able to get your dog's attention and distract them...
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