😂🤣🐾♥️ Which one is your favorite suspect??
The best skill you can teach your dog NOW is...
✨TOUCH!
This skill allows you to get the attention/focus of your dog, get your dog next to you in any situation that you may need it. For example: You can ask for a "touch" to get your dog in the car, or get your dog on the scale at the vet.
A cute trick but with MANY real world applications!
TO TEACH IT:
STEP 1: Take a stinky treat and rub it in the palm of your left hand. Hold the actual treat in your right hand.
STEP 2: Offer your left palm to your dog. Your dog will smell and come closer to your hand. As soon as their nose touches your hand, click or give verbal marker (like "YES!") and offer them the treat in your right hand.
STEP 3: Repeat 5 or more times without any verbal cues. Reward each time.
STEP 4: Once your dog replicates the behavior at least 5 times with no cues, offer your palm and say "touch". Continue rewarding and practicing! 🐾
Does your dog know "touch"?
Drop a 🙌 in the comments for YES
Drop a ♥️ in the comments for NO and start training! 😉
Both living with an unruly pup AND training can be frustrating... WE KNOW!
But remember your dog is not trying to give you a hard time, they're having a hard time! And trying to do the best they can with what they currently know and have available to them!
So...
Be patient!
Love on them!
Bring them on in to Zoom Room Indian Trail to get started in Obedience, Puppy Preschool, Agility, Tricks or Puplates classes (or a mix!) and remember to be consistent!
You got this, dog mom/dad! 🐾
ZRU IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK at Zoom Room Indian Trail! (AKA Zoom Room University 🐾)
It is a HUGE honor to be asked to host this training, and a testament to the quality of education and background of the trainers and staff at Zoom Room Indian Trail!
Our *free* classes are FULLY BOOKED this week but come on in and visit us on our regular class schedule, to catch a glimpse and get your training in, and don't miss ZRU coming AGAIN to us in October, where you'll have the chance to register for free classes and be a part of the magic! ✨
MEET TRISTAN! One of our trainer's here at Zoom Room Indian Trail 🐾
Tristan has ✨this energy✨ that dogs just respond to! 🐾 And our clients find him incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable to work with. (Bet you can sense his great vibes thru this reel!) He keeps things no pressure, fun and simple -- the best learning environment 🙌 You're always going to walk out of class feeling accomplished!
FUN FACT: Tristan's dog, Ori, is a Tricks Expert! Next time you're in and Ori happens to be hanging out, ask him for a wave! 👋👋👋
Come join Tristan for a class!
✨Trying to work on training with your dog but they keep losing interest or are flat out not listening to you?
Whether your pup shows ADHD-like behaviors like inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity or is straight up in puppy mode, here are 4 things you can do to help with gaining and keeping your dog's attention 👇
1️⃣Reward them with what they love (NOT what you love it what ever other dog seems to love. Will your dog do anything for a specific type of treat? Toy? Tennis ball? THAT'S their reward!)
2️⃣Reinforce the correct behavior heavily in the beginning. Every time they do the thing you want, REWARD!
3️⃣Be consistent with cues you are using. Use the same word and/or hand gesture every time.
4️⃣Speak clearly.
Helpful? Drop a 🐾 below!
Got other tips/tricks? Share 'em with the community in the comments below!
Is your adorable sweet sweetie of a puppy just *not* picking up on what you want them to be doing?!
This can be frustrating! But there's hope! Your puppy does want to please you, it's often just a matter of learning the ropes on a few behaviors/habits you can use so you can build a happy and successful relationship with your pup!
We're going to share a couple tips with you this week, so make sure you hit that Follow button and STAY TUNED!
✨Ready to get some solid foundational puppy training under your belt now? We've got a wide range of puppy training package options AND class schedules to fit your needs here at Zoom Room Indian Trail (We ARE Charlotte's go-to training facility!) So give us a call today at 980-250-5165. We can help! 🐾
Have you brought your pup to the “summer camp of dog training” yet?! 😎🐾
What are you waiting for!?
We’ve got an Agility class for you and your dog every day of the week (except Wednesdays) Give us a call at 980-250-5165 today to learn more and register!
We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them.
