This handsome boy had his very first outing today with me! Weāve just recently introduced loose leash walking, sit/down stays, and ignoring public distractions - heās so smart and catching on quickly! Good boy Charlieš„°š«¶š»
Summer is just around the corner, and itās the perfect time for public outings with your canine companionsš¾ Sign up for our training program to learn more about handing public outings with distractions! [email protected] Confidentcaninedogtraining.com
Competition obedience has been the most rewarding thing for me to learn with my dog. It has also taught me many different ways to teach certain behaviors that I apply to my client dogs every day. Super thankful for my club and mentors who have helped me become the trainer I am today! Thereās still room for me to grow and more to learn, I canāt wait! Here are a few clips of Maverick and I doing what we loveā¤ļø
Tail wagging does not always mean a dog is happy! Itās important to educate yourself on dog body language to prevent any accidents. This video has great examples for different types of tail wagging. Credit: goldenpup.mika
Generalization with puppies is crucial for ensuring that they can perform behaviors in various situations as adults. Starting early, it's important to expose puppies to different environments, people, and distractions to help them generalize behaviors. By gradually introducing new tasks and practicing behaviors in diverse settings, the dog will learn to respond reliably regardless of the context, laying a strong foundation for their behavior as adult dogs. Chizem the black lab puppy is learning how to ignore distractions and perform obedience tasks in different environments!
Teo making progress on dock manners during his day training!