Dogs on a bench, so cute!! But did you know it's more than just a fun photo??
✨First, we use a cue for dogs to jump up to help them discriminate between when it's appropriate to jump on something and when it's not (like your couch, bed, etc).
✨This also helps build confidence and helps pups learn their body mechanics by getting up and balancing on different surfaces.
✨It helps proof their "stay" cue.
✨A whole new vantage point means even more distractions, so we're also working on their ability to focus and respond when they see something exciting.
What fun things have you taught your dog to balance on??
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It's a #2for1 #tuesdaytraining! ✨✨
Let's work on roll over:
- Position your dog into a down.
- Place a treat in front of their nose and, while letting them nibble on it, raise it above and behind one of their shoulders. Keep it there as they follow your hand.
- Mark as soon as they complete the roll and reward.
- If your dog is consistently reverting to the standard down position, start rewarding for smaller approximations of their head going over their shoulder.
- Experiment with rolling different ways. All dogs have a preference on which side they're more comfortable starting on.
Let's work with multiple dogs:
- Have a settle/wait/stay cue in place.
- Position one dog in the settle position while you work with the other dog.
- Make sure to intermittently reward the other dog so they are reinforced for waiting. You might need to increase the rate of reinforcement if they are still building impulse control or start to get antsy.
- Keep the sessions short and sweet!
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🎃👻Tricks Class was a ghoul of a time 👻🎃
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#tuesdaytrainingtip Saying a verbal cue only once is so important in training! Our trainer Liz explains why 🤓
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Clear, consistent, and kind leadership in training gets results!! Henry and Tulip are regulars here at SSF. In this video, I didn't ask for a sit or a stay. They both decided this on themselves, even with dogs running and playing in the background!! This was made possible by a reinforcement history of default sit (sit = rewards) and focus around distractions, as well as having a relationship built on trust and engagement - we love to play and interact with our dogs!
Last week we took a poll on 4 different training exercises, and the results are in! Impulse Control received the most votes. Here we share one of our favorite cues: "leave it." Where can you use this? Around squirrels, food on the table, trash on the sidewalk... The options are limitless! Check our stories for more impulse control examples, and stay tuned for our next poll!!
Happy Training 🐶
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Our Sit Stay Fitters have been enjoying the sunshine we've received during the last week! But it's not all just fun and games.. we've got some serious training going on (but yes, we do prioritize making training FUN)!
We've got pups working on:
✅️ Walking through Crowds in Busy Areas ✅️Down-Stays in a Public Space
✅️Building Recall and Impulse Control Offleash ✅️Loose-Leash-Walking
✅️Confidence-Building
🌞We'd love to see photos of your sunny pup!!
At SSF we love offleash adventures! With recall being one of the most requested training goals, we are more than happy to help your pup become reliable when given freedom. Bodhi shows off an easy recall exercise that we use to get pups ready for offleash activity. When we're ready to take it to the real world, a longline and a group of offleash veteran dogs ensure safety, as well as fun guidance! We always bring treats and praise too 😄
Golden Retriever puppy + Bernese Mountain Dog puppy = BFF's 💕
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We are here for those good vibes!! Sit Stay Fit trainers make training FUN for your pup, so they not only go home physically and mentally fulfilled, but HAPPY! What a great Monday...
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Check out the great week we had!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 We are hoping you all enjoyed a relaxing day with family and friends, 2 legged & 4. We are grateful for all of you 💕🐶🐾