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!
Need more tips? Schedule a private training session, or sign up for play and learn!
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