Taking your dog to the pet store is an excellent training opportunity!
By navigating through aisles filled with tempting distractions, you challenge your dog’s attention and focus on you as the handler. This not only strengthens their impulse control, but also enhances their overall obedience and responsiveness.
Any routine outing essentially turns into a valuable training session that build better behavior and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
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Baker’s second day training!
Structure is crucial, even during your dog’s potty breaks. By identifying thresholds and ensuring your dog doesn’t bolt out when it shouldn’t, you foster a calm and controlled manner. Consistent boundaries help your dog understand expectations and maintain composure in any situation.
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SECRETS TO TRAINING RECALL ⬇️
🦴 Begin training in a quiet, distraction-free environment. Then *gradually increase* the level of distraction as your dog becomes more reliable.
🦴 In each training environment, *gradually increase* your recall distance.
🦴 Use a long line leash for safety (like the one in this video!).
🦴 Be consistent! Use the same recall command every time, and make sure everyone in the household does too.
🦴 Use treats or other rewards to positively associate the command. As your dog really starts to get it, start varying the rewards, like pets, toys, or even no reward.
🦴 BONUS - Train recall with a sit at the end of the command to ensure your dog stays at your side when you call them, like in this video (notice how she isn’t rewarded until after she sits!).
🦴 You can even make it a game! Hide from your dog and call them to find you.
🦴 Don’t use aversives if your dog finally comes after taking a long time! If you use it *after* they come, they will associating recall with negative consequences.
Training recall takes a lot of time, patience, and various training sessions in different training environments. The training process is ongoing, so even after your dog has mastered recall, continue to practice at random times and reinforce this behavior regularly.
This ensures that your dog will remain responsive to the recall command in any situation.
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Calcifer came in with challenging behavioral issues, including reactivity and aggression. Watch how his training progressed during Leaps N Bound K9’s four-week program!
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We’re going to be honest. Sending your dog to a trainer will not flip a switch in making all your dog’s problems disappear, as if they were never there. However, getting the professional help from those who specialize in canine behavior is truly a HUGE step in the right direction in guiding your dog (and even you as the owner!) toward a more fulfilling life.
Training a dog with major behavioral issues requires a lot of patience and very gradual exposure. Just like humans going through life, each dog progresses at their own pace.
When we witnessed another dog (who was only a few feet away) bark at Calcifer, we were so proud to see him stay neutral and keep his composure. He’s truly come a long way!
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