As we reach the end of 2015 we thought it would be a great time to review some general training strategies that can lead to success, no matter what behavior you’re working on. Here are our Top 10 Training Tips!
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Make Training Fun!
- Training should be fun for both you and your dog.
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Get Everyone Involved
- Get the whole family involved in the training.
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Identify Behaviors You Want Your Dog to Know
- Plan ahead – Sit, Down, Stays, Coming When Called?
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Capture Good Behavior
- Reward behavior you like when you see your dog doing it.
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Use Very Good Rewards
- Good food, toys, walks and access to fun all work great.
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Keep It Simple In the Beginning
- Make it easy enough for your dog to get it right.
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Practice Often
- Do 5 to 10 minute sessions four to five times a day.
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Build on Your Dog’s Success as You Go
- Add new skills as your dog masters old ones.
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Make Learning a Regular Part of Your Dog’s Life
- Dogs are smart and always need new things to learn.
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Take a Training Class to Learn More!
Happy Training in 2016!
