Giving your dog the comfort and environment theyshe needneeds is also very important. You need to have the appropriate resting place and play space. Ensure that your dog has enough room to run around if theyshe havehas a lot of energy. Your dog will probably not want to lie down on hard solid ground when… Continue reading Setting Up Your Home and Getting Ready For a New Dog
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Choosing Your Dog Breed
At the start of your journey with a dog, it is important to consider the breed of dog you want. Do you want a dog that is energetic and always wants to play or a laid-back lifestyle dog, there to keep you company? What are you going to do with them? Do you want a… Continue reading Choosing Your Dog Breed
Paw
Paw is a great trick to teach your dog, it will help you to do the ‘Pound It’ with your dog. Give your dog a verbal cue, this could be something simple such as ‘Paw’. If your dog puts his paw up, reward him with a treat. If your dog does not do this on… Continue reading Paw
Pound It
Pound it (Fist Bump) is a fun trick to do with your dog and show to family and friends. A treat pouch would be helpful in this trick so that when you hold out a fist, your dog is not sniffing at it to get treats inside. To start with get your dog to sit… Continue reading Pound It
Around
Equipment – Cones This command can be used as part of an agility course, it gets your dog to run around in a circle big or small. To start, mark a small circle with cones, make sure the cones are quite close to each other, so that your dog can learn to not go inside… Continue reading Around
Jump Through A Hoop
Safety: Jumping is not good for some dogs so make sure you be careful and also have a good landing area If you are worried or unsure if you will cause harm to your dog, talk to you vet If you would not like your dog to be jumping through it, you can hold it… Continue reading Jump Through A Hoop
DVDs and Movies
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Books
The books below are sorted into alphabetical order (by author’s last name). They are on the subject about dogs. These will help if you need information about dogs. What is my dog thinking? – Gwen Bailey4/5 starsThis book is good if you want to know more about your dogs behavior. Alpha Pups – Sophie Beer3.5/5… Continue reading Books
Weave Through Poles
Your dog might be very energetic, or you might be looking for something exciting to do. Teaching your dog to weave through poles is a very enjoyable activity to do. For this command you will need some patience as it is one of the hardest obstacles on the agility course to teach. In Preparation: Choose… Continue reading Weave Through Poles
Hide and Seek
This is a really fun game that involves you! All you need is someone who can hold your dog. Let someone pick your dog up and cover his/ her eyes. Then you run away from your dog and hide somewhere in the room. Tell the person by whisper to let your dog go and see… Continue reading Hide and Seek