Teaching your dog to stay The command stay is probably one of the most important commands for your dog to obey. This means you can walk away with your dog waiting for you from the spot he/ she is standing in until you return. Start by having some food in your hand. Then get your… Continue reading Stay
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Fetch
This is a fun game to play with your dog and all you need is a dog toy. Start by throwing a ball and saying ‘fetch’. If your dog goes and gets the ball and obediently comes back to you then reward he/ she and praise your dog for obediently doing what you said.Some dogs… Continue reading Fetch
Techniques
EquipmentIf you and your dog are interested in agility training, then some of this equipment may be useful to purchase: Poles Hula-Hoop Training cones (better if they are tall ones) Treat pouch Pause Table These five words starting with ‘S’ may help you keep a system to training your dog:Start – Start by planning what… Continue reading Techniques
Peanut Butter Bowl
This is a great entertaining game for your dogs that will keep them busy for a while. It is very simple to make!This is what you need: 1 bowl 1 spoon Peanut Butter Firstly you get peanut butter with your spoon. Then you put it in the bowl and spread it all over the inside… Continue reading Peanut Butter Bowl
Food Tube
This is a fun game that your dog will find puzzling but fun.This is the equipment needed: A long cardboard tube (You can get these from buying a rolled up big carpet. Kitchen rolls aren’t the best tube to use for this game.) Some food that your dog likes and is allowed. (Check out the… Continue reading Food Tube
Drop
Drop is a great command that will help get your dog settled on the ground. It is simple but useful. In Preparation: Choose a verbal command that you intend to use such as ‘Drop’ or ‘Down’ Choose a visual cue such as pointing to the ground Prepare some rewards such as food or toys and… Continue reading Drop
Come
The command ‘Come ‘ is one of the most essential things to teach your dog or young puppy. It can get them away from danger and let you feel confident letting them off lead in plays like ovals and beaches. In Preparation: Choose a verbal command that you intend to use such as ‘Come’ Prepare… Continue reading Come
Sit
To train a dog to sit it’s is more easy training them with food. Get some food in your hand then hold it a few centimetres away from your dogs nose/mouth. Next you say ‘Sit’, If the dog does your command and sits then reward them immediately with the food you prepared to use for… Continue reading Sit