Well Mannered Dog - Saturday - 4/09/11



Pepper - 5 month old Aussie- knows his SIT!

 I do believe STAY was our big challenge today.
When practicing, remember stop walking away, before your dog wants to, or does break the STAY. Where ever that point is, stop a couple steps before you get there, then call your dog to COME and end with praise. This way both dog and owners win

  Every one was did well using their hand signals.

Let's work on more consistent  SITs.

I was very pleased with all the dog's quick responses when using the COME command. The dogs all looked happy as well.
Your dog should go right to your (or maybe someone else's] outstretched hand, and should get immediate praise.
  Make sure when using COME or practicing it at home, that COME always turns out to be a positive ending for your dog, so you both can win.

•        Let's make treats a bonus rather than a given.

                  We got a good start on DOWN, we will do more later.
Good job owners and dogs!