It takes practice

A designated "spot" and a special "settle toy" will help your dog learn to calm his or herself

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

No obedience class on November 26 due to the holiday, now go shopping!

Your No Nonsense Guide to Four On The Floor-

#1. Go over to your wild playing dogs, say your dog's names, followed by; "SETTLE" (use outdoor voice)

#2. Slowly turn and walk over to the treat jar, and make enough "treat jar noise" to entice your dogs over, and wait for them to come to you.

#3. Once you have at least one dog's attention start : SIT for TREAT.

#4. Do about 3 -5   SIT for TREATS, then  DONE

No SIT? = Time -Out
Wild play resumes? = Time-Out

"DONE"

1. How is a guy 'spossed to know when you don't want to keep interacting with him?  Unless your dog is a mind reader, you have to tell him. Tell him the best way he will understand; body language.
2.  Say your dog's name, followed by a verbal "DONE", then a hand signal.
3.  Look away.
4. Give your dog a minute to absorb this information and work it out.
5. You dog should at this point find another way to occupy his energy, this is a good choice.
6. If not .... Time-Out for not listening; his bad choice
7. Don't forget the transitional treat to the crate.

Gus - daycare lesson 5

WAIT/OK at all doors, stairs, at curbs and when needed.

Practice DOWN to SIT

Keep practice sessions short and sweet, about 2 minutes 2X a day.
He is smart but after all, still a puppy
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Keep It Simple Dog Walking

Only four commands to remember:

• Let's Go - anytime you want to move in a forward direction
• Wait - To stop at curbs, doors, for smells and when you are scooping.
• OK - You may proceed by permission only.
• With Me - An easy heel. To be used when crossing the street, during distractions or to reset your authority.

Remember to watch where you are going!!!!

Teaching Your Dog To Exit Safely From The Car



Gus, waits for permission. what a good boy!


      Use your WAIT command before you exit the car. Your dog should always be prepared to exit on the passenger side of the car (curb side). As you open the passenger door, tell your dog WAIT, and use your hand signal. Tell your dog WAIT again as you release his seat belt, and get control of his lead. Your dog is still in the WAIT, until you tap him and say OK.
You want your dog to exit and either SIT or STAND by you, before heading out, so use a treat reward for a job well done.

"Gus, WAIT"

All dogs should be instructed to WAIT, and then look for permission before exiting the car

11/5 - Angie works on her long SIT

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11/5. - Remington settles into his DOWN/STAY

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