Class  11/10/12

Good job everyone!
Practice your WAIT and walking away. Don't go too far or your dog will break. Work your way to a longer distance.

BOW - A fun trick, teaching your dog to follow directions and impress people

LEAVE game -  use your directions; WAIT, LEAVE, SIT, OK. You and your dog are learning teamwork.

October 13 - Basic Obedience

 Class Outing 

Use WITH ME command when crossing street, climbing stairs, when passing distractions.

If your dog is pulling on a walk - slow down. If pulling continues, WAIT, until your dog collects herself.

The fun game at the park;
 HUP and  OFF
You can find ways to apply these at home, no doubt.

Practice a little  bit of STAY to COME at least once a day. Try to make the session under 5 minutes and short and sweet.

Remember to wait for your dog to make the effort.

Good work everyone!!!

Good "SIT" Molly

Sometimes it is easier for your dog to stay focused if they have a little  "personal space" around any distractions. When practicing, find your "sweet spot", the distance where your dog can maintain their self control and not react to distractions. Once you have cemented that behavior, then you are ready to inch up a bit.

Distractions Class

Well done; Evolie, Molly, Luna, Ringo and Cecil

    When your dog is in "With Me", he or she is learning, under your direction, to observe distractions, rather than feel the need to act on it.
   Each dog has things that tweek them, and that is OK, it is the acting on it, while on leash that needs to be addressed, at least at first..
   So when your dog is on leash, it should be clear, you are the decision maker.

     "With Me"  when crossing streets, when on busy streets or tight squeezes, and before distractions come your way.

      Get in the habit of always releasing your dog from every command with an OK, this will help your dog WAIT, more easily.

  Practice;     SIT-WAIT-OK to catch a treat, these will soon be your proper greeting skills
  Practice;     BACK- WAIT- OK or just   WAIT -OK at all doors at entries and exits

Clear Directions

1. Dog's name first
2. followed by your command ( ie; SIT, COME, WAIT)
3. then your Hand Signal
4. Smile
5. Praise

I Am Taking Vacation

Saturday's 9:15 -Basic Obedience Classes will not be held on August the 25th or September 1.
We will resume classes after Labor Day, on September 8th.
Sorry for any inconvience.

Until then;
Coninue to work on Your WAIT commands at all doors and curbs, as well as scooping poop.

Use your words first, especially when walking with your dog;
                                          WAIT
                                           EASY
                                           LETS GO
                                           WITH ME

 See you soon
Susan

Saturday August 18 - Basic Obedience

Teaching Your Dog To Focus On Directions

•   All commands are to be said 1X followed by your hand signal, then wait for complience.
• When you say your dog's name, it is a tractor beam to you!
• Praise for good choices

I am taking vacation, so no class August 25 or September 1
Classes resume September 8

Until then, practice;

WAIT -  a temporary stop of forward movement.
WAIT at  doors, curbs, when walking, for no reason. Practice inside and outside.
       always use OK or some other release word to continue on.

SIT - Always said once, always use your dog's name, always smile, always use a hand signal, always praise

LOOK - Teach your dog to check in with you, it can be a game changer!

Beginners Class - Listening To Instructions - 6/30/12

HUGE amounts of distraction combined boredom, and the dogs and owners did great!

Quite impressive I must say.

OWNERS -  Use your dog's name often
 DOGS -  work on;

•  "Puppy Push-Ups" this week. You may start out with treats but then wean off of them.
• Down

as always, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT

xoxo
Susan

Beginners Class - Setting Your Dog Up To Win- 6/23

  Walking Instructions

• Let's Go - to head out
• Wait /OK - at all doors, curbs, etc.
• With Me - walking past distractions, crossing streets, when your dog is pulling, and for no reason.
• OK / Free - to release your dog from the With Me.

                                       Well done.  

OWNERS - Nice body language and  I am impressed that everyone is remembering to use their words first, before leash correction.

DOGS - They are able to focus on commands better. Also, the pups are able to settle themselves down, more quickly after some excitement.

  Each dog has their limitations. Know what those are and slowly work up to where those limitations become less and less under your directions.

CCI puppy raiser class - 6/16/12

It's all about the SIT!

• Reset your dog on a "lazy SIT"
• Automatic SIT upon stop
• SIT until released
• The SIT is next to you, not, a little in front of you
• Give attention for good choices

Begginners Class - WALKING - 6/16

WAIT - At all doors, crossings, and before distractions start
OK -to release
LET'S GO - to head out
WITH ME - keep your dog by your side

remember:

LET'S GO = Your dog had the full 6ft of leash.

WITH ME =  Your dog is by your side, as needed

Beginners Class 6/9

COME to SIT - practice at home playing "Hide'n'Seek.
  Remember; Use your words first before using your leash,
and like successful sales people know, use your dogs name often.

Petting Your Dog for Praise

When petting your dog for a job well done, pet him under, not over.  A tickle under the chin, or a calming touch on the chest will build your dog's confidence.

Class 2/19

LOOK for treat
COME to the hand
DROP/LEAVE- for treat when playing the keep away game
DONE
Owners, your posture and eye contact. Say commands 1X let your dog do the work.
Switch things around to keep it interesting.
End interaction while everyone is still cooperating.
Slow it down

Riggins is eager to show off his SIT

Riggins does not agree, he thinks he should get a treat for everything he does, but in my opinion, this is;    When To Treat

• Kennel - Up   [as a lure]
• Trade - Up    [for stolen or "acquired" items]
•  Out From Under  [the couch, the bed, or coffee table]

So proud of "Team Honey"

 Watching Honey walking in a perfect "With -Me", with her owner, on Cedar Springs while people, cars and buses passed us by, gave me goose bumps.

  You have come a long way my dear!

WAIT

Owner looks forward, gives the dog the whole 6 feet of leash. Everyone stops on the WAIt command. You stop, he stops.
Quick pop correct, then release.
Words first.
Watch where you are going.

Teaching Your Dog

remember;

WORDS FIRST

Honey, sporting a hot pink Gentle Leader, does not react to the dreaded "jazz hands".

Today's class



Major McLovin and his "Mom" at my puppy class

• Always use your dog's name before your command.
• Be Switzerland
• Use your words first, then wait
• You are not making a suggestion, but giving instructions that are to be followed.
• Place dog if need be.

Daily Practice -  DOWN
                        - CUDDLE +
noogies and hugs just for fun

  

Your Reactive Dog

• Find how much "personal space" your dog needs before feeling the need to act out, and stay in it.
• Look for your dog's "tell" and once found, redirect your dog before you see the signal.
• When your dog is going "over the top", don't add anything more.
• When in doubt; WAIT
• When under control;  COME AROUND and FINISH

Easter Weekend - No Class - Sat. April 7

Happy Holiday

No class on Saturday.
See you on the 14th

Lamb Chop my Easter Bunny, shows off her
SIT/STAY, as well as her willingness to look silly [well I told her she looked beautiful].

Susan

What We Learned In Class Today

1. A long WAIT is hard work for both dog and owner.

Look at the dog's leash, not the dog, to figure out if his or her WAIT is true.  A SIT or STAND or DOWN is OK. Even a bit of a wander, as long as lead is loose. If not pop correct.

 2.  Redirect out of control behavior with a COME AROUND to  FINISH, if possible.

Practice "Waiting for Godot" on the corner - daily

3/10/12 - Puppies must learn to focus on instructions

And also learn to settle into your lap

3/10/12- Puppies, always "Sit to Greet for Treat"

3/10/12 puppy class

WAIT - OK; always make sure your leash is loose. Remember to release your pup with OK command

A well executed "Here". CCI class on 2/18/12

Remmy shows off a perfect Sit-Stay on 2/18/12

Puppy Basics Down-Stay on 2/18/12

EmmyLou



Miley




Annie



Annie

You must challenge yourself in order to achieve.

Emma's last obedience class

Emma will be turned in soon.
She is such a sweet and clever girl, and we will miss her. Good luck Emma!

CCI - Puppy Raiser Class 1/7/12

Thanks Meg for the talking turkey distraction. A good challenge for the pups, but they did well!
Today we focused on;
BACK
BED
and Name Recognition.
Good work everyone!