this technique motivates the dog to learn in return for rewards such as a small tidbit or a game with a toy. if someone is coming to take pup potty outside, i would also have them exercise pup for thirty minutes, have pup stay in a crate to potty train at first in between being taken out, and give pup a dog food stuffed chew toy to prevent boredom in the crate. you need a way to communicate with him …
the problem is even worse if he sees a dog on the horizon, or a stranger approaching. we have a lot of trouble with him on the leash. pup would still walk on a leash with her but with an off leash level of obedience the leash is really just there for added security but not to actually hold pup in place, so pup won’t be pulling and risking injuring her. he is a rescue dog and we have had …
whether you’ve rescued an adult dog that was never trained to go in a crate or you simply never got around to crate training your pooch when he was a young pup, this lack of training can make things stressful for the both of you when you’re suddenly faced with a need to keep your dog in one place for an hour or so. if you find yourself in this boat, read on to learn how to crate train an …
dogs adopted from a dog shelter or animal rescue can make wonderful pets. training your rescue dog will be a top priority. your newly adopted dog may have some level of obedience training already, or it may not have any. keep in mind that the stress of being relinquished to a shelter along with whatever else the dog has experienced in its past can make it a less than confident pup in its new surroundings. remember that training begins from …
now that your dog is a senior, training might be the furthest thing from your mind. “dogs that still feel useful and that they have a ‘job’ tend to keep a youthful outlook, much like humans who continue to stay engaged in activities after they retire.” leigh also explains that maintaining a training program with your senior dog will help continue to strengthen the owner-dog bond. there is no reason to stop offering the stimulation and attention that training provides, …