A New Normal
Training
your dog doesn't have to be hours set aside for training. Sure, initially you need to spend some
time daily with 1:1 with your dog teaching, but then once skills are learned,
you simply incorporate them into everyday life.
You create a New Normal.
Calm,
well-behaved dogs know what to do, how to do it, and use those skills to earn
rewards. A good handler requires a skill
demonstration before the reward is given.
Every time.
Rewards Include:
·
Affection
(hugs, kisses, belly rubs or an invitation to the couch)
·
Meals
& Treats
·
Doorway
Exits (crates, cars, and yards included)
·
Balls
& other toys
·
Leash
Management (on & off)
·
Play
time at the park
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For
dogs that demonstrate any sort of aggression, resource guarding, dominance,
bullying, attitude or other unwanted behaviors, it's especially important to
implement this New Normal.
It helps dogs achieve
the following:
·
learned
routines
·
clear
expectations
·
calmer
behavior
·
respect
for the leader / handler & household
rules
·
daily
practice of obedience skills in a fun way
It's
easy to achieve -- just ask your dog for a command. Any command.
Sit, Down, Place, Paw, Watch Me, Touch, or anything else you have taught
him to do! Command Delivered, Reward
Presented.
You
can incorporate it into play time and suddenly training and everyday life is a lot more fun for
both of you!
