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Lunging On Leash – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

We don’t want our dog to lunge on leash, so we ignore the behavior and wait for them to stop.  As soon as they stop we reward them, and soon they’ll figure out what you’re looking for.

 
Training:  Good Behavior Fighting
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Rules for Mouthing - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

To train human bite inhibition, put your hand in their mouth and praise them until they bite hard enough that it hurts a little.  Yell “Ouch!” to let them know they’ve hurt you and they will relax their jaws, at which point you can resume praising them.

 
Training:  Puppy Biting Teaching Bite Inhibition
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Improving Stays 1 - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

Training a wriggly puppy to stay is takes some concentration.  The dog must already have a firm understanding of the basic positions, as well as the “Off” command.  Build your stays a little at a time.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow
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Walk Around the Block - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

Your dog is likely to get over-excited while meeting people on the street.  So repeat it over and over again until they’re calm enough that you can have them sit to say hello.

 
Training:  Training on Walks Heel On-Leash Heel
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Settle Down - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

A dog that doesn’t settle down on command is going to be a pain to live with.  It can be very useful to train several  down positions, depending on how long you want them to stay down.

 
Training:  Jazz-up and Settle Down Sit, Stand & Down Separation Anxiety Hyperdog!
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Reading Play Behavior 1 - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Many dogs live largely isolated lives, and rarely get the chance to meet, let alone play with new dogs.  If your pup is going to get along with other dogs, they must continue to meet and play with new dogs.

 
Training:  Dog Play Dog Communication
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Come Here & Go To 1 – Two Handlers - Dog Training for Children

Dogs often behave differently with different people.  In a family, it’s very important that all members train with the dog so that everyone has a similar level of control.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow
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Punishment & Reward - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Punishment is a necessary part of a complete training program.  However, punishment does not need to be painful or scary.  If you’re mean to your dog they’ll become anti-social and difficult to train.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Basic Manners
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Wild Thing - SIRIUS Puppy Training Redux

If your puppy doesn’t learn to enjoy having their collar grabbed, you’ll end up with a dog that runs circles around you, which makes for a lot of potentially embarrassing or dangerous situations.

 
Training:  Preventing Adolescent Problems Puppy Classes Hyperdog!
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Training Oppurtunities – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

Be ready to reward your dog at the right time.  If your dog is not acting like you want it to, watch them closely and be ready to promptly reward as soon as they do something you do want.

 
Training:  Good Behavior Attention

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