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Come Here & Sit - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

Always reward a good recall.  However, as soon as their recalls are solid, you want to start adding a default sit at the end of recalls, so your dog is ready for the next cue.

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Why Dogs Jump Up - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

Dogs jump up to say hi and express affection.  It would be cruel to respond to their affection with painful corrections.  It’s far easier to train your dog to do something else when they meet people.  Something that they can’t do while jumping up.  But what could that something be…?

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Redirecting Digging - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Pick a place for your dog to dig and bury a doggy treasure for them.  One or two bones or stuffed-chewtoys and they will quickly learn where to dig for the good stuff.

 
Training:  Digging
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Excessively Excited - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

If your puppy has too much energy, it’s a smart idea to train in some control before they grow into an adult dog with too much energy.

 
Training:  Puppy Classes Dog Play
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On Leash Following - Dog Training for Children

An effective trainer can switch immediately from sweet praise to stern reprimand.  Use the tone of your voice to let your puppy now when you like what they’re doing and when you don’t.

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Phasing out the Food - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Lures are very useful to show your dog what to do.  But make sure you start phasing them out ASAP, or else you’ll end up with a dog that only behaves when you have a treat.

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Follow & Sit, then Collar - SIRIUS Puppy Training Redux

To start building distance control, you want to try luring your puppy into following you without touching them first.  After you lure them, it’s still important to positively reinforce the collar grab.

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Classical Conditioning – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

When older dogs get stressed out, they stop listening to humans.  Always take the time to ensure that your dog is comfortable with their environment.  Lots of soothing praise and food treats will help them adjust to unfamiliar surroundings.

 
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Following For Fun - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Following your dog rewards them for walking away from you.  But if you walk or run away from them they’ll probably come after you, and then you can praise them for following you.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow
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Collar Grab Dodge - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

Life will be easier if your dog enjoys having their collar grabbed.  A dog that dodges their owner is not going to be easy to control

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow

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