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Toilet Training - Dog Training for Children

Toilet training is the most important thing to teach a puppy.  Confine the puppy so you can prevent mistakes and get them to eliminate in the correct place, where you can reward them handsomely.

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Food Lures - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

The easiest lure you can use is a food treat.  Dogs are naturally attracted to tasty snacks, and if your dog does something you like, it makes a very handy and effective reward.  Just make sure you slowly phase it out before it becomes a crutch.

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Distance Sit 2 - Improving - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Distance commands take lots of practice.  Build up distance step-by-step and make sure you continue to praise it when they get it right.

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The Importance of Play - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Play sessions are wonderful for bite-inhibition and dog socialization, but you also want to capture the power of playtime as a reward in training.

 
Training:  Puppy Classes Dog Play
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Grab Collar then Sit - SIRIUS Puppy Training Redux

If you need to grab your dog’s collar , it’s probably to keep them from moving.  Your puppy will be much more stable if their sitting, so show them that you want them to sit anytime you take their collar.

 
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Housetraining - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

If you catch your pup making a mistake indoors, startle them and rush them outside.  If you want to housetrain your pup you’ll have to reward them for successfully eliminating outside, and the easiest way to do this is with crate training

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More Reward Training – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

The level of reinforcement should depend on the quality of behavior.  If your dog is looking very cute, or is being attentive, then give them a treat in addition to praise.  If they’re only acting okay, then praise alone is sufficient.

 
Training:  Good Behavior
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Ian’s Intro - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

Dr. Ian Dunbar explains the importance of starting your dog’s training in early puppyhood using fun, lure-reward methods.  Investing the time early on will give you control over your dog as it gets older, stronger and more distracted, and it’s the easiest way to ensure that you and your dog live long and happy lives together.

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Positions Practice – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

With all dog training, the key is practice and persistence. Practice often and in different settings, and if you give a command, persist until they follow it.

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More Distance - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

It can be helpful to have two people teach distance commands.  One person can stay next to the dog to give rewards or lure the dog if necessary.

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