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Indoor Course - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

There are times your dog won’t want to train.  On these occasions you can reward good performance with an early end to the training session.  Also, Ian shows how to use two hands to alternately heel and sit your dog.

 
Training:  Sit, Stand & Down Heel
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Dogs & Children - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Children can be scary to dogs. Its very important that you take the time to condition your dog to enjoy children and all of the silly things that go with them.

 
Training:  Preventing Adolescent Problems Liking People
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Luring Tips - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Energetic dogs will need slow and deliberate hand movements, while slower dogs may need more wiggly & energetic hand movements.

 
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Motivate Following - Dog Training for Children

Lying down can be a sign of anxiety.  To get them moving again kneel down and lure them from their level, all while maintaining a loose leash.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow Heel On-Leash Heel
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Fixing Aggression Takes Time - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Anti-social dogs need time and energy.  The best way to help them is with persistent and positive socialization sessions, and a rock-solid sit-stay.

 
Training:  Adolescent Aggression Fighting
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Variable Length Positions – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

By varying the duration of positions you can begin working on their stays.  This also provides great practice for  getting their attention back after an extended down or stay.

 
Training:  Position Changes and Stays
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Training Ian to Heel - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Being able to alternate immediately between praise & reprimand according to a dog’s behavior is the most fundamental skill in dog training.

 
Training:  Stay, Come & Follow Heel On-Leash Heel
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Luring Makes it Easy - Training Dogs with Dunbar

This poor volunteer illustrates how frustrating and upsetting it can be to not know what is expected of you.  However, with a little luring it’s much easier to communicate what you expect of your training subject.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Lure/Reward Training Adult Dog Lure/Reward Training
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Puppy Play by Play - Training Dogs with Dunbar

Puppies learn critical social skills during their early play sessions. If you know what to look for you can learn a lot by watching puppies playing.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Dog Play
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Introduction - Training Dogs with Dunbar

World renown animal behaviorist and veterinarian Dr. Ian Dunbar explains that we can learn a lot about dog behavior by watching puppies play together.

 
Training:  Your Education about Puppy Education Developmental Priorities Dog Play

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