There’s nothing like a little competition to motivate people and dogs. Competing against others and your own personal bests will drive you and your dog to really excel.
If you teach your dog to always sit before and after crossing the road, you’ll greatly reduce their risk of being hit by a car. First practice at home, then hit the streets.
Putting a behavior on command requires repetition. The only way to practice shushing is to practice barking. Use an accomplice and an appropriate stimuli to train the dog to bark on command.
You don’t want to have to yell at your dog. Issue your first reprimand in a quiet voice and reward them if they do it the first time. If they don’t listen, then use your harsh voice or a hand signal.
By slowly increasing the level of distraction and distance from your dog, you can create a super-effective verbal sit command that works anywhere, anytime.
Dogs love food and so it’s a great idea to have them do a little obedience training to earn their dinner. It’s also a great time for handling exercises.
Walking around, skipping, getting down on the ground; all of these things will tempt a dog to break their stay. Practice with your dog or they won’t stand a chance.