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Saving the Slippers - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

If you don’t want your dog to chew your slippers, you have to show them what to chew.  A treat-filled chewtoy will be much more appealing to a dog then any slippers.

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Easy Handling - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

A dog that enjoys being handled and examined by strangers will make your next trip to the vet a breeze.  Don’t wait until your dog is injured or sick before you teach them to enjoy handling.

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AGILITY Down - Dog Training for Children

A rock solid, lightening quick “Down” (or “Sit” for that matter) solves just about every problem in dog training, and also happens to be very useful in agility competition.  Just practice it!

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Sit as a Reprimand - Training Dogs with Dunbar

With a combination of enthusiastic praise and timely reprimands, it’s easy to maintain your dog’s attention during a sit stay.

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Sit During Play 1 Collar Grab – SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

This first step is very easy, but vitally important.  If you don’t actively train your dog to enjoy having their collar grabbed, they’re going to make problems for you later on.

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Off with Charlotte - SIRIUS Puppy Training Classic

As you can maybe tell, this video is a couple decades old.  We have since learned that this exercise is just as effective without bopping the dog on the nose, or even shouting.  If you say "Off" and your pup continues to mouth or paw at your hand just ignore them until they pull away.  As soon as they pull away you can reward them with the treat.  Gradually increase the duration of the Off, and they will quickly learn without the need to aversive corrections.

 

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Proofing Murphy’s Down Stay - Training the Companion Dog 4 – Recalls & Stays

If you want your dog’s stays to be reliable, you need to practice them.  Slowly introduce distance and distractions to test your dog’s stays.  Pay constant attention and use lots of feedback to keep them in position.

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Children Heeling Dogs - Training the Companion Dog 3 – Walking & Heeling

Children enjoy games almost as much as dogs.  This little heeling course really reveals who has control of their dogs.

 
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Stuffing Chewtoys - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

When you stuff a chewtoy, try to wedge a couple of them in there really well, so your dog can’t get them out.  Then add a few more treats that will fall out more easily to capture their attention.

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Vet Visit Handling - Training the Companion Dog 1 – Socialization & Training

Pass the Puppy teaches your pup to enjoy being handled by strangers.  If you are the only person who handles your dog, they may not be comfortable being touched by anyone else, including your vet.

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