HOMEWORK:
B A R K T O T H E B A S I C S, W E E K 1
GOALS :
Time your reward and praise to mark the instant the desired
behavior occurs.
Use release word (OK, all done, release) after each cue (sit, watch
me, etc.) so that your dog knows the exercise is complete.
Get your dog to sit the first time you give the hand signal…..every
time!
Increase the time (duration) as your practice Step on Leash. This
will initially allow you to manage your dog and challenging
situations.
Increase the duration of eye contact with Watch Me.
Recruit friends and family to help train your dog…especially with
“No Lovin' for Jumpin.”
Set up a training schedule so that you are sure to fit training into
your daily schedule.
Reinforce your leadership by having your dog sit for desired
resources (dinner, petting, play, entering and existing, leash, etc.).
Make each training session fun and exciting. End on a positive
note! When you or your dog is getting frustrated, it's time to end
the session. Give a simple cue and praise, treat and pet your dog.
Troubleshooting:
If your dog seems bored or distracted,
you may be asking too much too soon.
Lower your standards so you can treat
more often. Getting something right
and being rewarded is fun for your
dog and keeps him interested in the
training.
Training Tip:
Reward your dog for
paying attention to you.
Practice a few times daily
for 5-10 minutes each
session. Make training fun
and upbeat! Use your voice
as a training tool to
provide feedback.
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HOMEWORK:
B A R K T O T H E B A S I C S, W E E K 1
TIPS ‘N’ TRICKS:
Start asking for longer sits and watches. Add a second or
two at a time at first.
Keep your dog on leash, even at home, during your
training sessions. This allows you to keep them from
ignoring you as well as a chance to practice step on the
leash.
If your dog doesn't respond to the verbal command, use
your hand signal to remind them what you asked for.
Have everyone in the family take turns training your dog.
It helps build strong bonds and leadership.
Start requiring sits or watches for special attention, going
outside, feeding times, etc...
Remember…
Keep your training sessions
short and positive. Stay upbeat
and always end on a good
note. Multiple 5-10 minute
sessions each day will give you
and your dog the best chance
to succeed.
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