Obedience Training: Training Diversity
The primary goal of obedience workouts is to make your dog think. Diversity is the active practice of watching out for patterns and deliberately breaking them up. Make sure you use all skills equally....
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The secret ingredients for off-leash success lie in the foundation you set during fundamental obedience training. Those ingredients are consistency in reinforcing patterns and commands,...
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Healthy or Therapeutic Toys There are physically healthy toys and mentally healthy toys. Some toys appear to be entertaining your dog, but his health could be compromised as well as his mental...
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Physically Unhealthy Toys Some retrieving toys can be excellent for retrieval, yet physically unhealthy for chewing. Watch for things that can easily be destroyed and ingested. Most toys that are...
View ArticleStage-Appropriate Toys
Nylabone Durables. This type of toy is appropriate after your dog’s adult teeth have begun to come in. These will help keep adult teeth clean and provide jaw resistance to relieve stress. Nylabone...
View ArticleGames
The Find It Game This is a simple yet fun “thinking” activity. It requires concentration on the dog’s part as he learns to hunt and search for his toy. Depending upon breed, it may also employ some...
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Swimming Swimming is a great way for dogs to get their exercise. It is a low-impact form of exercise that doesn’t tax any joints, but builds muscles. Dogs that are prone to gaining weight can swim to...
View ArticleTherapy Dogs
Therapy dog certification is a very high honor for a dog and handler to achieve. It requires tight direction from the owner, great obedience skills from the dog, and wonderful teamwork between the two....
View ArticleAgility
Agility training is a fun and athletic sport for both you and your dog. Together, you enjoy a sport that involves exercise, teamwork, and mental tests for your dog. Through your direction, your dog can...
View ArticleTricks
Tricks are simple patterns that you may teach your dog for fun. They have no therapeutic leadership value. You may want to wait until your dog is late in his adolescent stage before beginning trick...
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