How to Teach Your Dog to Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide
Teaching your dog to STAY until released is one of the most important and functional behaviors you can teach, the cornerstone of impulse control.
Teaching your dog to STAY until released is one of the most important and functional behaviors you can teach, the cornerstone of impulse control.
Set your dog up to behave in ways you find acceptable while providing the mental and physical stimulation he needs to thrive.
Puppy training starts the day you adopt. The first 18 weeks are the most important for early command training and socialization to other dogs and to people.
Naturally fearful puppies and dogs can often learn to be more confident through controlled exposure and a program of desensitization and counter-conditioning.
Inventive management may lead to immediate results for some problem dog behaviors, but real change takes kindness, time and patience.
Modern dog behavior modification techniques are effective; dog training guarantees are not. Outcomes depend on factors unique to each dog’s circumstances.
Some cohabitating sibling puppies develop littermate syndrome because their deep bond interferes with normal socialization to other dogs and to people.
it is not possible to predict a dog’s temperament based on breed alone because of the high degree of variation within each breed; other factors matter more.
Treat/Retreat clearly communicates to a stressed, potentially reactive dog that he is free to NOT move closer to or interact with a houseguest.
Clicker training is about 50% faster for training dogs new commands and behaviors. For basic commands, you’ll just use the clicker for a few sessions.
Potty training your puppy requires confinement in crate or pen, lots of trips outside, treat rewards for success, and all the patience you can muster.
Separation anxiety is a top reason for owner surrender. Treating separation anxiety in dogs requires a desensitization program and effective management.
Dog training is an on-going process and frequent, brief daily training sessions are more effective than longer ones. Keep training fun for both of you!
The results of dog DNA testing doesn’t change how you train or manage your dog, but the results can be enlightening and might explain behavior characteristics.
Dog training takes time and the active participation of everyone in your household. Every interaction with your puppy or dog is a training opportunity.
Dogs sniff each other’s anal glands to collect important information, including gender and health status. This ritual is to be celebrated and encouraged!