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General Training Tips   

1)  DO NOT MIX WORDS

If you're teaching your dog the "Fetch" command, don't substitute "go get it" or "bring it to me, girl".  You must be consistent and only use the actual command that you are teaching.  So if you're teaching "Come", don't say "here girl".    Make sure that other family members are doing the same thing.  Consistency and repetition are the keys.

2)  DO NOT USE THE CUTESY VOICE

Do not use the cutesy voice with the NO command.  We all seem to praise our dog with a cutesy or baby talk type voice when saying good dog or giving him/her kisses, but some people improperly continue this tone when giving commands.  So, do not scold your dog with a cute tone saying "that's a vewy vewy bad dog".

3)  JUST SAY NO

Many trainers do not suggest too many commands, early on.  So, early on, try to stick with Come, Sit, Stay, No.  Instead of integrating commands like "bad dog" or "stop", use "NO" only.  For the early part of your dogs training we recommend that the opposite of "good dog", should simply be " NO ".

4)  WE'VE GOT A JUMPER

An issue of your Dog Jumping up on you and others when they are excited is sweet, but often a sign of an excitable dog that is not trained.  Although I always liked my dog jumping up to me when he greeted me, others may be scared.  Either way, it's only a matter of time until your initial greeting is over and you're trying to get your dog to stop jumping on you.  We recommend, early on, to use the "SIT" command.  Don't integrate "down" or "stop" right away.  Since, SIT is one of the first two commands that we all teach our dogs, let's take advantage of it.

5)  TOO MUCH,

Start with Stay, Come, Sit, Go  ONLY !   Don't teach your dog too many commands, too fast.  I had successfully taught my dog the basic three and my over zealous son started in with fetch, roll-over, and paw. 

6)  TOO FAST

Don't move on new commands until your dog is 100% on the first three.  100% means 100%.  Even if your dog is a fast learner don't move on new commands for at least three weeks after the first three.

7)  THE PAW

There's no rush in teaching a dog the "PAW" command.  It is probably the easiest command to teach and serves little to no purpose. 

8)  THE LEASH

When you are working with your dog, training him/her, keep the leash on.  You don't need to hold the leash, but let the dog train while dragging the leash behind them.  There are numerous reasons for this technique.  Firstly, some trainers feel that the leash symbolizes control.  Secondly, some feel that the leash represents work, where the dog knows that a job or task is at hand.  Thirdly, some trainers use the leash to jiggle or guide, when your pet does not listen.

9)  THREE STRIKES ONLY

Some trainers feel that you should not repeat a command  more than twice.  If by the third repeat, your pet does not comply, then approach  them and lead them.

10)  POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

Most trainers, today, recommend  positive reinforcement.  The CORR Method of COMMAND, OBEY, REWARD & REPEAT is preferred.   Your giving your dog a treat is positive reinforcement as a reward.  Your excitement upon their success is also a reward.  It is recommended that the extent of any negative reinforcement should be limited to your "NO, NO, NO" command and your disappointed tone of voice. There should be NO hitting or striking your pet, ever.  

11)  TRICK A TREAT

With all that positive reinforcement and treats during the course of a 30 minute training session, those calories can add-up.  More importantly, we don't want to ruin our dog's appetite or taste for their real meal.  So, it's okay to tear your treats in half or quarters.  Most treats are portioned perfectly as a treat.  We recommend using them as bite size portions.  Similar, to us humans taking a single bite of a dessert, we become anxious to take that next bite.  Your dog will be similarly anxious for that next bite and will do whatever task is at hand for its next taste.

12)  QUALITY TIME

Some new dog owners think of playing with their dog as rolling around with them or play wrestling.  But training your dog is quality time and enjoyable for them.  Your dog doesn't think of this time as lesson time, but they see it as 30 minutes of uninterrupted attention from their best friend.

TRY TRAINING AT LEAST 30 MINUTES A DAY IF NOT MORE. 

REMEMBER, THE BETTER TRAINED THEY ARE, ALLOWS THEM TO DO MORE THINGS WITH YOU AND GO MORE PLACES.  

REMEMBER, CORR, COMMAND, OBEY, REWARD & REPEAT. 

REMEMBER THE BETTER TRAINED YOUR DOG IS, THE MORE PLACES YOU CAN GO WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND.

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