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Training Dogs the Lazy Way
Excerpt : Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is told? Well, today we're going to show you how to train him the lazy way, and get results every time. Our first task is to get the dog
Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is
told? Well, today we're going to show you how to train him the
lazy way, and get results every time.
Our first task is to get the dog to pay attention to us. How
many times have you seen someone shout their dog's name with
absolutely no response?
So,
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say your dog's name in a moderate voice without shouting,
and if he looks at you say something like "Good!" as praise and
reward him with a treat. Repeat this a few times, but cutting
out the treat on occasions. We don't want an overweight pooch
who only does things for food. When this exercise has been
repeated successfully several
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times we can make it harder by
getting the dog to pay attention for longer, maybe 15 seconds
before praising and giving a reward. If your dog approaches you
in an effort to see where you are hiding any treats it's best
just to ignore him.
When we've mastered this we can try it in different locations
and with different
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family members calling his name and
commanding attention. Just make sure that whoever is in control
gives the praise and treat.
Calling your dog's name and getting a response quickly and every
time is the 1st stage in getting your dog to do almost anything,
as once you have his attention you can move onto the next step
in
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your dog's training. From feeding time to going out for walks
use your dog's name on every occasion, but remember to be
sparing with the treats, and eventually try to cut them down to
a minimum as a special reward.
About the author:
Leonard Mutch is a recognised author
and dog trainer with over 25 years
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experience working with dogs.
To learn more visit his website at www.dog-training-an
d-supply.com and subscribe to his free dog training
newsletter.
About the author:
Leonard Mutch is a dog trainer with over 25 years experience
training dogs of all breeds.
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