Sentences with phrase «leash obedience exercises»

Introduction to different tools and methods used to train a dog to perform off - leash obedience exercises.

Not exact matches

Each program is customized to fit the individual dog, but some techniques that may fit into your training program include basic obedience training, proper leash handling techniques, focus training, crate training, place training, structured scheduling, decreased roaming, increased exercise, proper socialization, and more.

Stratford's training regimen included basic obedience training, crate training, structured scheduling, place training, exercise, and proper leash handling techniques.

Question from Cindy: Hi, I'm training a small dog in competition obedience and I'm having trouble transitioning to off leash exercises.

a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills and backpacks, as a way of relaxing dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises; b.) packs of dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive dogs; c.) Leashes and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area, and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover», and a pursuit technique to deal with dogs that don't show submission to other dogs or people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch and sound techniques to interrupt, correct and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of approach; l.) a variety of games and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention; and n.) electric collars (not mentioned, as I recall, in the book)

All dogs must be kept on leash except when in the Obedience ring, warm up or exercise area.

Obedience training involves learning the basic exercises sit, stand, down, walk on leash, come and stay.

Unlike formal obedience, owners can talk to their dogs and encourage them to perform each exercise and to walk between stations on a loose leash.

a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills and backpacks, as a way of relaxing dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises b.) packs of dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive dogs; c.) Leashes and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area, and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover», and a pursuit technique to deal with dogs that don't show submission to other dogs or people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch and sound techniques to interrupt, correct and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of approach; l.) a variety of games and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention; and n.) electric collars (usually not mentioned in their marketing materials or websites)

So by doing this training your dog is not bored because it is learning and being stimulated, it is running freely off - leash so it is getting exercise, and it is getting obedience / discipline!

Even so, you MUST complete the exercises in Basic Obedience II to have serious off leash distance control, in public, in dangerous situations.

In my experience, these types of leashes a.) tend to cause dogs to act more aggressively and to pull hard on the leash; b.) are more likely to trigger a fight with another dog since the dog that is straining at the end of the leash looks like it is in attack mode; c.) tend to be purchased by lazy and irresponsible dog owners who do not train their dogs to obey, and who tend to spoil their dogs, causing more aggression and bratty behavior; d.) undo most of the important aspects of your obedience training and leadership over your dog, especially obeying around distractions and coming when called, and over time they teach your dog to charge after other dogs, animals and even people; e.) are hard to control once the dog is at the end of the line, and can get caught in the leashes of other dogs, increasing the potential for a biting or attack incident; f.) do NOT cause the dog to get more exercise on the walk; g.) can cause a dog to run away from you, because if you accidentally drop the leash handle, many dogs will run from the plastic handle «chasing» them from behind and that could cause your dog to run into traffic and die; h.) have resulted in injuries to dogs and owners.

In Basic Obedience II, we will progress onto more control and more advanced exercises, on and off leash.

Basic Level 1 Foundations We will cover the following: • Focus / Attention / Watch Me • Targeting / Touch (cornerstone of many obedience exercises) • Sit, Down, and Stand • Leash Work (loose leash walking) • Sit - Stay, Down - Stay • Go to Your Mat (Settle Down) • Off - Wait and Take - It • Recall (the «Come» cue) 6 weeks, 1 hour / week... $ 225.00 + Leash Work (loose leash walking) • Sit - Stay, Down - Stay • Go to Your Mat (Settle Down) • Off - Wait and Take - It • Recall (the «Come» cue) 6 weeks, 1 hour / week... $ 225.00 + leash walking) • Sit - Stay, Down - Stay • Go to Your Mat (Settle Down) • Off - Wait and Take - It • Recall (the «Come» cue) 6 weeks, 1 hour / week... $ 225.00 + HST *

* What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home * Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them * How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible * What to do when your puppy cries at night * Why and how to crate train your puppy * When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does * When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands — like Sit, Stay, and Come — and the best way to teach them * When and how to go about leash training * How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy * What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn't * When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works * How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth * How to know when a trip to the vet is needed * What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them

- What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home - Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them - How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible - What to do when your puppy cries at night - Why and how to crate train your puppy - When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does - When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands — like Sit, Stay, and Come — and the best way to teach them - When and how to go about leash training - How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy - What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn't - When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works - How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth - How to know when a trip to the vet is needed - What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them

Basic obedience exercises (sit, down, heel, walking on a loose leash, recall, stay, place - boundary stay).

Agility — a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy Obedience Trials — Obedience competitions begin with exercises that attest to the dog's good manners — walking on a leash at the owner's side, standing to be touched by a stranger, sitting and lying down with distractions, and coming when called.

(DVD) A unique training program for competitive obedience, with emphasis on novice exercises, taught off - leash, proofing from the very start, and using positive reinforcement!

A standard 6 ′ leather or nylon leash is great for walks or basic obedience exercises, but it won't allow you to give corrections to your dog over long distances.

Their spirited natures require obedience training, and they need regular exercise (on leash, as the chase instinct is strong).

A unique training program for competitive obedience, with emphasis on novice exercises, taught off - leash, proofing from the very start, and using positive reinforcement.