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Category: Obedience Classes

  • Stop Your Dog from Begging at the Table

    When you sit down to eat with company, it is not pleasant to have your dog continuously pestering everyone seated.  Generally, if your dog has not modified this behavior, then your puppy is instinctively moving back and forth between the table members until the dog finally gets something to eat from someone’s plate.  It is a good idea to stop this behavior from the start.

    Choose a Spot and Distract

    The first step is to decide where your dog’s spot will be during your mealtimes.  For instance, if you are getting ready to eat lunch, show your pup a designated spot where it can lie down and rest while you eat your meal.  Normally, this is an area where you have a doggy bed or mat.  Then, to make certain your dog does not get up from the chosen area; give your pup something to play with or a bone to chew on.  Anything to distract the dog ensuring you, and your guests, will be able to eat in peace.  You will have to teach your dog the “stay” command before achieving positive results.  It will take lots of repetition, treats and reward methods.  Florida dog training classes may help you achieve this goal.

    Remove the Puppy from the Room

    If you do not want your dog to be in the same room as you during meals, then choose a spot to move the dog and teach your dog how to settle in and relax in that chosen area.  This is a great option for people who like to entertain but do not want the dog roaming around inside the exact area as the party guests.  Select a room the dog is comfortable in or a portion of the house or yard; provide the dog with plenty of toys and other objects to remain occupied.  Thus, your dog will be happy and relaxed while you get a chance to enjoy time with your houseguests.

    Sarasota dog training is available to help you with the “stay” and “settle in” commands.  They also are able to teach you pet care tips to keep your dog living a healthy and happy life.

  • Training a Puppy to Walk on a Leash

    Teaching a puppy to walk on a leash is not that difficult.  It just takes patience and lots or persistence.  If you teach your puppy how to walk properly on a leash from a young age, then it will keep your dog safe while on walks and makes it an enjoyable experience for the both of you to share.

    Familiarize Your Puppy to Wearing a Collar

    A puppy has no clue regarding the correct way to respond to a collar.  Thus, introduce the idea of wearing a collar from the very beginning.  A good way to do this is while the puppy is eating, slide a collar on.  The puppy will be distracted making this an ideal time.  Once the puppy does realize what you have done, it will probably try to rub it off by sliding itself against the floor or scratch it off.  It is important not to take it off.  It needs to get used to the idea of a collar on so it becomes second nature.

    Introduce the Leash

    Once your puppy is comfortable and happy wearing a collar, then it is time to clip on a leash.  It is not necessary to use a heavy-duty leash on your puppy at this time.  Choose a lightweight, thin leash.  And once the leash is clipped on allow the puppy to walk around with it.  As a result, the puppy will be accommodating when it is time to put on the leash later.

    These are only the first steps to teaching a puppy to walk on a leash.  To find out how to implement the rest just check out a puppy preschool or a puppy kindergarten near you.

  • What to Expect in Puppy Kindergarten

    Puppies are adorable, loving, and fun.  Nevertheless, puppies need guidance just as people do and puppy kindergarten is created to teach basics allowing you, and your puppy to live a happy and healthy life.

    Introducing Play Time

    During puppy kindergarten, one of the lessons is to socialize your puppy with others.  The pup gets a chance to interact with other pups, play with them, and learn what is accepted and what is not.  It is to ensure your puppy is comfortable in different situations with other animals around and it does not become a concern when the puppy grows into a dog.  For if the puppy is not accustom to other dogs, then the personality may evolve into an aggressive, or timid, dog causing problems down the road.

    Learn the Basics

    A puppy’s attention span is limited.  A reputable, experienced puppy kindergarten keeps this natural development in mind when designing the class.  Look for a class that is a mix of socialization, bonding and instruction.  Within the lesson, your puppy shall learn the basics.  Some of the basics include, yet, not limited to, sit, stay, and walk on a leash.  The puppy learns how to control enthusiasm during appropriate times.  For instance, if you have company over, the puppy may have the instinct to jump on your company’s lap to engage in play or bite on the person’s shoelaces.  The puppy learns how to curb the excitement and release it at proper times through positive reinforcement.

    Be Reasonable

    Do not put too many expectations during your puppy’s beginning growth phase.  Your puppy will need lots of love, attention and amusement.  Just keep in mind, a puppy needs to revisit these lessons throughout its entire lifespan.  So continue with these lessons with Florida dog training courses.

  • Why Puppy Preschool?

    Bringing Home Your New Puppy

    Bringing home a puppy is an exciting time in one’s life.  The puppy is full of energy, running around, and adorable.  It is impossible not to love those first moments.  But as soon as the puppy starts chewing up the shoes, furniture, and household items, then it is difficult to maintain a joyful demeanor.  A person may easily direct tension and stress at the puppy for not listening.  This does not help you or the puppy to be in such a negative state of mind.  For the beginning should center on bonding, not scolding your puppy.  Thus, why not attend a puppy preschool class and allow an experienced professional teach you the basic skills to create a fun, loving, healthy home.

    Learning the Basics

    When you first bring home a puppy, have you noticed how difficult it is to get the puppy to come when called?  Puppy preschool will teach you how to call for your puppy properly.  It will engage the puppy in coming when being called ensuring the puppy associates the two and delivers successfully.  It makes the experience of owning a puppy fun for both the owner and the pup.

    In addition, puppy preschool will address how to handle the biting and mouthing.  It will teach the commands sit, drop, stay and let’s go.  Florida puppy training instructs on toilet training, mat training, and calming behavior.  The class should cover nutrition, health, vaccinations, and flea treatments.

    Bonding with Your Pup

    It is essential to attend a puppy-training course.  It helps ease your puppy’s transition into its new home and gives an opportunity to build a relationship between you and your puppy.