Posts by Rick Pisani
Part 1 on Teaching your dog to Stay
Having a solid stay is essential to having a well trained dog. On this video, I discuss the foundation of “Stay”. It is important to take your time and be patient with your dog or puppy. The “Stay” is saying freeze. I would only use this cue if I wanted the dog to keep the position they were left in.
Read MoreTraining Treats
Having the right type of rewards will help you get the most out of your training. On this video, I talk about food rewards and the different levels and types to use. https://youtu.be/A7kgqelBqc8
Read MoreTake a break or Go to bed
Teaching your dog to “Take a break” or “Go to Bed” is a very useful exercise with all dogs. Whether your dog is a family pet or competition obedience or agility dog this gives your dog a clear alternative behavior to work or unwanted movement around the house. This video will show the foundation steps…
Read MoreHow to teach Loose Leash walking
How do you teach your dog to walk on a loose leash? It takes practice and patience. Consistency is key! Don’t expect an overnight miracle because you will need to build it step by step. The biggest mistake dog owners make is going too far of a distance with a young dog and expecting brilliance. The sooner…
Read MoreHow to introduce footwork while walking your dog.
Now that your dog is walking on a loose leash how can you add physical cues? These cues will help the dog understand where you are going and how they should follow you. Foot cues are a way to standardize the help we give our dogs when heeling in competition obedience or just out for…
Read MoreCrate Training 101
Introducing a crate to a puppy or young dog is a great tool that we will use for housetraining. In this video, I will lay the foundation for my housebreaking program. First, we introduce the crate and get the dog comfortable next we start to teach them an appropriate place to relieve themselves.
Read MoreTeaching Sit
There are many ways to teach Sit! I feel we should not limit our puppies futures by teaching a basic behavior incorrectly. The right way is the best way to ensure that you will not have to re-teach a behavior if you decide you would like to get involved in Canine Performance Sports such as…
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