I often get asked for Puppy Training Tips
I decided to compile video of training techniques that are simular to what I have used. I watched EVERY video put here to make sure that they are in compliance to techniques I feel will work for you.
Eventually I hope to get behind the camera and show you myself what we do in detail,
but until then I hope these tips will help you.
How to Teach Your New Puppy Their Name
How To Train a Puppy : Tips to Train Your Puppy to Come
We chop up chicken weiners 4x length wise and then chop into tiny bits. Put bits into a baggy or treat bag clipped to your belt or in your pocket.
We then take puppy to the yard or safe field.
We say puppy's name and when puppy looks at us we pop a tid bit into their mouths and praise. Do this a couple times when puppy is on leash and near you.
Puppy now knows that we have goodies and they will get them if they come or look at us.
We then let puppy loose (if fenced area and puppy has all vaccinations) and walk away, waiting for them to get distracted.
As soon as they are 6 feet away then we call their name and lightly jog
Backwards with a treat in our hand that they can see.
Both the running away and treats will entice the puppy's natural instincts and engage the puppy.
When they start running towards us we can squat down to their level and offer a treat and PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE
when they arrive like it is the best thing in the world that they did!
Get up and keep on walking and repeat up to 6 times when puppy is distracted and not expecting it.
But not too much that they are bored.
Usually running away from the dog works to bring them to you quickly.
As they get the hang of this you might wish to engage in a game of hide and seek if puppy is confident and happy with the game.
We tuck behind a bush and call the puppy's name
When puppy finds us oh wow "Good Puppy" and treats.
We then start to let them get further and further away making the hide and seek more challenging.
Eventually you will have a dog that LOVES coming to you and no matter what they are chasing or tracking.
If you find puppy doesn't come to you then you may wish to use a more engaging treat
and not feed the dog before the walk so he is extra ready to earn some food.
When the walk is over and you are putting puppy into a crate or car have a "jackpot" of treats waiting, meaning more than the usual few peices.
This is extra reward for going home so that going home is a good thing for the puppy.
Always clean puppy's accidents when puppy is outside and can't see you.
How To Train a Puppy : How to Crate Train Your New Puppy
We use the plastic crates as they are more den like
They have less areas for puppy to injure themselves on
Less chances of them grabbing anything to pull in and destroy
Also easier to clean if the puppy makes a mess (which they should not if it is the proper size)
How to Teach Your New Puppy to Sit Down
How to Teach Your New Puppy to Lie Down
How to Teach Your New Puppy to Walk on a Leash- Part 1
NEVER USE A HARNESS AS THAT ENCOURAGES PULLING !!
How to Teach Your New Puppy to Walk on a Leash- Part 2
Adult poodle Heeling:
We use a choke or flat collar and move FAST.
Poodles get bored quickly, so you have to make things a game and move quickly
I often run or jog to keep them engaged and having fun.
I also use quick turns and slack leash so they get a "correction" or pull when ever they lag and a command "watch me".
If poodle gets distracted by squirel or barking dog or anything.. I run in the opposite direction with loose leash and when the length of the leash runs out
the Poodle gets a jerk and a command "watch me" in happy high silly fun voice
and poodle will run to catch up to me putting their attention back onto me in a positive manner.
I NEVER wait for a distraction to leave, but rather use it as a training opportunity.
After all you want an obedient reliable poodle not one that chooses when it will listen to you.
My poodles think training to heel is a game and when we are competing in the ring, ALWAYS have
a big grin on their faces and tails wagging with a prance in their step eliciting laughs from the crowd.
Poodles soon learn it is fun and that they get praise for keeping by my left leg.
The only change I would make here is if dog were to loose
interest in me I would get that focus back by a snap of the leash and
running in the forward direction past the oncoming dogs with a happy "watch me".
After a few experiences like this, as soon as your dog sees another dog coming he will
look to you to see where you are going, instead of the oncoming dogs or people.
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