Foundation Level 1 09 28 2010

13.34 in 09, 1, 2010, 28, Dog Training, foundation, level

Worked on:

Targeting
Doggy Zen
Down
Scent Games

Homework:

Try Scent Games at Home!
Try to complete at least 10 minutes of training every day this week.

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Puppy Class 12 Weeks 09 27 10

18.44 in 09, 10, 12, 27, class, Dog Training, puppy, weeks

Today we worked on:

Hand Targeting

Loose Leash Walking

One for You, One for Him  (avoiding resource guarding with other dogs)

Play Time!!!

Collar grabs
Weight Checks

Homework:

Continue to work on the things that your puppy already knows.  Aim for 2-3 short training sessions every day.

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Foundation Level 1 09 21 2010

07.59 in 09, 1, 2010, 21, Dog Training, foundation, level

Discussion of canine body language, practice watching for stress signals, worked on focus/attention, marking calm behavior, and targeting (with a target stick). 

Homework:  Practice "reading" your dogs body language at home, play the "Look at That!" game to work on your dogs focus with distractions around.

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