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Basic Dog Training You Can Do at Home

Like any other relationship, the best dog training is about building trust.

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It’s first and foremost about communication and managing the situations a dog is put in. Every cue or command is a conversation between you and your dog.

Training isn’t about control.

the most important aspect of dog training is not your dog’s ability to learn but your ability to communicate effectively.

Personal Preparation

Training requires precision, like marking a desired behavior a clicker. Dogs are adept at recognizing patterns, making them fast learners of both good and bad habits

Routines

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Mindlessly putting a bowl of food in front of your puppy is a missed opportunity for training. Instead, use mealtime as an opportunity to feed by hand while training

Use meal times as training

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Dogs who are experiencing new things, such as vacuums, sirens, skateboards, wheelchairs, nail clippers and grates are the types of seemingly innocuous things that could be frightening.

Desensitizing

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Leash training is important especially if walking is one of your dog’s primary exercise. No human likes to be dragged by a dog pulling on a leash, and no dog likes to be yanked constantly.

Leash Walk

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Recall is one of the most important skills you can build with your dog to keep them safe  The best way to start is in your own home

Recall

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