Tuesday, April 22, 2014

You're a PUPPY not a Jumping Jack!!!

so some puppies are great at keeping their paws on the floor. Others? Not so much.

here's the basics.
First, you need to teach your dog to sit.
Once you've done that you can start training the "OFF" command.

Whenever you see your dog coming towards you, ask them for a sit.  When they sit you can pet them. If they get up, tell them no and tell them to sit again.  In my world, SIT means "please".

If they do not sit (which they most likely will not) and they jump up on you, say "OFF!" and twist your body so they lose their balance and fall to the floor.  As soon as they're on the floor tell them to sit. 

This process works a LOT better if you understand my methods of Lure, Mark, Reward & Release.

If you don't have the basic understanding of this, give me a call and we can discuss your training needs.
If you're not in my town I would be happy to help you find a trainer that uses positive reinforcement methods.
479-301-5027

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