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I’m often asked for training advice; whether it’s someone who has just acquired a new puppy or when a customer runs into a problem training their older dog. A frequently asked question is, ‘Which words should I use for my dog’s commands?’ Here’s the answer:
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'Playing fetch' is the old faithful when it comes to thinking of games to entertain your canine companion, especially when out on walks, but what do you use to play this game? A ball, a dummy, a frisbee? Or do you pick up the nearest stick and throw that? Please don't. Here's why.
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So, we all know to teach our dogs to 'sit'. Some of us also teach our dogs 'down' to lie down. How many of you also add the command 'stay'? Why?
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Just as with teaching recall, training a puppy to sit is very straightforward when you keep it simple and fun. Simply link it into your everyday routine and your puppy won't even realise that he's learning.
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As many of you know, I've recently had a litter of black labrador puppies here at HQ (along with the brother and sister duo, Frodo and Eira, who are now approaching their first birthdays) so I thought now would be a good time to chat to you all regarding instilling early obedience training for your puppies - without them even realising! First off, recall training...