Tag: praise
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How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Imagine this: your dog is lying peacefully on their bed instead of leaping onto the couch to steal your snack. Or maybe they wait calmly by the door while you leash them up for a walk. These are golden moments where your dog is doing something rightâbut how often do you Read more
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How Do I Teach My Dog to Understand ‘Okay’?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Have you ever told your dog to âWait,â and they give you that puzzled look, like, Alright, Iâm waiting⊠but what now? Without a proper release word, itâs like hitting the pause button with no play button in sight. Youâre stuck with a dog that either bolts unexpectedly or stays frozen longer than Read more
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Help! My Dog Wonât Accept Friendly Strangers
Youâre on a walk, and a friendly stranger approaches, eager to meet your dog. But instead of wagging their tail, your dog freezes, barks, lunges, or hides behind you. Youâre left feeling awkward and apologetic, wishing your pup could see that not every stranger is a threat. Itâs frustrating and maybe even a little embarrassing, Read more
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How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Your dog is lying peacefully on their bed instead of leaping onto the couch to steal your snack. Or they wait calmly by the door while you leash them up for a walk. These are golden moments when your dog is doing something rightâbut how often do you acknowledge it? Without Read more