Intro to the online dog training course

List of tools you'll need for training:

Treat pouch, 4-6 foot leash, clicker, prong collar from Herm Sprenger, crate, mini educator or micro educator remote collar from Ecollar Technologies, and a dog bed or place cot.

It's pretty simple. You're going to get your dog to move and when they do say "yes" or click your clicker and immediately pay them their food reward. If your dog is already familiar with sit and come you can use those commands. Tell Fido to sit and when their butt sits on the floor immediately sa...

Leash pressure allows the handler to convey messages to the dog, such as directing them to move in a certain direction, slow down, or stop. By applying pressure or releasing it, the handler can communicate their expectations and guide the dog's actions.

THE PRONG COLLAR I USE WITH ALL MY CLIENTS IS FROM HERM SPRENGER. I'LL PROVIDE YOU WITH A LINK BELOW WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE ONE FOR YOUR DOG.

AMAZON CARRIES THEM HERE:

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The opposition reflex is a natural instinct in dogs that causes them to push or pull against pressure applied to their bodies. It is a reflexive response that helps them maintain balance and stability. For example, if you push a dog's shoulder, their natural response is to push back against the p...

I'LL BE GOING INTO MORE DETAIL IN THE NEXT CHAPTER AND WILL PROVIDE DEMOS.

DETAILED EXPLANATION AND DEMOS.

Proofing a dog's obedience behavior through training under the 3 D's (distraction, duration, and distance) is an effective method to ensure that the dog can reliably follow commands even in challenging situations. Here's an explanation of why this approach works:

1. Distraction: Training a dog i...

These are 2 simple examples of distractions that could potentially tempt your dog to break the command. That's why when we're first teaching with distraction training we start with SMALL distractions and GRADUALLY increase the difficulty. If your dog would break sit to gobble up the food, it's a ...

Duration: Training for duration involves gradually increasing the length of time the dog must maintain a specific behavior or command. Initially, dogs may respond quickly to a command but struggle to sustain the behavior for an extended period. By gradually increasing the duration, the dog learns...

Distance: Training for distance involves teaching a dog to respond to commands even when the handler is far away. This is particularly useful for commands like "come" that require the dog to maintain their position or return to the handler from a distance. By gradually increasing the distance be...

Regarding body position, pace, and practicing left and right turns, defaulting into a sit. The inside foot becoming the body cue to heel, and a few comments about leash pressure course corrections when our dog moves out of position.

When training a dog to find the heel position, it can be helpful to imagine a dotted lined box around them. This visualization technique serves several purposes and can greatly assist in teaching the desired behavior. Here are a few reasons why it's beneficial:

1. Clear Visual Reference: Imagini...

Holding the leash behind your back can provide several benefits during dog training:

1. Clear Communication: By holding the leash behind your back, you can easily show the dog the exact position you want them to be in.

2. Preventing Forging: When dogs are in the heel position, they should walk ...

Demo on how to introduce the concept and exactly what to look for