Proud of My Dog - dog training
heather@proudofmydog.ca
Service Area
Accepting in-home training clients In the North Slocan Valley from the Village of Slocan to Nakusp, and Kaslo
Class Location
Group classes are currently held in New Denver, BC
Objective: Is to introduce your puppy to physical play, to learn how to engage with your puppy without using food or toys, and to raise and lower your puppy’s arousal levels during interaction with you.
Videos:
Additional Reading:
Teaching your puppy to settle after getting excited
Step by Step Instructions | Comments | |
For this game you will use your hands and voice to interact with your puppy. | ||
Use light tapping or pushing on your dog’s shoulders and hips, with a slight movement away from you to initiate the game. | If your dog understands and enjoys this type of interaction she will come back at you in a playful and excited manner. | |
Important
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Play this game in different rooms in the house and when there is something distracting going on (i.e. someone is cooking in the kitchen, a friend has come over, the television is on, and so on) | ||
Benefits of playing this game: | ||
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*adapted from ‘Focus Games’ taught on-line at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy by Deborah Jones and Judy Keller |