"Set aside about fifteen minutes each day to work with your young dog, and try to keep all distractions at bay during this time."

Dog Obedience Training

When you train your dog obedience at six months, you need a chain slip collar for the big strong dog.

A chain leather one or a nylon slip collar for the small dog or the puppy.

You need a leash a foot longer than you are tall. Get one with a strong snap. The pinch kind may open by accident. Get a leash made of flat leather. A round one or a chain leash will hurt your hands.

Simple commands of "Come," "Sit," and "Lie down" should be taught at three to four months of age. Your puppy will learn very quickly to come when he is called if every time he answers the call, he receives a pleasant reward such as a piece of meat, dog candy, or a word of praise.

He will quickly learn the command "Sit" if his head is held high and a little pressure is applied to his hindquarters. He will learn the meaning of "Lie Down" if you press on his shoulders and pull down on his collar. When you do these things, keep telling the puppy that he is a "Good Boy."

The young puppy should learn not to pull on the leash. Use an ordinary leather collar for this training and tug gently on the leash until the puppy learns not to pull ahead.

Know Your Dogs Temperament

Handle the shy dog gently. Gain his confidence through encouragement and praise. Pep up the lazy worker. Move quickly yourself and your dog will move quickly.

If your dog is a clown, speak more sharply and correct with firmness. If he is stubborn, make each correction more severe.

While training, keep your dog's attention. When he looks away, nudge him with your knee. When he sniffs the ground, give the leash a tug.

For all corrections, snap the leash, never drag on it. For best results, praise your dog when you give him a command. Praise him when you use the leash.

Dog Obedience Training Opens Communication With Owner

You cannot allow a misbehavior by you even once or your dog will get a mixed message about what is and is not acceptable.

Loma Linda offers dog obedience classes (Redlands Daily Facts)
The city of Loma Linda is offering dog obedience and puppy classes by Sheila McKee of Mountain View Dog Training. The first class will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. for intermediate and 6 to 7 p.m. for basic, Sunday, Sept. 16, at Hulda Crooks Park, 11800 Mountain View Avew, Loma Linda.
A new beginning: Life takes a different turn for puppy raiser and guide-dog-in-training (The Davis Enterprise)
Published Jun 19, 2007 - 13:13:51 CDT. Editor's note: This is the final in a series of stories on puppy raiser Julianne Phillips and her guide-dog-in-training, Randolph.
Dog Training Book
First of all, believing that your dog can be trained is one of the biggest hurdles a dog owner will face.

Stay just as you are and wait for him to relax.
Dog Training Book
The young puppy should learn not to pull on the leash.

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