How to start training?
First: Get your pups attention
down up/game
you drop a treat on the floor and your dog puts his head DOWN to eat it
then he looks UP at you to see where that treat came from click &
Drop another treat on the floor
Four Steps to Teaching your Puppy
Sit
- Show the dog what you want him to do – Lure with treat
Put treat on dog’s nose, then lift hand up and back
When he sits click and reward
Practise lots
- Make your dog think – what do I have to do to get this treat?
Show your dog the treat, without luring.
When he sits click and reward
Practise lots
- Give it a cue
As the dog starts to sit say ‘sit’
When he sits click and reward
Practise lots
- Practise everywhere
House and Garden first (fewer distractions) then in the Park
Now it’s time to reduce treats.
Maybe ask for 4 sits then click and reward on the 4th sit, always praising when your dog does as you’ve asked! Then randomly reward for fast sit, straight sit etc
Dog Training made Easy with the Dogs Trust
notes by Christine Seddon
Remember to play with your dog after a short training session (no more than ten minutes at a time). Make training fun!
