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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Touch!
What is it? Having your dog touch their nose to your open palm or fingers. Why train it? Touch is a great confidence builder and...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Polite Greeting
Why train it? Many dogs love to jump up on people that approach us. Practicing this in a structured environment allows you to teach your...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Puppy Zen!
What is it? Having your dog not eat food that is presented to them, until you say it’s okay. Why train it? Puppy zen is a great way to...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 11, 20241 min read
6 on the nose!
Why train it? This is a great exercise for practicing loose leash walking, particularly when you have practiced consistent...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 8, 20243 min read
RELAXATION PROTOCOL
By Suzanne Clothier Why train it ? Relaxing is not an inherent skill in puppies; they need to learn it. This protocol will teach them...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 8, 20243 min read
Heel, Verbal Cue (Lured)
Why teach heel? To spare your arms—and your dog’s trachea. It is not fun or safe to have your dog take you for a walk and pulling while...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Stand
Why train it? Sometimes we need our dogs to be in a standing position. Not sitting, but not moving anywhere. This may be the case when...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Loose leash walking
How to stop your pup from pulling on the leash! Why do dogs pull? To get to whatever is out ahead: Great smells, other dogs, open...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 8, 20241 min read
DOWN - VOICE CUE
THIS EXERCISE ASSUMES YOUR DOG UNDERSTANDS THE HAND CUE FOR DOWN. If your pup does not respond correctly to the hand cue for down at...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Sit!
Why teach it with only a hand cue first? Dogs don’t come with any vocabulary. When you say the word “sit” before they know the behavior,...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 6, 20241 min read
5 SECOND LOOKS
Train 5 second looks to get your dog's attention even in distracting environments!
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Deanna - 4 On the Floor
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Nutrition & Training
If your dog is eating right, they will want to perform better and have more energy. Learn more about nutrition, treats, and training.
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