Teach these exercises outside of needing them make them fun!
THIS WAY
Teach your dog to follow your direction, your dog can learn to create space around triggers in an arched fashion. Once they understand you’ll assist them in moving away, they’ll be more inclined to follow your guidance.
BEHIND
Train your dog to stay behind you approaching corners or when visibility is limited, avoiding collisions with triggers and enabling you to lead them forward, fostering a sense of security without them feeling they need to lead.
LETS GO
Teach your dog an emergency about turn this is vital for swiftly navigating tricky situations particularly in built up city type areas. It enables a quick exit from potentially hazardous scenarios, ensuring their safety during walks.
TIGHT LEAD
It’s common for a dog to learn when the lead goes tight by the handler there could be a trigger, teach them if the lead goes tight good things happen like rewards instead of them learning to be on high alert.
WAIT
Teach your dog to stop and wait for further instructions, prevents them from wandering off, running into approaching hazards. This request enables handlers to manage their dogs effectively to put them back on lead where necessary, ensuring they stay safe and even when off-lead.
These are just some of the exercises to focus on with your dog, to support them around the things they find difficult in life.
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