Wolfie is a 10 month terrier mix

Wolfie

Wolfie is a friendly, gentle Doggie. He was adopted by a very nice young couple about six weeks ago. Wolfie and his new parents are a perfect match. For the last three weeks Wolfie has been coming regularly for *obedience training. It’s very easy to train him because he is cooperative and responsive. He has learnt almost all commands so now he and his parents are starting prepare for the AKC CGC test.

Wolfie Training

It’s very important how you give a  command for a dog.

Attract your dog attention by speaking its name, and then give your command with hand signals.

Speak in a deep tone of voice – except for the come command when you should use a high –pitched voice.

Avoid repeating a command – it will confuse your dog.

Use your body language:

• Welcoming-smile, use a friendly and exiting tone of voice, open your arms to receive the dog.
• Stern – Look angry and use a deep tone of voice

Wolfie with Dad

Zoe is a 9 month old Dachshund

Zoe

Zoe is very energetic & playful but disobedient because she never went with her mum through obedience training. Biggest problem for Zoe’s Mum is that Zoe never* comes to her if she calls.

We have just started training with Zoe. She is a very good student and already making big progress. Her Mum is also learning a lot and practices with all of the exercises regularly with Zoe.

Tips for teaching the ‘Come’ command

When you start to practice the ‘come’ command keep your dog leashed so that he will not learn to ignore you when you cal. If the dog doesn’t come to  you ,very gently pull it toward you with the leash

Whenever your dog comes to you, be nice.

Use a happy tone of voice and not a threatening or high pitched one to encourage the dog to come.

Never call a dog to come for anything it sees as unpleasant – such as cleaning its ears or clipping its nails. In this situation, Go and get the dog. Otherwise the dog will think it’s being punished for coming to you

Zoe Training

Back up or run in the opposite direction when calling your dog.

After your dog comes to you, touch his collar first before you reward him with a treat.

Otherwise the dog may develop the annoying habit of playing catch – coming towards you and then moving away, just out of reach!

Lulu is a seven year old Yellow Labrador Retriever

Lulu with Mum

Lulu is very friendly Yellow *Labrador Retriever, with a non stop wagging tail and happy smile. A few weeks ago Lulu was **adopted by very lovely lady who lost her husband a couple months ago. She came from a home where she was no longer wanted.

Lulu (left) & Friend

Lulu and her new mum have already become the best of friends. Both of them have just recovered from difficult time, but mum doesn’t want to spoil Lulu. Mum wants to build a balanced relationship with her new doggie and that’s why she came to refresh Lulu’s obedience training.

Lulu training with Mum

*Labradors are well balanced and friendly. They love people and are adaptable to a wide range of functions – making very good pets. They are very easy to train as they love to please.

**All good relationships are based on trust and friendship. A Dog has to learn that you will do what is best for him and to trust you. Along with trust and friendship, a dog needs to have firm guidelines on what is acceptable behavior and what is not. It is important that you show your dog what is required from him and reward him for showing the correct behavior.