I can't say it enough. Control is the absolute first step in the training process. Without control we can't train. When a teacher has a classroom full of students she gains control of them by having them sit in their assigned seats. Now she has...
Professional dog trainers refer to it as the "Recall." The average dog owner knows it as simply "Come." Both are the same command and are extremely important to teach your dog. The come command is not only the cornerstone of obedience training, but it also...
Whenever I go to people's houses who have dogs, 9 times out of 10 they have to hold their dogs back while letting me in the front door. If they weren't holding them they'd be gone out that door so fast your head would spin....
When people get a puppy one of the first things they should do is train them to walk on a leash. In the dog training world we call it "Leash Breaking." It's a must for all dogs but it can also be one of the more frustrating...
When training a puppy, always use a leash at first. This will give you much more needed control and quicker results. ...