Training Tips

PAWS N PLAY’S TRAINING TIPS

We want to make you and your dog’s training experience as positive and as successful as possible! Below is a list of training tips on a variety of topics that are sorted alphabetically by title to help you!

12 Steps to Successfully Training Your Dog!

(12-30-2011)

When working with your dog, training mistakes are common, but easy to avoid if you know what you are doing. 1.  DON'T PUNISH - Physical punishment significantly hinders the learning process.  Stay calm, don't yell or get frustrated if your dog doesn't do the command immediately!  User your reward and negative markers to shape your dog's behavior into what you want!  This will ensure that yo...

Bark Bark Etiquette

(01-15-2012)

Bark Park Etiquette Everyone wants to take their dog to the Bark Park at least once so that their dog can romp and play with their other canine buddies.  But not all dogs are good candidates for the bark park.  The rule of thumb is all dogs that are healthy and friendly are welcome.  Not welcome are body slammers, bullies, markers, or barkers!   The Bark Park is not just about the dogs thoug...

Fixing Comes When Called Problems

(01-01-2012)

Does your dog come to you when you call him every time?  Even when he is chasing squirrels?  If you answered "No" , don't worry,  here are some tips that you can do to get back on track! The most important thing to remember is that COME should be fun and rewarding for your dog.  It is very hard for a dog to choose to leave what he is doing (chasing squirrels, playing with a neighbor dog, or...

Fun Games... Serious Skills

(01-01-2012)

Who says you can't have fun while training your dog!   Here are 4 games that you can play with your dog and practice his obedience skills all at the same time! HIDE AND SEEK 2 people method:  Have one player, Jane, hold the dog while the other person, John, goes and hides.  The first few times, hide somewhere where part of you can still be seen from where the dog is.  John says "COME", Jane...

Puppy Potty Training Tips

(01-15-2012)

Potty Training Tips: So you got a new puppy.  Congratulations! Potty training is the one of the first things you will teach your new puppy.   One of the top reasons why dogs are given up is because they are not housebroken properly.  So this is on thing that you definitely want to dedicate time and potty train your dog the right way from the beginning! It is important to remember that n...