Teach an "off" command. First, get those paws up on you or some other elevated surface by luring your dog up. Maybe teach this as an "up" or "hug" command. Then, using a nudge or by simply lowering the dog's front paws, get him back to the ground. As the paws touch the ground, say … Continue reading Four strategies to cure jumping
Category: Visitors and your dog
You hear a knock at the door....what's your reaction? Panic? Are you immediately breaking into a sweat, knowing the dogs are going to bark nonstop, charge visitors with either kisses and wild jumping, or with snarling and teeth? Are you tripping, lurching, sweating, by the time you open the door, as the dogs swarm under … Continue reading Door Drama
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