Tag: puppy training

Search and Rescue dogs

Puppy SAR training in photos

Setting up the runaway problem: the toy hand-off. Edna has made it clear that she prefers her floppy disc over other toys. David was that day's volunteer. (I think he must have spied a squirrel in this shot ...) David runs away, teasing Edna with her toy. I hold Edna, asking her "Where is he? … Continue reading Puppy SAR training in photos

General Training Tips, Leadership through feeding, Puppy training, Retraining a Rescued Dog, Search and Rescue dogs, Teaching your dog to "Come"

Edna’s second week

Edna is growing quickly, and learning fast. An important thing to remember when raising a puppy, or training a new dog, is that they are learning every minute. It is up to you to control their experience, so pup learns what you want her to learn. If you cannot control pup's actions, (i.e. you are … Continue reading Edna’s second week

Puppy training, Search and Rescue dogs

Puppy’s First Days

These are the activities I have worked on in my first 24 hours with my border collie puppy Edna: housebreaking. I have either my eyes on her, or she is locked in her crate. She gets a treat and hears the command "potty" when she goes outside. This is time consuming - when awake and … Continue reading Puppy’s First Days