Teaching the dog “Wipe Your Paws” – this one is for Jim to teach Winston and Tula. Begin with a towel or small bath mat – something that be folder over. In a corner, with the Doodle watching, place a yummy treat on the mat and fold the corner over it. Encourage the Doodle to […]
Puppy Socialization Do’s and Don’ts
Puppy Socialization Do’s and Don’ts are the subtle differences in signs from your doodle and how you work with them. Pushing your pup to do something she’s afraid of can actually increase her fear, so try to keep her relaxed and happy when socializing her. Signs of fear are; a tail that is tucked under […]
Training “Back-up”
Teach Your Doodle to Back-Up Winter isn’t here yet, but when it finally arrives it’s a good idea to have some fun interactive activities in mind to keep your Doodle’s brain busy. Remember a bored Doodle might chew, bark, or find other negative ways to pass the time. They don’t need constant stimulation, but going […]
Training “Come”
The command to “come” is one of the most important for safety reasons. You never know when something unexpected will startle and confuse your dog, hearing you give a familiar command that has become routine will be reassuring and possibly life saving. Begin this lesson by giving the command “come” and immediately offering a treat. […]
Training “Stay”
It’s important to master a new lesson for at least two weeks with a young puppy before introducing a new command. An older dog can be expected to learn a new lesson at a faster rate. After your puppy has mastered “sit” and “down”, it’s time to teach “stay”. Have your puppy sit or lie […]
Training “Down”
Once your puppy has mastered “sit” it’s time to move on to “down”. Begin by having your puppy sit. Hold a treat in front of his nose. slowly move the treat down towards his toes. If he follows the treat, when he’s close to being down, command “down”. Praise with a “yes” and reward with […]
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