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Training for the Joy of Dogs
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These videos appear in the order they appear within the book.
(note corresponding page number)
Focus
Page 37
• Improve your dog's attention
• Reduce stress
• Improve concentration
• Help create the ideal learning environment
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For instructions for the Breathing Exercise, see Focus under Training Essentials.
Molly's Eulogy
Page 48
A tribute to Molly, the Portuguese Water Dog.
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A heart-warming example of how dogs teach us humility and make us better human beings.
Begging at the Table
Page 79
Use Prevention:
Tether/Baby Gate, etc.
Use Substitution:
Teach dogs to go to their bed or place while you eat.
See step-by-step instructions for Begging at the Table under Problem Behaviors
Contextual Learning
Page 81
When you first start training, always reintroduce a new behavior whenever you change the situation.
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Learn more about Contextual Learning in Training Essentials.
Capturing
Page 90
For speedier learning, reward and reinforce behaviors by capturing behaviors throughout the day.
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Learn more about Capture, Lure & Cue in Training Essentials.
Leave It
Page 95
Have a problem with stealing, chasing the cat, or jumping on counters? Leave it does the trck.
For step by step instructions, go to Leave It in Basic Behaviors.
Find It - Part 1
Page 104
If you you don't give your dog a job to do, they become self-employed. Teach you dog to hunt!
For step by step instructions, go to Find It in the Basic Behaviors.
Stay
Page 113
Stay teaches politeness and safety..
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For step by step instructions, go to Stay in the Basic Behaviors.
Behavioral Chains
Page 116
A quick way to solve a host of everyday problems as well as start weaning your dog off treats by putting behaviors together.
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For step by step instructions on each individual behavior, see Weaning off Treats under Intermediate Levels.
Jumping
Page 121
For step by step instructions on Prevention and Management and how to teach the substitute behaviors of sit, stay, down and go to your place, see Basic Behaviors and Problem Behaviors.
Chewing
Page 121
Dogs often chew out of anxiety or boredom. Please refer to the 9 Ingredients to help determine why your dog may be chewing. Prevention and management is always number one. Providing substitution, exercise and stimulation is number two.
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For more on Chewing, see Basic Behaviors and Problem Behaviors.
Doorbell Reactive
Page 135
Teach your dog that a doorbell or knock is the signal to run to their bed.
For step by step instructions on how to teach these individual substitute behaviors, go to Basic Behaviors and Problem Behaviors.
Prevention and Management
Page 151
Safety, safety, safety. Prevention and management means puppy proofing your home and limiting access to unsafe areas by using baby gates, exercise (play) pens, and tethers.
For step by step instructions of how to teach these individual safety behaviors, go to Prevention & Management in Training Essentials.
Tricks
Page 159
All behaviors are tricks. A fun and happy attitude is the perfect way to build trust, install a strong sense of security and form a safe, loving bond!
For step by step instructions of how to teach some of these individual tricks, go to the Tricks category. Instructions for these and many more tricks on the way!
Find It - Part 2
Page 168
If you you don't give your dog a job to do, they become self-employed. Teach you dog to hunt!
For step by step instructions, go to Find It in the Basic Behaviors.
K9YA
Page 176
K9 Youth Alliance
kids helping dogs helping kids
2 Hands 4 Paws
Page 188
Specializing in rehabilitation - helping pets recover from surgery, lose weight, reduce pain, restore functionality and ultimately improve their quality of life.
Glendale Humane Society
Page 190
Providing financial assistance to families of companion animals in need of medical treatment.
Paws For Life K9 Rescue
Page 190
Finding innovative ways to impact animals, people and the community. Paws Up!