Positive reinforcement with lots of praise
Training your dog takes lots of patience, consistency, and a dash of creativity. By using positive reinforcement with lots of praise and a few treats, you help your puppy learn acceptable behaviour and skills such as recall, which can even save your puppy’s life in the future. Training your puppy will exercise their brains as well as their bodies, and it’s important not to do too much at once when they are still young.
Make life easier and more enjoyable
A well-trained dog will make life much easier and more enjoyable for you and your dog. Teaching your pet how to react around various stimuli (including traffic, people, and other dogs) is a vital part of learning about life. Puppies learn new skills more quickly when they are still young, but dogs can be trained at any age. Training your puppy through play helps them to burn off excess energy and teaches them that obedience is fun.
Help your puppy learn acceptable behaviour
We believe positive reinforcement is key and fear-based training is outdated and cruel. Puppies learn best when they are having fun, and they trust their owners to keep them safe. Don’t forget that mental exercise can be just as tiring as physical exercise and for some breeds, particularly smart breeds such as border collies, this can be just as important. Training and play sessions help your puppy learn acceptable behaviour and what you need them to do.
Would you like a happy, obedient dog?
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