Day 31

Can’t believe that we have come to the end of Train Your Dog Month.  I hope you have enjoyed all the training fun and that you own a happier pet.

 By the end the best lesson to take away is to have fun with your dog and not get too obsessed with training and disciplining.  Training and games should not be polar opposites and in fact there is no need for them to be separate at all.

I really hope that this little month long experiment has spurred you on to continue to live and train your dog as part of everyday life.

A dog that has received just a little training and is better able to live in the human world is a far safer, happier dog than one who has not.

Just check out the round up of some of the useful exercises we have started this month:

  • positions on the move – distance sits
  • boundary training
  • loose leash walking
  • stays
  • speak/shush
  • doorbell game
  • sofa manners
  • distraction recalls
  • object exchanges
  • tug/jazz up & settle down
  • leave it/take it
  • polite greetings
  • some cute tricks: play dead, beg, bow, roll over
  • settle down
  • enjoying handling of body areas
  • resource guarding prevention

WOW! if your dog has even a fraction of these under his belt he is already a welcome addition and can be taken lots of dog friendly places with his people – a true companion.

Well done everyone and thanks to all who supported and spread the word.

Remember, training a dog is not just Train Your Dog Month – it’s for life!

Category : Train Your Dog Month, Training Exercises