Week+6

= = ===Week 6 is already here. This week we will continue to enforce the basic skills we've been working on while increasing the level of distraction. We will also incorporate some stays in addition to navigating through a simple obstacle course while walking on a loose leash. Get ready for our recall practice with another dog as a distraction. Bring some great treats to help encourage your dog to choose you over the other dog. Practice taking a toy or other object away from your dog. Also, review the S.T.A.R items for our final class next week, February 24th.===

Week 6 Info. :

Hind-end awareness & Core Strengthening
In addition to basic obedience it's also important to develop hind-end awareness and exposing your pup to uneven surfaces. This video was created by FitPaws, maker of equipment specifically designed for canines. If you've ever been to physical therapy for rehab, you'll recognize some of this equipment.

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**Physical Therapy for Pets - Yes!**If you're ever in need of PT for your pet, please consider Debbie Gross-Saunders, "The Wizard of Paws."


 * = ===Continued practice with the "Leave It" command will be beneficial not only with objects or food within your home, but with other distractions such as eating grass, other dogs, or anything else you don't want your dogs to get into.=== ||=  ||
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 * = Kikopup Video: "How to Teach 'Leave It' Without Punishment" ||=  ||