Week+3

=Week 3=


 * ====Keep working on the skills from last week. When your dog sits, say okay or whatever word you choose, to release the dog as they go pick up the reward (treat/toy). By repeating the same word to them, you will be teaching them a "release word", something that ends the behavior.====
 * ====Continue to practice loose leash walking. Watch the video from week 2 and notice specifically how the trainer rewards the dog for being on her side. This is critical! Have your reward on the same side as your dog and the leash in your opposite hand.====
 * ====Continue to practice the game, "It's Yer Choice"====
 * ====Having your dog's attention on you is important to implement training. Since some dogs are more 'reactive' to other dogs or other stimuli such as squirrels, cats, cars, etc. we will also be learning a game developed by Leslie McDevitt called "Look at That", LAT and other great techniques are featured in her books __Control Unleashed__ and __Puppy Unleashed.__ In addition to her books, there are also DVD's to support her program. They are available from Clean Run . Here is a link to an article about this approach Look at That!.====
 * ====Beginning recall exercise====

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

This week we will be starting the recall exercises so please make sure to bring lots of good treats!


 * Practice Info. [[file:Week 3 homework .doc]]
 * Understanding Targeting, link to article about Karen Pryor
 * Info about Targeting/Touch & Down: [[file:Targeting & Down .doc]]
 * Does Your Dog Pull on Leash? [[file:Does Your Dog Pull On Leash.doc.pdf]]

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 * Does your puppy chew their bed when left in the crate for extended periods of time when they're alone? **Kuranda** crate beds are a great alternative to regular stuffed fabric beds. I use them both indoors and outside in the kennel runs and the dogs absolutely love them! Kuranda Crate bed information.
 * Great article of "How to Teach Your Puppy Not to Jump" - we will practice this in class using this technique. Your timing for this to work is critical!

Video Links for Rear-end (Hind End Awareness), from WinnietheCorgi's YouTube Channel: We will be talking more about this next week. media type="youtube" key="zLY0EgF5vjY" height="249" width="337"
 * = **Introduction to the "Really Reliable Recall"** ||= **Kikopup Recall: Teaching Come with the Clicker** ||
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