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Dog training involves positive reinforcement, affection, and many hours spent working with the dog. Train a dog to sit, stay, leave it and other commands with a certified dog trainer in this free video series on dog training and obedience.
There are 7 videos in this series:
Training a dog to sit teaches the pet to offer good behavior for a reward and keeps him or her from jumping up to get attention. Teach a dog to sit on command with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to heel can start off the leash with treats and positive reinforcement before continuing training on the leash during walks. Teach a dog to heel on command with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to stay entails teaching a dog to sit still through distance, duration and distractions, and remember to use positive reinforcement and short sessions. Teach a dog to stay with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to lie down involves treats and positive reinforcement, leading the dog into a down position with a treat or toy before using the words "lie down" as a command. Teach a dog to lie down with tips from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to come when called uses rewards like dog food or treats, is a great way to play games with the dog, and should be trained without emotion, such as yelling. Teach a dog to come with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to shake hands with their paws is a popular trick best taught with treats and positive reinforcement, adding the vocal command later. Teach a dog to shake it's paw with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to leave it, or to avoid touching and sniffing unwanted stuff, can be a difficult behavior to discipline, but patience and practice with dog food or treats at home helps. Teach a dog to "leave it" with a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives, and dog training or obedience school gives dogs the discipline they need to stay happy as well. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling of love and happiness, and can make anyone feel needed as part of a family. In fact, studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether dog training in the backyard with a puppy or taking a long walk in the park with an old German shepherd, it's important to show dogs as much love as they show their owners. In this free video series on how to train a dog, professional trainer Nancy Cusick teaches dog owners the basic obedience commands that make living with a dog much easier. Cusick uses positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs to stay, sit, come, lie down, shake and leave it. Training a dog gives the animal enough discipline to function in the family and find its place in the pack. Cusick also offers tips in clicker training, which marks a dog's good behavior with an audible click that signals a treat is coming.
Nancy Cusick Nancy Cusick is Austin's premier dog trainer and animal handler with more than 12 years of experience.dkdk
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