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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Touch!
What is it? Having your dog touch their nose to your open palm or fingers. Why train it? Touch is a great confidence builder and...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Recall in heel position
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 143 min read
Recall (with video)
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Polite Greeting
Why train it? Many dogs love to jump up on people that approach us. Practicing this in a structured environment allows you to teach your...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Stay Circle (Duration)
How to train stay Choose a quiet place to practice with few distractions so it is easy for your dog to focus on you. To train a...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 112 min read
Place
When to use “Place” Working at your desk Watching TV Cooking in the kitchen When guests are visiting Anytime you need to get your dog out...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 111 min read
Shoulder height treats
Why train it? Shoulder Height Treats is a great exercise to work on your dog’s focus on you instead of the treats you have in your hand....
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 112 min read
Puppy Zen!
What is it? Having your dog not eat food that is presented to them, until you say it’s okay. Why train it? Puppy zen is a great way to...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 111 min read
6 on the nose!
Why train it? This is a great exercise for practicing loose leash walking, particularly when you have practiced consistent...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 103 min read
The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'. By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, published in the Whole...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 101 min read
Let's go!
How to Train Let’s Go! Teach let’s go during your walks, practicing initially at times when your dog is not greatly distracted. Step 1:...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 81 min read
Dog Sociability is a Spectrum
All dogs are individuals and have their own preferences - just like humans! Some people want to go to big concerts and others prefer book...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 83 min read
RELAXATION PROTOCOL
By Suzanne Clothier Why train it ? Relaxing is not an inherent skill in puppies; they need to learn it. This protocol will teach them...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 83 min read
Heel, Verbal Cue (Lured)
Why teach heel? To spare your arms—and your dog’s trachea. It is not fun or safe to have your dog take you for a walk and pulling while...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 81 min read
Stand
Why train it? Sometimes we need our dogs to be in a standing position. Not sitting, but not moving anywhere. This may be the case when...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 82 min read
Loose leash walking
How to stop your pup from pulling on the leash! Why do dogs pull? To get to whatever is out ahead: Great smells, other dogs, open...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 81 min read
DOWN - VOICE CUE
THIS EXERCISE ASSUMES YOUR DOG UNDERSTANDS THE HAND CUE FOR DOWN. If your pup does not respond correctly to the hand cue for down at...
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4 on the Floor
May 3, 20231 min read
Voted #2 Dog Trainer in Maryland
Thank you for voting us #2 Dog Trainer in Maryland. We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Citrin was voted the #2 DOG TRAINER IN...
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Deanna - 4 On the Floor
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Nutrition & Training
If your dog is eating right, they will want to perform better and have more energy. Learn more about nutrition, treats, and training.
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