Bravo! Training Treats - Tips & VideosHappy dog owners and happy, well-adjusted dogs come with proper training. And a good training program almost always involves the use of treats – lots of treats – as a reward for doing the desired behavior. Bravo! Training Treats were developed for maximum taste, smell, texture and flavor appeal to your pet - the greater interest your pet has in the treat, the faster they will learn the desired behavior. Since they are all grain-free, no hormones added proteins made from human grade ingredients, these treats are ideal for continued daily use as a healthy, nutritious reward for good behavior.Why Train Your Dog . . .Regardless of a dog's breed, size, or age, he can benefit from good leadership, household rules, exercise and training. Whether your training goal is to have a high-scoring obedience competitor or a dog that is a well-mannered family member, the fundamental ingredient for success is the same. The bond between you and the dog will pave the way to training success.Teaching basic skills by positive training can begin in early puppyhood and continue as the dog matures. While your dog does not need to learn a large number of tricks or how to heel perfectly, he does need to know the fundamentals: how to sit, say please, walk on a leash, have good manners in the house, greet people respectfully and settle himself on a mat or in a crate. He also needs to learn not to guard his toys, food, or bones, and to enjoy attention from people. A positive dog trainer can help with exercises designed to teach all these things. Training is a daily, ongoing process and is not restricted to certain times or places. It is a great idea to set aside a few minutes each day for formal training sessions and hugely beneficial to attend group training classes, but it is also important to realize that every interaction with your dog is a training opportunity.  Training Advice Compliments of Karen Pryor Clickertrainingis a leader in the field of force-free dog training. Using clicker training, your dog will quickly learn what you want, will be eager to do it and you'll both have loads of fun in the process. Together, Karen Pryor Clickertraining and Bravo! Training treats are a humane, healthy and effective way to raise your great dog. Videos
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Set Ambitious GoalsSet goals with your dog. Too often pet owners settle for mere obedience — sit, stay, etc. Your goals can and should be larger than that; they should reflect the life you envision with your dog. Here’s an example, “I want my dog to be great family dog — confident and gentle around children of all ages and other pets, attentive to me and my family and respectful of our house rules.” These are goals worth pursuing. Work with a trainer who uses force-free training techniques and positive reinforcement to create a training plan to achieve these goals. to learn more and view a video on this topicHousetraining SuccessHousetraining can be quick and easy if you have a plan. You need to have the right tools, including a crate or small, safe area to confine your dog, a schedule of when you’ll take him outside, lots of patience and supervision, and a clicker and treats for when he eliminates in the right spot. Take your puppy outside to a designated spot and stand quietly. If he goes potty, click (time your click just as he’s finished) and reinforce with a treat. If your puppy has an accident indoors, do not scold or punish him. This will only teach him to avoid eliminating in front of you, whether indoors or out! Instead, simply clean it up and vow to supervise him more closely in the future. to learn more and view a video on this topicManners for Unmanageable Dogs:Some barking is good, but unwanted barking can also be a nuisance, and thankfully you can teach your dog two cues; one for barking and one for quiet. When your dog starts barking, get some treats and click and treat him the second he barks. While he is eating his treat he won’t be barking, so take this moment to capture the quiet with a click and treat. Now begin to introduce cues: say “bark” or “speak” when your dog is barking, click and treat. Say “quiet” or a hand signal (palm up in a “stop” sign) and click and treat the moment your dog gets quiet. Repeat a few times and soon you’ll see your dog begin to deliberately close his mouth when he hears or sees the quiet cue. When this happens, continue to practice the quiet cue, clicking and treating your dog for not barking. |
