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Training your dog should not be something that you (or your dog) dread.  Classes and training sessions should be infused with games and lots of fun.  Not only will this increase the likelihood that you will train often, but your dog is also more likely to learn if you can keep him engaged and focused.

First, you will want to find out what games your dog enjoys.  Give your dog the opportunity to try games like fetch, chase, tug, and find.  You can be as creative as you like making up games.  Infusing games into your training routine will give your dog the fun and energy to stay focused on practice.

Make sure that your dog already has an understanding of the command you are practicing.  For example, you will want to teach a sit-stay in a distraction free environment using tasty treats until your dog "gets it".  Once your dog "gets it", generalizing the stay behavior in other environments will be alot more fun if you break up the stays with a fun game.  Your dog will learn patience leads to wonderful things.


Maddie loves "diving fetch" at Arfington Pet Resort in Tamarac www.arfington.com