Just Three "little" Things I Want

Whether it's my own dog or a dog I am training for someone else,
the bottom line adds up to three little things:

1. I want my dog to move with me.
2. I want my dog to come back to me.
3. I want my dog to stay put.

With those three little things, I can live happily with my canine friends.

So you maybe thinking.....How does one get "that" with their dog?

I have an acronym for "that": L.E.A.D.

L = Language
Setting up a marker system of words that tells your dog what they are doing is right or wrong.

E = Engagement
Being activly involved with your dog in the moment.

A = Action
The process of doing something in order to achieve a purpose.

D = Direction
 Instructions given by the person who controls the dog.


Great things result from this word L.E.A.D. : trust, reliability, cooperation, fun, stability. This all culminates into a fantastic relationship in which your dog will move with you, come back to you and stay put.

Out of the DogHouse LLC website www.ohiodogtrainer.net
Contact Dru Therrian (440) 286-9070

Another Day in Chardon, Ohio

 



Snow is pretty typical this time of year here in the Snowbelt of Northeast Ohio. Cabin fever might set in as the snow continues to fill up. But that isn't a good reason not to get out even briefly with your dog for a bit of activity.

 

Going for a walk may be tough on the paws so only go as far as your yard. Bundle up and head out for a quick game of Fetch. If your dog doesn't fetch try to engage your dog by calling their name and getting their attention. Again even for a moment this is the start of them looking at you. Once they begin to look then they will listen.

 

You can build motivation by rewarding them with a treat or toy when they look. If they love food you can play a simple game of "Go Hunt". Don't make this hard at first but drop a few pieces of food into the snow and tell your dog to "Find It". This is a great exercise for using their nose. You can be part of the game by pointing where it is. Once they get the hang of the game you can make it harder but not too hard that they give up.

 

Before everyone is thoroughly chilled, stop playing and head on in to warm up knowing your dog is ready to chill out.

 

Out of the DogHouse LLC website www.ohiodogtrainer.net

Contact Dru Therrian (440)286-9070