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Rules and notions of dog behavior

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The skills and confidence your dog has developed with his education has now prepared him to learn all sorts of fun tricks.

You must be very patient in order to succeed, but the satisfaction of success will be well worth the effort. The positive aspect of the education process teaches the dog that he can succeed if he tries hard enough and long enough.

NOTE : Do not use the spray when you are teaching your dog tricks and games.
“TAKE”
  • Take an old towel or a rope.
  • Place the rope or towel in front of the dog's head, and give the command " TAKE ". When the dog takes the object, give him the "BEEP & TREAT". If he doesn't, ignore him. Shake the rope or towel and incite him to take it.
  • Put the rope or towel on the ground and give him the command "TAKE". If the dog reacts correctly, give him the "BEEP & TREAT" . Otherwise, ignore him and don't give him any reward.
When your dog starts picking up objects on command, a set of related tricks can be added to this manoeuvre. For example, if you drop something on the floor, there is no need to bend down; just ask your dog!
“FETCH" / "GIVE”

This exercise is tailor-made for high-energy dogs. It is a combination of the "TAKE", "COME" and "GIVE" commands. The dog needs to master those three commands before practice the "FETCH" command.
  • Throw the rope or towel, and give the command "FETCH!"
  • When the dog arrives near the object, give the command "TAKE".
  • Once he has taken the object, tell him to "COME".
  • When the dog returns to your side, use the command " GIVE "; take the object and give your dog a reward.
Practice this exercise in a place where the dog will not be distracted, such as a hallway in your house. Do not take back the object every time. If the dog hesitates to return to your side, take a few steps back, as you would for the "COME" command.

Variations

1. Catching flying objects
Throw an object (like a rope) in the air, and give the command "CATCH!". The dog must catch the object before it touches the ground. If the dog drops the object, pick it up immediately. Give him the "BEEP & TREAT!" if he catches the object, and keeps it. Then give him the command "COME" , followed by "GIVE". Play the game as often as you want, with different objects, such as a " frisbee "

2. Multiple objects
This game consists in giving the dog many objects to find, such as his bowl, keys, a box, etc. You can also name, one by one, every objects. Your dog will learn the name of many different objects. You can ask your dog to get his bowl at mealtime, or to get your newspaper in the morning!

Here's how: Use the commands "SIT" and "STAY". Throw three objects on the ground: keys, ball, frisbee. Tell him to "FETCH" one particular object. If he brings you the right one, give him the "BEEP & TREAT". If the dog brings you another object, ignore him and give him the same command once more.
“SNIFF"/"FETCH”

A dog trained to track down an odor will bring you tremendous satisfaction. Take a dog cookie with a strong odor, and place your dog where he cannot see you. Then, hide the cookie in a place that is easily accessible (behind a door, for example), so as to encourage the dog to go looking for it. Use the commands "SNIFF" and "FETCH COOKIE", as you hold the biscuit and pass it under his nose, hand closed, so that the dog cannot take it. Once the dog has sniffed thecookie in your hand, open the door and tell him"FETCH COOKIE!". The dog will probably not be sure of what he is supposed to fetch, but it won't be long before he finds the cookie, and when he does, reward him by letting him eat it as a treat. Play the game again, this time placing the cookie in a more difficult place to find. Make it harder and harder to reach. Your dog will amaze you with his refined sense of smell. Don't forget to encourage your dog during his search. Stop playing while the enthusiasm level is still high. If, during the game, you notice the energy level is going down, repeat the "FETCH COOKIE" command with an enthusiastic tone. Don't let the dog see where you are hiding the object. This exercise can be practical and will keep your doge busy.

Once the dog is very good at using his sense of smell, you can challenge him by hiding a cookie in a place where the dog cannot reach it. The dog will attempt scratching and nibbling at the place where the cookie is; congratulate the dog for having found the cookie. Give him the command "SIT", and then reward him for having found the cookie by giving it to him. You must condition the dog to "SIT" every time he finds an object on your "FETCH" command.

The dog can also fetch all sorts of objects with different odors by using the technique described above. Just tell the dog to "SNIFF" while you hold an object, then say " FETCH! " once you have hidden it. Each time the dog finds the object, congratulate and reward him. With diligent practice, you can transform your dog into a useful member of the community. His keen sense of smell can be put to good use in many different fields of endeavour .
“JUMP”

  • First of all, you must teach the dog what jump means. Hold a rope and a treat in the same hand. Give the command "JUMP", and place the rope on the other side of your body, high enough (over his head) to entice him to jump. When the dog tries to reach the lure, give him a "BEEP & TREAT".
  • The dog can also jump over someone. Sit down, and part your legs. Give the command "JUMP!", and place the rope on the other side of your body, at an adequate height. Upon hearing the command, the dog will jump on top of your legs to reach the rope. When he does this, give him a "BEEP & TREAT".
  • Once the dog is used to jumping with the help of the rope, try the exercise without it. If necessary, interrupt the exercise and go back to the preceding stages. The dog can easily surpass these basic exercises, and entertain you by jumping over another dog in your arms, or over a stick, a hoop, or in agility course.
“ROLL OVER”

  • Give the command "DOWN". Reposition your dog so as he is lying on his side, both hind legs stretched on the same side.
  • Move the lure on the side of his nose by bringing it behind his ears.
  • Give the command "ROLL OVER". Move the lure toward the dog's shoulders, and he will start to turn over. When he does, continue to move the lure, the dog will roll on his back.
  • In order to make him do a complete turn, continue to move the lure, in a fluid gesture, until the dog is back in the down position.
“BANG! YOU'RE DEAD!”

  • Say "[DOG'S NAME]" and "DOWN" to your dog, then give him the command "BANG! YOU'RE DEAD!". Place your index finger on the head of your dog to simulate a gun to his temple, and push away the dog's head to the ground.
  • Wait a few seconds; release the dog with the "O.K." cue, and congratulate him, with a sound and a reward.
  • Once the dog understands the command while you place your finger on his temple, you can practice these commands at a distance. Tell him "BANG! YOU'RE DEAD!" and wait until the dog positions himself. Then, release the dog from the command with the "O.K." cue and congratulate him, with a sound and a reward. If not, ignore him before repeating.
“GIVE YOUR PAW”

  • Tell your dog to "SIT", then to "GIVE YOUR PAW" and take his paw at the same time. Redo the exercise until the dog understands the command "GIVE YOUR PAW" and obeys by himself.
  • After a few repetitions, you can train him to give you "THE OTHER PAW". To do this, combine the command "GIVE YOUR PAW" with "THE OTHER PAW". Repeat this sequence until the dog gives you one paw, then the other.