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TAKE CARE OF HIS HEALTH
Successful training depends on you and your dog’s developing skills – however, his health must always be first and foremost. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to ensure your dog has a clean bill of health.
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USE RESTRAINT AND CONFINEMENT Restraining simply means putting a dog on a leash or cable. Confining means placing him behind a barrier such as a baby gate, exercise pen, fence or dog run. Think of a parent holding a child by the hand. Until the child becomes responsible, he or she must be protected. Similarly, until your pup is reliable and no longer running into the street, chewing up everything in the house, or eliminating on floors and carpets, management is required. Successful tethering is achieved easily and without stress by simply: your dog’s leash or cable to something •Tying so it’s flat on the ground. in front of him and giving high valued •Standing treats (like chicken) so that being restrained is associated with something wonderful.
to asking him to lie down •Progressing (a relaxed position) and then giving treats. increasing your distance and •Gradually the duration before giving treats. CDNdogs.ca
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