A Simple, Fun Behavior. This easy activity is teaching come when called. We start with a Hand Touch, which, If you haven’t trained it yet, you’ll find instructions in our website Easy Activities. Train in any room of your home, then in different rooms, and take it outside. Use any cue word you want such […]
Easy Activity – Learning to Relax
This easy activity is about teaching your dog to relax. Yes, you can train “relaxation.” We have recommended Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol 15-day project for years. It requires just a few minutes each day. This program acclimates your dog to relaxing in a variety of circumstance ultimately leading to your dog lying down and relaxing […]
Easy Activity – Close a Door
A Simple Fun Behavior. Target training is the first step to teaching your dog to close doors – starting with a cabinet door. Once you’ve done Step 1 – nose targeting – shape moving closer to the goal door. Watch Wendy, All Dogs Gym’s Director of Training, shape her dogs to this task. This was […]