Daily Training Routines

On a daily basis,I exercise a few simple common routines with my dogs to emphisise my pack leader status.

Here are a few examples of the routines I carry out on a daily basis :

• I make up the dog's food.I let my dogs see me eat a small biscuit. I place their food bowls down to them and walk away giving them piece to eat. (this replicates the behaviour of the lead wolf who takes what he wants and leaves the rest to the pack)



• I always ask the dogs to sit and wait while I get ready for the walk (i.e. Put my coat on, sort out the collars leads, whistles, brushes, treats etc). I then call them individually and put their collars on.
• When I'm out on the walk I walk both dogs off leash at heel and instruct one dog at a time to go out (e.g. Oscar away). This allows me to stay in control and emphises my leadership of the pack.
• Each dog has it's own whistle. I call the dog who is out by his/her whistle. The dog at heel is not permitted to wander out until the out dog has returned to heel.
• On my return from a walk I always ask the dogs to sit in the garden while I take my coat off, hang up the leads etc. Again this reinforces my position as head of the pack.
• I ask each dog individually to go to their place and wait.
• I reward each dog with a tasty treat.

These routines help each dog to listen and perform indivudually but also encourages them to be part of the team. The dogs are always rewarded, never scolded and the whole experience is positive and enjoyable for all.

Give them a try and let me know how you fair.