You're right Bella, it's hard but when you get it (and you will) then you GET the toys, praise and treats. Patience pays off BIG time!
Deuce on Nov 12 at 04:19 PM
Have you been to obedience school yet? Or training? That's what they teach you there!!! And they'll teach your mommy too. :-)
Nicholas James on Nov 12 at 06:19 PM
I wish I could be of help, but sadly the only word I'm really familiar with is "no." I am starting to think that is my name, actually.
Peaches on Nov 12 at 06:53 PM
I know stay, sit and get down....that's about it. I know all about the "what's in it for me?"....very, very important phrase.....treats, toys, attention, popcorn....oh, yeah, popcorn.
Petey on Nov 12 at 08:39 PM
Well if it makes you feel any better, the only phases my dogs fully understand are "time to eat" and "let's get a treat." Actually, they respond to sit and go potty pretty well too, but it's all about the food. Just always be consistent in everything you do while training. Gee, I think I should follow my own advice. :)
Madeleine on Nov 12 at 11:20 PM
That whole STAY thing is hard for us, but it is possible to master. You just have to do it in baby steps. Make the stay command last no more than 1 or 2 seconds at first. If you get up, your mom quietly picks you up and positions you in the exact same place you just were supposed to be staying at. It is important that she not overreact and yell or give the command again without placing you back. Otherwise you will think you are in control, and she will be mad. Once you have mastered STAY for a second or 2 and have gotten rewards for not breaking the stay, your mom can put you on a little longer stay and continue the process. I don't think that humans are very patient, but they have to be if we are going to learn this command! You can do it, Bella, because you will be handsomely rewarded for your diligence. Hold out for great treats.
Bentley on Nov 16 at 07:55 PM
My momma says that when she uses my name in a commmand, I will get to move such as in:
Bentley, Heel.
Bentley, Here.
Bentley, around.
She never uses my name in a stationary command like Stay or Stand. It really helps me from getting so confused!
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Scouter-Roo on Nov 12 at 03:46 PM