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Happy Hound News |
Winner of the Jar of Mini Milk-Bones
Well the Ottawa Pet Expo was crazy busy. There were a lot of people and dogs. It was definitely a huge success with lots of advice and training tips given out. Thank you for all your entries for the beautiful jar of mini Milk-Bones. There were 2,243 of them! Natalie Vachon won the draw with her little dog Ethan who is enjoying a few bones.
Update on Jack and Jema
Jack and Jema just received their first Professional Grooming at Cocomutts in Stittsviille.
I have taken a lot of time to socialize the puppies to the brush, combs, nail clippers, ear cleaning etc. yet it is a different experience when you take them into the professionals. So below is a photo with the wonderful ladies at Cocomutts along with the puppies and their new look. They are so cute.
If you would like more information on the puppies, please send me an email to Marcia@happyhound.ca. I would be happy to discuss the Perfect Puppy packages with you!
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Training |
Train your dog to Come to you every time!
To get your dog to come to you every time that you call them can be challenging when there are major distractions. However, it is better if you work up to those distractions in a positive learning environment. Therefore, I would use short distances at first in the house. Then tell them “Rover Come” in a cheerful and encouraging voice. As soon as they look at you (even for a split second) strongly encourage them in with kisses noises, clap your hand, voice praise.
At the beginning it is easier to turn your body to the side and possibly kneel down to help encourage them in. Once they come to you then reward with food or 30 seconds of praise when they come to you. I would suggest to not ask for the sit at the beginning as then they will be rewarded for the sit and not coming to you.
Once they are coming to you in the house with short distances then you will want to call them, take the collar then give them the reward to prevent the Hi, Goodbye situation.
Always praise the come first with your voice and then take their collar before you reward them. Once they come in the house reliably then the next step is bring them outside on leash. After some success on a training lead and off leash then add in distractions, distance and time.
Today’s training challenge is to have your dog come to you from 5 different situations before bedtime!
Check out our new Happy Hound website with toys/chewtoys/doggie accessories. Worth checking at www.happyhound.ca
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Featured Toy |
Squirrel Dude
 The Squirrel Dude is a great way to mentally challenge your dog! For their dinner tonight, just take the meal that you would normally place in their dog bowl and place it in the Squirrel Dude. You can add a few extra treats if you would like to make it even more motivating for them to get their dinner. Then place it on the floor.
It is best if you just leave the toy there and let them work to get their food. So instead of feeding your dog their food in a bowl, try a Squirrel Dude to challenge your dog mentally.
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