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Have you ever played that game where you close your eyes, pretending to be blind, and let a friend lead you along? Or have you ever been walking along, perhaps not paying as much attention as usual, and suddenly your foot does not land on solid earth? The hang is a ver similar effect for your puppy. In fact, it is even more disconcerting for your puppy, who is used to having four paws on the ground to hang in mid air (or, using the alternate hang, two paws). Also, you will be working with your dog from behind as well as in front. We use the hang to teach your puppy that no matter the circumstances, no matter how scary, she can trust you to keep her safe.
As with the settle, the hang is most easily started with puppies. You may begin with older dogs, but be aware if you have a very dominant dog. The hang can feel very threatening to an older dog who does not trust you as his leader. You may want to work with a professional dog behaviorist to get started in this if your dog is very unruly and stubborn. |
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We’ve all been there! A dog is running around in circles like the Tasmanian Devil and nothing the owner does or says seems to make a difference. You don’t want your puppy to end up like that! One of the most important commands that you can teach your dog is the settle command. It can be taught, learned, and reliably performed at a very young age. The settle command can even be taught before “sit” and will help create a trusting bond between you and your dog. A dog is running around in circles like the Tasmanian Devil and nothing the owner does or says seems to make a difference. You don’t want your puppy to end up like that!
Settle can save your dog from being banished for his wild ways to a backyard, specific room, or crate, and it can help you enjoy your dog, have control of him, and establish your role as “leader of the pack.” This command is most easily taught to puppies (start as soon as you get your pup), but even older dogs can learn new tricks! |
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Let me be clear before we begin, many people will call our bonding exercises submission exercises, and they are. Not in the sense that there is a danger of your new puppy taking over your household and becoming the pack leader (although there is), but in the sense that a few moments each day will teach your puppy that doing what you ask is not a question, and can actually be pleasant. You see, submission is not just about dominance, but about teaching your puppy to trust you. Trust is what will make your puppy your best friend for the rest of its life. Trust is what will make your puppy your best friend for the rest of its life.
With just three easy exercises, you will promote trust and bonding between you and your new puppy. If you have a family, I suggest that all family members take turns doing these exercises. Of course, children should have a parent supervising and helping. |
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