| When working with Ben I always reinforce good behavior...who wouldn't! But when he's in a sit/stay, I tell him, "Good Sit, Good Stay", and he looks at me like, 'Yeah, I know Mom...just doing what ya told me to!"
He's a goof ball...when he is in no mood to train, I use the REEALLLLLLYYYYYYYY yummy treats...only those he gets in class. He'll do almost anything for those (salmon treats...smell awful but he LOVES 'em!). If Zeus seems to be out fo sorts..play a game with him...make it funner than normal!! I incorporate training in to every day activities, including going out for potty time. What a great time to train the 'Wait" command or do a bit of heeling while walking.
But only in short sessions as he gets bored easily...when Ben gets it right, I usually repeat the action once or twice then release and play for a short bit, then work on another command...
I use the command 'Watch me!" when starting any training...he knows to watch my face and when I move, he's not to move unless I tell him 'Lets Go!' or 'Ben Heel!". If the dog isn't watching or paying attentin to you, gently tap on the top of his head...justa little touch, to refocus him on you...a little reminder if you will.
Good luck...!! :)  |