Dog Training San Diego-Day 5 of 21 Day Challenge
Sunday, January 11th, 2009 | Dog Obedience & Behavior, Dog Training Camp San Diego, Dog Training Collars & Leads
Remember to have fun with your dog! Smiling and having a good time is what’s it’s all about. Whenever my dog is barking or excited, I remain calm, and use body language and hand signals to direct them to positive behavior… for more information on proper leash walking and dog training tips check out www.dogtrainerguru.com : check tips at http://dogtainingofsandiego.com and follow along with our 21-day challenge to walk your dog every day!
Day 5 - 22 minutes walking with Betty, Spencer & my husband Gregg. I suppose it’s a bit like cheating, since Gregg walks Spencer. It evens out though, because Betty is SUPER excited with the prosect of Gregg coming along. She has high-pitched yips and spins in circles as I get my walking shoes, hat, leashes and she is totally losing it by the time I get the leashes. I remain calm, take a deep breath & tap on her remote, use my body language and hand signals to sit her. Once she is relatively calm ( no spinning, but still a few yips), we’re off for a beautiful walk in the sunshine. Betty calms down right away even though Spencer has to walk by my side left side as usual. I am thankful for this day and and we have a peaceful walk.
Day 4- 20 minutes walking with Betty & Spencer. Betty rocks today, she is calm and I have no problems getting ready for our walk… we have an uneventful, peaceful afternoon walk, another day in paradise!
Day 3- 24 minutes walking with Betty & Spencer. It is tough to get out today, the sun is shining, but the wind is blowing and I’m trying to finish up some work, but the phone just keeps on ringing! Betty is barking and wants me to hurry up, but only barks a couple of times early in the walk. That’s when I remember why I wanted to load the dogs up and go to the other trail, garbage day… The dogs did awesome and followed me up and down the curbs as we snaked around the cans. We saw a Boston Terrier who pulled on his leash and wagged a big hello, and a furry white Maltese, who pulled on her leash and growled and barked at the lot of us! Betty & Spencer stayed right by my side and walked around the bunch. One lady commented on the great manners my dogs have! They’ve been walking with me for years now, such good heelers, I always feel sorry for those who don’t invest in training that works for their dogs!
Carla C Weed
K9 Coach www.sitk9sit.com