Coaching Call | Dec 16, 2021
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Catch up on the December 16, 2021 Puppy College Coaching Call to find out what you missed!
To do so, you can either watch the video or listen to and/or download the audio file.
Topics include:
00:00:10 Thoughts on verbally repeating a command after puppy correctly performs it
00:05:00 Steps to work on crate training with human out of puppy's eye sight
00:11:40 What to do if you wait too long in "out of sight" crate training sessions and pup starts to whine.
00:16:30 Lunging on leash
- Tagline is NOT for training polite leash manners
- Name game (value on pup's name to use as a redirection)
- teaching a release word to indicate "off duty" puppy
00:21:00 Leash walks outside for socialization and exercise can teach bad leash manners
- training sessions inside your house where distractions are low to build good foundations for leash manners
00:27:30 The importance of finding out what motivates YOUR puppy
- treats? (what kind!)
- toys (ball, tug toys, fuzzy squeakers?)
- affection?
00:29:30 Pup poops outside but then comes back inside and poops again
00:39:00 Adventure Walks are OFF leash
00:42:30 1st vet visit:
- form (in modules), pick up/carry pup (infection risks), go back to vet for socialization outings (no vet treatment, just treats and petting
00:51:10 Squeeze cheese - why I use it (yes, in moderation)
00:53:00 1st group puppy class:
- tips, treats, toys, water, water bowl, etc.
00:58:30 If you done multiple redirects of the same strategy and things aren't working:
- pick a different redirection strategy
- or recognize puppy may be in a "witching hour" and simply needs a nap
