Dog Behavior

Dog Attention Training

Whiteshepherd writes to me with a question about dog attention training: Hi, I’ve just finished reading your dog training book and had a few questions about dog attention training: I have a 9 months old white German shepherd dog. He’s been pretty dominant compared to the previous two dogs that I had a few years …

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Training a Dog To Stay In The Down Position Without Rolling Over On His Back

So, you’ve taught your dog the down-stay command. But when you bend over to praise her, she rolls on her back. Here’s what you’ll need to do: Take a step backwards. Literally. Did your dog roll right-side up? Just give verbal praise. Did he stay on his back? Then walk to the end of the leash. …

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