New Year, New Goals!
The dreaded New Year’s resolution. Get in shape, eat healthier, lose weight, declutter my home…
PQ has a new challenge for you this year.
365 Days of Training!
Let’s have some training fun with our 4 legged friends this year!
This sounds a bit overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The goal is to bond with our dogs while teaching them and ourselves something new.Spend as much or as little time as you want, but the objective is to spend 5 minutes a day learning something new.
Work on the basics like sit, down, and stay, or take a shot with some more advanced training. It doesn’t matter what you do, all that matters is that you are having fun doing it.
Start with small goals like training one behaviour a week. Work on shaping that behaviour over the course of a week by layering in a new piece everyday. By spending just 5 minutes a day, by the end of the week you will be well on your way to success.
If your dog seems to be gettingfrustrated, take a few steps back to where it was easier. Keep it fun and allow your dog to succeed before moving forward again.
Always end your training with a game of tug or something that your dog loves to do. Training can be hard brain work for your dog. It’s best practice to keep them motivated by doing something fun after all the hard work. Some even say that your dog will retain the information easier if you end with play.
Share your progress with family and friends and be proud of your great teamwork and accomplishments.
