One of our most often requests for training has to do with a dog that is pulling the entire family down the street while out for a walk, jumping in the greeting and stoping every 20 feet to smell something. In the AKC Star Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Programs we teach dogs to: [...]
Wesley and Herschel demonstrate “Down Stay or “Place”. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have your 12 week old puppy out of his crate and calmly be in his “Place” while you enjoy each other’s company. You have company over, friends for dinner or just a nice quiet evening with your spouse. Wouldn’t [...]
Dog is quiet in crate, waits while door is open, comes out of crate gently, sits so you can put the leash on, and waits for the next command. Herschel is a 12 week old Yellow Lab in for 21 day Boarding Training with Whispering Oaks Professional Dog Training. He is now 15 weeks [...]
Dog comes out of the crate calmly, sits while you put the leash on and does not jump up, bolt out of the door of the crate or your home, but let’s you go through the door first by waiting at the door. Wait in and out of the crate, sit calmly while we [...]
At 10-12 weeks old, or at 10-12 years old, your dog can be taught to sit still while you, a family member or a neighbor pets him. You want to pet your dog, and your dog loves the attention from you. He simply needs to be taught under what manner you expect him to behave [...]
Down Stay with Distractions - Herschel is Demonstrating “Down Stay”. Notice how Vertically Focused Herschel is. He watches Wesley’s every move and is oblivious to the distractions in the horizontal. This Vertical Training, included in all Boarding Training Programs, does the following: 1) dog is calmer, 2) attention span increases, 3) dog is more mature, [...]
Whispering Oaks Professional Dog Training - Boarding Training programs teach dogs to “Sit Stay” and “Down Stay”. The “Distance Come” from 50’ to 100’ is part of our AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Program. Notice how Herschel watches Wesley with anticipation all the way. Dogs look forward to the “Family Greeting” at the end of [...]