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Your walk should be a balance of work and freedom, play and rest. Couple big Nonos are as follows: - Sniffing: Let your dog sniff! But only on your terms. Pulling (if it's excessive) = loss of freedom - Beginning of walk: don't start your walk until your dog is neutral. Don't hype them up by yelling "Walkies!" Before every walk - Food: Food reinforces behaviour. Behaviour does not happen because we present the food. Learn the difference. - Focus on your dog: This is the time of day where you get to bond with your dog. Save the scrolling for later. #DogWalkingTips #DogTraining #WalkYourDog #DogBehavior #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #BalancedDogWalk #SniffingOnWalks #DogBondingTime #FocusOnYourDog #BetterDogWalks #DogObedience #DogWalkEtiquette #PuppyTraining #DogWalkingEssentials #MindfulDogWalking #CalmDogTraining #LeashTraining #WalkingWithYourDog #DogTrainingJourney #SmartDogTraining #DogTrainingMistakes #RespectTheWalk #CanineConnection #StopPulling #TrainingSuccess #PetParenting #DogWalkRoutine #DogFocus #DogTrainingAdvice

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All training sessions, especially outdoors, should start with a warm-up like this. Once you get into the bulk of your training, you should on top of your warmup start with some easy reps to give your dogs easy wins, before getting into the challenging stuff. #dogtrainingtips #Halloween #warmup

Why Reward Placement Matters in Dog Training 🐾 You might be doing everything else right, but if your reward placement is off, it could be slowing down your dog’s progress—or worse, teaching the wrong behavior entirely! Next time you're in a training session, ask yourself: “Where am I delivering the reward, and what is it teaching my dog in the long term?” Proper reward placement is crucial for reinforcing the right behavior and building a solid foundation for obedience and focus. 🎯 Challenge: Pay close attention to where you’re delivering the reinforcement and how it affects your dog’s behavior. Small changes in reward placement can lead to BIG improvements! #DogTraining #RewardPlacement #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #DogBehavior #TrainingYourDog #CanineTraining #DogObedience #PuppyTraining #SmartDogs #TrainingSuccess #DogTrainerLife #ReinforceTheRightWay #DogTrainingJourney #DogBehaviorModification #TrainingMistakes #EffectiveDogTraining #RewardBasedTraining #DogFocus #ProperTraining

If you’re wondering how to properly reward your dog during training, you’re not alone. In this video, we highlight three common mistakes people make when reinforcing their dogs, and show you the correct approach for creating a well-behaved and engaged dog. ❌ Top Left Corner: Shoving food in your dog's face won’t help, especially in stressful situations. It can overwhelm your dog and reduce the effectiveness of the reward. ❌ Top Right Corner: While this is close to being correct, notice the poor reward placement. Feeding your dog where they are sitting rather than encouraging them to come toward you creates confusion and less engagement. ❌ Bottom Left Corner: Stop relying on luring to prompt the behavior you want. Luring is only useful when teaching new skills—not as a way to reinforce learned behaviors. ✅ Correct Method (Bottom Right Corner): Mark the behavior, drop your shoulders, and use an animated backpedal to create excitement. Your dog should want to funnel into you, and the "bubble" around you should become the place they naturally want to be. Learn how proper reward placement and engagement techniques can transform your dog’s behavior and enhance their training! #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingMistakes #DogBehavior #ReinforceTheRightWay #PuppyTraining #TrainingYourDog #DogTrainerTips #EngageYourDog #CanineTraining #DogObedience #RewardPlacement #TrainingSuccess #DogTrainingMistakes #DogTrainingJourney #SmartDogs #StopLuring #DogTrainingHelp #DogTrainerLife #EffectiveTraining

Is Your Dog Not Listening? Here's Why – Southwest Dog Training Tips Your dog isn’t disobedient! Before assuming they can’t listen or focus, there are 4 key reasons why your dog might seem untrainable. At Southwest Dog Training, we believe that understanding these underlying causes is essential to improving your dog’s behavior and focus. Here’s what could be affecting your dog’s ability to listen: 1️⃣ Distractions: High-stimulus environments can overwhelm your dog’s ability to focus. 2️⃣ Overstimulation: Too much excitement or energy can make it hard for your dog to settle down and follow commands. 3️⃣ Lack of Clear Communication: Your dog may not understand what you’re asking if the cues aren’t clear. 4️⃣ Inconsistent Training: Inconsistency in training can confuse your dog and hinder their progress. Want to help your dog push through these challenges and improve their focus? Southwest Dog Training is here to help you transform your dog's behavior, ensuring they stay engaged and attentive during training. #DogTraining #DogBehavior #SouthwestDogTraining #DogTrainingTips #ObedientDogs #DogFocus #CanineTraining #DisobedientDog #PositiveReinforcement #PuppyTraining #DogObedience #TrainingYourDog #DogTrainingJourney #DogAttention #DistractedDog #DogListeningSkills #DogTrainerLife #DogDistractions #DogTrainingHelp #SmartDogs #ReactiveDogs #ObedienceTraining #DogTrainingAdvice #DogBehaviorTips #TrainYourDog #DogFocusTraining #EngagedDogs #OvercomingDistractions #UntrainableDogSolutions #ConsistencyInTraining

❗️Don’t make this mistake! Just because dogs are sitting, does not mean they should be given the opportunity to greet people. When dealing with over-excited and jumpy dogs, it’s not just about the obedience or the behavior that comes before the release word (hopefully you have one), it’s about the emotional state they are in. Basically you want your dog to be neutral. If they sit, and are vibrating with excitement, and then you release them to say hi, they will likely jump and go nuts. At that point just cut out the middle man, forget the sit, and let them jump from the beginning. Instead, wait for calm, then release, and if they show too much excitement restart the process. For a lot dogs, the way to fix this can be more complex than this, and if you need help, hit us up!

🎉 Jackpot Rewards: When and Why to Use Them 🎉 A jackpot reward is a powerful tool in dog training, helping your dog understand exactly when they’ve nailed it. It’s not just about giving extra treats—it’s about creating that “aha” moment for your dog. 💡 When to Use: For breakthroughs during training. To reinforce a difficult or new behavior. When your dog exceeds expectations. 💡 Why It Works: Boosts motivation. Helps your dog remember the behavior more effectively. Builds excitement for future training sessions. But remember—jackpots should be rare and strategic, so they keep their magic! 🪄 Want to learn how to incorporate jackpot rewards into your training? Check out the video and start making every reward count! 🐾 #DogTrainingTips #JackpotRewards #PositiveReinforcement #DogBehavior #TrainingYourDog #SmartDogs #DogTrainingJourney #PuppyTrainingTips

Simple Rule: Your dog is allowed on the bed if they can handle not being on the bed!

DISCLAIMER - important variables for this to work. 1. The drive for the food needs to be stronger than the feeling of fear or anxiety, or else you either won’t accomplish anything, or you’ll actually diminish the value of the reinforcer. This brings me to point 2. 2. Your dog must be below threshold for this drill to work.

DISCLAIMER - important variables for this to work. 1. The drive for the food needs to be stronger than the feeling of fear or anxiety, or else you either won’t accomplish anything, or you’ll actually diminish the value of the reinforcer. This brings me to point 2. 2. Your dog must be below threshold for this drill to work.

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Most of you would solve a lot of problems by listening to step 1 and 3. Management is often the answer for most people, unless you are willing to put in a lot of work. If you don’t leave your dog unsupervised to bark in the backyard, they won’t do it. #DogTraining #StopDogBarking #DogBehavior #BackyardTraining #CanineObedience #PetTrainingTips #BarkingSolutions #DogOwnerAdvice #QuietDog #DogTrainingTips #BehaviorModification #CalmCanine #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingJourney #PetBehavior