![]() ![]() As well, an attachment to both the back and front of the dog. Though very similar to the easy walk harnesses, this harness allows for a tighter fit around the body. This is a great harness for dogs that need more directional control, have pulling problems, and have a hard time keeping focus on the walk itself. It tilts their weight into the pull, and forces them to make a turn therefore, a very effective way to get their attention. The easy walk is a front lead harness that is designed to redirect a pulling dogs attention to you. Barring various levels of reactivity in a dog, they are one of the most capable ways to work with and control your animal on a walk. I am starting with harnesses because I believe they are universally the most effective way to working with most any sized pup. Step five: wait longer durations of time with your hand open before offering a treat or piece of food that your dog can have.Harnesses are an extremely popular and effective tool to walking your dog. When your dog tries to help himself close your hand. If your dog continues to not steal take one more piece of food and give it to your dog. When you can open your hand and leave it open for one second without him stealing use your other hand to collect one piece of food and give it to your dog. Think of your opening of the hand as the initial reward for him trying to learn that he cannot steal.Ī good analogy is in a restaurant! When you see the wait staff coming with your favorite meal how happy are you! And you do not even have your food yet! Yes your dog will look slightly confused for a moment but he will give up again and when he does open your hand. ![]() As soon as he tries to steal from you close your hand quickly and be careful to just close the hand, don’t move the hand away. ![]() Step four: when the dog gives up for a second, which may come with the appearance of looking away, sitting, taking a couple steps backwards etc. Don’t move the fist away from the dog, remain very still. At this point do nothing, say nothing, remain calm, keep your fist closed and still. Step three: your dog is most likely very interested in your fist including licking, biting, smacking you with his paw, etc. Don’t be shy now! Really put that fist in front of your dog’s nose, show that you have something wonderful in there but don’t open the fist. Step two: present your full closed fist to your dog. Be sure that handful is not so large that you find yourself accidentally dropping treats. Step one: scoop handful of food into one hand and close your fist. If your dog is totally obsessed and ridiculously wild about his training treats, then do this exercise with his kibble or even with Cheerios (as long as he’s not obsessed about Cheerios!) If your dog is obsessed about every food, then use the lowest value food that you can and get started. In the beginning, food is certainly easier to handle. This game can be played with food, toys, anything that is of importance to your dog. It promotes impulse control and calmness which transfers into all areas of the dog’s personality. Doggie Zen essentially teaches the dog to think first watch for information from the handler and respond appropriately. Doggie Zen is a very simple and very powerful impulse control training game that will influence the dog in a profound way.
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