Just a reminder that dog training is best when done with LOTS of distractions...so the dog learns to hold a command....no matter what else is going on.
Sugar was 'dressed' in his Applewoods Dog Training gear last night....as we headed to Lowe's to do a return...which he carried into the store in a bag (I so LOVE having my dog Fetch on command....and he sure carries himself proudly whenever we practice).
Winter weather can make training outside a challenge for some, so places that accept dogs, on-leash off course! provide a fantastic training opportunity as well as the chance to go shopping! Sugar was working on his light line work, which is the foundation for off-leash training, at Lowe's last night.
He was part of the 'greeter' job, as well as standing still and quiet as the carpet cutting machine behind him was working (man, it makes a racket!). We walked up and down aisles doing heeling, sits, downs, stays and recalls. Sugar had a wonderful time staring UP at things that fascinated him like the ceiling fan displays, holding a Down/Stay when the carpet machine 1st started (yes, he held his down), and being a Lowe's 'greeter' for a couple of minutes while on a sit/stay. Perhaps he could get hired as a Lowe's greeter?
Twas an Applewoods training moment:)
Roxanne
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