Training tips

Short tips. Long habits.

Notes from our trainers for owners in Port Harcourt: recall in busy compounds, walking in traffic, rainy season and heat.

Long reads

This month's two articles

Training · 6 minute read

Gates open, children run and the meat seller rings a bell. Here is how to build a come that holds.

Care · 5 minute read

From June to October the rain changes everything. Ticks, damp coats, thunder and short walks: our plan for each.

Quick tips

01
Five minutes beats one hour
Three five minute sessions a day teach more than a long weekend session. Stop while your dog still wants more.
02
Pay the gate
Ask for a sit before the gate opens, every time. It becomes the habit that keeps your dog off the road.
03
Heat check
Put the back of your hand on the road for five seconds. Too hot for you means too hot for paws.
04
Name means good things
Never call your dog by name to scold or to bath. Keep the name for treats and fun.
05
Chews for calm
A long chew after a walk helps a dog settle. Licking and chewing are calming in themselves.
06
Count the treats
Training treats come out of the daily food. Weigh breakfast and use a handful as rewards.

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