Dog training does not happen in weekly classes or sessions — it happens in the continuous, everyday moments of a dog’s life.
I have written about this before but it bears repeating — the microwave is a great training tool!
No, do not attempt to put the dog in the microwave! Rather, do a micro training session whenever you are using the microwave.
I do not like cold coffee and so I wind up heating coffee a fair amount each morning — the dogs know this is their clue to come to class!
Claire, Sparkle, Capella — three generations reporting to class
One of my current microwave training goals is to teach Capella a reliable down, sit, and wait.
Capella
Yes, I know she is nine months old and her siblings likely all know those things BUT she has been studying other things — like how to be a show dog.
Check out Aubrey’s jacket — the envy of all Bright Star humans!
Pozy gets quick Scentwork lessons during some microwave sessions…
Claire practices dumbbell holds while the microwave is doing it’s microwavey thing…
Everyone gets cookies when they get it right — except me. I get hot coffee…
The sessions are 30 - 60 seconds long and very effective. My dogs have learned all kinds of things while that microwave is warming up my coffee. Keep small treats handy and you will be all set…
Try it — you will be surprised at how much progress can be made in these very micro training sessions.
Have a wonderful weekend!