Training Tip
Goal: I want my puppy to learn her name and to respond to it (look/come towards me).
How: Most of the kibble I feed will be as training treats. I toss one piece of kibble on the floor near her and take 1 - 2 steps back. As she finishes the piece of kibble, I say, “pup-pup-Pellie” and when she looks/starts to come to me I begin the praising and hand her a second piece of kibble when she reaches me.
Repeat over and over in 30-or-so second sessions 3 - 4 times a day.
What to do if she doesn’t respond? Evaluate what I did wrong. Did I toss the food too far? Are there too many distractions? Did I call her before she finished the treat? Is my voice not happy and friendly enough?
Capella’s First Easter
Let’s check-in with some of the puppies…
Moonshadow Andy and his Squad in Texas
Margie (Ariel) Moonshadow in Pennsylvania #coffeewithclark #morningswithmargie
Wally Neil in Washington
Tobie James Perseus in Sun Valley, Idaho (and Eugene, Oregon)
Maple Portia in Stevensville, MT
Sage Mirak with Uncle Lucas (Sparkler) in Phoenix
McCovey Sirius and Adam in Truckee, California
Porter Buck near Boise, Idaho
Kash Kale in Maryland
Fauci Orion in Maryland after a playdate with Kash
Zuber Heze in New Hampshire
Three puppies in one photo! Moonshadow Obie Hunter and Bright Stars Dallas Nova Jr. and Atlas Sun after a playdate near Boise, Idaho.
Xeena Zaniah at home in Canada
Scout Arche in Washington
Easter is a perfect day to reflect on all the New Beginnings and the promises held therein.
Happy Easter.