Loose leash walking and sitting. Rusty does not do very well at loose leash walking, like he's not going to get it for another 6 - 8 months so we don't really practice, instead he walks on the Halti and that's that.
To practice loose leash walking:
1. The reward is the continuation of the walk, but still have treats.
2. With your first step say, "Rusty, Let's go!" and start walking. If the dog immediately runs forward, stop and stand still.
3. When the dog acknowledges you, say good dog and then start walking again with a "Let's go!"
4. I used the variation of it and turned around to walk the opposite way.
Rusty still didn't get it after a week. Oh, well. That's a rescue pup for ya!
Learning to sit:
Rusty did not sit at all when we first brought him home. Now he sits when he thinks he's getting a treat. Go figure.
1. Hold the treat between your first finger and thumb, the other three fingers straight (sorry, I'm horrible at describing hand signs) pointed to the back of the dog.
2. Put the treat just above the dogs nose to let him smell the treat.
3. Slowly move your hand towards the dog's head, making him look up and his bottom hit the ground.
4. Click as soon as the rear end hits the floor and treat.
NOTE: I did not write to say "Sit!" That comes later... So no worries!
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