Paws UP Dog Training

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A little summer game!

I divided Lucy’s food into several dishes and spread them out around the yard. First she had to exercise discipline by not being able to eat any until I said she could (she was off lead and following me by command) and second she had to use her nose by sniffing out where I placed each dish. This also forced her to eat a smidge slower!

She was definitely challenged and enjoyed fresh cold hose water after 🤣 and she’s gonna be excited soon because she forgot one dish 😂🤩

Don’t be afraid to get creative using breakfast or dinner! 🐾💕

How does your dog react when you have food for yourself?

Are they in your face or jumping on you?
Do they try to sneak a bite/steal it?
Do they lay at your feet, drooling?
Do they whine or bark at you? Or growl?

Any of the above means they do not respect you. It means they believe they are alpha or are confused about their position in your family pack and this behavior can eventually lead to other issues.

A balanced (meaning they know they’re a follower and know to stay calm and submissive) dog will give space, stay back, avoid, and not interfere when you’re eating, or when any other family members are eating as well.

This can be trained into a dog no matter how long they’ve been allowed to do those first mentioned things!

because there is a difference! 💕🐾

Durga the Jack Russell mix