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1. Hide and Seek. Use this opportunity of being stuck indoors to build your pup’s recall. If your pup has a good understanding of the “stay” command and will hold the position while you leave the room, you can do this. As you ask your dog to “stay” in one room, go to another room and hide somewhere. Start out easy on your dog at first by hiding just around the corner, crouching down beside a coffee table in the middle of your living room, or sitting at the dining room table. One you are in your hiding spot, enthusiastically call your pup to “come!” He will be on the prowl to find you – let him look around and sniff you out. When he finds you, make a big deal with lots of praise, pets and maybe a tasty treat or two. Once your pup gets the hang of this activity, you can increase the difficulty of your hiding spots – like inside a closet, underneath the bed, or in the bathtub. Be creative! You’ll have fun being a kid again and your dog will enjoy demonstrating his natural desire to track you down! ...
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AuthorMaria Huntoon, CBCC-KA Archives
April 2020
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