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| Offering Support and Training for your American Eskimo Dog |
| “No” does a great job of stopping your dog from doing whatever it is he shouldn’t be doing, but it doesn’t tell him what he should be doing. The word “no” should be used for emergencies only - when you need to stop him dead in his tracks as if his life depended on it. For all other situations, take a minute to figure out what it is you do want him to do. If he’s too wound up in the house, tell him to SETTLE. If he is jumping on Grandma Sally, tell him OFF. If he is about to come in the house with muddy paws, tell him to WAIT. Or if he has grabbed a hold of something he shouldn’t have, tell him to GIVE. Of course we need to teach him the meaning of these words in order to get the appropriate response, so get some treats and let's get started! Keep training sessions short and upbeat. With some dogs, three minutes may be too much. Other dogs may be able to concentrate for six or seven minutes. You need to know your dog and always stop before he loses interest. And always stop with a success. If your dog is having trouble, have him do a trick you know he can do and then praise him lavishly before you stop the training session. Incorporate your training into your day-to-day activities and train in different places. This will help your dog learn that when you tell him to sit in the kitchen, it means the same thing as when you tell him to sit at the pet store. |
| HOW AND WHAT TO TEACH YOUR DOG |