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Originally Posted by dray One thing I do is start feeding them very small treats from my hand along with saying their name, but only give the treat if all four feet are on the ground and they are looking at me. This is free stack training and will be so handy later in the ring. You can start this at any time, if they like the treats they will walk with you and the puppy gets trained with out any real work from you , just a bit of fun time and good food. |
Yes!
Very valuable.
A friend who first taught me how to do that called the treat "cookie". It kind of stuck with me so now I say the word and hold the treat near my mouth with fingers closed around it. When they look at me and stand still on all fours I give it. After a few days, I can do it without the treat everytime. Where do you hold your hand Debbie?
Edited...ha ha what I meant to say is "am I doing that correctly?" LOL!