Pass the AKC Novice Exam with These Proven Training Techniques | Dog Training

[@johnbasedow]

We’re doing this one now. It’s very challenging, especially for a dog that doesn’t like being touched by strangers, Your video helps… as always. 💪🏼🐺

[@freedomleashdogtraining1679]

I am a dog trainer in colorado springs and i love watching your videos. You have a great teaching and training technique and your very good at effective communication. We can all learn from each other as trainers.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thank you, and I couldn't agree more about being able to learn from one another. If we stop learning, we stop growing.

[@sylviamcneill4372]

This was a wonderful video on several levels. Not only explaining the stand/stay in depth, but an illustrated guide on how to maintain your composure and positive attitude while helping your dog become more proficient. People, and I include myself here, expect success/perfection way too fast and can become impatient or irritated and it shows in the voice and body of the trainer. Realizing this is simply a stage you have to go through to be sure you are communicating clearly to the dog without letting unpredictability in your manner upset the dog and, therefore, confuse them, is probably one of the most difficult and yet important aspects to learn about being a trainer, IMHO.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and insightful comment. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. Training a dog isn't just about teaching the dog commands, but it's also about managing our own emotions and expectations throughout the process. Patience and understanding are key elements to effective communication with dogs, and it's so important to remember that progress may be slow but it's definitely worth it in the end. I appreciate your acknowledgment of this often-overlooked aspect of training, and I'm glad you found value in the video. Let's all continue to learn and grow as trainers together! :)

[@sylviamcneill4372]

Wow! This is a tough one. I have just taught my little guy to stand and now want to progress further. It was immensely helpful to watch you work through some of the common problems a dog will have in learning this. If we only see the finished product, it is easy to become frustrated with our own progress with our pups. Although I have no intentions of competing, my goal is obedience at that level for everyday life. The "stand for examination" will be very applicable in helping Rusty maintain a calm demeanor while being pet by the admiring public. Thanks again, Nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and I'm happy the video was helpful. Cheers! :)

[@sylviamcneill4372]

In rewatching this video, I am noticing that as you are initially showing us how to teach the stand, Arih is popping her hind feet out beautifully, keeping her front paws still, even though you are using leash pressure. Do you remember if she did this right from the get go? Lita has a tendency to take that little step forward; Rusty can pop his feet out, but generally that is when he is in heel position where I taught him this behavior with the reward hand right at his muzzle. I am going to be working on this over our Christmas break as I have not done a stand for inspection with him as yet.

[@NateSchoemer]

I began with the lure. Once she mastered that, I moved on to the leash pressure method. For starting the leash pressure version, it's helpful to use either a shaping box or an elevated platform. This prevents the dog from moving forward with their front paws, allowing only their back legs to pop up into the standing position. :)

[@sylviamcneill4372]

@@NateSchoemer Great. My mind was on the right track. While watching this, I gently (hopefully) reminded him that a shaping box was on his GiNormous "Honey Do" list. He really is a good sport about all of this. :)

[@bergerblancsuisse.]

Awesome video, very detailed and insightful. Cheers!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Ryan!

[@ricardozamo8288]

Very nice, thank you Nate! Great information, very clear.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I appreciate that! :)

[@GK-mv1vu]

Thank you as always!

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure and thank you as always for supporting the channel! :)

[@MrPeter924]

Very good Dog Training working great job. Happy New Year 2022

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, you too!

[@BlueRidgeMarine]

This is a good informative video, thank you for work and sharing. 👍's up.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks and Semper Fi!

[@tombumpus5596]

Hey Nate, very informative! In the past videos you suggested do you explain how to touch your dogs back? Creger doesn't want or act like he wants to bite but he doesn't like his hind touch either.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Start slowly and reward when you pet the back of the dog. If you're worried about being bit, then this may be an exercise that you'd want to skip. If he doesn't like it, then the training could cause additional stress for the dog. Just play by ear and you should be fine. Cheers!

[@jammin4jesus624]

I'm afraid my dog may break this because she loves people too much (especially strangers), any tips for training her to stay still while examined?

[@chrisbotsis7658]

Love it

[@dr.bumble]

Hello Nate, Can you teach us how to train a puppy to be friendly at public and protective at home?

[@VizardKusa]

Teaching a puppy to be protective of anything, unless you are an experienced handler/trainer working in bitework, is a disaster waiting to happen.

[@melgigz178]

I am happy for my dogs to alert bark when strangers are in the gate or door. The dogs need to be aware of quiet command and recall command to halt their barking. They need to be taught to stop barking when you say so and to accept visitors when you say it's okay. Make sure to teach your dog basic dog obedience and proper doggy manners to make sure they don't get into mischief or aggression. An overprotective dog is not good and can be a bite risk. We got a rehomed 7 month old GSD, and she was untrained and undersocialised. She used to be overprotective and territorial at home. It was very hard for her to switch off lunging and barking. She did as well in public with people and dogs. We had to undo all these behaviours,train, slowly expose her ti new situations, and modify them for more than a year to trust good people and dogs.

[@NateSchoemer]

Great information has already been provided on this post. Yes, doing protection training can be a disaster waiting to happen if the proper training and maintenance aren't conducted. As Ivan said, there are many dog breeds that will naturally be protective at home. Lastly, just having a dog is a natural deterrent. Cheers!

[@dr.bumble]

Thank you guys for the honest and informative explaination❤️

[@Mahakalkbhaktsanatani]

how much time to teach one command then go to another command

[@NateSchoemer]

Each dog is going to be different. You want to progress at the speed your dog is learning at.

[@aboNadeem-k9]

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[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks!

[@lynnspeight1609]

Her squeak sounds like she's saying "free" on the video. lol

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for commenting! :)