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Training Dogs And Time Management
Students tell me they forget to cover certain exercises or skill sets. And they sometimes come to a trial, thinking their dog "knows" an exercise - so they don't need to practice it. They frequently train an exercise versus training the skills broken down. They don't have time to train every day. And they are losing the dog's focus. The best way to train -- is in an organized way. Keep sessions short. And train the way you trial. Be sure you are NOT training the same thing every day in the most predictable way!! First - Make a list of everything you need to cover over the course of this month's training. Every skill every game. Here is an example: EXERCISES Decide how many days is a reasonable amount for YOU to work your dog. Novice dog owners - consider working 3-4 days a week for 10-15 minutes each session. Planning is key. Does it even seem possible that you can cover every single exercise every week? Absolutely. But you have to be smart about it. And you ...