The short version
This training tip is brought to you by Aryn Hervel of Novato, CA. Aryn owns and runs Leaps & Hounds Dog Training, a behavior consulting and pet dog training business. Aryn and her All-American Dog, MACH4 Crush, are one of the top AKC Agility teams in the AKC Canine Partners program, having won the AKC Agility Invitational and qualifying and making the finals in many other national events. Crush also works as part of a team of scent detection dogs that locate wastewater leaks in northern California.
We all love interacting with our dogs, but there are times when we need a little space. Whether your dog is excitable when you come home from work, breathing a little too close to your popcorn while you watch a movie, or getting in the way when greeting guests, it would be nice to have a way to tell your dog to give you a little personal space.
The Five Commands Every Dog Should Know
Do you want a well behaved dog but don’t know where to begin? The Basic five commands e-book is a great place to start and will give your dog a strong foundation for future training.
Frequently asked questions
How to teach dog to.back off?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. This training tip is brought to you by Aryn Hervel of Novato, CA. Aryn owns and runs Leaps & Hounds Dog Training, a behavior consulting and pet dog trainin…
How teach dog leave it?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. This training tip is brought to you by Aryn Hervel of Novato, CA. Aryn owns and runs Leaps & Hounds Dog Training, a behavior consulting and pet dog trainin…