Husky Grooming Tips to Control Shedding
The post Husky Grooming Tips to Control Shedding by Kristina Lotz appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. Huskies are double-coated and require extra grooming during shedding season. Brush daily and use a special de-shedding shampoo and conditioner to ensure fabulous fur. The post Husky Grooming Tips to Control Shedding by Kristina Lotz appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. The post How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down: Step-by-Step Guide by Debbie DeSantis, BAH, CPDT-KA appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com. Teaching your dog to lie down is a practical cue because it leads to more advanced behaviors. When your dog can lie down on cue, he’ll be able to stay on his bed or master tricks like rolling over or crawling. The sky’s the limit! Your pup will enjoy the training and your friends will be impressed. How to Teach Your Dog to Lie Down Before you start training, follow these tips to set up your surroundings for a successful session: First, to set your dog up to succeed, exercise him before starting the training session. He needs to be tired enough that he will want to lie down. Gather his favorite dog treats. The reward should be something that your dog loves and will follow with his nose when you attempt to lure him. Start training in a room without distractions, not even his favorite dog buddy who may pounce on him in play. How to Teach Your Dog Down: The Lure Method Cue your dog to sit in front of you. If he doesn’t know that behavior, teach it to him first during a separate training session. Hold a small piece of yummy treat in front of his nose. Slowly move the treat straight down towards the floor. When he follows the treat, mark the desired behavior with “yes” and give him the reward. Dogster tip: Stay calm when marking the behavior. If you get too excited, chances are your dog will get up. Repeat this several times. During each successive step, continue moving the treat closer to the ground. When successful, praise and reward. Dogster tip: If your dog gets up, ensure you’re not moving the treat too quickly, causing the behavior. Start again. If your dog hunches up instead of lying down flat, slightly move the treat away from him after the treat reaches the ground. It should look like an “L” motion. When your dog lies down flat, with his elbows and hocks on the ground, praise and reward. Dogster tip: Place the treat reward on the ground just between your dog’s paws. This keep her lying down. Repeat these steps a few times, always praising and rewarding your pup when she lies down on the ground. As you lure your dog from the sit position, add the cue “down.” Praise and treat when she lies down, elbows on the ground. Perform this a few times. Fade the treat lure after your dog understands what’s expected. Still use the hand motion but have the treat hidden in your other hand behind your
