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"To err human, to forgive is canine." Yes, heel thyself is a pun, a simple reminder that good training takes two your dog and you with the emphasis on you to make it fun. In the last chapter, I discussed how to apply basic obedience commands. Many dog owners assume that once their dog starts to perform a specific task, school is out. Wrong. It is crucial to do the homework. You must practice all of the basic commands In the locations where you most want your dog to behave, with all the distractions of those places. Real-life distractions include doorbells, guest, delivery people, food, children, other dogs, and even cats. Teaching your dog to pay attention to you amid life's distractions is always challenging and often frustrating. However, it can be made simple if you use a leash for consistency, practice just a few minutes a day, and apply the techniques from Chapter 8. Where and when you apply the training in your home is the key to creating a positive behavior pattern. Don't wait until your dog jumps up on guests or bolts out the front door after the pizza delivery guy. Instead, try rehearsing "Sit" and "Stay" with your dog on a leash at an open front door with no one around. Practice ringing the doorbell, too. Behaviors take time to develop. This chapter will address how to use training to your advantage and prevent some doggy delinquencies from developing in the first place. The OK Breed of Dog Owner's Complaint Q: I have a Labrador Retriever that thinks every walk is the Iditarod sled race. I'm embarrassed! I have to pretend that I'm a dog musher from Alaska every time I take my dog for a walk. Any suggestions, aside from getting roller-blades?
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BOOK CONTENTSHeal Thyself
