Best time to train your dog

Most folks are so busy that training Fido happens when they can fit it in. We often remark that small chunks of training often are better than long sessions occasionally. This of course is to keep your dog fresh and interested.

But if you want to make even more headway the timing of what comes before and after training also makes a difference. Here’s an example. Fido has been locked up for the night. It’s morning and he is about to explode with his normal ‘Yes !!! it’s a new day’ type energy. Right now is a great time to train. Afterwards give him his breakfast. Naturally a lot or even all of his breakfast can be included in the training session. You know you are going to get a lot of focus from him. Say your dog has been confined in his crate whilst you had some trades people over fixing the plumbing. Now he’s allowed out. Do some training with him before he gets to roam the yard free again.

This type of timing really builds your training value. If your dog is hanging out in the yard sniffing the trails of last nights possum movement and then you call him over for a training session, no matter how fun you make it there still may be somewhere else he’d rather be.

Confinement or quiet time is best followed by training/fun. Then following that is a great time for feeding, a walk or free time in the yard.

Be sure to always mix play with training and vice versa so it never feels like a chore for you or your dog.

Leah & Angela OMeara Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)