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Do Dogs Forget Obedience They Have Learned?

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Once in a while I hear people say, “ I did obedience with my dog but he forgets it all now”.  This is a statement that makes me shake my head.

I don’t believe this to be true. I believe if you train your dog to fully understand a name to a behaviour then they don’t completely forget it.

Over time, like us, if you don’t use it you loose it.  They will get sloppy and they will refuse BUT They don’t completely forget it.

Watch the video of Duke Ferguson working with his dog Nitro after a few months of being “Off Work”.

Lets see if Nitro has forgotten anything.

Enjoy!

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Feeding Time is Training Time – Step One

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This is how my puppy, River, eats every piece of food she gets. Feeding time is training time. My dogs work for a living. This provides some of the mental stimulation they need and when combined with physical exercise most of the behaviour problems we see simply go away or are severely diminished.

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This is how I instruct all of my clients in the program to go about it. Some do and some don’t and it is very easy to spot the difference in the dogs as a result. It isn’t that you can’t get results when not doing this but the results are just better when you do. This puppy is twelve weeks old and has been with us for only three weeks. She’s almost fully through the base obedience we train our dogs already. Granted, without distraction but that will come later.

If you have a dog with behaviour problems, this is step one in the process and it has a very big impact. Teach obedience through food reward and make it so it is the only way they are fed. Combine this with the appropriate physical exercise for the breed and you will be well on your way to solving your dog’s problems.

Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

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The Doodle Who Ate Everything! Testimonial

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My dog, Victor, has had 5 surgeries. Victor is a two-year-old labradoodle. His surgeries were related to him eating things.

I brought Victor to Unleashed Potential to correct his behaviour. Since being at Unleashed Potential the results are incredible!

Duke taught me to take control of Victor and not give up on him.

I was scared to take Victor anywhere. It was embarrassing for me as a dog owner to be seen in public with him as he was out of control.

Victor is now sitting and staying with me. He doesn’t eat anything nor does he run away when he sees other dogs. He is a changed dog because of the training received from Unleashed Potential.

I want to thank you Duke for the time you took to teach both Victor and me.

Louanne Mcquaid

 

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Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

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Mastering the Art of Attention

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No matter what age or breed of dog we can help you too MASTER the art of attention with your dog! Below is a video shot with a young pup just 17wks of age. In one week we mastered attention! So that being said….

I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU:

Have you been told you can’t train a dog until 6 months of age? Do you have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you? If you answer YES, then watch this video. You will get to know the truth and see a mini dog training session and learn some quick tips. If you like this and want to see more educational and/or entertaining videos, subscribe today!!

 

Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Want FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

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For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo of Duke and his dogs.

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Dogs With Kids – Free Tips From Unleashed Potential K9

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Dogs With Kids – Free Tips From Unleashed Potential K9

I am often asked what is the best breed of dogs for children. My answer is plain and simple. “There is no Perfect Breed of dog for children”. You can have 10 dogs of the same breed and the all have different temperaments.Some will be suitable and some will not. A Pit Bull can make just as good of a companion pet as a Golden Retriever or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel so this is not a breed specific issue.

Puppymanagement129Keep one thing in mind as it is very important to know,  There is no such thing as a dog that will not bite All dogs can and will. Some dogs have short fuses and some are very tolerant but All DOGS CAN BITE!  Some can bite harder than others but ALL DOGS CAN BITE!
 Now that you have this understood , I’m going to list some tips you should look at when looking for a dog for kids and when you have a dog with kids.

1. What is the best age for a child to have a dog ? This is a personal preference. There is no best age just like there is no best breed, I have had a variety of dogs before I had children so I have brought my babies home with the presence of  dogs already there,  as well as having new dogs young and old coming and going from our house where I have 3 children. The kids were at all stages of life when this was happening with all kinds of breeds.

First consider this, your time commitment, how active your family is, and your child’s demeanor.  Ask yourself:  How much time can you commit to a dog at the moment and how would your child be with a dog? Is your child quiet and calm or a energetic, wild, rough, tumble weed? This is important to think about and will help you make an educated decision not an emotional one that you might regret later. Pick your dog by its temperament according to your child’s temperament. A hyper, rough child should not have a soft timid dog. A calm, shy child should not have a energetic, pushy dog.

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I can suggest from experience, like a human baby, dogs are a lot of work. It is much easier to get a dog when the children are past the baby stage and they can take direction from you while safely interacting with a dog and be of some help in training and looking after a dog.

2. Education… It is most important that your children be taught how to safely interact with dogs to prevent stressing a dog or pushing the limits and challenging a dog just as dogs need to learn how to interact around children.  The older the child is the better they will be at interacting with the dog and being able to build the proper relation ship as well as training and care.

3. Obedience training your dog is essential. Get advice from a certified and experienced canine professional or trainer like an Unleashed Potential K9 trainer. Don’t just pick the first trainer or behaviorist you call. Meet with a few and interview them and ask for references. Talk to your vet on who they recommend.  Have your children involved in the training while you supervise.

4. SUPERVISE CHILDREN AND DOGS AT ALL TIMES NO MATTER WHAT!!  This is a must for the safety of the dog and the child and is your responsibility.

Duke Ferguson, ABDT, MT

Here is a video of my son Austin when he is almost 2 years old. He is training a 5 month old German Shepherd.

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Duke Ferguson, ABDT, MT