💡Food work and luring are effective techniques to teach puppies basic commands.
🔑Proximity is key when teaching sit and down commands to maintain engagement.
💪Creating toy engagement helps build a strong bond and teach discipline.
🗣️Teaching a puppy to respond to their name is crucial for effective communication.
🐾Setting boundaries and providing effective handling techniques are essential for controlled playtime and deter possessive behavior.
What is the purpose of food work and luring?
—Food work and luring are techniques used to motivate puppies to learn and perform commands. By using food as a reward to guide the puppy's movements, they learn to associate the desired behavior with positive reinforcement.
Why is proximity important when teaching sit and down commands?
—Maintaining proximity when teaching sit and down commands helps create a stronger engagement with the puppy. It encourages them to stay close and reinforces the idea that good things happen when they are in close proximity to their owner.
How does toy engagement help build a strong bond?
—Toy engagement provides a fun and interactive way to bond with your puppy. By playing together, you establish yourself as a source of fun and positive experiences, which helps build trust and strengthens your relationship.
Why is it important for a puppy to respond to their name?
—Teaching a puppy to respond to their name is crucial for effective communication. It helps gain their attention, allows for better control in various situations, and fosters a stronger connection between the puppy and their owner.
How can I prevent possessive behavior in my puppy?
—Preventing possessive behavior involves setting boundaries and using effective handling techniques. Teaching the puppy to give up toys or objects upon command and providing structured playtime can help establish a healthy relationship built on respect and trust.
00:00Ryan and Logan share their experiences as first-time puppy owners.
00:08Food work and luring techniques are introduced to motivate the puppy.
00:23Teaching commands like sit and down using food luring.
03:46The importance of maintaining proximity during commands.
06:18Teaching the puppy to respond to their name for effective communication.
09:29Introduction to toy engagement and its role in building a strong bond.
10:59Effective handling techniques for controlled playtime and prevention of possessive behavior.
