One of the most popular dog training tips for those looking to start working with their dog at summer camp comes from those who are trained themselves. While it can be tempting to try to teach your puppy something new at summer camp, it may be best to stick to the tried and true. Here are some helpful dog training tips from those who have learned from experience.
Before you head out to attend one of the many dog training summer camp programs around, you will want to familiarize yourself with the different kinds of dogs that will be training there. For example, there are obedience classes that are designed for small, medium, and large breeds of dogs. There are agility and tracking classes for large, medium, and tiny dogs. Plus, there are other special dog training camps for specific purposes such as for toy and show dogs, military dogs, and others.
One of the things that you need to know about dog training summer camp is what type of work is being asked of the dogs. Many dogs are taught basic commands such as sit, stay, and come. They might also be required to participate in agility competitions. However, not all of the dog training summer campers are participating in dog agility competitions. The trainers who do include this kind of activity to teach the dog to properly handle his or her human companions. At dog training camps like this, owners and their canine companions learn how to handle each other so that it is safe for everyone to spend time together.
During dog training summer camp, your dog will need to learn how to communicate with you in a variety of ways. You will need to get your dog to learn how to come when called, remain calm when their owner gets angry, and respond appropriately when their master gives a command. You can’t expect your dog to know how to do all of these things just from reading a book. If you don’t have someone who is willing to give the dog-training exercises, you may have to look to a professional dog trainer to teach your dog the verbal commands. The trainer can teach your dog how to perform a variety of different verbal commands and how to react appropriately to certain situations.
Some dog training summer camps even have a section for little kids. At these camps, your dog and your kid can practice the tricks that kids use on their dolls, trucks, and Legos. There are also a number of games that kids play that include hide-and-seek. These games help develop the skills that kids use when they try to catch a toy and bring it back to its owner. Even if your dog isn’t involved in these activities, kids might find them quite amusing, so it might be a good idea to allow your dog to play in the backyard while the kids are out playing.
Along with the games and other activities, dog training camps also teach campers the basics of obedience training. Here, campers can learn the basic commands: sit, come, heel, down, sit-stay, and more. These commands should not be hard for you or your dog to master, but they will provide campers with an excellent understanding of what goes on when dogs act in certain ways. In addition to the dog training basics mentioned above, most camps also teach campers how to correct other behavior problems, such as barking and chewing.
Some dog training camps, like the one we attended, focus on advanced training dogs. This type of dog training usually takes place at the camp where the dog is staying, rather than at a facility that operates for a number of months. Advanced training can include things like hunting, agility, tracking, obedience courses, tracking, and therapy. This type of dog training usually requires that the dog has already mastered the basic skills that are taught at the beginning of the training program.
Most of the dog training summer camps that we attended focused on teaching our kids some of the basics, but our son ended up developing a deep love for his dog that he wanted to pursue throughout his whole life. We’re glad that he was able to keep his dog (and get his advanced training) while going to school. Although a lot of people will tell you that dogs should be left alone in the house all the time, it is actually quite the opposite. A dog’s reliance on its owner can sometimes be a double edge sword, so if a dog isn’t getting enough attention from you, then it will feel a need to get it from someone else! In addition to the basics mentioned above, many dog training summer camps will provide their campers with fun activities and games to keep campers busy and interested in training.
