Resources
On this page you will find useful videos to show you some basic training techniques which we will cover in 1:1 training sessions. More videos are due to be added, but, in the meantime, have a look through those which are there and practice, practice, practice!
Teaching the 'Down'
Starting from a Sit position, with a lure in one hand, place the lure close to the dog's nose and then move it down towards the chest then the floor in between the dog's paws. The dog will follow the lure until he is in the Down position. Make sure that the dog is fully down before marking and releasing the reward to him. Do not introduce the word just yet until you can do this without a lure in your hand and the dog knows what he is being asked to do with just the hand/arm movement.
By My Side - Sit
Holding the lead in the opposite hand to the side you want your dog, hold a treat with the other hand and draw a large 'U' shape by your side to ask your dog to come around and then ask for a 'sit' when he is in the right position - mark and reward.