Monday, April 29, 2013

Useful Tip

Dogs that jump up on people are a real problem.  They can easily knock over small children, elderly, or small-framed adults.  This is a behavior that begins when they are puppies and it is very important to stop this behavior when it starts.  If you see a puppy/dog start to jump up on you; turn your body sideways.  You can also use your knee to nudge them away.  It is very important that you let the puppy/dog know that this is not an acceptable behavior.  Success with modifying this behavior will take determination on your part. 

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Monday, April 15, 2013

Useful Tip

Training your puppy should begin from a very young age and continue for their entire life.  Command words in training should be kept short; try to use just one word.  Command words to use are:  sit, stay, come, down, over, and wait.  Treats and praise should be used equally when your puppy/dog successfully performs a command.  Try to find time each day for training, sessions do not have to be long just frequent. 

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Monday, April 8, 2013

Useful Tip

If you see someone walking more than one dog; yield some space to them.  It is a nice courtesy to extend to someone and one most of us would like to receive as well.  When someone is walking multiple dogs; they have their hands full.  I usually cross to the other side of the street whenever I encounter someone walking more than one dog.  I know that is not always practical and sometimes not even possible.  Being courteous to others is just the right thing to do.

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)