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Old 08-24-2010, 06:52 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA View Post
the first things I work on with a puppy, is ALWAYS 'come' and "watch me"..I do alot of free shaping, when they do ANYTHING I want, without asking, it's a chance to reward good behaviors

Sit is usually easy to teach puppies, down may be a little harder for them to comprehend, but that's where a clicker or free shaping comes in. Stay, I work on when the other 'easier' commands are accomplished.

I would say recall is highest on my list to start with



Some easy to teach tricks are shake, high 5, and catch. Tricks are a great way to keep training fun!
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