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If your dog has a behavioral issue, the sooner you seek help the better.  It is a myth that “puppies will just grow out of nipping and rough play”.  Left unchecked it can turn into aggressive dog behavior.

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Omar, the Curly Coated Retriever is doing awesome! He’s in his second week at his San Diego Dog Training Camp and the wild puppy has become one that actually will come when called, even in the midst of sneaking off with your shoe.

That was one of Omar’s famous games. Steal something he wasn’t supposed to have and then run, enticing you to chase him which turns into a great game of “catch me if you can”. Omar is quick, can dodge and dash… and catching him was not an easy task.
Now, not only will he come, but he’ll drop whatever it is he has in his mouth, and he’ll even add a really nice sit at the end of it all. Much better behavior for sure!

Because Omar is a working breed he does have a tendency to want to chase after small fury moving things, and birds… now there is something that perks his interest above all else, birds. The great thing about working with a dog like Omar is the ability to teach him how to come in the distraction of all those things he digs so much. And the reason that its so cool… because with a dog that has instincts like that, taking it all away just isn’t going to work.

Instead, now Omar can be out on trails, or at the beach and be able to play a little chase game with a bird, yet the confidence when he gets too far knowing he will come back when called is there.

What does that mean for this Retriever? Simple. Freedom to be a dog.

Omar doesn’t have to be tied to the end of the leash, his only outlet the speed you can walk. I guarantee no matter how fast you walk or run, it isn’t enough to suffice sufficient exercise for Omar.

My advice to anyone with a dog that comes from a working breed, get an off leash recall. And get that recall (come when called) in major distraction.

As always the steps to do this start with the basics. Get your dog to come to you from short distance with no distraction consistently. Then add distance. Then go back to short distance and add distraction. Then start adding distance and distraction.

It’s that easy really, but with a busy life, limited time, and the frustration of not getting it right due to inconsistency a Dog Training Camp by K9 Coach like Omar got to come to could be your answer to freedom for your dog and you to have a really good time.

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Omar has been having a great time at his San Diego Dog Training Camp… we call it Base Camp 1, as he is starting from the basics and will be gaining all the skills to summit whatever outing might come his way in the future.

If you have been following this Curly Coated Retriever’s story you can now see it in video format. He arrived with some habits that can be funny to watch in the beginning, and then they get really annoying.

For instance the chase game. That’s where he takes something of yours, like your shoe, and runs with it. He’s quite crafty at his maneuvering though he has some size to him so catching him is nearly impossible.

Or how about the drag you down the street trick he was so fond of? Now that’s a habit any dog enthusiast is over quick! Lucky for Omar’s owners, they decided to get him into K9 Coach Dog Training Camp… and the results mid way are awesome.

His training has been a combination of obedience… ya know, like sit, down, stay, come, drop it, heel (I use let’s go for that), and that type of thing. That is really about repetition. Another key element to teaching dogs to be good is the calm factor. Many people don’t even think of that as part of being a well behaved dog, and only concentrate on obedience.

People can benefit by this practice as well. Being calm. It’s part of the dog training camp and a good way to get from Base 1 to Base 2! The third element is exercise. And with puppy training like Omar’s, exercise is an important part of the ingredients for a really great dog.

For those of you who are working at achieving these things with your own dog, make sure to spend some time in all three of these areas. The calm factor is one that isn’t taught a lot even to people. My best tip for you is if you have a dog that a little wild, put him or her on a leash or tether to something that can’t be pulled around. Then don’t react by upping your energy when your dog is jumping around. Instead be very calm a let your dog settle. Once the settling occurs don’t go over and reward with a bunch of wild praise, only to rile your dog up again. Instead, toss a treat in reward for being calm and continue on with what you were doing.

Dogs do think in pictures. When beginning this exercise just keep rewarding when your dog is settled. The idea comes quickly. Dog thinks, “I lay here and don’t do anything, I get a treat”. That keeps happening, the thought to settle occurs more often and soon becomes a habit.

Good stuff!

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What an awesome birthday present. Omar the Curly Coated Retriever turned one year old on Saturday and the best present in the world was his parents bought him a very cool dog training camp in San Diego.

Omar lives in the hills of Ramona, with plenty of trails and outdoor activity to keep him well exercised and entertained. The problem was he did not get the idea of “come here” at all. And when he saw a bird, squirrel or any small moving object… well… game on!

He also had a fantastic habit of grabbing his owners shoes, looking straight at her, going into a play bow, and then racing around in a game of catch me if you can. When the confines of the house was too small for his game, he’d just head right out the dog door and continue his game in the yard! Frustrating to say the least. He had a lot of habits, like getting into the garbage and nicely “decorating” the entire house. And can we talk about the pulling on the leash. You could easily end up with skinned knees by this Retriever, no problem!

Lucky for Omar, he’s lovable, and an incredibly smart dog as well. With a little research his owners found K9 Coach, an exclusive dog training camp in San Diego where he gets one on one training in the house, out on trails, with other dogs… he even went to get ice cream (not for him) last night! What great training for a dog. Out on a sidewalk, tables, food, people wanting to pet him, little kids running by, and other dogs out with their owners.

Stay tuned for more updates on Omar. We about ready to head to dog beach and practice getting him to come away from all the other dogs when called.

Practice makes permanent. As his dog training coach, showing him the same picture over and over and following through is key. Don’t put your dog in a situation you know they can’t do, without showing them clearly what to do many times first… big tip of the day.

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Here in San Diego the weather for the most part is great to get out and go to Dog Beach with your dog, go for a walk or run on the many urban trails, or find any one of numerous dogs parks. But in many parts of the country the weather especially this winter has inhibited the ability to get out and get your dog activity. Even in San Diego, some days become hectic and the time to get out and get some exercise escapes both you and your dog.

For those times, incorporating games you can play in the house, or even in your yard can make a big difference in keeping our dog exercise, stimulated, & in essence trained. It also a great stress releaser for you from thinking about work, the economic state, or the traffic you just got out of!

Here’s a game I call “Find It”.

A tired dog is a good dog and though physical exercise is always the best, a dog can get tired from mental stimulation. This game promotes getting your dog to hold a “stay”, as well as use the mind to “find the thing”.

If this is a new game to your dog, start very short and then lengthen the distance. I like use a toy that my dog likes. Start with your dog in a “sit/stay”, then put the toy a a short distance away where your dog can see it. Then release your dog with “find it”. When your dog comes back with it (and you can encourage him or her to come by using “come”), big praise and make a big deal of the good job.

Keep doing this and increasing the distance where you hide the toy. As your dog gets better and better start making this game harder and harder by hiding it behind things, under things, and an advance place is to hide it where your dog has to look up for it.

To really help with some great dog training techniques make sure when you play this game to have your dog “stay” until you give the release command. If your dog should break the stay, stop the game, put your dog back in the SAME spot and start the game again. You’ll be amazed at how fast your dog will pick up on what TO DO and how this will really help your dog understand to “stay” in other situations… like at the street corner, at the front door etc.

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