Teaching your puppy a few simple commands will give you control in most situations, keep your puppy’s mind stimulated and help to prevent problem behaviours before they arise.
The N.I.L.I.F. method is a way to become more relevant to your puppy by using environmental rewards to ask for desired behaviours. Environmental rewards are all the things your pet enjoys in life.
Many undesirable behaviours are learned by your puppy when he is demanding attention.
For example: Your puppy jumps up on you, you pat him. Now he knows that if he jumps up on you he gets your attention and will do this again.
For Nothing in Life is Free to work all you need to do is enforce a simple command or behaviour before puppy gets what he wants. Control the resources.
Next time your puppy jumps up for a pat, just ignore him. You don’t need to say no, growl or push him down. Simply wait a few seconds, ask him to sit and then give him a pat. You have now reinforced that sitting quietly, and not jumping, gets pats.
The N.I.L.I.F. method can be used in a number of situations. Puppies quickly learn acceptable behaviours.
Puppies learn from us every time we interact with them.
Training sessions are a fantastic way to bond with your puppy. As dogs are creatures of habit, puppy training is about creating good habits. Training should become part of your puppy’s daily routine and continue for life.
The N.I.L.I.F. method is a way to become more relevant to your puppy by using environmental rewards to ask for desired behaviours. Environmental rewards are all the things your pet enjoys in life.
Q: are some puppies easier to train than others?
A: Whether you have chosen a registered pedigree or a cross breed, your puppy is an extremely intelligent, unique individual with a keen willingness to learn. The history and origin of you puppy’s breed will determine certain behavioural characteristics that will be a contributing factor in training.
De-sensitise your puppy to new objects and strange situations.
Provide mental stimulation and help to prevent boredom related issues.
Have fun playing with your puppy, and impress your friends.
The possibilities are endless!
There is nothing more rewarding than experiencing what you and your special friend can achieve together.
Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behaviours while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival.
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There is nothing more rewarding than experiencing what you and your special friend can achieve together.
