Advanced Obedience
This section is aimed at those of you who want to take your training to the next level. That would include those of you who may want to consider entering obedience trials or considering training advanced level obedience such as AKC, IGP, or Ring Sport Obedience. I’m also including more trick dog training lessons in this section.
Anyone considering a career in dog training will be well suited to learn these skills.
Advanced Lessons for Top Level Results
- These lessons will also be fun and rewarding to train your dog in some fun skills that will enhance your bond and take training to the next level.
- Teaching our dogs more advanced obedience is a great way to stimulate our dog's mind!
- Take your time when training these skills. It takes time and patience and remember to always help your dog to succeed!
The COME command or RECALL is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things every dog MUST know. Here are some videos to help you and your dog master the skill!
Fixing Your Recall + Focus Heeling
This is a 2 part lesson… not that either part relates to the other, but these are the two things…
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The basics to teaching your dog to retrieve an object are very simple for your dog to understand. Using these basics, gives you the tool to communicate what you want from your dog in a clear picture!
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This is not your “walk on the leash HEEL”. This is a competition style heel that you should only use when you are competing or doing a demo!
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Scent is every dogs strongest skill. But often times we don’t know how to harness that skill properly. Here are some fun exercises to teach your dog what he / she already knows, but now you’ll have a great way to put it on cue!
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Scent Training Overview
Scent training, or nose-work, as it’s called in the dog sports is a super fun activity for any dog of…
Here are some fun tricks to teach your dog. Everyone loves a good dog trick!
Trick Dog Training #2 – Spin Left + Spin Right / Walk Backwards
Bring Me a Beer From the Fridge
This really is one of my very very favorite tricks I taught Goofy. I’ve kept it secret for all this…
Enjoy even more training videos that feature advanced obedience being taught.
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Important Takeaways from this page
- Don't jump into advanced obedience until you have a solid connection with your dog and he/she understands the basics!
- Build these skills slowly and use structure. Excessive corrections during the learning phase will destroy the dog's desire to learn!
- Breaking down the exercises will make it easier for your dog to learn. These skills take years to put together... go slow!
Did you know...
Most people struggle with advanced obedience because:
They skipped over the basics. Remember, you have to crawl before you can walk!