[Deron]

I really appreciate the feedback. I was actually doing the command and lure at the same time before, but I saw some videos from trainers saying that once the puppy can be reliably lured into the down position, it’s time to add a pause before the lure. So, I’ve been trying that for the last few days. But based on your advice, I’ll go back to doing the command and lure simultaneously.

[Deron]

Thank you for your response! I’m currently following Robert’s puppy course, and he recommends teaching the ‘down’ command first, so that’s what I’ve been focusing on. I haven’t really been using hand gestures other than the lure itself, but it’s definitely something I’ll work on. Your explanation makes sense, and I appreciate the detail.

[Deron]

What a hecking good boy

[Deron]

Okay so I’ve just purchased a dog sling and I’m going to go on a lot of walks with him and let him observe and be chill about things. He’s not having his second vaccine for another 5 weeks so I was fully planning on not getting him outside for that amount of time, thank you for your replies as you may have just saved me a lot of trouble in the future.

[Deron]

Thank you so much for your detailed reply, I hear every word you’re saying and it’s inspired me to go out with my puppy more. I think I fear the worst when bringing him out, such as other dogs being off leash and coming over to my puppy. I’m going to bring him to a place I know a lot of people will walk by and I will be calm with him and show him how to be calm. May I ask why you don’t allow people to pet him?

[Deron]

Agreed, thank you!