This article is about puppy training but also applies to any other new dog you may bring home. I will go to a client’s house that just got a new puppy. They are following the puppy around saying “no” and by the 5th “no” they are yelling “NO”.
Author: Total K9 Focus
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, or short, PTSD Service Dogs are some of the most unique and skilled service dogs there are. PTSD is one of the most complex disorders I train dogs for. I make this statement with confidence, because, I have PTSD myself.
I absolutely love the “leave it” command with its universal use. I use it on a daily basis for anything from a person, to another animal (i.e. squirrel, cat, dog, and so on), to a dropped piece of food, etc.
One of the biggest topics I focus on is training your foster dog, regardless of age. I am not talking about getting the dog trained to the point of competition, I am referring to teaching some of the basic commands. Those will translate into manners.
It doesn’t matter if you are bringing a new dog home as a permanent member of your family or as a temporary foster. We have to set these dogs up for success. Before you can really get started, you need to allow for proper decompression.
Total K9 Focus is a professional service dog training company of Sarah Gill and Ralf Weber. Sarah Gill is a Certified Master Dog Trainer and was trained and certified through a Canine Master Trainer Program. Ralf Weber is a TWC Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author of the canine book "If Your Dog Could Talk". Total K9 Focus offers in-person Service Dog Training in Southern California and Board and Train programs as well as virtual training worldwide.