| All work and no play isn't much fun for | | | | there are times when you and your dog become |
| anyone. This is especially true for someone | | | | bored with regular pet training and need a |
| who is trying to train a pet. If this pet is | | | | little change of pace. You can use play time |
| a dog, why not try having some fun while | | | | to learn a new skill or practice one that has |
| training your dog at the same time. | | | | been previously taught. |
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| You may have many irons in the fire but if | | | | When you use fun and games as a way to |
| are working on pet training with your dog you | | | | enhance pet training you can let your dog |
| will need to fit time into your busy schedule | | | | know who is in charge. She will learn that |
| to spend with your dog. Training and play | | | | you are the one who starts and ends an |
| time can go together and provide both of you | | | | activity. You can teach or reinforce |
| the opportunity to learn and get to know each | | | | commands like; sit, stay, come, etc. |
| other better. | | | | |
| | | | As you progress you can add new commands to |
| When you play with your dog you are building | | | | games that your dog enjoys. This will |
| communication skills. These skills are | | | | further your training and you will both be |
| necessary for successful pet training. You | | | | enjoying the time spend together. This is a |
| will both be learning how the other | | | | wonderful way to bond and your dog will be |
| communicates by watching what the other does | | | | very aware that you are someone she loves to |
| and how and when she moves. | | | | be with. She will also be more likely to |
| | | | obey you and follow your instructions. |
| You will learn when your dog is ready to play | | | | |
| and how to turn that play time into an | | | | Play time is not just good for your dog. |
| appropriate experience. Another good thing | | | | When you take the time to play with your dog |
| about playing with your dog is that it | | | | you can reduce your stress level and actually |
| provides exercise. When a dog is exercised | | | | become a better pet owner and trainer. Play |
| she will be in a better frame of mind to | | | | time may give you just what you need to get |
| learn. Exercise also allows the dog time to | | | | back into regular pet training. |
| be busy and keeps inappropriate behavior | | | | |
| later in the day at a minimum. | | | | Get out and spend some fun time with your |
| | | | dog. The benefits are many and can lead to a |
| Standard pet training is a good idea and will | | | | dog who is obedient and well-trained as well |
| enable your dog to become a well-behaved | | | | as relaxed and exercised. |
| companion and friend. You may find that | | | | |