Good games for training, self-control, day-to-day manners, etc

leashedForLife · Jul 14, 2017

Fetch is a great game! -
it's fun, interactive, good exercise, & asks the dog to control their own impulses if they take turns with another dog, or if they SIT before being SENT.

here's a good outline for the basics -
http://totallygundogs.com/retrieving-from-beginner-to-advanced-gundog/

& here's the same fella explaining step-by-step details of marker training -
http://totallygundogs.com/clicker-trained-retrieve/

leashedForLife · Jul 15, 2017

Go Wild! .... annnnd FREEZE.' -
another great game for teaching dogs to impose self-control, & go from crazy to calm in seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzM0nvlQPsY
Go Wild & Freeze - A fun way to train a dog to have impulse ... - YouTube
http://ptfordogs.blogspot.com/
http://www.pamsdogacademy.com
This is a game that allows a dog to "Go Wild ...

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There's also a good article, for those who prefer to read vs watch -
http://dogsloveschool.com/training_games_you_can_play_at_home

September Morn is a terrific trainer, & she includes the rules for "Tug Of Peace", & 'Thank U / take it!', 2 more good self-control games.