How to teach your dog to control himself in the game

When you play active games with your dog, it is important that he does not get overexcited. After all, an overexcited dog begins to grab your clothes or arms, and then it is difficult to calm her down. How to teach a dog to control himself in the game?

First of all, it is necessary to determine what behavior the dog must demonstrate in order for the game to actually begin or continue. For example, she should sit down and wait for your signal. The rule is simple: “the game will take place and it will be fun, but for this you need to keep yourself in the paws”.

Don’t ask too much at first. Remember that it is very difficult for a dog to sit still and hear the owner in a state of arousal. So the difficulty of the exercise increases gradually.

Keep the toy still at first while the dog is showing a pattern of self-control. Then give the command to start or continue the game and bring the toy to life. Play for a while, then trade the toy for a treat and repeat the exercise.

Then you can gradually begin to complicate the task for the pet. But all complications should be gradual. Don’t forget the rule of small steps.

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