Where To Start With Training 3 Older Dogs

[swain]

Hi guys,

I have 3 dogs that i haven't spent any time training (please don't flame me). They have been to obedience but i haven't kept up with any of the methods. I love them to bits but they are quite unruley. What is the simplest method of starting a training program with them.

It would be better to train seperately?

Thanks!

[Kavik]

Best to train separately at first, then when they are good on their own you can do some training together. What do they do? What would you like them to do?

[poodlefan]

Hi guys,

I have 3 dogs that i haven't spent any time training (please don't flame me). They have been to obedience but i haven't kept up with any of the methods. I love them to bits but they are quite unruley. What is the simplest method of starting a training program with them.

It would be better to train seperately?

Thanks!

Absolutely train them seperately. :D Once they know and are consistently obeying cues, situations like meal times can be used for a bit of collective training.

Why not go back to obedience with at least one of them.. that way you can get back into the swing of training.

[swain]

Hi guys,

I just want them to listen a bit more to what i say. Like Wait, sit, down. The basics really. Is clicker training the way to go or just your basics (using food rewards). I'd also love our lab to be able to walk on a leash nicely and not get so excited before a walk. It stirs them all up and they get uncontrollable.

Might look into some training places in our area. Just thought if i could start off at home might not seem as daunting.

[dogdude]

My advice is to follow the T.O.T pinned as a sticky at the top of the forum. More frequent walks will probably settle your Lab down. Also ask him to sit still at heel before you put his collar and leash on.

Once he learns that he dosn't go anywhere until he sits still, enabling you to put the leash on, he will soon start to sit still. Consistancy is the key.