Better Dog Walks!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so a video must be worth more words than it would take to teach you important commands that might save your dog’s life when you’re out on the street. The videos in this category are basic commands every dog should know. We will be expanding our video collection over the coming months, so check back often.
Nancy Field CPDT-KA of the Port Chester Obedience Training Club and her Labrador Retriever, “Emma,” demonstrate how to teach your dog to sit.
When you’re out in the street with your dog and danger approaches, the sit command can prevent that danger from becoming something much worse.
Watch Now →Understanding how to approach a dog safely can made the difference between a positive interaction with a dog and a trip to the doctor.
Take the time to review these steps on how to safely approach a dog.
This is a great video for children and adults to follow to keep both dogs and humans safe in their interactions.
Watch Now →Every child should be taught how to behave safely around dogs.
From the family’s own to the neighbor’s dog, from the dog running loose in a park to one sitting in its owner’s car, dogs provide us with clues on their disposition or mood.
Understanding those clues or body language will help children avoid dangerous situations.
Watch Now →This video teaches the Come command, one of the most basic commands you and your dog need to master.
In the event of a leash, collar, or harness malfunction, this important command can save your dog’s life.
Please watch and share, and let’s work together to keep our dogs safe on the street this summer.
Watch Now →The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program is the first step in training for many dogs.
The CGC is a 2-part program that teaches responsible dog ownership to owners and basic training and good manners to dogs.
Walking Doggies fully supports American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program.
Watch Now →You can begin teaching “leave it” by sitting down and doing this as a game with your dog.
Then, you will eventually have the dog “leave it” while you are walking by the item to be left.
“Leave it” is an important skill for therapy dogs who need to ignore food or pills on the floor, and is also a good skill for dogs when they are in the community.
Watch Now →Nancy Field CPDT-KA of the Port Chester Obedience Training Club and her Labrador Retriever, “Emma,” demonstrate how to teach your dog to lie down.
This is an important command for you and your dog to master in the event of danger when you’re out in the street, or if your dog should suddenly get loose on a walk.
Watch Now →