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