subject: Training Dog To Stay In Yard... This Works Great! [print this page] When training dog to stay in yard, be ready to implement a lot of positive reinforcement. Make sure you are willing to praise with plenty of treats, pats on the back and provide lots of verbal encouragement.
These rewards are given when the dog exhibits good behavior, each and every time that you think the dog even slightly understands what you are trying to teach him. When training dog to stay in yard, it has a lot to do with boundary training. This is very important to learn, you do not want the dog to run away or get lost.
It is helpful if the dog has a basic understanding of obedience commands while training dog to stay in yard. Stay and Heel are especially helpful when it comes to learning how to do this. While training dog to stay in yard, you should start outdoors, but first, go to the door and open it very slightly. Do not let the dog out, start to move the dog back from the door way and say Halt. Say it to his face if you have to. You are the boss, just remember that. Close the door if the dog tries to get out.
Then you are going to open the door again, grab the dogs collar and push him back in a pleasant manor, do not hurt the dog what so ever. Motion your hand to halt if your dog does not listen to you. While training dog to stay in the yard, walk the dog on a leash around the yards perimeter.
Do this several times a day. When training dog to stay in the yard, do not allow him to roam freely. If the dog tries to wander his own way, tell him no, give a tug if needed, do not jerk hard. There is a link bellow to a free dog training video lesson, it maybe more helpful to you.
