If your dog likes to play ball or any type of game and is wild, you can change that. For example, if you have a large dog and the two of you are playing ball or your dog is even playing with the ball alone and tramples anything it his way--- you can help to change that.
Many large dogs are powerful breeds. The breed of dog you have may require a lot of exercise to get energy out. It is wonderful that your dog is having so much fun but you still need to establish rules and boundaries or your dog will take advantage of playtime where you are no longer the pack leader to him.
Your dog wants you to give him rules and structure even during playtime. The first step to playing ball is to make sure your dog is calm before you throw the ball. Have your dog sit and give you eye contact (which is a way of respect to you) first. You are in control and he enjoys that the reward is your attention as well as the ball.
Pay attention to your tone of voice and make sure it is calm and assertive, not overly excited. It is helpful if you practice alone where there are no other people especially children and dogs. When you know your dog can play in a calm and submissive manner your dog can be around others. Another good idea is to have your dog play with the ball in the house alone as well as in your yard so it’s not super exciting to him as he gets desensitized to playing with it.
If you take your dog for a walk before you play with the ball, he will have less energy and play more calmly. This way he will not run over anything and everything in his path when he plays. Repeat this often as dogs learn from repetition.
You may want to hide the ball from your dog so he will learn how to play using his nose. Search and rescue games are good for your dog to learn more on how to play with his nose. While playing with the ball, play with other toys so that your dog does not get obsessed with playing with only the ball.
Enjoy playing safely with your dog!
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Many large dogs are powerful breeds. The breed of dog you have may require a lot of exercise to get energy out. It is wonderful that your dog is having so much fun but you still need to establish rules and boundaries or your dog will take advantage of playtime where you are no longer the pack leader to him.
Your dog wants you to give him rules and structure even during playtime. The first step to playing ball is to make sure your dog is calm before you throw the ball. Have your dog sit and give you eye contact (which is a way of respect to you) first. You are in control and he enjoys that the reward is your attention as well as the ball.
Pay attention to your tone of voice and make sure it is calm and assertive, not overly excited. It is helpful if you practice alone where there are no other people especially children and dogs. When you know your dog can play in a calm and submissive manner your dog can be around others. Another good idea is to have your dog play with the ball in the house alone as well as in your yard so it’s not super exciting to him as he gets desensitized to playing with it.
If you take your dog for a walk before you play with the ball, he will have less energy and play more calmly. This way he will not run over anything and everything in his path when he plays. Repeat this often as dogs learn from repetition.
You may want to hide the ball from your dog so he will learn how to play using his nose. Search and rescue games are good for your dog to learn more on how to play with his nose. While playing with the ball, play with other toys so that your dog does not get obsessed with playing with only the ball.
Enjoy playing safely with your dog!
The main purpose of Doggie-Corral.com is to provide dog owners with an entire line of dog supplies needed to care for their beloved pets. We ship to the entire United States and provide a one stop shopping experience. We offer dog-training aids, dog insurance, health care essentials, dog apparel (e.g. dog shirts, Dog Pro sports apparel, dog boots, dog coats, dog College Sports apparel, dog blankets, dog sweaters, dog pajamas),dog beds, plastic and wood doghouses, dog crates and kennels, dog toys, dog chews, dog treats, dog and puppy foods, dog grooming products and more. Feel free to check us out at Doggie-Corral.com.
We would also love to have you connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
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I tried your suggestions and they are working. Thank you--our kids are not getting plowed over anymore.
ReplyDeleteExcellent tips. Our family is very appreciative. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThank you! I read this a week ago and these tips really DO work!
ReplyDeleteMy teen read this and is doing a wonderful job training our puppy. Thank you.
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