The Stand for Examination:
The Stand for Examination....
exercise is very helpful when you need the puppy to stay perfectly still while
you or someone else is working on him. (ie. a vet, groomer) Start your puppy
in the sit position. Place the first 2 fingers of your right hand in the pup's collar.
Gently nudge forward on the collar while commanding "STAND". As the
puppy rises into the standing position, slip your left hand, (palm down) under
the tummy. This is to help "STEADY" him while the vet or groomer does the
exam. After some practice, try removing your left hand to see if the pup can
hold the position on his own. Always
release with "OK" before allowing the
pup to move from the position and
praise immediately. This is the cure
for hard to-groom puppies.
While you are
steadying the pup,
have someone else
work on the grooming,
very gently of course.
Often the "Stand" is
a 2 person effort.
Our thanks to Darr Houssen for providing "The Pet Tip of the Week"
http://www.houssennet.nb.ca/dogworld.htm
Check out the free puppy training manual on their internet site.
