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Dog training is an essential part of owning pets, especially when you live in an apartment community. Being a good neighbor means having a dog who knows how to behave around other people and pets. Training is also a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog. Keep the following dog training tips in mind to help you get started.
Keep Training Sessions Short and Sweet
Long training sessions are likely to result in your dog getting bored and restless. When you’re working on teaching your dog to follow commands, keep these training sessions short. For example, aim to do several 10-minute sessions throughout the day instead of one long session. This helps your dog maintain interest while you’re training.
Stay Positive
A positive approach to training is highly effective. Rewarding your dog with treats and praise helps form a positive association with following commands. Make sure that you give your dog these rewards immediately after they follow a command. Otherwise, they won’t make that association. Avoid shouting at your dog or using any sort of physical punishment for not following commands. This will only make your dog fearful instead of encouraging them to listen to you.
Consider a Clicker
Clicker training involves the use of a clicking device and treats as rewards. The idea is to use the clicker when your dog follows a command, then reward them with a treat. They’ll learn to associate the sound of the clicker with the reward, which helps motivate them to repeat the behavior. For example, if your dog successfully sits, you would use the clicker right away and give them a treat. This helps them learn to follow the “sit” command since they know they’ll be rewarded.
Our pet-friendly community allows pets in our studio and one-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff, AZ. Please contact us to learn more about our available apartments and pet policy.
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There are many reasons to make your home at Highland Village Apartments in Flagstaff: spacious apartment homes, the option for convenient off-campus housing and our central location, to name a few. Dog lovers will agree, however, that the possibility to live at Highland Village Apartments with their favorite furry friend is probably the best perk of all!
Dogs Rule
Although there are so many, here are the main reasons why we love dogs and offer pet-friendly apartments at Highland Village Apartments in Flagstaff:
Top 4 Reasons We Love Dogs
- Dogs love you unconditionally: Dogs are truly man’s (and woman’s) best friend. They are always waiting happily at the door to greet you when you come home. It’s obvious they are always so deliriously excited to see you arrive. This is true love at its purest and that makes us love them, too!
- Dogs make us laugh: Face it–dogs are hilarious and they make us smile. From the funny photos on Facebook to the outlandish videos on TV, and even our own zany pooch; dogs are entertaining to have around!
- Dogs help keep us healthy: Your friendship with your dog is a healthy one, and it is good for your heart! A healthy life consists of positive feelings, enjoyable activities, security and love. Your dog helps fulfill your life, reduces stress and increases physical activity.
- Dogs teach us how to treat other people: Dogs give the best lessons on how to treat others. They are loving, loyal, and kind. Dogs don’t hold a grudge, they live in the moment and show people how they truly feel. Be the person your dog thinks you are!
If you just can’t live without your dog, live at Highland Village Apartments in Flagstaff, AZ. Contact us today to learn more about our unique and stylish apartment homes for you and your favorite furry friend!
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