Murphy is a 9 month old Labrador Spaniel mix

Murphy is a 9 month old Labrador Spaniel mix

Murphy

Murphy is very nice friendly dog. He lives with a young family that includes two children.

His parents started his training when he was a puppy. He knows all of the obedience commands – but sometimes he disobeys and tries to* challenge his owners.

Owners need to establish leadership and became the Alfa -The top dog. Anyone can be the pack leader. It is on attitude of authority. Dog owners must learn to become gentle but firm: loving but tough: stand tall and use their voice and eyes to show leadership.

One of leadership exercises is to Control Meal Schedules and make your dog earn his meal:

• Food should not left out to be eaten freely. You must establish meal schedules.
• Dog must earn his food.

The following images show examples of 4 steps you can use to train your dog:

Step1 put food in the bowl

Step1 put food in the bowl

Step 2 keep bowl in your hand, make dog sit – stay

Step 2 keep bowl in your hand, make dog sit – stay

Step 3 put bowl on the floor one foot away from dog

Step 3 put bowl on the floor one foot away from dog

Step 4 after 20 second release your dog using the "release command"

Step 4 after 20 second release your dog using the “release command” and let him eat his meal.