Session 78: Train Your Dog to Run with You While You Ride a Bike
In today’s episode I answer an email that is asking specifically about how to train your dog to run with you while riding a bike. In general, it’s a response to a broader question about how it fits in to the video training series that I offer as well. I answer that question and talk about how the 12-part lesson plan will use a stepped up approach, so that the dog can adapt to easier lessons and build a good foundation for ongoing training.
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In this session:
Video Training Series
This is a 12-part series designed to slowly progress in difficulty so that you can become accustomed to these methods with your dog so you both learn the fundamentals together.
I go through this process with six different people and different kinds of dogs. Some of the benefits of this for use of the videos is;
- Using dogs of different sizes
- With different age levels
- Their owners have different levels of experience and training
I will talk about how this and other lessons fit into the video training course that I offer. I feature different lessons and a sort of ‘competency check’ at the end of each to give you a chance to determine what your dog has learned through each.
Lessons
- Loose Leash Walking
- Revisiting Sit
- Walking Behind
- Controlled Walking, kind of a “heel” type instruction
- “Stay” command
- “Come” command
- Meeting people
- Temporary boundaries
- Permanent boundaries
- “Down” command
- “Leave It”
- Approaching dogs
Of course there are some bonus sections that teach a few different lessons for dogs based on age, and some other factors. On my website I talk about what the course is and isn’t, and answer some of the common questions you may have as well. Click here if you want to learn more.
Teach Your Dog to Walk Along While You Ride a Bike
This particular technique is important for many reasons and it seems fairly straightforward; but safety is a key component. I love the idea of doing this because it’s great for getting your dog some quick exercise!
I’ll talk about three categories of the process;
- Competency – we’ll establish what your dog is ready for;
- Setup – training protocol to establish rules (like a “heel” type training);
- Some lessons learned (from my first-hand experience) about what not to do.
Details In this Session
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About the Author: Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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About Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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