How to play with your dog and do pet training | Patricia McConnell

Using Play to Train Your Dog

VIDEOS ON TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH PLAY

Using Play to Train Willie
Who says training can't include fun and games?

Example of "Watch" with Willie
Willie loves a good game of tug as positive reinforcement for
checking in with Trisha.

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