Canine Einstein

Don't drill me with repetition! Keep things fun and spontaneous!

Always Keep Training Sessions Short

Just like humans, dogs can easily become bored with repetition. Many people believe dog training involves 30-60 minutes of drilling the dog until the desired behavior is achieved, but it is actually proven that three or four 5-10 minute sessions throughout the day are better for teaching new behaviors. Keeping sessions under 10 minutes creates less time for the dog to become bored, especially with young active dogs or puppies.

Short training sessions are also closer to real life situations — most people only give commands for a few minutes a day and then move on. The more often you practice a behavior, the more it will become a part of your dog’s normal routine, and will become second nature to you. It helps ease frustration too!