This video shows the beginning steps to teaching your dog to learn to love being on a paddle board. To really get your new dog or puppy to love paddle boarding, the best way to start is with the board on dry land. Here you will see as we add a command word "Get On" to her getting on the board and saying "surf" when the board moves. By using food, we create a positive association with the dog being on the paddle board. Use your food to lure the dog onto the board while saying your command, such as "Get on." Once the dog hops on, give your "Good" and reward with food. We then add the command "Surf" as we move the board around to get the dog used to the movement. Give food rewards often in the beginning. The more we do this, the more of a positive association the dog will have with being on the board. Remember to never force a scared or timid dog. Take your time. If your dog is frightened of the board, start giving food if the dog even gets close to the board, then if they put one paw on the board, etc. Keep moving slowly forward until the dog gets on the board then reward with lots of praise and delicious food. Stay turned for more training videos on teaching your dog to surf as Ahsoka gets older. Related blog articles: Join our Such Good Dogs team for Paddle for a Cure Dog paddle boarding with Devo
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Maui Paddle for a Cure
EVENT DATE: OCT 08, 2017
7:00am – 1:00pm
Ka'anapali, Maui, Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, The Butterfly Effect and Maui Jim present Maui Paddle for a Cure 2017. This fun non-competitive event for stand up, kayak and canoe paddlers takes participants along the beautiful shoreline of Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui to raise funds for Susan G. Komen, Hawaii Affiliate. Join us for this community water activity and after party at Hyatt Regency Maui with Anuhea!
100% of registration and donations goes to support Susan G. Komen Hawaii in their efforts for breast cancer education, awareness, prevention and treatment programs for women and men in the Hawaiian Islands. Our goal is to raise $55,000 in 2017!
Your paddle registration is your donation to Susan G. Komen Hawaii, and includes a pink rash guard, goodie bag, food, beverage, special room rates at Hyatt Regency Maui, and admission to the after party with concert by Anuhea! Registration cost will increase on October 1, 2017. Registration will CLOSE on October 7, 2017 at noon HST. On-site registration will NOT be available. After Party Tickets (admission only) will not increase and will be for sale at the door. Don’t forget to fundraise by clicking the DONATE button! Even if you cannot participate in the paddle, you can set up your own fundraiser or donate to one of the many great existing teams (like our Such Good Dogs team).
"The Maui Paddle for the Cure, with inspired community and guest participation, fueled by this outstanding event, exemplifies this year's Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure credo that 'There Is A Hero In All Of Us' as we celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate for breast health and support research to find the cures." - Susan G. Komen Hawaii Mahalo for your kokua!
The reason we have 3 steps is, we start with step one, if that doesn’t work, we try step 2, if that doesn’t work, we go to step 3. Properly practicing the steps and following the rules to Come when Called will help you build a reliable recall. This is one of the most important things you can teach your dog. As your dog improves, you must practice by slowly increasing distance, then adding distractions.
The Rules:
1. Always have a leash (or fenced-in area).
2. When you say come, you have to see it/ make it happen.
3. NEVER punish a dog for coming to you. When teaching your dog "Come when Called" it is helpful to play a game that we call Puppy Ping Pong. For this game you need at least two people and one dog. The main part of this game is to practice the Come command. Always reward when your dog comes to you, then practice one or two other commands, such as sit, down, look, or any tricks you may be teaching your dog. Then the next person will call the dog. Start off about 10 feet away from each other. As the dog improves, start moving further away and then around obstacles like a wall or tree so that you are out of sight and the dog has to find you. It is important that if it is not your turn to call and interact with the dog, that you ignore the dog. It will much harder for the dog to run to the other person if you are looking at them, smiling, or otherwise engaging the dog. Communicate with your partner during this game so they know when it is their turn to call the dog.
Today's video: A little bit of fun playtime featuring Caravaggio & Devo. Caravaggio is our Great Dane/ German Shepherd/ Black Lab mix; he is 9 and a half years old. He's still doing well but he is getting older and starting to slow down. We are slowly easing him into retirement. He still is one of the best dogs I've ever had to help teach a new puppy. It took him a few days to warm up to the idea that this new puppy was here to stay, but he did. This is a quick video I caught of them having some fun. It is important for a puppy to learn to play with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Ahsoka is our new puppy. We adopted her last week. She is a Lab mix, and now about 10 weeks old. She was only 9 pounds when we adopted her but she is growing fast. She will be trained in all the dog basics of course, but will also become my new main working dog (as we retire Caravaggio). All of my dogs over the years assist me in training and socialization activities with Such Good Dogs. They are all well versed in what to do or not do around dogs with a variety of behavioral issues. Each of my dogs also has something in particular that they are best at. Caravaggio was best at helping assist me in training with aggressive dogs. He has done amazing over the years at listening to me while not reacting to the other dog's bad behaviors. I am hopeful that Ahsoka will be able to take his place as my main training dog. At least, that's the plan. Devo is also used in training but somewhat less often. He is social but does not care to play for very long with other dogs. He prefers the company and love of humans most of the time. However he is still useful in many situations. Because of his aloofness and small size, I do not feel he can be my "main" dog used for training. He's more like our little princess.
Teaching your dog: Come when Called Featuring: Ahsoka (our 10-week-old Lab mix puppy).
Come when Called:
The Rules:
1. Always have a leash (or fenced-in area).
2. When you say come, you have to see it happen.
3. NEVER punish a dog for coming to you.
The Steps:
Say the dog’s name, and Come. ONE TIME ONLY.
Have a party.
Lure the dog back to you.
When first teaching a dog Come when called, we start with step 1 & 3. Standing directly in front of the dog (No distance), put the treat in the dog’s nose, say the dog’s name and Come (one time), then quickly back up a few steps. When the dog follows, stop, say “Good!” and give the treat.
Today's Video: What should you have for a new puppy or dog in your home? Here is your... Puppy Supply Checklist
There are many things to consider when bringing a new puppy or dog into your household. Please take your time when choosing to add to your family. Adopting a new animal into your home should be a decision for a lifetime. That means you will care for that animal for its entire life. That could be 10-20 years or more depending on the animal. Please be responsible and respectful when making your decision.
