First Class Dog Training and Custom Dog Boarding http://colorado-dog-trainer.com Train and Board All Breeds - Obedience - Behavior - Bird Dogs - Hunting - Custom Dog Training Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:30:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Colorado Dog Camp – Sam and The Gang at Camp http://colorado-dog-trainer.com/dog-camp/colorado-dog-camp-sam-and-the-gang-at-camp/ http://colorado-dog-trainer.com/dog-camp/colorado-dog-camp-sam-and-the-gang-at-camp/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:58:41 +0000 http://colorado-dog-trainer.com/?p=312

Colorado Dog Camp – Sam and The Gang at Camp Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel playing in the yard located near Crawford on the western slope of Colorado. Colorado dog boarding and dog kennel. Ted Hoff introduces Sam, a beautiful Golden Retriever, to the daily routine at Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel. It is important when training and raising young dogs, that they get plenty of exercise and socialization every day. Dog obedience training and dog trainer on the western slope Colorado. Call Ted at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

What does stay mean? Stay means DO NOT MOVE. Your dog will not move when he understand what stay means.

So first, you will teach your dog to ’stay’ from the sitting position. Your dog will sit and not move until you tell him it’s OK to move.

Have your dog sit; make sure he is sitting comfortably. Dog Camp

Stand or sit in front of him, put the palm of your hand in front of his face and say “Stay”.
Step away using your right foot. You should always leave your dog using your right foot.
Take only one or two steps, turn and stand right in front of your dog.
You may repeat the word ’stay’ a couple of times. Wait only a few seconds and then return to your dog’s side.
When you finish, say “okay!”. Get your dog to move and tell him he is a good boy.
Do this several times over the next few days. When your dog seems steady, you can increase the time that you stand in front of him.
Then you can increase the distance, but only a little at a time.
If you want to give your dog a treat, give him a small piece while he’s in the ’stay’ position. Don’t feed him after he moves, or he will think that he got the treat for moving. You can also tell him, “good stay” while he is staying. Dog Camp.

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A Dog Day at The Colorado Ranch with some of the dogs that board at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located on the western slope of Colorado near Crawford. Ted Hoff owner and trainer of this Colorado dog boarding and dog training ranch. Ted specializes in all breeds of dogs. Dog trainer of hunting and obedience training. Call Ted at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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Hovawart Dogs “Davos” First Day of Training. Hovawart Dogs are an outstanding watch dog and somewhat reserved towards strangers. They make excellent family dogs as they are totally devoted to their family. They are a working dog breed, and require a consistent and loving yet strict training and meaningful activity throughout their lives. Here at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located in Crawford Colorado we train all types of dogs. Call Ted at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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Labrador Puppy Training 15 Weeks “Drake Meets Cow” at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located in Crawford, on the western slope of Colorado. Drake the Labrador puppy has his first experience with the cows at the ranch. Ted talks about training a new puppy to different environments. Ted Hoff dog trainer call at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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14 Week Old Puppy Lessons “Jump Up Training” at Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel near Crawford on the western slope of Colorado. Ted Hoff explains how to start training puppies not to Jump Up. Call Ted at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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14 Week Old Puppy Training – Play Time and Sit Lessons with yellow puppy Labrador Drake and his two buddies, Cabela and Mae at Camp for dogs at Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel near beautiful Crawford, Colorado. Ted Hoff owner and trainer at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennels teaches Drake to sit with other older dogs at Colorado Camp for Dogs. Ted stresses play time with lessons as puppy’s mature. Watch how lessons are fun and also constructive. Call ted at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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Carbondale Labrador Puppy Obedience Retrieve Trainer  with Drake the retriever. Starting puppy lessons called the outdoor retrieve at 13 weeks old with Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel owner Ted Hoff and his yellow Retriever Drake. Follow Drake and how he takes to lessons from Ted. Ted now takes Drake outdoors to continue his dog retrieving lessons. Even at the age of 13 weeks keep it simple and enjoyable. Call Ted Hoff for an appointment with your dog at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

Here are Carbondale Labrador Puppy Obedience Retrieve Trainer – Puppy Retriever Training, and why an owner must be an “alpha leader”. There are easy ways to stop a dog from digging or to teach a puppy not to pull on a leash. Stop these bad habits while the dog is young.

Alpha Dog

According to Ted Hoff trainer and owner of Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located on the western slope of Colorado Carbondale Labrador Puppy Obedience Retrieve Trainer breeder for 40 years, the trick to training any dog is to become the alpha leader.

Dogs come from packs (families) and all dogs in the pack are one of two types:

  • A leader
  • A follower

All baby puppies in a litter will play and bite each other in order to find their position within the hierarchy of their pack. With young pups, the mother is the alpha leader. When a pup bites his mother, she will snap at him, quickly, and then it’s over.

Once a puppy knows that mom is the alpha leader, he will watch her to learn how to behave.

Carbondale Labrador Puppy Obedience Retrieve Trainer, like most puppies, require lots of attention and patience. However, Lab puppies are extremely high energy and do well with an individual or family who is active. If you like to jog or play in the yard, run to the breeder or Humane Society now. If you like to hang out inside your home and aren’t active, you may want to re-consider a Carbondale Labrador Puppy Obedience Retrieve Trainer. When they aren’t exercised, they look for other things to do—like chew everything in sight.

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Dog Obedience Trainer Colorado Ted Hoff believes it is very important for your puppy to have play time with other big dogs. Ted will explain why you should allow play time with other big dogs and what he suggests for big dogs that are not social with puppies. In this video Cabella the German Shorthair Pointer, Mae the black Labrador and Drake the 13 week old golden Labrador puppy strut there stuff and show us why a dog’s world is the best world. Call Ted at 970-921-7100 if you have any questions or would like to schedule Dog Obedience Trainer Colorado or dog boarding at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located on the western slope of Colorado near Crawford. Visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

From basic Dog Obedience Trainer Colorado for your pup, to advanced field work for your veteran bird hunting dog, our professional field/bird dog training prepares your bird hunting dog for field success! Allow us to professionally train your bird hunting/gun dog. We take the time to Dog Obedience Trainer Colorado  your bird hunting dog from basic obedience on leash to advanced field training off leash using live game birds under actual gunfire in the field. We will prepare your bird hunting dog for the field by introducing them to game bird scenting, game bird trailing, and hunting under gun fire. As your dog matures we train for steadiness and retrieving to hand from the water or field. More advanced off leash field handling of your bird hunting dog allows them to respond impressively and with reliability. We help you avoid making the mistakes that can ruin the opportunity for you to have a great bird hunting dog in the field. Dog Obedience Trainer Colorado.

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Puppy Training 11 week old “Drake” the Labrador puppy at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located on the western slope of Colorado near Crawford. When Labrador puppy dog training there are two of the most important commands for a pup this age. These two commands for a Labrador puppy are “Come and Fetch”. Call Ted Hoff at 970-921-7100 or visit us at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com

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CO Labrador Retriever – Labrador Puppy Trainer Colorado “Drake” meets first pheasant with “Kitty” at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel located on the western slope of Colorado near Crawford. Labrador puppy “Drake” with Ted Hoff owner and dog trainer of Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel. Ted will continue to record “Drake” the Labrador Retriever and his continued progress he makes with Drake the Labrador puppy. Call Ted Hoff at 970-921-7100 or visit his websites at http://colorado-dog-trainer.com or http://coloradohuntingranch.com

Coat
The Labrador Retriever is a double coat breed. The outer coat is straight, short, very dense, and hard in texture. The under coat is soft, weather-resistant, and protects this breed from cold, all types of ground cover, and water. The color of the coat comes in chocolate, black, and yellow. This breed is an average shedder.

Overview
Originating in Newfoundland during the 1700s, the Labrador Retriever was imported to England in the early 1800s. This breed is among the oldest of the modern recognized breeds. Their versatility and endless positive attributes have made the Labrador Retriever a popular family pet.

Character
The Labrador Retriever is medium in size, strong, athletic, and well balanced. They are friendly, outgoing, and possess an extremely sweet personality. There are two types of Labrador: The American, which is tall and lanky, and the English, which is more thick and heavy. This sporting breed is adept at hunting and retrieving. Labrador Retrievers Puppy Trainer Colorado are revered as companions and highly respected for their loving nature.

Temperament
This breed is highly intelligent, loyal, and deeply devoted. The Labrador Retriever Puppy Trainer Colorado is reliable, affectionate, and thrive on human companionship and attention. They are absolutely wonderful with children and get along exceedingly well with other dogs. They may be reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. If this breed is left alone for extended periods of time without attention or stimulation they will become lonely, bored, and destructive.

Care
The Labrador Retriever Puppy Trainer Colorado requires regular grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special care should be given to the under coat to prevent mats and tangles. Bathing or dry shampooing should only be done when absolutely necessary. Labrador Retrievers are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia, eye disorders, and PRA.

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