What do you like to do with your dog?
How often do you enjoy walking with your dog?
What does playtime with your dog look like?
What do you think is the optimal number of training sessions to do with your dog?
When your dog “gets it” during training, what does that moment feel like to you?
How many treats are too many during training? (This is a trick question!)
How can I make training more FUN for my dog, my BFF?
Australian Terriers are incredibly versatile dogs. They love to play, they enjoy learning, and they’re eager to engage with you! What better way to start than by beginning their training the moment you bring them home?
At Tidewalker, we’ve laid the foundation for effective learning by using methods from renowned experts such as Carmen Battaglia, Karen Pryor (Clicker Training), Jane Linquist (Puppy Culture), and Susan Garrett (Recallers and Home School the Dog).
Now, it’s time for you to shape your puppy into the best version of themselves!
Take some time to explore Susan Garrett’s website at www.dogsthat.com for free podcasts, and consider signing up for programs like Home School the Dog, Crate Games, or Recallers.com to follow along with your puppy’s training. The video “Games for Puppies” is a great starting point for your new puppy (link to video).
Remember this saying: “WHEN THERE ARE TWO ANIMALS IN THE ROOM, ONE IS SHAPING THE OTHER.” Don’t let yourself be the one who’s being shaped! 🙂
Stay ahead of your clever Aussie by providing them with fun games to think about and rewarding them for their successes with a treat, tug toy, ball retrieve, or a simple “good dog!” And then try again.
Always finish on a high note. Keep training sessions to 3–5 minutes throughout the day.
Most adult Aussies need two good walks a day. Why? Because they are energetic dogs, originally bred to keep homes clear of vermin and alert their people to danger.
Their energy is what makes them so lovable! So, engage with them!
They are not “backyard dogs” who can just run off their energy with another dog or by themselves. They need to bed with their people and
They need socialization. What does that mean today?
Be sure to check out this chart to compare what socialization means today versus what it used to mean.