DOG’S BEST FRIEND: TRAINING FOR “WHOA!”

23 Dec DOG’S BEST FRIEND: TRAINING FOR “WHOA!”

As I’ve watched Ted Hoff work with the dogs at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel, one of the things I’ve noticed time and time again is his clarity about the object being taught. In this video Ted is concentrating on one item with this young Brittany Spaniel female: the “Whoa” command.

Hoff makes it clear that the desired action is to stop and stand, not to sit or lie. The pup understands that one thing is being worked on. As in all Ted’s training, the length of the session is determined by the age and attention span of the dog. And the reward, as always, is praise. Patience and calm on the part of the trainer enhance the successful outcome.