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October 19, 2020

I have 2 Bichon pups that I am training, what skills do my 6 month old dogs need to learn that will allow me to train with one while the other waits his turn without having to be put in a separate area?

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Hello Cindy,

I am very grateful for Leerburg Dog Training and its Online University! We currently have two pups (6 month old Bichon Frise). They are allowed backyard playtime together from time to time, but for the most part spend time separately in their own ex-pens, crates, and training sessions. During those outdoor times they are together, I will often mix in engagement with each of them. Sometimes both will be engaged with me or just one until I release them/him. I am wondering what behavior(s) they need to learn and be fluent in that will allow me to train/engage with them one on one with the other pup content to wait his turn while still being present and not completely in a separate area? Thanks so much for any advice!
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Good morning and thanks for a great question.

I train two or three of my dogs at the same time and I start with teaching them to really value being on a station like a Kuranda bed or Klimb. I prefer the Klimb platforms due to their versatility. For small breed dogs I take the legs off and build lots of value for staying there by teaching them that all good things come to them on there. It's how I start teaching my formal stays with all my dogs too.

I first lure them onto the Klimb, mark and reward. I don't reward them on the release because I want all the value to be for staying up there. Some of my training friends have a Klimb for each dog and put an eye bolt in the wall, position the Klimb next to it and put a lightweight line on the dog so they physically can't jump down when you walk away. I have never needed to do this but it's an option. You never want to leave a dog unattended with this set up but it helps if you have multiple dogs and not enough hands to control everyone :) I've added a link to the Klimb below, there is a video on the webpage that shows just some of the ways we use them here.
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Dear Cindy,

I appreciate the time you took to answer my question. Thank you for the advice and corresponding link. I will add this to our pups' current training program.

Well wishes to you and your family!

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