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Take advantage of your Aussies first 20 weeks, during which it's easiest to lay the foundation for a polite canine citizen.
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Positive reinforcement is the best way to train, although scolding now and then is necessary. Regardless, you must catch him in the act to show him what's right and wrong.
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Holding your dog's attention and teaching word association are two basic principles of teaching anything to your dog.
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Timing is key! You only have a small window of opportunity to connect with your dog.
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Understand how a dog thinks and the fundamental principles on which training methods are based.
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Games introduce commands in a fun way and are excellent for bonding with your pup.
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Reprinted from Breeders Best: Australian Shepherd © 2004. Permission granted by Kennel Club Books, an imprint of BowTie Press.