In addition to basic obedience commands, I like to demonstrate the power of play in my dog training classes. But I don't let the dogs run around and chase each other in mad circles. Instead, I demonstrate with my dog, Harry, how to motivate and reward your dog by playing one-on-one with it.
My lab, Harry, is almost eleven-and-a-half years old. He's never been a very energetic dog. And as I've commented to my local dog training club classes, his heeling in obedience rings was like dragging around a reluctant sack of potatoes! But recently, it's become evident that age is wearying him even more.
