Basic obedience

Day 49 of the training plan is all about resources and their importance for dogs. Resources such as food, toys or a Dog Bed are essential for dogs' survival and are therefore often defended. This behaviour is evolutionary and serves to protect resources, even if dogs do not actually experience a lack of them in our modern world. The blog explains why resource defence is a normal behaviour and how frustration plays a role in the development of aggression. With the right training, such as the targeted use of the "off" signal, you can teach your dog to voluntarily give up resources without feeling frustration.

Day 48 focusses on the "off" signal in realistic situations. This involves training the release of a particularly attractive object, such as a fur dummy with scent, in order to prepare the dog for serious situations in everyday life. This method is particularly helpful for dogs that are motivated to hunt and supports impulse control, which is a central component of anti-hunting training. The free training plan offers a safe guide for this special training.

In day 47 of the training plan, you will learn to reinforce your dog's "off" signal through tugging games. The training focusses on practising letting go in dynamic play situations where the dog is strongly fixated on the toy. With clear rules and targeted timing, you strengthen your dog's impulse control, promote basic obedience and increase their enjoyment of working together. The free training plan provides you with all the important steps for successful training.

In day 46 of the training plan, you reinforce your dog's "off" signal through a structured swap: your dog learns to swap a toy for an identical one on signal. This method reinforces the understanding of the "off" signal and shows the dog that letting go is safe and rewarding. The free training plan and our tips from dog psychology and cynology will help you to organise the training calmly and effectively.

Day 45 of the basic obedience course is all about teaching your dog the "off" signal so that he lets toys out of his mouth on a signal. With a fair exchange, your dog learns that it is worth releasing the toy. The training plan uses a systematic, positively reinforced structure with easy-to-follow steps and scientifically based tips from dog psychology and cynology.

The "off" signal is a vital command for your dog. Whether it's letting go of a toy or dropping a potentially dangerous object, the "off" signal should be trained safely and happily to avoid resource defence and aggression. In this blog, we explain how to train the "off" signal step by step and motivate your dog in the process.

In day 43 of the training plan, you will learn how to reinforce your dog's "off" signal through targeted exercises with increasing distraction. The focus is on building up the signal in less stimulating environments and gradually intensifying it. This way, your dog will reliably let go even in challenging situations. The free training plan provides you with all the steps for effective training.