Hot! Training Tip. Teaching your dog “OFF” is quick, easy and fun for both you and your dog. OFF will help your dog understand that there are times when he can not touch,making it easier for you to correct problem behaviors such as jumping or getting on prized furniture. Hold a small treat between the tips of your fingers, where your dog can not grab the treat without touching you. The second your dog attempts to take the food,pull the treat back and say, “OFF”. Present the treat again in the same manner. Each attempt for the treat that results in touching your fingers causes you to pull the treat away and say, “OFF”. Wait until your dog will not attempt to grab the treat. Wait three seconds and then say “OK!” giving your dog the treat and a bunch of praise. Repeat the exercise until your dog understands that you have to say “OK!” before he can have his prize. As he starts to understand that “OFF” means don’t touch - until you say it is “OK”, you can increase the amount of time before he earns his reward. Try this same exercise before you reward your pet with a favorite toy or food bowl before eating.

Hot! Training Tip.
Teaching your dog “OFF” is quick, easy and fun for both you and your dog. OFF will help your dog understand that there are times when he can not touch,making it easier for you to correct problem behaviors such as jumping or getting on prized furniture. Hold a small treat between the tips of your fingers, where your dog can not grab the treat without touching you. The second your dog attempts to take the food,pull the treat back and say, “OFF”. Present the treat again in the same manner. Each attempt for the treat that results in touching your fingers causes you to pull the treat away and say, “OFF”. Wait until your dog will not attempt to grab the treat. Wait three seconds and then say “OK!” giving your dog the treat and a bunch of praise.
 
Repeat the exercise until your dog understands that you have to say “OK!” before he can have his prize. As he starts to understand that “OFF” means don’t touch - until you say it is “OK”, you can increase the amount of time before he earns his reward. Try this same exercise before you reward your pet with a favorite toy or food bowl before eating.