Training: Inside and Out

My friend brought this to my attention and it’s worth a mention. She has two playful puppies, one is a boxer named Aura and the other is a Labrador named Faith. These two get along famously and have the most awesome wrestling matches I’ve ever seen two pups have. During a training session indoors, my friend took note that the pups easily learned what was a “toy” and chewable and what was not theirs and not chewable. My friend conscientiously attended and corrected their behavior INDOORS…

After a few weeks, she became aware that one of her trees and a rosemary bush in the backyard were completely shredded as if chewed by a chipper shredder. She didn’t immediately understand why the dogs were so compliant and well behaved when it comes to chewing inside the house yet outdoors they chewed up the plants. The pups have a door and can go freely inside and out – my friend doesn’t always accompany them and has never done any “chew” training with them outside. This was the key to understanding why they behaved one way indoors and another, more destructive way, outdoors.

Remember to carry over your training to the yard or free range territory that your puppy has access to. You, your pet and your plants will be happier for it!

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