BEFORE YOU START
A pedestal can be any raised
object that is kind of small,
such as an ottoman. A raised
dog bed is generally too short
to make a good pedestal
TROUBLESHOOTING
WHAT ROOM SHOULD I PUT THE
PEDESTAL IN?
It’s handy to have a pedestal in
every room. They need not all
be identical
TIP! Want to pet your dog? Ask
her to go to her pedestal and pet
her there
TEACH IT:Pedestal training is a strategy used to increase
confidence in dogs and puppies. Dogs are naturally
height-seeking, and this advantage makes them feel more
confident. A pedestal acts as a “home base” for your dog,
giving him a default, secure place to be. Teach your dog
to get on the pedestal.1 Hold several treats at your dog’s nose. Tell her “step
up” and slowly move your hand up over the pedestal,
luring her nose to follow it. Give her little treats along
the way to keep her motivated but continue to lure
her farther and farther onto the pedestal.2 When your dog makes it all the way onto the pedestal,
give her treats and praise and petting. Make the
pedestal a super-rewarding place to be.3 When your dog is on the pedestal, she is in an implied
“stay.” She should not be allowed to jump off of it at
will; rather only when you ask her to. Say “Off” and pat
your leg or the back of her neck to cue her dismount.4 As she improves, see if you can send her to “step up”
from farther away. Continue to use an arm sweep
signal that is similar to the initial luring motion that
she was taught with. Give a treat while she is on the
pedestal.WHAT TO EXPECT: If you make the pedestal a rewarding
place to be (with treats and petting) your dog will take to
it very quickly, and you’ll likely find her jumping on her
pedestal without having been asked!
confidence in dogs and puppies. Dogs are naturally
height-seeking, and this advantage makes them feel more
confident. A pedestal acts as a “home base” for your dog,
giving him a default, secure place to be. Teach your dog
to get on the pedestal.1 Hold several treats at your dog’s nose. Tell her “step
up” and slowly move your hand up over the pedestal,
luring her nose to follow it. Give her little treats along
the way to keep her motivated but continue to lure
her farther and farther onto the pedestal.2 When your dog makes it all the way onto the pedestal,
give her treats and praise and petting. Make the
pedestal a super-rewarding place to be.3 When your dog is on the pedestal, she is in an implied
“stay.” She should not be allowed to jump off of it at
will; rather only when you ask her to. Say “Off” and pat
your leg or the back of her neck to cue her dismount.4 As she improves, see if you can send her to “step up”
from farther away. Continue to use an arm sweep
signal that is similar to the initial luring motion that
she was taught with. Give a treat while she is on the
pedestal.WHAT TO EXPECT: If you make the pedestal a rewarding
place to be (with treats and petting) your dog will take to
it very quickly, and you’ll likely find her jumping on her
pedestal without having been asked!
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