What is a Release Word in Dog Training? (2024)

FAQs

What is a Release Word in Dog Training? ›

A release word is a word that tells your dog he is allowed to move, following the “stay” command. “Stay” needs to have a defined beginning and end, otherwise your dog will learn he can move anytime he feels like it.

I simply use the words “all done.” Some popular choices are “well done”, “go play”, “free dog” and “release”.

You can release your dog from a maintained behavior by saying a cue to get up like “Free”, telling the dog that you are ready to move forward on a walk by saying a cue like “Let's go”, or by telling the dog to do another behavior like “Down” or “Come”.

Some options for a “safe” release word include “release,” “go on,” or even just saying the dog's name.

Learn the 7 Common Commands you'll use every day. with your dog: sit, stay, down, come, off, heel, and no.

Ask her to stay, take one step back, then return to her and praise and reward. Gradually increase how far you go before coming back. If your dog breaks their stay and gets up, calmly lead them back to where they were supposed to be and try again. Remember that your dog is learning, so scolding won't be productive.

Physical and behavioral reactions to cumulative stress are the most common reasons that dogs fail to become service dogs or must retire prematurely. Assistance Dogs International (ADI) has outlined minimum standards of training and behavior expected of a service dog.

It is best not to keep constant pressure on the lead, when a dog feels tension, their natural reaction is to pull against it. It's best to give the lead a "tug" forward. If the dog starts moving back, "tug" them forward again. Once they start walking, turn the speed up a bit to get the dog into their natural gait.

Some owners interchange the fetch command with “fetch it up” or “hunt it up”, but no matter which one is used, they all mean the same thing—to look for or pick up something. The key to using these commands is to build up the dog's confidence to learn that the commands mean to go look for and pick something up.

What makes a dog a good hunting dog? ›

And any dog that sports a solid pedigree will likely possess plenty of drive and athleticism. These two assets are extremely important to hunting ability. If you want a dog that can hunt the big woods of northern Wisconsin for ruffed grouse all day, you want a dog that has some athleticism in his background.

On to terms that do require professional schooling and experience; Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Behavior Consultant, Certified Dog Trainer.

An animal behaviorist, also known as a dog behaviorist or canine behaviorist, is a professional who focuses on studying, understanding, and modifying the behavior of dogs.

They call it “board and train,” or “doggie boot camps.” I, myself, have been approached by a few places who were interested in hiring me to train dogs this way and I turn down the opportunity each and every time.