Meet Chaser

TRAIN LIKE THE DOG WHO KNOWS 1,000 WORDS

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Just Say the Word and

Chaser Springs Into Action

In fact, her owner John Pilley has taught her to learn and respond to more
than 1,000 different words. You can use John's methods to train your dog,
too. All it takes is a little bit of time, positivity and love.

  • Meet Chaser and follow the "errorless learning" method to train your dog

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    Nurture your dog's natural instincts

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    Make tasks so simple that your dog can't make a mistake

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    Reinforce what he or she has learned frequently

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  • Adding playtime elements helps make learning fun

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    Playing builds confidence

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    Play strengthens your relationship

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  • Avoid saying "no"— it can diminish your dog's motivation

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    Just like us, dogs are sensitive to failure

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    Harsh commands won't make your dog happy

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    "No" simply means, "stop what you're doing"

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  • Part of successful training is knowing when not to push your dog

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    If your dog gets frustrated, take a break

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    Let your dog decide what's fun

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    It's ok to give in and play

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  • Playtime with a favorite toy or ball can help your dog learn the object's name

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    Start with verbs, like "sit" or "catch"

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    Teach only one object at a time

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    Repeat the name of the object while she's playing with it

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  • Practice opens the door for learning to do even more

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    Give your dog a problem to solve

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    Dogs need practice, too

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    The more your dog learns, the more she is able to learn

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Be a Know-It-All

What do you wish your dog could learn to do? Visit the training section of the Hill's Pet Care Center for articles and tips for fun, effective ways to school your furry buddy on new tricks and safer behavior.

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Kibbles of Brilliance

Learning takes energy and focus — so make a smart choice and feed your dog Hill's® Science Diet®. It’s precise nutrition to keep your dog healthy, happy and ready to train.

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