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How I Use a Place Board – In Ways You May Not Have Considered! Written by Emily Gill, Perfect Dog Training Place training empowers my dogs. This is a bold statement, but I truly see how much my dogs love working on place boards and how it gives them confidence in their training. For a long time, I have used place boards in my dogs’ daily training, and they have been a game changer. I have 4 dogs: a retired GSP, two working Cocker Spaniels (4 years and almost 2 years old) and a 7-month-old Weimaraner. We all know the...

Can a Dog Be Trained in 2 Weeks? Yes, and Here’s How! Training a dog doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out process. In fact, with just 10 minutes of training a day, you can start seeing significant progress within a week. By the end of two weeks, you can transform your dog's behaviour and lay down the foundation for reliable, well-mannered obedience. Using tools like a place board accelerates the training, making communication clear and training more efficient. Why Place Board Training Works So Quickly Place board training is a highly efficient way to teach foundational behaviours such as...

What Can I Train with a Place Board? A place board is a versatile training tool that provides a clear, defined space for your dog during training sessions. It helps communicate exactly where your dog should be to earn a reward, making it a popular choice for everything from basic obedience to advanced gundog training. Here are some key skills you can train using a place board. 1. Basic Obedience Skills A place board is perfect for reinforcing core obedience commands. It provides a structured space for the dog to focus, reducing distractions and making training more effective. Sit and...

What is the Purpose of Place Training a Dog? Place training is a versatile dog training technique that teaches your dog where to go to earn a reward. This location, known as the "place," can be a place board, a mat, or any defined area you choose. When used effectively, place training offers a clear way to communicate with your dog and manage their behaviour both during training sessions and in everyday life. Why Place Training Is Effective The core of place training is simple: you’re teaching your dog that going to a specific spot will lead to positive outcomes, such...

Placeboard training is a highly effective technique that uses a raised platform—called a place board—to teach dogs specific behaviours with clarity and precision. This training method is especially popular in gundog training, obedience, and agility. The raised platform acts as a target and helps dogs understand exactly where they should be, providing both a visual and tactile target for them to focus on. Why Use a Place Board for Dog Training? A dog training platform like a place board simplifies the process of teaching behaviours. By creating a defined space where the dog knows they need to be, it reduces...