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Puppy Training on Place Boards: When to Start and Why It Matters Training a puppy is all about laying the right foundations, building trust, and ensuring they grow into a confident and well-behaved adult dog. One of the best tools to help you achieve this is the place board. But when is the right time to start training a puppy on a place board, and why does it make such a difference? Let’s explore the benefits of place board training and why it’s suitable for puppies of any age. What is the Best Age to Start Place Board Training with...

Top 5 Benefits of Place Board Training for Dogs Dog training is all about clear communication. A highly effective tool that many trainers use is the place board. Whether you’re working with a young puppy or an experienced gundog, place board training offers numerous advantages that enhance your dog’s behaviour, focus, and confidence responding to your commands. Below, we explore the top five benefits of incorporating place boards into your dog training routine. 1. Provides a Clear Target for Learning Place boards serve as a clear and consistent target, giving your dog a defined area to focus on during training...

What is a Place Board for Dogs? Training a dog to focus, follow commands, and excel in specific tasks can be challenging, especially if they are high-energy or easily distracted. One powerful tool for achieving steady focus and positioning is the dog place board. This training platform helps dogs understand spatial boundaries and gives trainers a precise way to direct behaviours. In this guide, we'll explore how dog place boards work and why they're an invaluable tool in dog training, especially for obedience, agility, and gundog training. What is a Dog Place Board? A place board is a raised platform...

Step-by-Step Guide: Using a Place Board for Effective Dog Training Training your dog to follow commands, stay focused, and understand boundaries can be a challenge. Using a Place Board makes this easier by creating a target area that communicates where you want your dog to go and stay. Whether you’re aiming to improve obedience, sharpen recall, or train a working gundog, place boards are a versatile tool. In this guide from Anglian Dog Works (ADW), we’ll explore step-by-step techniques for successful dog place board training. What is a Place Board? The Purpose of a Dog Place Board A dog place...

Choosing the Right Place Board Size for All Breeds At Anglian Dog Works, we believe that simplicity and consistency are keys to effective dog training, which is why we’ve designed our standard Place Board in a one-size-fits-all format, suitable for a wide range of breeds and training needs. Our standard 40 x 60 cm Place Board provides an ideal target for teaching focus, sit-stays, recalls, and more. For smaller breeds needing precise positioning, we also offer a 30 x 30 cm variant, perfect for training fine-tuned behaviours. Why Use a One-Size Place Board for Dog Training? A Place Board, or...