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May 31, 2011
The Raising Of A Well Trained Dog
Training a puppy to become a well behaved adult is worth every bit of time it takes while they are puppies. We will begin with manners! Even if you have a tiny they still need manners. I am a German Shepherd Breeder – so the adorable little puppies do grow up to be big – handsome canines! One of the most important things you can do when raising a pup is if you don’t want him to do it when he gets big – don’t let him do it now. Even 8 week old puppies can learn not to jump on you – simply start by pushing him off and tell him “no off” – be sure you say off – not down as down is a very specific command of it’s own.. When he stays off be sure to offer lots of patting . Teach him from little on he can get all the patting and loving he wants by sitting.
Many German Shepherd Puppies love to follow you so leash training should be easy. Just keep your sessions short. Put a leash and collar on and walk slow. If he stops turn and face him, gently pull on the leash and motivate him with your voice to come with you. As soon as he makes movement towards you release the pressure and offer lots of patting and praise when he gets up to you. Several times of this and he should be coming along behind you! Education will go faster and easier if he already follows you loose around the house and yard – so you can begin with this in the house and offer treats for following you. Also, if he doesn’t wear a collar all the time make sure he is used to the collar on before you try to ad a leash. Most young dogs will scratch at the collar for a little while until they are comfortable with it and you don’t want to ad to much and confuse the young dog.
When a German Shepherd Puppy is about 10 weeks old you can start to teach them heal. That way when you are cruising down the street he can walk peacefully at your side and you won’t be one of those people getting pulled along by your giantdog. Again keep the sessions short! He is like a child with a very small attention span. Start walking and gently keep him on your left side with his right shoulder in line with your knee. At first he will want to go behind, ahead, sideways! That is normal– just keep gently pulling on the leash to bring him back into the “heal” position. It is necessary to continue walking when you pull him back to you so that he is learning to beat your side. If you stop every time you pull him back he won’t really understand that you intend for him to stay at your side while walking !
You can also begin to train the puppy down and come. Get those basics down and you will be well prepared for a long life of fun and training together.
Training a well behaved canine is well worth the time it takes now.
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May 12, 2011
The Dog Facts – Coprophagia (poop Eating)
Coprophagia (sometimes called coprophagy, or poop-eating) is a pretty disgusting habit that fortunately only some dogs indulge in. It seems to be “one of those things” as far as dogs go: a behavior that defies logic and scientific study, and mystifies dog trainers and veterinarians around the world. Many, if not most, dogs will eat the feces of other animals (particularly other dogs, cats, sheep, and horses) with gusto whenever the opportunity presents itself.
It’s a very common behavior in dogs, but not particularly well understood. The simple truth is that nobody really knows why some dogs will make a beeline for a pile of poop that’s lying on the grass. It’s natural for dogs to want to sniff the poop – almost all dogs will do this, since the depositor’s anal glands have left a kind of Post-It note there for other dogs to “read” – and it’s just as natural (seemingly) for some dogs to want to consume these little signposts.
It’s just that we don’t really know why they do it. Actually eating the feces seems to be a matter of personal preference, from dog to dog: some dogs derive great satisfaction from consuming poop, whereas other dogs appear to be simply more fastidious by nature. There are several popular theories about the causes of this strange habit: – A dog that eats poop is doing so in order to supplement his own, nutritionally-deficient diet.
He is not getting enough vitamins from the food he’s given in his own home, so he chooses to eat the poop of other animals (usually dogs and cats) in the hope that there may be some residual nutrition available for him to sponge up the second time around. This is a faintly plausible theory, apart from the fact that studies have been conducted on dogs suffering from malnutrition and well-nourished dogs with a clean bill of health: and the incidence of cophrophagia among both groups was virtually identical. – The behavior may be derived from the carnivorous/scavenging heritage of our dogs.
When carnivores make a kill, they typically consume the entire carcass of the animal – everything from the actual flesh to sinews and tendons to “offal”, which includes the stomach, digestive tract, and its contents (poop). It’s been suggested by some that coprophagia is a simple and natural extension of this instinctive behavior. – It may be related to boredom or stress.
The particulars of this theory are hazy, but essentially, bored or stressed dogs – such as those that spend too much time on their own, those that lead understimulated, underexercised lives, and those that are excluded from family life and adequate human attention and affection – often succumb to strange and compulsive habits, like pulling out their own fur, spinning in circles for hours on end, and (theoretically, at least) poop eating. In other words, a dog will eat poop simply because there’s nothing else for him to do. – Internal parasites, such as worms, may be leaching nutrients and calories from the dog’s stomach and digestive tract.
Typically, a dog with worms will have a voracious appetite (even more so than usual!) and will consume all the food that he has access to. In more advanced cases, an infested dog will turn to technically-edible substances (such as poop), which he would not normally consider appetizing, to fill the gap. – Improperly housetrained dogs sometimes eat their own poop in an attempt to conceal the “crime” from their owners and thus avoid detection.
This is especially true of dogs whose owners tend to punish them for housetraining mistakes, whether out of impatience/frustration or because they believe that the dog is somehow doing it to “spite” them. A dog that’s pooping inappropriately indoors either has not been housetrained correctly, in which case the accidents are not his fault; or the reason is medical in nature. To rule the latter out, the dog should be taken for a check-up at the vet (particularly if the indoor defecation has started suddenly and without warning). – Nursing female dogs eat the poop of their puppies as a means of keeping the den area clean, and of hiding the existence of her pups from potential predators.
It’s thought by some that one of the reasons that coprophagia is so commonplace in puppies, especially, is because they’re emulating the behavior of their mother. Clearly, theories abound on the subject. Unfortunately, most of them lack merit: the simple truth is that, although we can guess as much as we like as to the reasons that our dogs willingly and enthusiastically ingest poop pretty much whenever the opportunity presents itself, nobody knows with any degree of certainty as to why they do it.
Although it’s nearly impossible to “cure” a dog with a taste for poop of this socially unacceptable habit, here is a short list of tips for coping with the behavior and minimizing it as much as possible: – Clean up the poop in your own backyard as soon as the dog toilets. If he doesn’t have access to it, he can’t eat it – and it’ll save you from dealing with the flies, the odor, and the eventuality of someone treading in it. – Teach your dog the “leave it” command for those times when you want to be able to walk him off-lead.
Reliable obedience in the “leave it” makes off-lead walks a real pleasure (and it’s a lot safer for your dog, too – the usefulness of “leave it” applies to things like herbicide, snail bait, and broken glass as well as poop!). – You can try booby-trapping the poop in the backyard with things like Tabasco sauce and lemon juice, but this seems like a great deal of (rather disgusting) trouble to go to when you could just pick the poop up.
In addition to the natural deterrent of having to repeatedly handle specimens of dog turds, reports of success from this technique are pretty erratic – in most cases, it seems that a dog bent on coprophagy isn’t going to be put off by a brief burning sensation in his mouth.
- There are substances you can buy from pet stores and vet clinics which, when put into the dog’s food (or the food of the household pet whose poop he’s eating) makes the poop smell and taste very unappealing to dogs. One such product is called “For-Bid”. – You can experiment with adding natural deterrents – such as a few tablespoonfuls of canned pumpkin or pineapple, or fresh grated zucchini – to your dog’s meals.
Again, anecdotal evidence suggests that most dogs will readily eat these substances, but that their presence in poop makes it unpalatable.
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May 6, 2011
Dog Jumping On The Furniture
Deciding whether or not your dog is permitted access to the furniture is a pretty big deal. If you have a big dog, it’s an even bigger deal. Furniture access is a matter of some importance for two reasons: firstly, because it’s mighty inconvenient to have to fight for space on your own couch; and secondly, because it strongly relates to the matter of dominance, which is of the utmost importance as far as a harmonious dog/owner relationship goes.
Your dog knows that the furniture – in particular, your bed – is your turf. If he’s allowed up onto your personal, private territory as a matter of course and whenever he feels like it, that’s conceding a pretty big point to him; especially since it’s rarely a two-way issue (when was the last time you invaded your dog’s own turf and snuggled down for a nap in his bed?). It’s best to be aware of these things before making a final decision on furniture access for your dog.
If you do decide to allow him unimpeded access, you’ll need to make sure that you’re extra-stringent with the other facets of alpha-dominance to prevent him from getting an over-inflated sense of self-importance. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to forbid your dog access to the furniture outright, until he’s at least five or six months old.
When a puppy’s growing up, he’s forming the basis of his conceptions as to what constitutes appropriate behavior, and he’s figuring out his own ranking in the social hierarchy of the household. If he’s allowed to leap onto beds, couches, and armchairs (the three most-prized pieces of furniture in the house for any dog) at will and from day one, he’ll have a skewed view of his own ranking. He won’t see it as the privilege that it is: he’ll see it as his God-given right, and something to be taken for granted.
This does a lot towards equalizing your dog’s rank with your own, which – as far as your role as the owner goes – is decidedly not a good thing. To maintain a good relationship with your dog, not only do you need to be the boss, but he needs to know that you are. To prevent attitude problems from developing in adolescence, it’s generally best to keep your puppy as humble as possible – which means that he needs to appreciate being allowed up ‘on your level’.
Rule number one, as far as this issue goes, is consistency. You must be consistent! Once you’ve made your decision as to whether or not he’s to be allowed up on the furniture, you will have to stick with that decision, or else – whatever that decision was – you won’t have a hope of enforcing it. So, if he’s to be allowed up on the couch but not the bed, for example, he must never be allowed up on that bed – not even for a moment.
If you decide not to allow him up on any furniture at all, you must ensure that nobody counteracts your decision and invites him up there. Changing the rules according to human whims and impulses isn’t fair on your dog. It’ll just confuse him. He can’t tell the difference between an expensive new couch and a grubby old one, or between clean paws and muddy paws.
This can have a detrimental effect upon your own peace of mind (not to mention your dry-cleaning bill), and if you take that frustration out on your dog, it’s confusing and upsetting for him. This is why, if you’re going to allow him any access at all, it’s a fantastic idea to impose limits: to teach him that he can’t just leap up as and when he chooses, but that he must wait for an invitation. Inviting your dog to join you on the couch is pretty easy. All you have to do is pat the seat next to you, and – in a cheery, friendly tone – say, “Up you get!”.
Most dogs need little more encouragement than this, and will be up like a shot before the second syllable’s even passed your lips. You’ll also need to enforce the “off” command – this allows you to relax in the knowledge that, when you want some leg room, it’s there for the taking; and also reminds your dog, in no uncertain terms, that his furniture access is not a right – it’s a privilege!
As is to be expected, most dogs are less enthusiastic about obeying the “off” than they are the “up you get” command: on occasion, you may be required to resort to physical force to maintain obedience. Don’t worry, it’s not inhumane in the slightest, merely highly effective. Here’s what you do: – First of all, supply him with an attractive alternative. Being asked to get off a comfortable couch to lie on the unadorned floor is hardly something he’s going to respond to with enthusiastic obedience: set him up for success, not failure, by giving him a comfy dog bed.
You can make one yourself, out of towels and pillows, or you can purchase ready-made dog beds in a variety of sizes and materials from the pet store. – When it’s time for him to disembark, point to the dog bed and say, “Off” in a calm, authoritative voice. No need to raise your voice or shout: use a no-nonsense, but pleasant, tone. – If there’s no immediate response, do not repeat yourself. Keep your arm pointing at the bed, and maintain eye contact.
If you have a perceptive dog, often it’s enough to simply intensify your expression (raising your eyebrows or tightening your mouth). – Wait for 30 seconds (which will feel like an eternity!). – If there’s no response after 30 seconds, you can resort to a physical enforcement of your request. The Humane Physical Enforcement Some owners drag their dogs off by the collar, which is effective in the short-term (provided your dog is of a size that you can physically handle).
However, it’s not recommended – simply because, as a technique, it allows your dog to demonstrate his refusal to obey you. He can still dig in his paws and strain against your opposing force, which is both downright disrespectful and counteractive to all the alpha-dominant behavioral training in the world. It’s much more effective to think smart: make him get off under his own steam, simply by making the couch (or chair, or bed) uncomfortable for him.
To do this, slide your hand, palm-down, under his rear. Slowly slide your arm forwards, using it as a lever to gently and slowly pry him off the couch. It raises his bottom in the air by degrees, which is increasingly uncomfortable for him – enough to make him leap off the couch of his own volition. This is both more effective, and physically a lot less demanding, than dragging a reluctant dog off by his collar: by making him want to get off when you ask him to, you’re strongly enforcing your obedience requirements, which is great for your role as an authority figure.
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May 3, 2011
Toilet Training Methods For Your Puppy
It may help knowing what you are trying to accomplish relating to potty training your dog. It’s more enjoyable on the two of you. This is one place in life it’s good to have patience.
Potty Training Tips For Your Pup
When puppy potty training tips remember puppies are babies and need to be watched at all times. Pay attention to what your pup is doing.
It’s probably wise to put your puppy in a cage or kennel during the times you can’t watch them closely.
Note that when your puppy decides to take a drink it’s pretty close to pee time so watch for it.
When your puppy has a drink you know it’s about time for a pee but don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the only time they will need to go potty.
There will be times that your puppy will start to do their business in the wrong place so be quick to grab them up and get to the right place.
No Playing During Potty Time
Don’t send your puppy mixed messages. When it’s time for potty it’s time for potty, so get down to business and don’t play around with puppy. That can happen after they do a great job of doing their business.
When Shadow was a puppy I would tell her just how good a pup she was and even gave her a treat when the job was done. It didn’t take long for her to know she was doing well.
So don’t confuse your puppy when training them by sending mixed messages.
My suggestion to those new to puppy training, buy a puppy potty training or puppy house training book and do it right the first time. You and the pup will be happier and less stressed.
I know you will want to talk or pat your puppy a lot and thats great, just not at potty training time. Get down to business, get it done and then all the hugs and kisses you want.
When training your puppy mixed signals include use different words for commands. Use just one word or phrase to mean one thing and don’t give it two names. They will pick up on other words later but now it would just confuse them.
Using Scented Puppy Potty Training Pads
A dog loving friend, Jean, has a shitzu named Mozart that goes with him everywhere. Jean taught him to use a litter box after feeling so sorry for him with his tiny little legs getting buried in the snow.
Mozart had already been trained to go outside so this was new to them both. What Jean did was buy a scented puppy potty training mat and in no time his smart little guy was doing his business in a much warmer area.
So keep your eyes on your prize and you will have less surprises. Just watch for little indicators such as seeing them sniffing around the floor, grab em quick.
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April 28, 2011
Separation Anxiety In Dogs – Find Out How You Can Treat Your Dog!
Dog separation anxiety is one of the most common health issues that one can come across in their dogs. Dogs are like humans and they do seek love, affection and care and when they get these things in excess, they love it. But, again what happens after you don’t spend much time with your dog for some reason? Have you ever thought of it? This situation develops dogs separation anxiety which is the cause of dogs showing destructive behaviors.
Dog separation anxiety is thus a situation wherein dogs start showing a complete change of behavior, like they start crying, whining and barking all day long, they often become destructive, chewing furniture, and trying to escape. In a recent case, a dog literally chewed a glass window to get out, all this could however be stopped if you take actions and follow tips that can reduce the destruction of separation anxiety. Before beginning any treatment, one should first venture into the causes of it, so that they can gain authentic information on what they ought to fix.
There are some causes of separation anxiety in dogs that should be browsed through before getting into the treatments and cures. Some of the causes are associated to the behavior and some to the environment the dogs live in. Some dogs may become victims to the syndrome because of the stress levels they face and some others fall prey to this anxiety because they have been separated from their mothers, while some may have been abandoned by their former owners, resulting in shaken trust and confidence levels. Thus, understanding the root cause is important.
What can help? This is probably one of the prominent questions dog owners are searching for. There are many separation anxiety cures that can help your dog live normally, some separation anxiety treatments are:
Use medication therapies: One can use medication therapies to help their canines come out of this anxiety syndrome. Every dog is different and thus medication therapies should be used based on the severity of the condition. These medications can help dogs get their confidence back and thus ease the situation considerably well. Dogs that have serious anxiety problems are often given medication as their treatment. The most common medications include Fluoxetine and Clomipramine.
Behavioral modification therapies: Since the separation anxiety is a complicated issue to cure, regular obedience training doesn’t really work (if the condition is not so severe). Behavior modification helps your dog to change his behavior when you are away.
Play method: Helping your dog to exercise and keeping your dog busy with efficient work out exercises will help to tire your dog, and a tired dog needs some time off to nap. Practice this everyday and you can get rid of dog separation anxiety.
Dog separation anxiety cures are thus available in great numbers and you can solve of all those problems associated with separation anxiety. Following efficient methods can get rid of mental and physical issues.
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April 28, 2011
Dog Training Information That’ll Help Someone To Manage A New Puppy Or Even A Mature Dog
The training of dog begins during the period in its life when its socialization skills are being developed. If you train a dog too early, it will not learn anything because it hasn’t developed to the extent that it can learn. Training your dog when it has already developed its own undesirable characteristics may prove to be an extremely difficult task.
A puppy is usually a frisky bundle of energy and enthusiasm that can frustrate you if it is unchanneled. A puppy’s exuberance for adventure needs to be streamlined to ensure that it does not cause harm to itself or to any family member in the house. Training your dog instills in it a sense of discipline and mannerisms.
Dog training is basically all about understanding the language of your dog and teaching it to understand your own language. Dog training is the perfect blending of your needs and your dog’s needs. Training your dog requires a substantial amount of patience to make it successful. Here is more: Dachshund Training
Dogs need to have a good diet as much as human beings too. The diet of a dog is usually a contributing element to its stability. You can feed your dog with the food it needs by visiting dog stores where all kinds of dog food is sold.
Part of training your dog is to let it know when it has done something wrong. You use consistent words to let your dog know when it was blundered such as ‘try again’ or oh-oh. Make sure that your dog knows when it has done right or wrong.
There is a great deal of difference between a reward and a reward marker. A reward is the treat that is given to a dog to encourage desired behavior while a reward marker is the command that let’s the dog know that it has just earned a reward. Learn more: Stop Puppy Biting
Not all dogs are adept at responding to voice command. Most working dogs respond more to hand signal and whistles. A deaf dog can be trained using verbal signals.
The electronic collar has been likened to the tens unit tool of a chiropractor which is not used to cause pain but to aid it. The electronic collar can be used to get a dog up on its feet if it has been dragging it around too much. You can use an electronic collar to direct your dog’s attention to you in the process of especially if it is deaf.
Make sure that your dog understands your language clearly. Don’t praise it for a particular act and then scold it for doing the same thing later on or you will confuse it. Remember that a dog learns by associating or linking things and be careful about how you act in front of your dog.
Sometimes, a dog’s difficult behavior is not necessarily your fault. Your dog may be acting badly because of certain inherent factors that only a dog psychologist can determine. A good dog trainer can bring out the best of your dog without much hassles.
If your dog’s furniture chewing tendencies are driving you up the wall, buy it a chew toy. Some people discourage their dog’s chewing by giving it a bitter tasting or smelly object to munch on. You can spray bitter apple on your furniture to discourage your dog from chomping down on it.
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April 27, 2011
How To Deal With A Jumping Dog
Jumping is a really common problem among dogs – or should I say among dog owners? It’s rarely a problem for the dogs themselves – in fact, jumping seems to act as a reward in itself. It’s a different kettle of fish for the exasperated owner, who’s forced to deal with a new set of muddy footprints/gouges in their skin and clothes/offended guests/scared children! Many owners inadvertently encourage jumping behavior from puppyhood: when a small puppy comes gamboling up to us, wiggling with excitement and making small, clumsy leaps at our knees, it’s almost natural to lean down and respond in kind.
Effectively, we reward that puppy’s “jump-y” greeting by reacting with exuberant affection, hugs and kisses. The puppy learns a fast lesson: jumping is a good thing, because it results in plenty of positive attention and physical contact. Your dog doesn’t understand the difference between a jump as a small, cute puppy, and a jump as a huge, hairy adult. To a dog, a greeting is a greeting, and just because he’s aged by a few months is no reason to stop jumping – at least, not voluntarily. You’ll need to take matters into your own hands, and make it perfectly clear to your dog that jumping is no longer an option.
When is jumping not appropriate? Obviously, whether or not you’re prepared to accept your dog’s insistence on redefining verticality all comes down to personal preference. Many owners of smaller dogs actually expect them to jump up – among toy dog owners, jumping seems to be viewed as a sign of excitement and affection on the dog’s behalf. The good news is that these dogs aren’t likely to knock anyone flying when they’re feeling rambunctious, and they’re small enough that their size usually won’t intimidate any but the youngest of children.
On the other hand, there’s rarely a scenario where strangers will actively welcome being leapt up on by an unknown dog, regardless of said dog’s size; really, it’s just plain good form to teach your dog the “off” command, so that you’re prepared for those incidences when you’re not directly on hand to stop the jumping behavior. For owners of large-breed dogs, the “off” (or “no jump”) command is mandatory. Big dogs are often taller than humans when they rear up on their hind legs (and just imagine the experience from a child’s point of view, with a dog’s slavering jaws looming above your own head!) they’re often heavy enough to knock smaller adults tip over tail.
At the very least, a large dog’s paws are heavy enough to gouge long rents in cloth and exposed flesh. Bruising and scratches are unpleasant enough to deal with when they’re your own problem; but they’re much worse when your dog’s inflicted them on somebody else! Really, any kind of jumping that involves anyone apart from yourself is just bad form. All owners with even pretensions of responsibility should arm their dogs with a reliable recall to the “off” command – just in case. Why does jumping happen? The main reason that most dogs jump up is simply out of excitement: it’s an enthusiastic greeting, reserved for times when adrenaline’s running high and the dog’s happy about something.
Many dogs don’t jump at all, apart from when their owner returns home after a relatively prolonged absence (like the average workday). If your dog is leaping up on you in these circumstances, there’s no sinister motivation at work here: he’s literally jumping for joy. A less common, but more serious, reason that some dogs will jump is to exert their dominance over you (or over whomever they’re jumping on). Dogs are pack animals: they live in designated hierarchies of social rank and order.
When a dog needs to assert his dominance over a lesser animal, one way of doing so is to declare physical superiority, which is usually done by “jumping up”: he’ll sling one or both paws over the other dog’s shoulders. You’ll be able to tell the basic reason for your dog’s jumping simply by considering the circumstances surrounding the event. If he only jumps up in periods of great excitement (like during play-time, or when you return home from work) then he’s clearly just demonstrating an exuberant frame of mind. If the behavior occurs in a variety of situations, then it’s more likely that he’s expressing dominance over you, which is a more complex issue – the jumping’s just a symptom of an underlying attitude and communication issue.
Essentially, you’ll need to make some serious adjustments to your overall relationship with your dog, and brush up on your alpha-dog techniques (tip: Secrets to Dog Training has some fantastic resources on coping with a dominant dog – there’s a link to the site at the bottom of the page). Four paws on the ground, please! How you react to your dog’s jumping plays a big role in whether or not that behavior gets repeated. You’re going to need to make a prolonged effort to be consistent in how you choose to deal with this problem: for your dog to stop jumping, he needs to be taught that it is never ever acceptable for him to do so.
This means that you can’t allow him to jump sometimes, but forbid him from doing it at other times. Your dog can’t understand the difference between a playful and an irritable mood, or your work and play clothes: all he understands is that, if you allow him to jump up on some occasions, he’ll try to jump up on you whenever he feels like it, because he doesn’t know any better. Stopping the jumping Most trainers agree that the most effective way for you to weed out unwanted behaviors (like jumping) in your dog is also the easiest: all you have to do is simply ignore him whenever he jumps up. The idea is to give him the cold shoulder: withdraw all attention, even negative attention (so no yelling, shoving, or corrections).
Here’s how to implement this training technique: whenever your dog jumps up on you, turn your back straight away. Since dogs understand body language a lot more clearly than they do the spoken word, you’re going to be using your posture to convey the message that such behavior isn’t acceptable here: fold your arms, turn your back, turn your face away from him and avert your eyes. ‘ This is where a lot of people make a mistake: they confuse ignoring the behavior with ignoring the dog.
You’re not ignoring the behavior – i.e., you’re not carrying on with whatever you were doing as if the jumping wasn’t happening; you’re ignoring your dog. You’re still going to react; but your reaction is for you to actively ignore him. The cold shoulder is a really effective way of communicating your displeasure to a dog – he’ll catch on very quickly.
Without the encouragement of your attention and your reactions to his behavior, he’ll calm down very quickly indeed. When to praise When all four paws are on the ground, then – and only then – you can praise the heck out of him! Don’t be confused by the proximity of the positive reinforcement to the negative – dogs have a very short “training memory”, and are only capable of associating a reaction from you with whatever behavior it is they’re exhibiting at the time of that reaction.
So, it’s perfectly OK for you to react with wild enthusiasm the very second that his paws touch the ground, even if you were cold-shouldering him the split-second before.
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April 19, 2011
Cresswell’s Puppy & Dog Training Review
At just twenty five years old, it is tough to believe that Dove Cresswell is among the most regarded dog trainers in Hollywood North. She helps teach dogs for motion pictures, TV & tv ads. She has published an incredible program that will teach you the way to train your own dog quickly and easily just like she does. The training course is termed Dove Cresswell’s Puppy Training & Dog Training Online.
What is fantastic about the course is it is not just in text formatting which is often challenging to follow. It’s available in video and audio format in order to see as well as hear exactly what she’s doing and why it works so good.
You’ll find an overall total of 7 different training lessons for you to carry out. Included in this are house breaking, dog obedience training, recall, walking plus more. All of the lessons get right to the issue and explain to you precisely what to do. Since you can hear the narration, this means you know the actual tone of voice to work with for each and every command.
What makes Dove Cresswell’s Puppy Training & Dog Training Online different to various other training is the fact that she teaches precisely what works and not the normal info you may already know. For instance, she thinks that paper training is not a good activity at all and how one can house train your dog quickly and easily to always go outside the house. These tips alone are really worth the tiny price to purchase the course.
The entire course can be watched online and it’s not necessary to download a lot of large documents to your PC. As soon as you pay you get instant access to all the videos and also bonus materials. What this means is you can start studying in literally the next couple of minutes.
On the whole, Dove Cresswell’s Puppy Training & Dog Training Online provides you with the ability to learn dog training tips from a expert trainer that can work quickly. Thus should you have a difficult dog and you require some help rapidly, this could well be the answer you need!
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March 31, 2011
The Easiest Techniques In Potty Training Your Puppy
A lot of pet owners often wonder whether they could actually train their new puppy. They also speculate on how long this training should last and at what age the puppy needs to be trained.
Accord to Uncle Matty the most ideal time for applying the puppy potty training techniques that you will learn is when the puppy is ready to leave its mother. In essence, this is the time when the puppy is supposed to be introduced to his new family – your family.
Remember that a puppy that started out untrained or with bad habits will have more difficulty in being trained by its new owner. It is hard for it to unlearn all the things that it got used to. And if this puppy hasn’t been trained to go where and when he’s supposed to go, then you are guaranteed to spend months in re-training the new pup.
As a new puppy owner, you should begin with a goal in mind and that is to spend quality time with your pet as you try to teach discipline and some tricks. Keep in mind that it takes a lot of patience and persistence on your part in order to achieve your goal.
To start with puppy potty training, you should know about the signs that your pup is about to go! It’s been observed that puppies need to potty in about 15-20 minutes after they’ve eaten their meal. Some may take up to 45 minutes but your goal here is to see the signs that would tell you to take the pup out.
First, your puppy will become restless when he feels the need to poop. He will keep circling and sniffing the floor and he may also try to dig the floor which is the surest indication that he already needs to relieve himself. There’s a possibility that he will go to a previously soiled spot especially if you weren’t able to get rid of the smell of his previous potty.
As soon as you see these signs, it’s vital that you take your puppy outside of your home for his potty break. Choose a specific area in your yard which you would like him to do his potty training at. Make sure that this place isn’t near the area where your puppy also plays at. Never distract your pet as he tries to relieve himself and always reward him if he begins to learn the techniques that you’re teaching him. Aside from treats, you can also praise your pet as he slowly learns what you’re trying to teach him. Say “Good boy!” and pat him when he’s done doing this thing.
According to Uncle Matty dog training a major part of puppy potty training is to have a crate available. It’s essential to confine your puppy to a crate when you have to be away from him for long periods of time. You will have reduced problems of soiled floors if you keep your pet inside the crate while you’re gone. But remember that puppies shouldn’t be confined for hours at a time because they still have a hard time controlling their bladder. On your pet’s first two months with you, schedule to have him relieve himself every two hours until you are finally able to establish a schedule that works for both of you.
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February 17, 2011
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Regarded as man’s best friend, dogs really are a common choice for people wanting additional protection on the home. Dogs are friendly and lovable but can be also educated to guard your house and your loved ones in case of an urgent situation. However, there are plenty of things to consider before choosing a dog for the purpose of home security. Obviously, a dog cannot completely cover all of the benefits of an alarm system however they can be useful in protecting and alerting others of the intruder. Doberman Pinschers, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Chow Chows, Bull Mastiffs, German Shepherds, and Rottweilers are thought to become the best guard dogs according to The Personal Security Handbook. These dogs are superior to other dogs as guards due to their instincts for protecting their masters and their size to take on any harm. This information will assist you to train your guard dog so that you can optimize your home security towards the better of its ability.
Guard dogs can possibly be dangerous animals and require special learning order to safeguard you and your property in a manner that won’t generate a legitimate situation by having an animal attacking an individual. The best guard dogs possess a strong self-preservation instinct that makes them likely to attack when being confronted. Thus, you’ll need professional training so that the dog can be controlled yet still be territorial.
These dogs should be trained from the get-go. Start by taking a look at puppies from the breeder having a reliable reputation. Either female or male dogs are fine guard dogs and also you wish to start socializing using the dogs with other dogs at an earlier stage so they can be comfy with you and realize that you they need to protect. Take these dogs on walks regularly so they are conversant to the noises of your neighborhood.
Although old dogs can still learn new tricks, it is best to train dogs when they are 6 to 12 months old. Basic obedience is essential in training as they will obey your basic voice and hand signals. Their obedience can even result in them walking on your side without a leash. A special training program called Controlled Aggression Training will teach guard dogs to fight on command and hone its instincts to focus on protecting you and your assets. Always research and see which kind of protection you’ll need. Any nearby police station may be able to assist you with information regarding animal training.
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