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Be The Master Of Your Dog’s Training

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Feb 2010
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Taking control of your dog’s training is an ongoing process. Many dog owners believe that once the dog has performed an exercise on command, the dog has learned the task and that is the end of it. This is not so; if you don’t practice the exercises continuously the dog will either forget, or decide that it is only necessary to respond to commands when he has a mind to. If you command your dog to do something, it should be done immediately so if he does not perform you need to correct this behavior at the time. Don’t leave it until later because this laid back attitude toward training will result in a lazy dog.

You don’t have to chastise the dog, just ensure that he carries out your commands when you give them. Dogs are much more responsive to friendly persuasion than forceful punishment. Just saying “No” in a firm tone should resolve any stubbornness. Shouting or screaming at your dog will frighten him, to the extent that he may be so scared that he cannot respond to your commands. Your training should be based on patience, love and friendship. Statistically the latter method of training produces well adjusted and obedient dogs.

If you have neglected your training duties, and this has resulted in your dog being disobedient, you will need to take your dog back to basics. Go through the “Sit”, “Stay, “Down” and “Come” commands with your dog and make certain that he understands all of the commands, together with what his response should be to them. Usually if your dog gets it right twice, you can move on to the next command until you have completed them all. Your dog may become bored if you issue the same command over and over again so you might want to change the sequence and randomly select different commands. You should also consider taking your dog to new places for his training sessions. Both you and he might welcome a change of environment from time to time.

When you have gone through the basic training add another command such as “roll over” and continue in this manner until you have taught your dog everything that you would like him to know. Remember to praise your dog or give him treats, throughout all of the sessions, when he does well.

Daily training, if time allows, is good for all dogs from puppies to very mature pets. It alleviates boredom, enhances obedience and keeps them in good physical shape. Just setting aside 10 to 15 minutes a day to spend time training and bonding with your dog, will maintain his obedience level and allow you to spend some stress free, quality time with your pet. You could combine your own exercise schedule with the training sessions so that both you and your dog become healthy and fit together.

If you simply do not have the time for regular training sessions with your dog you could allocate this task to a member of your family, someone in your neighborhood who would like to earn a few extra bucks or a professional trainer. However, it is advisable that one person handles the basic training of a dog from start to finish.

No matter how you decide to arrange your dog’s training requirements, if you want to be the master never allow the dog to become the master of you.



By: Jeff Nenadic
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Dog Bite Training: Training Your Dog Not To Bite

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10
Feb 2010
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If you’ve ever been nipped by a puppy, you know it’s no fun, even when it’s playful. Those teeth can be as sharp as needles. So how do you put a stop to your dog’s biting? With some earnest dog bite training.

But first, it helps to understand that he’s not biting maliciously. Biting and mouthing are natural activities for puppies and young dogs. They instinctively nip when playing with their siblings. This is the way they interact with the world around them. Left with his family, a puppy would soon be taught by his mother and siblings to control his bite. Even with you, your puppy will most likely learn to outgrow the behavior.

But who wants to wait?

In the case of a puppy biting, the solution is relatively easy. If your puppy is only a few weeks old, your first efforts should be to redirect his biting from you to a toy. Get a chew toy into the mix and let him harmlessly exhaust his biting behavior. This won’t always work, however, because sometimes a puppy is just brimming with too much energy. In these cases, put in his crate, along with his chew toy, and let him settle down on his own.

You can also try a hand around his snout, followed by a firm, “No.” This can be a quick and effective correction, though you have to be careful that your puppy doesn’t turn it into a game.

Additionally, involving your puppy with older dogs will often take care of a biting problem. If your puppy becomes a bit too rough in the company of other dogs, the rest of the group will quickly correct his inappropriate behavior. As simple as it is, this socialization with other dogs is easily the most effective way for him to learn to control himself when he’s tempted to nip.

Now, how about an older dog? What sort of dog bite training is appropriate in this instance?

Well, you’re beyond the effectiveness of a chew toy, so you’ll want to take a more traditional training approach. In this case, you might want to try using a pinch collar. Just as it sounds, a pinch collar pinches the skin around your dog’s neck. When he bites, you give the leash a quick pop, then release the tension. The goal here is given an immediate, sharp correction to get your dog’s attention and make him realize he’s done something unacceptable.

To be effective, there should normally be slack in the leash. If there’s always tension, then your dog won’t be aware that there’s a correction taking place. When he bites, you immediately tighten and release the tension on the chain, followed by “No.” Then your offer hand again to see if he has understood your correction.

Don’t over correct. Try this process a couple of times and if he continues to bite, end the session and return to it again at a later time. As with any form of dog training, you want the training sessions to be fun and motivational for your dog. Don’t over do them to the point where your dog loses all interest or withdraws.

Whether you’re dog bite training your puppy or and older dog, always treat him with respect. This means no hitting or slapping, even in situations where you’re trying to correct inappropriate behavior. Physical punishment will not only destroy the trust and respect, it’ll make him afraid of you. More important, it’s often ineffective. Using positive reinforcement, which generally means treats and plenty of praise, will teach him to play without biting much faster and more effectively.

By: David Silva

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Come Dog Command

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22
Jan 2010
Exercising Your Dog
One of the most important commands for dogs in their early years or as an untrained dog for safety is the ‘come’ command. If your dog breaks the leash and runs free, this command could save your dog from running in front of a car or into any other of the many dangers untrained dogs face.

In this article I will guide you through the different steps needed to control your dog using the ‘come’ command and how to do it in the easiest and least confusing way for your dog and you. This command is best learnt when the dog is a puppy or very young and has not yet picked up too many bad habits or actions.

To start you should get someone else weather it is a friend or neighbour to lightly restrain your dog from being able to run after you as you show it one of their favourite treats and show them you have something of interest that they will want.

Start this exercise by keeping yourself not too far away from your dog or puppy to start with until they get the idea of the game. Once you are the correct distance get your friend or neighbour to let go of the dog so they come running at you, as they do this you should say the command ‘come’ and move back slightly so they have to travel slightly further.

When the dog gets to you, reward him with the treat or ‘good dog’ and a hug. After the first success it should get easier as you retry the game from further and further away. After a few times of playing this game your dog will get familiar with the way things are done.

When you feel comfortable with this training method, try playing hide and seek with your dog and let them find you when you shout ‘come’, rewarding still after every success. When your dog is comfortable with this method your training is complete and ready for the next time your dog darts for the road.

By: John Williams Dog Training

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Dog Training Online – Secrets of the Pros Revealed

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21
Jan 2010
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The value of learning effective dog training online can be seen on many levels. While the vast majority of us pet owners are well-intentioned, we most certainly are not professional dog trainers. That can mean great frustration when trying to teach our dogs proper obedience and behavior, to say nothing of all of the tricks and commands that we love so much.

Chances are you’ve looked online for information about dog training as you tried to get your pet under control. Undoubtedly most of what you were able to find really didn’t offer enough information to help you achieve what you set out to achieve. A downloadable eBook is an option that is available that uses the very same methods and techniques used by professional dog trainers.

With an eBook you have everything you need to train your dog in the comfort of your home. At only $40 it is much cheaper than hiring a professional trainer that would cost much more, particularly if they came to your home for private lessons. It is possible to train your dog yourself using a dog training eBook and it is much cheaper, not to mention, more convenient.

The second benefit of dog training online is that you can teach your dog obedience and behavior training from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Now that’s great for you but more importantly it’s better for the dog. Your home is where the dog lives and you want whatever behavior modifications you are going to teach the dog to be done in the environment in which they live.

Some people who own a purebred dog think that such dogs need a different, more specialized form of training. In most cases this is not true. Intensive, specialized training is really only need when training guard or aid dogs.

The dog training online manual that you choose must be authored by a reputable professional dog trainer that actually knows how to train people as well. What I mean by this is that a dog trainer can possess all the knowledge in the world but if they cannot effectively communicate and transfer their training knowledge, methods and techniques so that others can emulate them successfully then it is an exercise in futility.

A dog training manual by a professional dog trainer will offer step-by-step instructions on how to teach your dog to do whatever it is you want him to do. If you have a dog who barks more than you like, a good dog training manual will be able to teach you how to modify your dogs behavior. Perhaps you are interested in teaching your dog to follow commands; this should be included as well.

Dog training online is only as effective as the professional dog trainer who provides the information. He or she must have the knowledge and experience necessary and the ability to convey it to the reader. With the right help, you can train your dog to be an enjoyable companion. A well trained dog not only makes for a happier owner, it makes for a happier, better adjusted dog as well.

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By: ksc111

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Whats the best professional trainer that can train my dog how to be an protective dog and train me how to?

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19
Jan 2010
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Dominic asked:

Control him and get the dog use to my commands and stuff.
Mines mixed with something be he is a pupp but I want him to grow up and know who the king is.

Commercial Dog Food is killing your Dog

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Control Dog Barking

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15
Jan 2010
Stop Dog Barking
Is trying to control your dogs barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out?

Training your dog to stop barking doesn’t have to be stressful, no one likes the loud barking sound coming from your dog, especially at 3 in the morning so lets go through some tips to control dog barking.

1. Need Attention huh?

Don’t give your dog the attention he wants from barking at you. if I was getting everything I wanted just for barking id probably do it too. You’ve got to teach your dog that barking won’t get him anywhere. If he wants something wait till he has stopped barking first.

2. Time to bark yet?

If your dog barks when you leave the house, 8 times out of 10 it will be because you’re making to much fuss over them when you leave. Dogs can’t fully grasp the idea of saying goodbye and may find it upsetting when you give them cuddles and play then go out the door and leave for 8 hours while you’re in work. For a dog that’s a good enough reason to bark and howl the house down for you to come back and play. Try leaving the house without any fuss, Leave the house without drawing any attention to yourself and the barking will lessen and stop.

3. Bored with nothing to do!

Dogs enjoy barking, it’s something they like to do. The barking sound might not be completely to your taste but dogs enjoy it and it’s a completely natural thing for them, so if your dog has nothing to do in his spare time then barking passes the time like nothing else. Keep your dog busy with lots of exciting toys if he seems to bark a lot at night, something to chew and play with when you’re not around will help comfort the dog and keep him from barking and waking the neighbours. With nothing else to do your dog will bark through the night until you wake up.

4. Visitor time

When visitors come round it’s an exciting time for your dog, new faces, new smells and more attention than usual. This often causes dogs to bark, they want all the attention they can get in the form of cuddles and play time. You can solve this by using the ‘Stop’ command, teach him this and praise him when he listens to you and you should have no more problems with your over excited dog.

5. Be Consistent

Unfamiliarity can trigger your dogs barking off a lot of the time so keep constant with the times he barks most, for a lot of dog owners this is at night time. Decide where your dog or puppy sleeps. If one night your dog is out in the cold and the next he’s all snug and warm in bed with you or your kids you can guarantee he won’t want to be back out in the cold getting no attention from anyone again. Stick to consistency with your dog and you won’t go far wrong, otherwise you may be in for another sleepless night shouting at your dog.



By: John Williams Dog Training
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Dog Training Equipment: a Few Simple Items are Enough to Train the Dog

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16
Dec 2009
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If you can get your dog to obey your commands and perform certain tasks in accordance with the commands given to it then you can safely say that your dog has been trained to live with its master. There are certain specific activities that you can train your dog to perform such as tracking, herding, guarding, hunting as well as retrieving. In addition, you may also train your dog to perform simple tasks such as sitting, staying, and standing as well as a few more including lying down or rolling. A properly trained dog is an enjoyable companion for his master and will be safe with other people as well.

Dogs Cannot Understand Simple Obedience On Their Own

By themselves, dogs are incapable of understanding simple obedience and thus need to be trained, which involves the difficult process of communicating with them what is required of them and which can be made simpler by rewarding them when they obey and correcting them when they disobey. In your endeavor to train the dog you will require dog training equipment which includes many items including a leash as well as collar, a clicker as well as some treats with which to reward him when he obeys your commands.

You may start your dog training exercise with the simplest of dog training equipment which is to make your dog wear a collar which may be a bit uncomfortable to begin with, but to which he will become accustomed with the passage of time. Once he is accustomed to the collar, you can add the next item of dog training equipment which is the leash.

You can begin by not holding the leash and letting your dog walk about with these two items of dog training equipment so that he understands that they will not do him any harm. No doubt he will hate being confined, but the leash and collar which are your basic dog training equipment items are necessary to control the movements of the dog and in spite of his resentment of it (initially), with time he should become accustomed to it and will respond to it positively thenceforth.

To train your dog you will also need another item of dog training equipment which is the clicker that is a small toy-like device from which emanate clear as well as distinct sounds that praise or reprimand the dog. The clicker is suitable if you feel that your voice lacks the proper tone which could be due to a variety of reasons including tiredness as well as fatigue. The dog is made to respond to the sound of the clicker by clicking once if he has obeyed a command which should be followed by a treat. On the other hand, if you click twice and do not give it a treat the dog will be able to associate the two different clicks and will get accustomed to the idea pretty soon and understand what is required of him?

These simple dog training equipment items should get your dog to understand what is required of it and should suffice in training it to obey your commands.

By: Roland Jefferson

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