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What To Expect From Dog Obedience Training Class

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Mar 2010
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A basic dog obedience training class is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy and is a necessary requirement for anyone who owns a dog. The best way to get started with an obedience class is to visit your local pet store or look in the phone book for to find local classes taught by reputable trainers.

The average weekly obedience class meets anywhere from four to eight weeks in a row for an hour to an hour and a half per session. In a number of classes, curriculum may include training on dog’s social behaviors and training-related topics often allowing a certain time to be devoted for exercises like jumping up or controlled walking. You will also be given home work to work on with your dog between classes.

Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like animals. Obedience training class is a good first step way to establishing the social hierarchy and if done successfully will create a firm relationship between your dog and you.

Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog and can strengthen the pet/owner bond and help each understand the other better. Dog obedience training class can also be used to carry out many of your dog’s fundamental needs like exercise, feeling of accomplishment, the security of understanding what’s expected from him, and to adapt him for social interaction.

Dog behavior can often be directed and controlled by training. If you were to define it would be the control of the environmental and social issues to accomplish desirable actions and decrease undesirable behavior from your dog. The very essence of dog obedience is to direct and control the behavior of your dog.

To do this a good dog obedience training class will help do several things, including: understanding how your dog views the world, understanding of how your dog learns, ensuring that your dog enjoys doing what you want him to do, that you not only train your dog to do what you want, but make sure he understands the words of command, rewarding your dog for the right reasons and using your dog’s natural instincts as a basis for training. For the basic dog obedience training class- the curriculum for novices would typically comprise of the basic exercises like “sit”, “stay”, “heel”, “down”, and “come” for these only reinforce their normal behavior making it easier for your pet to learn more advanced commands as you get deeper into the class.

Dog obedience training class should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It is also a great way to make new friends and helpful contacts in the dog world. Remember that a well trained dog is a happy dog.

By: Andrew Bicknell

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Best new dog training advice?

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Dec 2009
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volleyball grl asked:


My family just got a puppy from a rescue shelter. The place was actually a pet store but they also rescue dogs from the pound and put them up for adoption in their store.
So this puppy is not even four months old, but the owners of the shop take all the dogs in the place home with them every night, so he is somewhat house-trained. However, as I was getting up this morning he came into my room and got into a pee stance. I got him out of my room before he actually peed but, what are some good tips to ensure he gets fully house-trained ASAP?
We are already using the cage technique where you put the dog bed in a large cage and then let them out when they need to be let out. It’s supposed to work because dogs don’t like to pee or poop where they sleep and if you rush them outside everytime they need to go then they’ll learn outside is the place to go.
Also just training tips in general. We have another dog who’s about ten, very active and they’re both mutts.

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The Importance of Dog Grooming

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Oct 2009
Dog Grooming
Pets nowadays are often counted as members of the family and some individuals even go through great lengths and spend a fortune for dog grooming. Taking care of your pets require you to keep a steady supply of pet supplies because there is no point having a pet if you are not able to take care of them properly and give the love they deserve.

Keeping abreast with the latest trends in dog grooming could help you take care of your pet, but the question is do you even know what kind of pet supplies you need? Keeping a pet whether a dog, cat, rabbit, horse or any other animal is a rewarding experience but it comes with certain responsibilities that you cannot turn your back on.

There are many available facilities and pet supplies for dog grooming in the market these days. This could range from the basic needs to the luxurious things like pets exercise machines, treatments, pet food, hair combs, hair dryer, heated beds etc. Dog grooming involves tasks like bathing him, cutting his or her nails, cleaning her ears etc. and for this, you will need the right equipments from a pet store. Here are a few basic things to remember in dog grooming:

A regular, refreshing bath is one of the dog grooming basics. This task does not require more than spraying water on your pet, rubbing shampoo and rinsing it off. A bath is the first necessity and the rest can follow, like clipping nails, applying flea control, spending on pet grooming supplies, oiling your pet’s coat, or you can indulge in other luxuries like hydrotherapy, and water massage.

A pet will need a haircut. No one wants to cuddle a dirty pet and then the kind of diseases they are capable of spreading can be harmful for children as well as adults. Dirty pets will not present an attractive sight. However, not all pets need a haircut, though. With some pets, you can just brush the hair to keep it neat and nice, while some pets may require an occasional trimming. If you love your pet, give him the attention he deserves. If you have no time or are too lazy to do the job of dog grooming at home then you can always hire the services of a grooming company. Another option is to put your pet into a dog grooming school. These institutions have been established for the sole purpose of taking care of other people’s pets but their services are not available for free. You have to spend a certain amount of money for dog grooming and on pet supplies.

If you have all the time in the world and are able to do the grooming at home then all you need are some equipment like nail cutters, shampoo, flea sticks, conditioner, hair comb etc and you are all set for a session on dog grooming. Make sure when buying your grooming products to find a quality pet supplies store, either on the high street or on line, these stores will stock the best range and brands on the market for all your needs. The great thing about buying pet supplies on line is that you can take all the time in the world and choose the exact product you want, allowing a little more time for you and your companion.



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