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Review – Sit Stay Fetch DIY Dog Training Guide

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Feb 2010
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What Do You Consider A Dog Bite To Be?

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11
Feb 2010
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What is a dog bite?  One of the leading authorities on the modern day Pet Dog Training Industry is Dr Ian Dunbar who developed tangible criteria for assessing dog bites.  His criteria allow canine professionals to discuss dog aggression using an objective scale.  Based on an assessment using this scale, a canine professional can determine the level of aggression shown; the damage caused and then make a prognosis and develop a plan of action to modify a dog’s unacceptable behavior. This bite scale has 6 levels starting with level 1, defined as a dog growling, showing teeth, staring, or snapping. The first level of aggression does not include a physical bite because aggression is defined as any act that is meant to intimidate, scare or physically hurt another dog or person, it becomes our starting point. A level 2 bite is when the dog performs a single bite (making contact) with no puncture.  A level 3 bite is a single bite from one to four punctures, each around ¼ inch deep.  

 

In many cases the damage a dog causes when it gets into a squabble with either a person or another dog is determined by the dog’s acquired bite inhibition. It is believed that this bite inhibition is a behavior learned when the dog is a puppy during its first 4 months. When a puppy plays with its littermates, suckles too hard or bites something inappropriately the feedback it receives from its mother, father or siblings, lets it know how to regulate its bite. Why else would a puppy have sharp teeth?  They are not yet old enough to need them for chewing bones, fighting or hunting for food.

 

So why do dogs bite?  Well it’s a fundamental dog communication behavior.  They bite for a few reasons. First, if they are upset, scared or stressed they cannot exactly write to their local commissioner expressing their displeasure.  Secondly, that’s what dogs do.  Even when they ‘play’, they bite, causing no damage. Thirdly, people are not always kind to dogs and dogs use natural biting behavior to create distance between themselves and any real or perceived threat. If you have a pet dog that has good acquired bite inhibition, and it gets into a normal tussle with another dog, the bite will not cause any damage.

 

There are four stages to a dog’s warning system that they demonstrate.  Each level has its own threshold.  In many cases, when a dog actually gets around to biting, it has tried all of its canine communication to signal that something is wrong.  When initial signals don’t work then the dog is forced to bite particularly if their path to escape the stress is blocked.  When a dog freezes, this is a clear warning to stop doing what you are doing.  When a dogs growls it has escalated the seriousness of its communication.  If trying to communicate with a growl is unsuccessful a dog may snap and if this warning is also not heeded the dog may bite. When a dog snaps, its intention is to warn and not to make contact. A dog’s reflexes are so much faster than ours that if a dog intends to make contact with you they normally will.

 

If we treat these indicators of dog aggression, which are emotionally motivated, using forceful or compulsive methods, all we succeed in doing is escalating the level of aggression. If a dog is showing aggressive signs because it is scared, stressed or in pain we cannot combat this by using physical aggression, all we do is exacerbate the problem. The good news is that many of the signs you may be experiencing with your pet dog are easily remedied using professional techniques and methods.

 

The important thing to remember, as a Pet Dog Owner, is that if you see any behavior from your dog, such as staring, growling, snapping or biting contact a professional dog trainer who will be able to help you understand what your pet is trying to tell you and help you create a plan to modify the  unacceptable behavior. If the behavior is left untreated it can become progressively worse.  Don’t wait until your dog is biting at a level 2, or 3 before you call in the experts.  The prognosis is still good to remedy your dog’s behavior, but the commitment required to modify this level of behavior is more arduous and at minimum your dog is now a social liability.

 



By: Niki Tudge
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Hungarian Puli : Left Alone for 8hours?

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09
Feb 2010
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{Evil Loony} Leo asked:

After all of my exams are done and dusted, my family were planning on getting a Puli puppy to work with over summer(I have 11 weeks in which to train this dog) and then I go back to college

On a ‘usual’ day for the first year, I will have hour breaks in between lessons, in which I can moped back to my house (only takes 10mins) take the dog for a walk, and a play, then moped back. After school I can then go straight home and walk him (I will also run a couple of miles in the morning, when hes old enough to do relatively long distance) of course, in an exam period thebreak in between will be used for exams, but by this time I expect I’ll have enough money to pay a dog walker to take him out.

In the second year, I will have two hours free inbetween lessons in which I can moped(or drive!) back home in order to walk him.

During the summer he can stay in our medium sized garden with a large insulated kennel (obviously plenty of water will be left out)
During winter he’ll have full reign of the house, and will be provided with extensive toys and things to chew.

All my family has shown an interest, so If I for some reason am not able to walk him, another member can do it instead.
I am planning to crate train him, so that he feels secure
(we will NOT however, be securing him in his crate whilst we are away)

I’m quite energetic, so will be taking him out for at least three walks aday, with the morning walk as more of a run when he’s older and more developed (what age would this be?)

understand that this prcess needs to be gradual in order for seperation anxiety to not become an issue. I also understand that praising him just before going out is better than making a fuss when you come in which teaches the dog to pine away.

After all this, I was still wondering, with this routine would the dog be alright with no-one being in the house for 8hours?
My stepdad is a plumber, so often comes back sometimes within the day..

does this make it any fairer?
oo thank you Sighthounds RULE! (I love sighthounds too!!)
thats a brilliant point on the subject of the coat.. We weren’t planning on showing him, as the maintainence needed would be exausting, we were more likely to neuter and then trim his coat, plus brushing.
Ive done extensive research into the care of Pulik and their coats, and although their type of fur is what we’re lookign for (non shedding, or ery little shedding) the cording would be a constant worry.

Is shaving or another such way of trimming the coat, a suitable idea for a dog of this breed that is not being shown?

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Dog Training Equipment for House Training

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26
Jan 2010
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One of the most well-known forms of training dogs for proper behavior and obedience is the leash and collar training. In fact, this practice has been going around for years and is almost considered traditional by trainers and owners alike.

Generally speaking, it is best to train puppies more than the adult dogs as they already have a background of experiences and established foundation of behavior, along side it are the disagreeable dog behavior problems. However, it is not true that you can’t teach old dog new tricks. However, trainable adults dog may seem, training them would considerably take much time, not to mention the effort one must exert to achieve satisfactory results

At any rate, a trainer must never use harsh forms of dog training equipment. Take for example the choke chain. This chain is neither for beginners nor recommended at all. However, an experienced trainer can use it but with the highest degree of care observance. Studies show that extensive neck and trachea injuries have been related with the use of this type of dog training equipment. It does precisely what its name says, it truly chokes and if your puppy is a puller, it will choke constantly.

There are other forms of gentler dog training equipment in the forms of collar. These are the Prong collar, the Halti, the le Leader and the Electronic Collar.

To start with your puppy’s leash and collar training fasten a lightweight leash on your puppies’ neck and just allow him go around the house to play and walk around. He might pull on it for quite sometime but the idea for now is just to let him get comfortable with the idea. Repeat this practice for a number of times a day for a couple of days and it will be noticeable that he’ll get used with the leash. It is important not to leave the puppy alone with this dog training equipment as he might choke himself if not properly It is important not to leave the puppy alone with this dog training equipment as he might choke himself if not properly supervised.

To train your dog or puppy to walk beside you Is not to allow them to pull you, and in return you should not be pulling them. Learn to control your dog using a leash and see to it that the leash does not choke him. Moreover learn the techniques of leash correction.

Another effective and productive dog training equipment is the clicker. Dog clickers make a very distinctive sound which lets you control your timing and eliminates the variation of tone in your voice due to fatigue, frustration and other factors. This is important as any inflection in your voice may impede the process of training the dog because they are very sensitive with changes in your voice, they may conceive it as negative. Moreover, with the use of dog training equipment like the dog clicker, you may effectively use the reinforcement or the reward system in training your pet.

If you are to use dog training equipment such as the clicker, you have to condition the mind of the dog to responding to it. You can use a method called operant conditioning whereas the idea is to associate a thing with the dog training equipment, for example treats in the form of food. See to it that every time the dog follows the command imposed by the dog training equipment, he perceives it as corresponding with a command with a reward. Also, it is important to associate your dog’s name with something positive. Again, this may be in form of a reward or a treat. To fully get his attentions to the dog training equipment, get him used to hearing the clicks following his name, afterwards the treat. This process with of the dog training equipment won’t take much time, but can be very substantial and constructive in the end.



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When is a good time to start exercising your dog?

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13
Jan 2010
Exercising Your Dog
hyeauchig asked:

I have a 15 week old puppy and was wondering what exercise I should do with him and when can we start running? What is too much? He is a Rot/Boxer mix.

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4 Tips to Choose Good Dog Training Schools

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02
Jan 2010
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Whether you plan to train your dog on your own or not, it is important to spend a few weeks at a dog training school, simply for the socialization aspect that the school offers. For this reason, when you first bring your puppy home, you will need to look into dog training schools in your area and decide on the one that is the best match for you. That being said, it can actually be difficult to find a dog training school that really suits your needs.

Some schools only offer specific dog training services, while others only use certain training methods. Some dog training schools have experienced trainers and others are only just starting up. It can be overwhelming and many times, owners will simply pick a name out of the phone book and go from there; however, it is important that you take a bit of time selecting a dog training school and to follow a few tips when you do so. Know your dog breed: Before you select your dog training school, it is important that you really know your dog breed. Every breed responds to training differently and it will affect the method that you train your dog with.

For instance, some breeds are not food driven and you may need to find a trainer that works with other methods of positive reinforcement training. Other breeds do not do well with firm training that use things like correction collars and it is important to avoid trainers that use them. Knowing your breed will help you in finding the perfect training method and that will quickly narrow down your selection of dog training schools. Get to know the trainer: After you have narrowed down the dog training schools, take the time to go in and watch a class or two at different levels before you commit to one. When you are there, watch the trainer to see how he or she handles the class and how she interacts with the dogs.

If you find at any time that you don`t like the approach the training is taking, move to the next dog training school on your list. If you do like what you are seeing, stay after class and ask the trainer what areas he teaches in, the number of dogs in a regular class, and how he breaks the class up into groups. Also find out what his experience is and if he has worked with your breed before. If the trainer hasn`t, you may want to find a different trainer since you will see the best results if the trainer knows and understands your specific breed. Ask for references: When you are at the stage where you have a dog training school, stop and ask for references.

Make sure that you get references for both the training that will be working with your dog and also the dog training school in general. Although references are important, you should never rely solely on the references provided by the dog training schools. Instead, take the time to do a little internet research for past clients of the dog training school and to also ask your vet or other pet owners if they have heard anything, good or bad, about the dog training schools you are looking into. You will be surprised by the number of people who can offer you a bit of information. Know where you are going:

The last tip that I am going to mention when you are selecting a dog training school is to really know what you want from training. If you want basic training, you will actually have a larger selection of dog training schools then if you want a specific type of training such as agility training. Decide on whether you simply want a family pet or you want a dog that competes in agility, obedience or sporting events before you commit to a dog training school. Once you know where you want to go with your dog`s training, you can quickly find out which dog training schools offer which training and narrow down your search so you have the best match for both you and your dog.



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How to teach ‘leave it’- without intimidation

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02
Jan 2010
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desire to find and interact with their owner OVER distractions. Using punishment while training leave it, diminishes yourself as something reinforcing to interact with. PS Please feel free to link to my videos BUT please do not use my videos without asking to promote YOUR dog training videos and products! (I cant believe this has happened! But it won’t stop me making free videos for everyone else!) … leave it alone dog training obedience clicker puppy chihuahua attention calming signals reward …

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How much do u exercise your dog?

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Jan 2010
Exercising Your Dog
stephen p asked:

our staffy x puppy, 3 and half months is pretty lively as u would expect. today took him on a hour run then rest .then hour walk. he sleeps then full of energy. is this unusual or sound familiar?
i hear u all.when i say run ,i mean stroll off leash, not half marathon

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Understanding Your Dog

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Dec 2009
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To be a responsible dog owner you have to understand how important your role is in developing your dog’s character. Yes, all dogs come with different characters and temperaments, but it is your reaction to his/her actions that mould the finished product that is the character and temperament. You only have to watch the many recent television programs to see how badly behaved some dogs get, and all because the owners have either ignored the signals that the dog is giving out, or the owners react to the dogs actions in the wrong way that make the dog think that it has done the correct thing, so of course it does it again and again, always going unchecked, so in a very short time it becomes an unwanted or bad habit. Bad habits or behaviour are always far more difficult to solve, but rarely impossible if you know what you are doing, than they are to stop them being created in the first place.

That is the first and most important lesson to be learnt by any dog owner, new or seasoned, that the most important time in a dogs life is in the early stages. When you first bring that puppy home, do not make the mistake of ever thinking that it is too young to learn. Yes you may have to let the puppy settle in with you before issuing too many rules, ( usually about 24 hours ) but do not make a rod for your own back, try and think “what do you want the dog to be like when it is fully grown” because what ever you allow the puppy to do now it will continue to do all its life until you check it. If you do not want the dog to sleep in your bedroom as a fully grown dog then do not have it there as a puppy.

If you are to succeed in being the Alfa dog in your household then your bedroom should be your

“den” and your dog should respect your private place and know that it does not go there, ever! You will never have good control of your dog if it does not respect you as the “Alfa” dog in its pack. You may have to suffer a few lost hours of sleep, if it has been left in the kitchen by itself but it is rarely a problem for long. Make sure the puppy has plenty of toys to play with, food and water ( in a container that it cannot lift or turnover ) can also help, but something which is most helpful is leaving the radio on all the time for them. Silence is hard for them to cope with, it can also help to stop them barking at noises from outside, and being spooked by things that go bump in the night. You know yourself how noisy silence can be, especially at night. Also remove everything that is within reach that you do not want to be chewed, once again prevention is better than cure. If all chewable items are out of reach and the puppy has a nice tasty bone to chew on ,chewing should not become a serious problem.

So you have got through the first night, puppy should now be feeling more its self now as they do not tend to greave for their lost litter mates and Mum for very long. Now this is the time when the time you spend with your new puppy really is most important. Keep it confined to a fairly small area so it is easier for you to keep an eye on. If you watch puppy very closely you will notice a change in its actions just before it is about to relieve itself, it will walk around in circles sniffing the ground, this is when you quickly but gently scoop it up and take it out to the garden to spend a penny or tupence, if it dose not immediately relieve itself keep telling it to “hurry up ” or something of your choice, until it performs then make a really big fuss of it and even give a treat. You will need to have treats handy either in your pockets or in a bag by the door you use so that you can just crab one as you are going out with puppy. Any treat you are offering to a dog or puppy to impress on them that they are good must be given within a matter of seconds for the dog or puppy to connect its deed with the receiving of the treat, therefore encouraging it to do the same again in the hope of receiving another treat.

Like wise any reprimand for bad actions also need to be issued within seconds for them to be effective. On a note of reprimands; as a young puppy no telling off should be issued at all, an absolute no ! Only when you know they have fully understood what they should do should you begin to introduce mild reprimands to enforce your treats for the good behaviour. How much your particular dog needs to be corrected really dose depend on its own character. A very gentle character who quickly learns and wants to please you will probably need no reprimand at all yet a strong character which is going to try and be boss will need telling off when he/she dose something wrong or it will think its ok to do what he/ she wants to do.

Personally, my last dog, a German Shepard, never had even a verbal telling off because she was so gentle she just wanted to please, but her replacement is a very different matter, she is also a German Shepherd, but given her own way in the wrong hands would be an unruly dog. As so many Shepherds have the misfortune to suffer because they get bought by people who do not understand them.

A mistake that a lot of owners make is not realising just how expert, dogs of all ages, are at understanding body language. They are experts from the day one! They instinctively understand all movements you make, even when you do not realise that you have even hardly moved. If he/she was waiting for your next move and was paying attention to you, the very slightest lean forward will be seen and recognized by your dog that you are about to get up from your chair, when all you are really doing is moving to get comfortable. But if you really where about to get up your dog would sense it instantly. This is why they always know when you are about to either, take them for a walk, go on holiday or go to bed , or anything else you do regularly ,simply because you will go through the same motions each time any of these actions are about to happen .

The biggest reason for problems developing is boredom. The more intelligent that your dog is the quicker he/she will get bored, this is why you have to become very creative to keep your dog not only entertained but to give to give him/her plenty to think about. Entertainment for the brain will tire a young dog out much more than physical exercise. When young , you need to apply just the right amount of exercise to keep your dog fit without over doing it. Too much exercise for a young dog can be very damaging to the growing frame. Much better to play games that the dog has to really think about, not only is it good for them but it is also excellent for building your relationship with them.

Dog training needs to be fun , do it properly and you will learn how to stop bad habits forming, or how to eradicate unwanted behaviours that already exist. You will learn the practical value of all obedience exercises, how to develop good habits for your-self and your dog, which will lead to a harmonious relationship.

By: Valerie Dancer

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Rain Falls, Gas Prices Rise, and Dogs Bark. Stop Dog Barking

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Dec 2009
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There are certain things that can’t be avoided. If you are a dog owner, you will have to learn to deal with some barking, or howling, or baying, depending on your dog’s breed and his mood today. What you should not accept, however, is constant, uncontrolled barking. This kind of thing leads to stressed-out dogs, stressed-out owners, and stressful meetings with your homeowner’s association.

As with any knotty behavior, the Human In Charge needs to begin by figuring out why her dog is barking.

When we acquire dogs, we usually expect them to bark if a stranger comes into the house, if they or we are being threatened. If your dog is doing this kind of barking regularly enough to annoy you, you need a new neighborhood.

Sometimes dogs bark to identify themselves. If they see another dog in the area, or the dogs in the neighborhood are already having a conversation, your dog will just want to join in with a bark that says, “Hey! It’s me and I’m over here!” Usually a sharp reminder from the Human In Charge will stop the conversation, and if not, moving the dog inside the house will usually take care of it.

Sometimes dogs bark to get your attention. This behavior is most common in puppies. It should also be discouraged in puppies, because as your puppy gets bigger, that bark will get louder. If your dog is barking to get your attention, withhold your attention until the dog calms down. If your dog is already large and loud, and the Human In Charge is just now dealing with this, make sure you are on good terms with the neighbors; it could take a while.

Sometimes dogs bark if they get too excited during a game. The barks are often short and sharp. These barks signal that a time out is in order, until your dog can get himself under control.

Sometimes dogs bark because they are bored, lonely, or anxious. At times, this means that they are experiencing separation anxiety. Anxious or panicked barking can be continuous while you are gone, and tends to get higher in pitch as the dog gets more upset. See the article on separation anxiety to deal with this barking, and the other incredibly annoying behaviors that go with it.

Now that the Human In Charge has an idea of why her knotty doggie is barking, she needs to look to some general principles for controlling that barking.

The first step to controlling barking, or anything else, is being able to control the dog. If the dog will stop what he is doing and come when called, the Human In Charge can accomplish great things. If you can call him, tell him to lie down. Dogs aren’t comfortable barking when lying down. If you can just accomplish this one task, you are well on your way to solving your dog’s inappropriate barking.

As with any other communication between the Human In Charge and the knotty dog, consistency and brevity are the key. Pick one word, such as “enough” or “quiet” and use the same tone of voice (your command voice) every time. If you have other helpers in the house, make sure they use the same command in the same manner. When one person is trying to correct the dog, and three others are shouting “Shut up!” at the dog, your dog will not calm down.

Do not attempt to calm a barking dog by hugging him, petting him, or talking soothingly to him. If you do, you have just rewarded your dog for inappropriate behavior. Just stick with a firm, calm command.

When your dog stops barking, reward your dog with good behavior. Words of encouragement or a pat on the head go a long way after he has calmed down. When he doesn’t stop barking, just be patient. Modifying behavior does not happen overnight, and you won’t speed it up by yelling at your dog or by physically punishing him.

It is helpful, if possible, to “stage” a barking scene so that you can control the situation. If a knock on the door gets him going, have a family member or a very understanding friend knock on the door. If someone walking another dog past your house does it, then enlist someone with a dog to do that, or you could just wait until someone’s normal waling time and make sure you are present when the barking starts. Put your dog into whatever situation sets him off, and then practice your command and his response. Practice in short, frequent sessions, if possible, about five to ten minutes each.

Finally, don’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk to your veterinarian. She has information specific to your dog that this website doesn’t, and she has resources that she is quite happy to share.

It is much easier to train a puppy not to bark excessively than it is to change the habits of an older dog. Even if your dog is set in his ways already, excessive or inappropriate barking is something that can and should be dealt with. Your family will appreciate it, your dog will be more relaxed, and your neighbors will begin speaking to you again.

By: Lisa Hull

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