Pet Name: Kisses
My mother, my Shih Tzu puppies Training
My mother and the education of our almost 6 month old Shih Tzu puppies cute "Neda", a few simple tricks.
Marty and terrestrial
Our first attempt at a YouTube video, directed by my son of 6 years of age. Earth is the Golden Retriever and Marty is a Shih Tzu, were both born in July 2006. Even if you are new to training, I think the clicker training as the best way to get a dog that is consistent with you and the fastest way to teach new behaviors over time.
Abby training.mov
My six years, Shih Tzu loves to get Abby to train and play .... We have been trained by my friend Tara, who Sophiesdoghouse.com.
Chocolate mobility, Lesson # 3
www.adogsjourney.com This is chocolate a year Yorkie Shih-Tzu mix. He is Owendo Steele family and enjoys being on board a couple of times a year. This is the third time on the agility equipment. He is playing a very fast learner and love for Agility.
Dog Training Methods
Dog training is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what he's doing. Dog training is trust, you are teaching him that he can feel safe and know that you will take care of him. Also it's not necessarily a difficult process but it is a process which requires a great deal of patience as well as the ability to interpret which types of training techniques are most effective for the particular dog you are training. Training is a process that we do with our dogs not to our dogs. Dog training is for every dog or puppy. The important thing about dog training is to get started today.
Behavior
Behavior dog training is to train dogs to be obedient, to obey anything and everything they're told to do. Behavior challenges such as house training, digging, chewing, barking, separation anxiety, biting, jealousy, and more. Being consistent such as during potty training will help your puppy develop positive actions. When one thinks of aggression training for dogs, it is usually training the dogs to cease the behavior. Aggressive behavior includes biting, excessive barking, and lunging. The only way either is effective or understood by the dog is if it takes place at fairly close to the exact time the behavior takes place. Once he calms down, reward him for his good behavior, and continue on your way. Humane dog training is about teaching dogs new and alternative behaviors in a way that is neither threatening to the animal or does not undermine the relationship between dogs and their owners. Over the years, I have encountered a great variety of dogs and learned how to resolve vastly different performance problems.
What you do and do not do right now will affect your dog's behavior forever. But while training your canine, you will have to deal with a lot of common dog behavior problems like chewing, jumping, biting etc. You can learn how to execute basic obedience training commands such as sit, come, stay, lie down etc. You must stay calm while dealing with these problems such as barking, chewing, biting, jumping etc. There are a lot of great resources to teach your canine to perform interesting tricks. Also how to train different temperaments. A plethora of reviews on types of training equipments exist. I have also reviewed several of these resources that are available on the web.
The behaviorist will take your pet's history and try to determine a set diagnosis based on your explanations and their observations. In addition, the solution that most ABA style behaviorists give you is to tell you to perform a series of exercises based on a preexisting protocol to 'treat' the problem.
Dog training is for every dog or puppy. Dog training is part of being a responsible dog or puppy owner. It's a necessity if you want to live a harmonious and happy life with your dog. Dog training is my passion and I want to share it with as many people as possible. Many people think that behavior dog training is something that is done to a dog to make it perform some certain activity on command. Successful dog training is simply learning how to explain something to your dog, and we can teach you that, but you are already on the road to success because dogs want to please their masters.
Tips On Dog Training
Many dog owners and trainers will tell you that training your dog can take weeks and months. Some owners think that after a couple of training sessions that there dog will understand and instantly obey all commands. This is not the case, and it can be a lot more difficult than expected. However, dog training can often be made much more difficult due to common mistakes made by owners. These mistakes cause training to take longer, and be more difficult than need be.
Tips on Dog Training - It Should Be Positive:
Dog training should be a positive experience for you and your dog. Don't concentrate on the little mistakes that he does and punish him, but instead focus on the correct or positive things he does and reward him for these.
These rewards can be a 'good boy' vocal command, a stroke or fuss made of him, an edible treat, or a play with his favourite toy. If you positively reward him he will want to please you all the more, but if you constantly nag and punish him he will lose interest, lose confidence and will not want to do anything. So, positive reinforcement is much more effective.
Tips On Dog Training - Why Doesn't He Understand:
People often forget that dogs do not understand every word you are saying, they are not brought into the world fully tuned to our English language! They do not have a memory that functions like ours. For example if you have been out and left your dog alone, you then arrive home to find he has messed on the floor, you will do absolutely no good at all by shouting at your dog or punishing him, he will not understand, they cannot connect between what you are shouting about now and their messy actions of 10 minutes ago.
In order that your dog understands a reprimand it has to be done at the time that the undesirable action is occurring in order for the dog to understand. It may be frustrating that your dog may do the undesirable actions a few times before you catch him in the act to deal with it, you must have patience and persevere, do not give in and punish after the event because it is pointless and will be ineffective, and in actual fact may make matters much worse.
You should obviously ask yourself why your dog is doing the undesirable behavior too, for example he may need a good walk before you leave him so he has been to the toilet and is a bit sleepy and may then sleep whilst you are out.
Tips On Dog Training - Don't Get Angry:
If your dog misbehaves or is not making progress as you would like, do not get angry with him. Dogs are not calculating animals; they do not misbehave on purpose to make you angry. If you are getting frustrated with training, then it's time to take a break, and go back to that lesson at another time, it will do no good for you or your dog if you get angry. He will sense this and you will not get the results you want, a dog will work much better with a calm owner rather than an irritated one.
However there may be particular points that you simply cannot get your dog to do. So, if these points are reasonable and well within your dogs capabilities, and if your training methods are correct but you are still not getting the results, you may want to consider the help of a professional trainer. They will be able to help you overcome training problems, and may advise you on points that you may not even have considered. A good trainer is a fantastic help to someone having training problems with their dog, and can be worth every penny of help and advice they offer.
These tips on dog training are points to consider when training your dog, and don't forget, a well trained dog is a happy dog, and is a joy to own.
Franklin Rolling up the carpet
Dog Name: Franklin Lhasa Happy Homes for adoption contact for more information about this and 'www.lhasahappyhomes.org FRANKLIN ..... 10 kg, petite, gray / white, 3 years, Shih Tzu, which was extracted from the Lancaster shelter. Buried under a pile of dreadlocks and mats as was this little treasure. With his face and the body tries ET, Franklin is just a total love. He languished in the shelter for too long, why not look pretty .... but never afraid to take a dog,not "pretty." Under all that hair was a baby doll. Franklin had just arrived, so we know more about him once we know more about him. We can say that they like other dogs, loves people, seems to have no aggression issues, but education needs. More when we know more! Adoptions will be held every Sunday, 10-3:00 at My Pet NATURAL 12 001 Pico Boulevard. (1 blk East of Bundy) 310 477.3030
Spikey Arena, while driving
Spikey my Shih Tzu playing with his bulldog friend, and I coach Guus www.danceswithhorses.nl Pinto in Gilze
Your Shih Tzu Bark.flv
Your Shih Tzu Bark - by Janet COMBS www.special-dog.com - with over 40 years of experience, and more than 14 years as a professional breeder, and the ideas developed from extensive research on that period are here My recommendations for all dog lovers.
Shih Tzu Training must be done in the right place
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Toby articulated response to stimuli
Toby running through a handful of his vocal cues with cues only
Puppy training and where they live
Muffin Lilly, Maggie at home, in the game ... just living the life of your dog happy.
Dog Training - Classical Conditioning
Russian psychologist, Ivan Pavlov, discovered Classical, or in the terminology of behavior analysis respondent conditioning, in 1920s. It seems that classical conditioning was discovered by chance. Pavlov was investigating dog´s digestion when he noticed that the most experienced dogs that he had been testing began to salivate before the samples of food were presented to them. He started to investigate this systematically. Throughout Pavlov´s experiment, dogs were exposed to a wide variety of arbitrary stimuli (example bell and light) presented contiguously with food. Pavlov has a special laboratory constructed in which the experimenter and a dog were separated from each other in soundproof rooms. Discovery was that conditioned stimulus (bell) began to trigger the same reactioning (salivate) in dogs that unconditioned stimulus (food) did. The associative bond between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US) is strengthened when the CS consistently occurs just before the representation of the US and is weakened when the CS and US occur independently of each other. So classical conditioning is unintentional and subconscious reaction to a certain stimuli.
It is important to understand how classical conditioning works and hopefully a few everyday examples will do that. Most dogs respond readily to sound of doorbell ringing and after several repetitions, in which the bell signals the arrival of someone at the door, the dog may begin to example bark. The dog has learned to correlate a previously insignificant event (doorbell) with a significant on (visitor) and now when the doorbell rings the dog dances with excitement anticipating the visitor´s entry and greetings. But what starts to happen if dogs owner doesnt open the door when doorbell rings? After several sessions of nonreinforced exposures to the bell, the dog will gradually inhibit its anticipatory reactions and finally ignore the sound altogether. We can say that the conditioned effect has been extinguished.
Classical conditioning has also an important role in the development of anxiety and fears. For instance, dogs easily develope fears associated with the veterinary clinic, especially if they have undergone painful procedures there. It may help to prevent negative associations to the veterinary clinic when we provide dogs or puppies treats and other pleasurable experiences while being examined. But what if dog doesnt eat in that situation? Its probably too stressed (or not hungry) and you have to start giving food to the dog earlier (example in the hospital parking lot). Lifelong phobic reactions can also occur as the result of a single traumatic event and dogs suffer a broad spectrum of phobic fears, most of which are established and reversed through classical conditioning.
But does Pavlov have anything really good information for us to use in dog training? You may have heard about clicker training. When we examine clicker training through classical conditioning, clicker is conditioned stimulus (CS) and food (or some else reinforcement) is unconditioned stimulus (US). Clicker is a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct "click" sound which tells the animal exactly when they're doing the right thing and its combined with positive reinforcement. You can also use something else than clicker, example light, whistle or some other sound. Other important information of Pavlovian conditioning is counterconditioning. It plays avital role in the learning and unlearning of emotional reactions. So in dog training, resolving fears and other problems (example phobias, separation anxiety and aggressiviness), classical conditioning may be required. Classically conditioned responses are largely autonomous and independent of central control, unlike instrumental behavior. Dogs dont choose to feel fearful or anxious. To be controlled, an aversive emotion like anger or fear, must be countered by the elicitation of an ever stronger and incompatible emotional response.
Essential Tips for Dog Toilet Training
Dog toilet training is best done while your pet is still a puppy because if you wait until he is older, he would already have learned some bad habits that are very difficult to break. This part of puppy training basically involves teaching your dog WHERE he is supposed to urinate or defecate. Here are some basic tips to get you started on dog toilet training.
Designate An Acceptable Area
Dog toilet training requires you to designate a permanent elimination area and take note of specific times when you should take your puppy to this area. These times are right after he wakes up (even after a short nap), after eating his meals and snacks, right after you take him out of his crate, before his bedtime, and every time he whimpers at night. When you bring him to the designated area, be sure to stay with him until he is done eliminating. Offer praises as soon as he is done.
Use Positive Reinforcement For Best Results
If your puppy urinates or defecates where he shouldn't, don't punish him with either harsh words or physical violence. Dog toilet training requires patience and positive reinforcement. Instead, clean the area immediately and make sure you don't leave traces even of your dog's odour. As long as he can smell his odour there, he will think it is okay to "let go" in that area. After cleaning up the mess, make a point of ignoring your dog for a few hours. Give him back your attention and approval only when he exhibits positive behaviour.
How To Communicate Effectively
Bear in mind that a puppy does not speak your language. Teach him the way you would teach a child. Remember that what may seem very simple instructions to you can be quite confusing for him. Consistency and patience are the essential factors of effective dog toilet training. If you tell him to "go potty" once and then say "go poo-poo" another time, the puppy may not understand that you mean exactly the same thing. So be sure to always use the same words for each command and ask all members of the household to do the same.
Whenever you're in the house, it is a good idea to keep your puppy close to you at all times so that you are sure to notice the signs that he is ready to go potty. Bring him to the elimination area as soon as you see him sniffing or circling around. As mentioned above, you have to practice patience because dog toilet training isn't much fun at all. Just take comfort in the fact that it doesn't have to go on forever and that the end result is having a well-behaved and happy animal companion.
The age at which a puppy can control elimination varies from one dog to the next, but it is generally advisable to begin dog toilet training when the puppy is about eight weeks old. You can expect house training accidents to happen during the first two months of training, but if you are conducting the training properly, these accidents will soon cease to happen.
Dog Training Tips
Training your dog can be simple, or very frustrating. It all depends on what information you chose to use. Many common problems arise during dog obedience training and dog house training. Here are some tips to help you to a more enjoyable and effective training time.
*House training- Look for the signs. Once your dog realizes where it is supposed to go potty, he will give you signs such as nose grazing, loitering around the door, prancing around the room, eye contact, and even barking. I know one dog that actually rings a bell! Dogs should have regular feeding times and food should be picked up right after they are finished eating. They should be let out on a consistent schedule. If he makes a mess, do not call the dog to you, go and get him. Sit him down and make him look at his mess. Scold or growl to show you are not happy. Then take him outside. Do not let your dog see you clean up his mess. This will undermine your authority, as he will think of you as his maid. This is one of the most common reasons for serious house soiling. Your dog must learn control. You should not have to constantly be on the lookout at the door. Once the incident has been handled, do not continue to scold him.
*Chewing- Coming home from work and finding your son's brand new glasses case chewed up or the vacuum cleaner cord or PS2 cord chewed in half, or even the couch cushion with a huge hole is very frustrating and can make you very angry. Of course, although you take it quite personally, your dog does not chew things to make you upset on purpose. Sometimes, it is just going through a chewing stage, and all you need to do is supply chew toys. But, when he has his own chew toys, sometimes, your dog has its own frustrations. He may not like being left alone, or he may just be bored. If you discover a chewed item, take your dog to the item and make him look at it. Then scold him or discipline him under the chin. Be sure to use some preventative measures such as greeting and leaving your dog with a quiet praise. Instill a sense of responsibility in your dog by saying "watch the house" or "take care of the family". Take away a special bone a couple hours before you leave, and then playfully give it to him before you leave. Leaving the radio on, sometimes distracts them.
*Digging- Many times the reason a dog digs continuously is because it is forced outside a lot, or it is never allowed indoors. Your dog will dig to release frustration or because of boredom. The most effective way to prevent digging because of this is to allow your dog to come inside and become part of your family. Some breeds have a natural tendency to dig for specific reasons. Even these dogs can be trained to stop digging with proper obedience training and being included in your family life.
*Jumping Up- Dogs usually jump up on humans because they want attention. Train your dog to sit as a puppy. For older dogs, grasp their paws firmly and squeeze. Then let go and say no.
*Riding in Cars- Choose a smooth, short route. Do not give food or water at least three hours prior to your trip. For the first couple trips, let the dog sit in the car for a few minutes to get used to his surroundings. Go for longer trips each time. Praise your dog as he jumps in the car. Your dog should already know the down and stay commands before taking any trips. And, he should never be in the front seat.
These are all common problems with simple solutions. Good luck and happy training!
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Problem Training Your Dog? Try These Tips
Dog training really boils down to influencing your dog's behavior. Reward your dog for doing the behaviors you want to increase such as sit, down, stay, walk and come, and punish and or manage behaviors you want to decrease such as jumping, barking, stealing, digging and biting.
Some dogs seem to be easier to train than others. If your dog does not seem to be responding to your training program, try applying some or all of the nine tips outlined in this article.
Tip #1: Make a commitment - Make a commitment to spend at least ten minutes every day training your dog. Some dogs don't get trained because the training program is composed of fits and starts. A few minutes of training on Monday, nothing until Thursday, and then maybe a few minutes on Saturday. That type of training schedule will make it difficult for the dog to learn.
Tip #2: Follow basic management principles - A big part of dog training is managing your dog's behavior. We need to understand and apply basic management skills. Dogs do a lot of their bad behavior when we are not around. Chewing, housetraining, and destructive behaviors tend to happen when we are not home. It is a good idea to use a crate. Crates are excellent management tools. They allow you to leave your dog alone without the opportunity to get into trouble.
Tip #3: Don't free feed - Food can be used as a very strong motivator. If your dog is allowed to eat whenever it feels like it, it will be difficult to use the food to reinforce behavior. Food can also be used to establish leadership which will be discussed later on in this article.
Tip #4: High powered rewards - Dogs have different tastes just like we do. I have worked with dogs that didn't like hot dogs. It's rare but it has happened. If you are trying to train your dog using rewards that he doesn't like, it will be difficult to get your dog motivated. Experiment with some different types of treats to find which ones really get your dog excited.
Tip #5: Get your dog's attention - Spend some time teaching your dog to look at you when you give a command. Most dogs fail to perform a command because they were not paying attention to the owner. Always make sure that you have your dog's attention before you give the command.
Tip #6: Establish leadership - Dogs are pack animals that respond to a social structure. If we really want our dogs to respond to our training we need to establish leadership. The better you are at being the leader the better your dog will respond to you. If your dog does not view you as the pack leader why would your dog respond to your commands? Establish leadership and your dog will listen to you much better.
Tip #7: Exercise - Dogs are active animals. Many of them were bred work long hours in the field. Most dogs do not perform the tasks that they were bred for in every day life. I have a German Shepherd and a Shetland Sheepdog, both herding dogs. They have never had to herd sheep or any other type of livestock. I have had to make sure that they get exercise in other ways such as retrieving games, tug games, hiking, and swimming. I learned long ago that the only good dog is a tired dog, and that when your dog is properly exercised it is easier for you to live with your dog and it is easier for your dog to live with you.
Tip #8: Timing - Timing is crucial when you are training your dog. You have to communicate to your dog what you want her to do and what you don't want her to do. This requires excellent timing. By punishing your dog long after the behavior has occurred, you are only going to confuse your dog. Likewise, rewarding your dog five to ten seconds after the behavior has occurred is not effective either.
Tip #9: Understand consequences - Whatever it is that you are trying to teach your dog has to have a consequence. If you are teaching your dog a behavior that you want to happen over and over again, start to reward the behavior. If you want to decrease a behavior then you need to apply a negative consequence. You need to apply the type of consequence for the behavior.
Conclusion - By following these steps you will start to get the training results that you are looking for. It is also important to remember that you can train your dog. I hand out the following quote from W. Clement Stone at the beginning of all my classes:
"If you think you can or if you think you can't your right."
Dog Training 101
If you are a new dog owner, this is an important time to cement certain behaviors in your new pet, and eliminate others. Dog training is no small task, but with a few simple tips and tricks, you can whip your puppy into shape without too much hassle.
Command Training
The most important thing to do in command training is to establish consistent, specific directives for your dog. Once you have decided on the words you want to use, you should use only them. Keep them basic like "sit" and "shake." Many dog owners neglect to use a positive word to mark the behavior afterward. This can be just as important. Say "yes" or "good" once the dog gets it right, and reward the action with a small treat. Repeat this process as frequently as you can in the initial training period. Dogs learn through repetition and they easily forget commands.
Crate Training
A popular training method with new puppies is crate training. Training your new dog to be docile and clean in a crate speeds up the house training process, helping you to avoid messy "accidents." First, choose an appropriately sized crate for the puppy. He must be able to stand, and turn around but nothing else. The idea is that the crate should be such close quarters the dog will want to keep it clean. Dogs do not like to sleep in urine and feces. Once you have assembled the crate, coax the puppy in with a treat. Make sure you let the puppy do its business before going into the crate. The duration of time you leave a dog in the crate should start short, at five minutes or so. Then gradually increase these periods. Make the crate a pleasant space with a blanket and toy. Most importantly of all, when you let the puppy out of the crate, take him outside immediately to pee. This communicates the distinction between the clean crate and the outdoors.
Barking
Take a look at which things consistently make the dog bark. If you can target and eliminate the trigger, your job will be much easier. Check if the dog could be hungry, thirsty or need to go outside. Often dogs bark as a way to communicate their needs to their masters. As a responsible pet-owner you will always want to ensure your animal is getting what it needs, but sometimes those needs can be overlooked by even the most competent dog lover. You can also eliminate some of the needs for barking. For example if your dog is barking to be let in and out all the time, a dog door will help this problem.
You may have also heard of "no-bark" collars. Many pet owners avoid these types of pet supplies out of fear that they are inhumane or cruel. This is not the case with most no-bark collars however. They are programmed to detect your dogs bark and spray small amounts of citronella when it happens. Citronella is generally unpleasant to most dogs, but they will not be hurt in any way.
With these guidelines, you can shape the most basic behaviors in your pet. These are the most important training elements because they are the simplest. Things like barking, sitting, and taking care of business outside seem minor but they are not. They are very important to having a positive experience as a pet owner. For a clean, happy, well-behaved puppy, take these dog training tips to heart.
The Do it Yourself Dog Training Guide Review
The Do It Yourself Dog Training Guide, is a very good dog obedience training program put together by a very experienced dog health practitioner named Sharda Baker. Sharda, although not a professional dog trainer herself, has produced an excellent resource for dog owners who want an easy to follow common sense approach to teaching their dogs to be well behaved, problem free pets.
Sharda put together her own program after getting spotty results relying on the advice and guidance of many other dog trainers. After realizing that there were many conflicting ideas about what really was the right way to obedience train dogs, Sharda decided to pick out the best aspects of many different trainers, and leave out the ones that weren't so great.
The techniques that she presents in her program will help you obedience train your dog from his earliest days with you as a new puppy, right on up through all the more advanced training, in an easy to follow systematic step by step program.
Sharda begins helping dog owners before they choose their pet. She provides tips on picking a pet breed that is suitable to your lifestyle and your family. Before bringing home your new pet, you should consider a few things about what dog breed has the characteristics that will make it a great pet for your home. Sharda gives you 4 essential tips about picking the pet that is right for you.
Sharda next teaches you some valuable tips on the easiest way to house train and care for your young puppy, as well as the very beginning steps to take with your young pup's obedience training. As your dog matures you will learn to teach each following step in a logical and practical order.
Like the other high quality dog training courses, The Do It Yourself Dog Training Guide teaches you about dog psychology. The better understanding you have about how dogs view their world and communicate with each other, the easier it will be for you to always use the right attitude and body language and vocal tones needed to best relate to your dog.
Sharda also devotes a lot of attention to correcting behavior abnormalities. There is a lot of good advice on correcting special problems such as separation anxiety, dog aggression, dogs digging or jumping, and all the rest of the many common dog behavior problems.
Sharda's experience as a dog health expert also is apparent in her book through the very good advice she gives about caring for your pet's health-from his earliest days as a puppy to the needs of a dog of senior years.
Included with The Do It Yourself Dog Training Guide are several bonuses. Here is a list of the bonuses provided:
1. Potty Training in 7 Days-eBook and audio
2. The Barking Buster Guide- eBook and audio
3. Vet Health Tips Interview-audio
4. Managing Eating Problems-eBook
5. 101 Healthy Homemade Dogfood recipes-eBook.
6. Free Membership to Forum-get any questions answered by emailing the Forum
I can give The Do It Yourself Dog Training Guide a good recommendation. Sharda is so sure you will be happy with her program that she has given a complete 2 month money back guarantee. So, if you are not entirely happy with the results you are getting using her program, you can get your money back.
Check out The Do It Yourself Dog Training Guide for everything you will really need to know about everything about being a dog owner, from picking out the right pet for you and your family to obedience training your pet with an easy to use step by step program. Sharda's book also provides essential information about your dog's health and how best to care for your doggy to maintain his best possible health throughout his life.
Beginning a Cadaver Dog
When you first start to train a cadaver dog, you will want to have a good amount of basic obedience training already accomplished. Your dog needs to know how to behave on a leash. He needs to know how to sit, especially if that is the "alert" that you will want him to use, or to "down" (for the same reason). Some handlers prefer that their dog do a bark alert at the indication of cadaver, others prefer that their dog will scratch at the cadaver. If this is the case, your dog will need to know the verbal commands to perform these behaviors. Your dog also needs to know how to follow directional signals to a certain degree, in other words when you say to your dog "check it out" and indicate to him an area that you want him to search, he should already know what those words mean.
It is best to start a Cadaver Dog who already has attended at least one obedience class, who is bonded to you well enough that the majority of the time he will focus on what you want him to perform. A good test for this thing called "focus", (which is a highly important aspect of a good search dog) is to try this little trick. Say your dogs' name, when he is distracted. Do this often. Say your dog's name, when he is not distracted. Do this often too! If you can count on his looking at you within 3 seconds after you say his name, ninety percent of the time, then you are ready to advance to training for cadaver.
Depending on the breed, most dogs are not ready for this kind of focus until they are past the age of six months. In addition, some dogs will appear to be quite focused but at about 8 months old it all goes out the door and they become like wild adolescents and never "listen" to a thing you say. If that happens, cut back on the training exercises and concentrate on obedience and skill work, mixed with a lot of socialization and long walks.
Do not start your dog on cadaver until you also have a reward for him that lets him know that he is absolutely the most wonderful dog in the world and that you are very very happy with him. This must be a reward which really lets him know, in no uncertain terms, that he has done something great. You need to know your dog well enough to know what it is that will "turn him on" and be ready to give him that special thing. Whether it be praise and affection or a special toy or a food treat, have it ready.
Then get out your cadaver. For this first introduction, you will need only one cadaver scent article. This can be tissue, blood or teeth. Bone and Hair are not usually sufficient in the very beginning. Lay out several articles on the floor, or outdoors in the grass, wherever you want to start. Use common everyday articles, things that are not highly interesting to the dog and perhaps with which he is not familiar. These can be any household item, as long as it is not a special toy that your dog loves, or your own articles of clothing. Examples are; a coffee can, a hammer, a plastic spatula, a kitchen pot, you get the idea. You should scatter about six or seven of these articles around in a 50 foot square area. Amongst them have ONE cadaver item, in a glass salt shaker with the lid open so that the scent will come out through the holes. Never handle cadaver with your bare hands, you should have prepared this cadaver and placed it in the shaker and handled the shaker with plastic gloves!!
Then allow your dog, on lead or loose, to wander into this area of mixed articles. Chances are he will sniff at a few of these things and especially the chances are good that he will sniff at the cadaver. The instant he touches the cadaver, reward him with hearty praise and give him his treat. Do this several times, in different locations and using different items. Gradually add in more than one cadaver scent. Only reward him for sniffing or touching the cadaver.
Plan to conduct this exercise at least ten different times before you advance to the next stage, which will be to train the alert that you want him to give to you before you give him his reward. Only after he is giving a good "alert" on this exercise do you want to progress to hidden cadaver and different search areas and more complicated scenarios. This is going to take awhile. Be patient. In the end, careful training and consistent training will produce results.
Dog Training Treats
Dogs make man happy. Man bred dogs lovingly and got loyalty and security in return. Dogs became his best friend and he happily trained the dogs to assist him in his daily activities. Many dogs, especially the smarter breeds like German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers, can be easily trained to do simple tasks that they do not normally perform such as retrieving a specific object or balancing on a beam in dog shows. Some dog breeds were trained to sniff out bombs and drugs to aid the law enforcers. Some dogs were trained as seeing-eye-dogs for blind people who need to go out. Dogs were also trained to help herd sheep and cattle in large farms. Still, some dogs were trained for human amusement in carnivals and dog shows.
To facilitate training, dog training treats are given as reward for correctly following the trainer's instructions. These treats should be easy to nibble so that the dog can promptly resume the task and delicious enough that the dog would want to perform more in order to receive the treat. There are larger sized treats which are perfect as the best reward for perfect performance.
The dog training treats come in a variety of fun colors, shapes, and sizes. There are small bone treats for smaller breeds and large kibbles for larger breeds. The dog treats are made of real meat parts and real grains for fiber. Some manufacturers have product lines which include toy-looking training treats such as beanie balls, fun balls, and King Kong biscuit balls. To indulge the training animal's craving for meat, large steaks and jerkies are made of meat and bone ingredients. There are also bone treats especially made for large dogs: at least 6 inches of colorful and delicious treat shaped into a large bone. For fun-loving dogs, small treats made from meat and vegetables which are shaped into little bears or stars or other fun shapes can be chosen.
Eating training treats can be rewarding and, at the same time, healthy for the dogs. A lot of manufacturers have incorporated vitamins, fibers and grains into the food to assist in digestion. There are treats made of whole wheat but incorporated with barbecue or meat products.
In choosing the dog training treats, the owner must see to it that the food is made from natural and real ingredients. It is also good to choose treats that have low calorie content to keep the dog healthy and fit. Also, a low calorie treat can be rewarded more often without fear that the dog will gain unwanted extra weight. Treats incorporated with liver, milk, and cranberries provide protein and add strength and endurance to the dog for it to sustain training. Berries can also add excitement to the flavor so that the dog would want more treats.
Treats are given as reward in training. But spoiling the dog by giving them treats without properly enforcing rules on them would result in them demanding food from the humans and not doing their tasks. So give dog training treats to pet in training only if it does the task properly. Only then can you achieve the best results that you want from training them.
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Top 3 Dog Training Mistakes
Training dogs is like training children. You will need a lot of patience and love to mold them to be what you want them to become. In order to be successful, you should be guided by some guidelines on what to do and not to do as you train them. Many people, in their zeal and enthusiasm to produce quick and good results, commit mistakes in their dog training efforts. Below are the top 3 dog training mistakes that you would not want to commit.
Mistake #1 - Pampering and spoiling your dog
Dogs are man's best friend but there has to be a clear distinction about friendship and leadership. Spoiling your dog by giving in to all his concerns will mean making him the leader and not you. Discipline is necessary to correct some bad habits and consistency in what you are teaching is required to create good results.
Mistake #2 - Correcting by punishing
Never hit your dog with anything to correct him for his bad behavior. This will never be effective. It can cause trauma and fear. You might no longer be able to make him submit to you because of his fear of pain. If you have not clearly established yourself as a leader, your dog can find a way to get even and get back at you. Instead of making him learn about the behavior that you are teaching, you are teaching him to rebel against you and fear you.
Mistake # 3 - Relying on word-of-mouth for approaches in dog training
Proper dog training is systematic and organizes. If you will train your dog based on how your family dog was raised which was not based on an effective method, chances are that you will not come up with the results that you want. You need to have a training material to help you go through each dog training concern one step at a time. Effective methods consider the different dog breeds, ages and even situations. It will be best to have a reliable material than to implement dog training myths that cannot guarantee results.
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Overview of Dog Training
The process of teaching a dog to show a particular behavior in certain circumstances is called dog training. You should make dog training a priority if you have a new dog. In essence, dog training and dog behavior are all about communication. By training your dog, you build a bond between the family and the pet and you have fun doing it. You must make dog training enjoyable for your dog and you! If either of you becomes tired or needs a break, take a break and play for a little while. You can always resume training later on.
Common areas of dog training include: tracking, obedience, guarding, herding, agility, retrieving, hunting and schutzhund. One area that requires continuous training is social skills. Social skill training must begin as soon as you take your puppy home. If you wait too long, it will be really hard to "undo old habits". All of your efforts toward training your dog must be based on educating the dog and helping him develop instincts and draw out bad habits.
You can also use bribery as a great dog training method. Bribery occurs when the dog knows he will get a reward before he is asked to obey your command. If at first you don't succeed, remember to keep trying. It will probably take you longer to become a good trainer than it will take your dog to be trained. To be successful, you need to learn how to communicate with the dog in a humane way that he understands. You should take into consideration your dog's emotional state when directing the training. If your dog is stressed out or distracted, he won't learn as much as if he was focused on his training.
You must also try to reward your dog when he obeys your command. If you forget to reward him, he may start to disobey your commands, which will make training more difficult. Always use positive reinforcement as a way to train your dog. This entails giving him a reward for good actions. When the dog doesn't follow your commands, he doesn't receive a reward. The opposite training method would be negative reinforcement and it isn't recommended. Negative reinforcement revolves around physically punishing your dog when he doesn't do the right action. At the end of the day, you want a dog that will respond to your commands, even if you don't have a reward to offer because your training will have taught him that the reward may be hidden.
If you are looking for a useful tool to help train your dog, you could consider electronic dog training collars. Although shock collars are not harmful to dogs, you should be careful when implementing your dog training program. You can use these training collars to help with the following training areas: pet restraint, hunting exercises, agility training, bark control and more. Be careful not to cross the line between training and abuse. Dog training can sometimes be difficult so always keep things positive for you and your dog.
Dog Training Obedience
Training your Golden Retriever Dog to be Obedient
When you first get your new puppy home or even before you get your puppy you think about all the things you would like to do with your new family member. Or you may have taken on an older dog that needs some dog training obedience classes. There are things they will encounter during their lives which dog obedience training prepares them for. Some owners don't have the time or want to go to the expense of doing classes with a whole group of other dogs and their owners at certain times on certain days. They would prefer to set aside time at their convenience and do it themselves.
I would like to share with you some of the benefits you get from the training to see if it is what you and your Golden Retriever need.
Why is Dog Obedience Training important for a Golden Retriever?
An Obedient Dog - is a dog who has been trained. The owner has put the time in. Often we start with good intentions but get lazy and end up with a dog that does whatever he feels like and somehow we think it is the dogs fault for not obeying you. A Golden Retriever learns quickly to clear consistent commands. But just like a child you have to persist until they get it and then praise the behaviour.
You are the Leader -They always want to please you so if you show them you are the pack leader and what you say goes, they will respond and do what you ask. Your role is to dominate at all times so they will listen and respond to your commands. This is especially rewarding when you are in public and you come across a situation where you need to be in control of your dog. Dog Obedience Training will make you feel proud of what you and your Golden Retriever have achieved. Alpha leadership is key to all good training. I highly recommend this product as an easy to use solution to behaviour and obedience training.
Golden Retriever Dog Training is not rocket science. If you use five simple commands e.g. heel, come, sit, stay, speak and quiet that is all you need to have an obedient dog. You can build on these commands later if you wish.
Stop Barking or Biting - these two behaviours are the most common and the most important things to stop at an early age. There are many levels in Dog obedience that teach you about these behaviours and how to stop them.
Lead Walking - Don't you just hate being pulled along with your shoulder just about out of its socket. With dog obedience you will learn how to get your dog to heel, sit and stay. To stop before crossing the road and also to ignore other dogs. There is so much information in this pack that is easy, interesting and simple to follow.
Have everyone at home on the same page
If you are teaching your dog to behave in a certain way it is very important that the rest of the household reinforce your commands. If you say the dog is not allowed on the furniture but your partner or children let him up, there are mixed messages and this leads to inconsistent behaviour. Your dog will revert back to what he knows and all your hard work has gone out the window.
Dog Breeds & Dog Training: How to Train a Shih Tzu
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An Introduction To Obedience Dog Training
Training your pet dog can mean totally different things to some people, many see it as fundamentally house breaking your dog friend as well as having some type of behavior control when exercising your pet dog. Many of us get their particular pup or pet dog into a behavior dog coaching course while other people undertake the particular duty on their own. The topic of obedience dog training alters all the time, and is sometimes puzzling not only to the dogs master but the pet also. Several dog owners carry out really minor coaching and quite often have very small number of problems.
The modern day solution to training your dog uses far more dog friendly methods. Until now physical punishment centered techniques were chosen. You must train your pet regularly. It is a pleasure to see a properly trained canine and very annoying to see a dog misbehave. The term dog training doesn't suggest getting your pet do foolish stunts but to teach them how to change and come to be a sociable new member of your household.
Regarding uniformity one person ought to take responsibility for the simple instruction, like sit, stay, No. Let your pet to get accustomed to one particular voice making that voice noticeable if you're pleased or upset. It's not necessary to physically discipline your pet dog during instruction but attempt to make the dog really feel uncomfortable by just the tone of one's voice. Further more help to make certain your dog knows when you find yourself joyful in your tone of voice whilst giving your dog loads of encouragement.
Just like humans a dogs interest span last around ten mins so attempt to instruct your dog one thing at a time in short periods of training. At the start it is perfectly appropriate to be able to incentive your pet with small goodies. As training proceeds restrict the treats slightly until your dog doesn't anticipate an incentive every time. Make certain you consider exactly what your pup or pet dog has eaten during their training session and adjust the meals they eat accordingly.
The actual initial thing your pet dog must learn is their name, this really is fairly easy, basically replicate their name every handful of words when you are together with your pet. Once you yell your dogs name and it reacts by either coming to you or even giving you its concentration then encourage your dog with praise. Your own dog is surely a smart creature therefore it will before long understand its own name. The following most significant word is actually "no!", your own voice should be raised somewhat and also used in a much more serious tone. The word no means stop it, and stop it NOW. It is possible to include your dogs name in the beginning to get their particular attention. If the dog is acting up and doesn't respond to your order next repeat the order no! and present your pet dog your own index finger as well as a glance of displeasure. As soon as your pet has stopped whatever it had been doing encourage it with praise and continue to distract it from carrying it out once more.
Some other instructions to instruct your dog are sit,stay,come. When it has understood these types of instructions and also obeys all of them during the training sessions after that start to utilize them suddenly. If your dog does not obey then practice them a lot more in your training sessions. Do not move on to any additional instruction till the dog understands these types of basic instructions.
Dog Training - Leash Dog Obedience Methods
Dog training can prove to be very hectic and tiring especially when the person does not have enough experience or is doing it in the wrong way. People can adopt many different types of dog training methods like collar training and leash training. However, leash training can be a little frustrating for the dog owners as they find it a little difficult. It is better to find a little information about things when you do not have much idea about it. Researching a little on the particular subject always helps and you can do things in the correct way. You can get plenty of leash dog training tips online and make your work much easier and less hectic.
The first method that can be adopted while practicing the leash dog obedience program is the making the dog learn the proper behavior or behaving pattern with the help of a leash. If you feel that the dog is portraying a behavior which shows that he knows the particular command then you can use the leash to correct its behavior or make it follow the particular command that you want. In this way the dog will understand that you are using the leash as a form of communication with him and he will be able to interpret your actions in a better way.
The next thing that needs to be kept in mind that you need to possess the definite leadership skills while leash training the dog. The leash is a tool that is not only used to communicate with a dog but also creates a sense of leadership in the training process. It is a tool that will help the dog owners to a great extent. However, one should never forget to develop the right kind of trust and bond with the pet. The leash dog training method should not replace the right kind of leadership and relation you have with your dog. It can definitely be used to increase the understanding and communication with the pet but, you should not overlook the other aspects of training and bonding with the pet. It is necessary that you show the right kind of love and affection to your pet so that it reacts in a positive way and your training method turns out to be successful.
The leash training programs are really popular these days. The collar training program is also considered to be advantageous and is still considered to be one of the best methods. It includes things like service dog training, attack training and obedience training. Thus, you must have understood the basic concepts of leash training and collar training by now and how they can help the dog owner to a great extent. They can reduce the stress level to a great extent and strengthen the bond between the pet and the dog owner. Thus, this was some essential information on dog training tips.
Gun Dogs - Hunting Dog Training
If you're looking for the perfect hunting dog training, then consider a service that provides puppy training to gun dog training. A program should start with regular obedience training for your puppy. A hunting dog will not do well without regular obedience. A good trainer for hunting dogs will bring out a dog's natural instincts. The puppy will learn to love new hunting experiences by chasing birds and following whistled commands. A puppy may be introduced to the sound of gunshots. Starting out with a puppy as a potential hunting dog is your best bet. Many hunting dog training facilities offer hunting puppies for sale and this may be your best bet if you're looking for a good hunting dog.
Formal hunting dog training is the next step. This can include taking the dog out to the field to learn commands while off the leash. Whistle and verbal commands will be learned and the natural instinct of the dog will be developed further. Actual hunting of birds may take place during this time. Once this course is completed, a hunting dog course will follow. This course will be enough for you to leave with an excellent trained hunting dog but if you want the full picture, then add on a course in retrieving too. A final course may be needed for that professional hunting dog.
Hunting dog training and courses can help train your dog to be the hunter you want. Where you're looking for a gun dog, shooting dog or field dog, you can find what you need in a hunting dog training center. Costs will vary and you may decide that your best bet is to invest in only one or two courses of the program and finish training the dog yourself.
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Five Quick Dog Training Tips
Training your dog can be an incredibly frustrating experience. It is especially difficult if you have no formal training or past experience in dog training. If you are having trouble in your quest to have a well trained dog, this article will give you five tips to help you train your pet.
1. Begin training your dog as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more ingrained your dog's bad habits become.
2. Pay attention to when your dog has to use the restroom. They usually have to go within minutes of eating, waking and playing. Take them outside at those times and reward them with treats when they use the restroom outdoors.
3. If you are crate training, do not leave your pet in a crate for more than four hours. A puppy can not hold it that long and you do not want them to get used to going in the crate.
4. Socialize your new puppy as much as possible. Introduce them to other dogs and people so that they will not become aggressive.
5. Never train your dog when you are upset. If you dog is afraid of you, they will not learn. Never use their name in anger. The last thing you want is for them to associate their name with something bad.
Of course there is much more to training your pet than this but these five tips will get you well on your way to having a well trained dog.
Is a Dog Training Shock Collar Humane?
Is a dog training shock collar a humane tool for using on your dog? Dog owners and animal rights advocate groups are sharply divided on the subject. A shock collar is basically an electronic collar that shocks your dog when he does the wrong thing. You can choose from different levels of shocks, depending on how severe you want the shock to be. However, the shock should never be set for more than the dog can handle, which is usually determined by his size. A bigger dog can take a much larger shock than a smaller dog. You hold a transmitter that you use to send the shock, and you do so whenever your dog does something you don't like. Because your dog won't associate the shock with you, only the behavior, you can train your dog without your dog coming to fear you, which is what you need to establish and maintain a good relationship with him.
If your dog does not respond to the shock, you can set it for a slightly higher setting. You can use the collar to teach your dog to not jump up on people, for example, or to not chew on the furniture. The dog will start to associate doing certain behaviors with getting shocked, if you are consistent with its use, so you want to be sure you always have the transmitter on hand if you are using this method.
Of course, there are people and groups who believe shock collars are inhumane, because they cause the dog pain. They liken the use of these collars to abuse. When it comes to dog training shock collar use, it is really all a matter of personal preference and beliefs. If you believe shocking your dog to be abusive, then find another way of training him. If it doesn't bother you, then go ahead. As long as you don't set the shock level high enough to actually do damage to your dog, it will cause him no lasting harm, and he will not become fearful of you because he won't know you are delivering the shocks (but he WOULD know if you were hitting him, for example). If you think this training method might be right for you, try it and see how it works. If it doesn't feel right, you can always choose another method.
Dog Training: House Breaking A New Puppy
So you've welcomed a new puppy into your home, either as a pet for your child, or as a companion for yourself. They're great pets, as we all know, but they also make messes in their early days. You will want to quickly get your new puppy adjusted to it's new surroundings and most importantly, teach your him the appropriate place to do his business. It's not always an easy task, but with a little patience, should be a piece of cake.
The first thing to remember when house breaking your new puppy is that you need to stay committed to a routine until your puppy is fully trained. House training takes patience and time.
The most successful method for training your puppy is the crate method. If you do not have a dog/puppy crate, you can cordon off a small area for your puppy where his is unable to move around. This will be your puppy's sleeping area. Dogs do not soil their sleep area, so keeping your puppy in this area, will help establish this area as a no go zone.
If your puppy does not go in this area, you then move him/her to the appropriate area for eliminating waste at an appropriate time. You should not leave a puppy in its crate/sleep area for an extended period of time, as a puppy does not have a large capacity for waste to begin with. So semi-frequent breaks are required. Each hour if possible.
Once you have taken your puppy to it's appropriate area, wait to see if he/she goes. If the puppy does go, be sure to offer up praise, as positive reinforcement will help establish that the puppy has done the right thing (negative reinforcement with a strong "No!" can be used when the puppy goes in the wrong place). If the puppy does not relieve itself after a sufficient length of time, take him/her back to it's crate/sleep area.
At night it is best not to feed your puppy after a certain time and to be sure your pup has been taken to relieve itself before you call it a night.
As stated, house training takes time and commitment. It may be wise to keep a log of your activities to help establish a routine for your puppy. Keeping a routine feeding time, with time for relieving itself immediately after, can help greatly with a young puppy, as it can help develop a solid route for relieving itself.
If you stay consistent with your puppy, the training process can go by fairly quick and your puppy will develop the awareness needed to go on his/her own before long. You will no longer need to worry about messes in your home and will be able to move in to more advanced training of your puppy, as well as to enjoy your great new pet to the fullest. They truly are man's best friend and with a little patience you will experience this to the fullest extent as you and your puppy grow along together.
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Dog Training Tips - Dog & Puppy Toilet Training
Potty training your dog
Toilet training, or as it is sometimes referred to, potty training a dog or a puppy is generally thought of as being a difficult, onerous task. It is common for new dog owners to resign themselves to the fact that their puppy will toilet inside on a regular basis until it is old enough to know better.
A few simple considerations when toilet training
In fact this does not need to be the case. Dog potty training is actually very simple. There are two major considerations to consider for dog toilet training to be successful. They are:
1. Eliminate opportunities for the puppy or dog to toilet inside.
2. Praise the puppy or dog on every occasion that it toilets outside.
Inside or Outside?
If the puppy is allowed inside - contain it by using a dog containment pen, in an area where it can be observed. There are numerous dog pens available at pet stores or on the internet. If possible contain the puppy next to an open door so that he has the option to take himself outside to toilet. If given the choice between indoor and outdoors, a dog will naturally toilet outdoors. By containing the puppy in this manner, the opportunities for it to toilet at will inside the house are all but eradicated. Every time the pup wakes up ensure that it goes outside (you will have to take it outside if it is not contained next to an open door).
Establishing a routine when toilet training
When you do take the pup outside it is important to take it to the exact same spot in the garden to toilet. This will encourage the puppy to potty at that location due to the fact that there will be scent left from previous toileting. The pup will soon associate this area with toileting.
Give the puppy a command such as 'toilet' or 'be quick' every time you take it to that area. Continue to repeat the command when the pup is in the area and especially when the pup is in the actual process of toileting. This will assist the pup to associate the command with the action of toileting. In a short amount of time with this routine the puppy should be able to toilet on command, at that location.
Praise your puppy
The most important part of the puppy toilet training process is to ensure that the pup is praised, every time that it toilets in the desired area. This is essential. This positive reinforcement will speed up the puppy toilet training process immensely. Always take your pup to that exact spot, always use the same command and always praise the pup when it is toileting there.
Housebreaking your puppy
If the pup ever does toilets inside, do not discipline it and certainly do not ever rub its nose in the mess. Many people think that rubbing the puppy's nose in the mess will stop it from toileting inside. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Simply take the pup outside to the same spot, and issue the command to toilet. If he toilets there, again lavish him with praise. Whether or not he does toilet there is not important - the important fact is that you have reinforced to the puppy where it should toilet.
If you yell at the pup, hit him or rub his nose in the mess, you will only compound the problem. This will not stop the pup from toileting inside; it will only complicate things by making the puppy toilet inside where you can't see him!
Keep it consistent
Simply put; eradicate the pups opportunities to potty inside, take him to the same spot outside, repeat the command and concentrate on the positive, which is a lot of praise when he toilets there.
In no time at all the puppy will happily take himself to that spot because you have provided a lot of positive reinforcement and made the whole ordeal very simple for both of you.
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Dog Training Tips - Leash Training a Dog
For every pet owner, dog training is very important because it helps achieve a better relationship with their beloved dogs. True to the saying, "dogs are man's best friend", the right training can help your dog carry out simple tasks like guarding your home, getting your newspaper or even on how to behave when on a leash. Matter of fact, leash training a dog is one of the most important skills your dog should learn.
On-leash dog training is necessary in order for your pet to understand do's and don'ts every time you're walking together. Letting your dog walk on a loose leash can stop him from pulling you during walks. It enables your dog to have enough room to sniff and to explore the neighborhood provided that he leaves some slack on his leash. This way, he can't just keep pulling you wherever direction he wants to go - he needs to follow your lead so that he can still have the freedom to see other sights.
Here is a step-by-step dog training guide for leash training a dog:
Step 1 - Get a 6-foot leash and collar ready. For dogs that are into the habit of pulling, a martingale collar is way better than the regular flat buckle collar as they can easily slip out of it. Martingale collars look similar to regular flat collars but they've an extra loop that tends to pull tightly whenever your dog pulls. This can keep your dog from slipping out.
Aside from the leash and collar, also have treats on hand.
Step 2 - Giving the command. In this part, you need to choose either a word or a phrase that can inform your dog what is expected of him. This can be as simple as "let's go" or "with me". Say these words before you begin walking with him by your side.
Step 3 - Stopping and going. Whenever your dog starts pulling at the end of his leash, just stop and don't budge. Don't let your dog move forward whenever he's pulling or lunging. This will help him understand that the only way he can go to wherever he wants to go is by leaving some slack on his leash.
Then, when your dog has provided some slack on his leash, you can start walking again. Make sure you say the command before you begin moving forward.
Step 4 - Give the reward. Keep in mind that the moment you and your dog step out of your house, there is so much competition for you over your dog's attention. The only way to keep him close to you is by making your time together fun and rewarding. You can praise him, give him treats or you can just have that happy tone of voice with him.
Each time your dog turns and then looks at you, say, "good boy". Give him a treat for it. You can also use a clicker this time. Clicker training is another dog training method wherein, every time your dog turns to you, you click and treat. This method teaches your dog that it is rewarding when he pays attention to you. Having that high, happy tone whenever you speak to your dog is also a way to keep his attention on you.
As you start this training, you really need to use lots of treats just to get your dog's full attention. Just keep your hand on your side and continuously give him treats as long as he keeps walking near you with that slack on his leash. This can give him the idea of what is expected of him. As you go along, you can slow down and wait for long intervals before giving him the treats.
Step 5 - Resolving problems. Of course, there'll be times in your dog training exercise when you'll fail to get your dog's attention. He may find the things around him more interesting than your happy talk or treats. In fact, even stopping and starting may not be enough to get his attention back from whatever is holding it. In this case, you need to wait until your dog lets up a little on his leash before you give the command again. Then, turn and walk to the opposite direction.
If your dog will try to step out in front of you, you need to cut him off and to keep walking. In time, your dog will understand that he needs to pay attention to you.
Top Five Dog Training Mistakes
While there are great self-help dog training guides out there and even better at home courses you can take to learn about dog training, be wary of any that include bullying or punishing your dog for not obeying you. These are common mistakes I see my clients make on a daily basis. Be sure to enroll in a solid online course or pet store class that avoids methods like these:
1. Training sessions that last longer than 20 minutes.
Most dogs attention spans are around 10 minutes of complete focus. It can be stretched to 20 minutes if you have an enticing reward like food or generous amounts of affection and petting. But after about 10 minutes, the dog will lose interest. Going past that amount of time can hurt training as the dog will try to avoid the situation. This leads to frustrated owners and if you are familiar with my writing, you know that dogs do not follow unstable or emotional (angry, frustrated, sad) leaders.
2. Punishing or scolding the dog after an accident or misbehavior.
If you come home to an accident in the house or your favorite pair of slippers chewed to oblivion you first reaction may be to punish the dog. You may actually justify this punishment by bringing the dog to the mess to show him why he is being scolded. The truth is the dog has no recollection of the moment. Even when you bring the dog to the slippers, he will not remember that he did it. So you are punishing the dog, in his mind, for no reason which leads to mistrust. How can you expect him to listen to your commands when hes been punished for not doing anything. I know what you are thinking (because I've worked with people and their dogs for many years), how then, does he remember to sit. Truth is, he doesn't. It's more muscle memory and instinct. The act of getting affection and treats subconsciously reminds the body how to act. That's why you see animals stalk prey the same way for centuries. It's simply instinct.
3. Hitting your dog.
Many years ago, it was common to roll up a newspaper and give your dog a smack on the rear end if she did something you did not agree with. Those times have changed. Studies show that any physical abuse will counteract years of love and praise. A dog is always in survival mode. So years spent in pleasure can be undone in a moment in a dogs world. Touching, however, is a very effective method. Touching is a firm touch with two fingers on the dog to snap him out of whatever he is doing. It doesn't hurt the dog, just gets his attention. At the touch, give a firm no and that will do the trick.
4. Letting the dog eat at the same time you do.
Letting the dog eat before you is worse. You need to establish that you are the pack leader in any human-dog relationship. In the dogs natural habitat, the pack leader eats first. It makes sense because the strongest have priority if the pack is to survive. Just like our president is the first evacuated out of an area if a problem arises. So if you feed the dog first or eat with the dog, the dog will determine that you two are on the same level and therefore, he does not have to obey your every command. After all, you two are equals!
5. Using a crate that is too big for the dog or puppy.
It is a common misconception that crates are like torture for a dog. The truth is dogs are den animals and feel safe in those types of areas, surrounded by walls or objects. It gives them protection from what they cannot see. When you see a dog whine while in a crate, it's because he or she simply wants to be with the pack leader. If you were in there with the dog, there would be no whining. So in order to compensate, owners buy crates that are way too big for their dog so the dog has room. However, the crate should only be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around and lay back down. I usually tell my clients to choose a crate, then buy the next smallest one. That's probably the right size. If the crate is too big, a puppy will gladly eliminate in one corner and lay down in the other. So if your dog is going to the bathroom in the crate, the crate is too big.
Dog Training - Avoiding Common Training Mistakes
Dogs are man's best friends. When you ultimately made that big decision to own a dog, you expected it to provide you companionship, be a pleasure to show off to your friends and just plainly be a joy to own. So off you go to the pet shop, choose a dog that catches your attention and bring him (or her) home.
But then, the horror begins. The dog you brought home seems to be anything but the adorable creature you expected it to be. His (or her) behavior is terribly unpredictable and can even be downright embarrassing at times. The dog you brought home to provide you companionship just sits around at the corner of your home, seemingly bored at the things happening around him (or her).
So you read all the books and even went to a dog training class to teach your dog a thing or two about obedience, but you still get no good results. This may lead you to think there is something inherently wrong with your dog. Is he (or she) just plain lazy, hardheaded or a little bit slow in the head?
Have you considered its lineage? Some breeds of dogs are simply not born to be followers; making them naturally hard to train.
Have you taken an honest look at your self and your training style? Are you observing the proper dog training techniques? It would be a good idea to make sure that you do, to make both of your lives easier and to make your dog training sessions an enjoyable and fruitful experience for both of you. To help you make your training sessions easier, here is a list of the most commonly committed dog training mistakes. Please avoid them at all costs.
oNot giving enough rewards during the training - Providing treats is one indispensable part of dog training. It gives your dog enough motivation to continue following your commands satisfactorily. However, some dog owners shun this idea. They simply do not want to provide treats during their dog training sessions because they feel that they would not retain authority if ever they do so. They believe that it is the dog's role to follow their commands and giving them treats would be like bribing them.
oBeing too controlling - Some owners simply have a "control" problem and can be quite overbearing, nagging and perfectionist during their dog training sessions. If you happen to be one of these control freaks and you own a hard-to-train dog, you can expect to be in for a very hard time!
oBeing a training fanatic - Training your dogs too often, or repeating the same exercises over and over again, may bore him (or her). This is especially true when you own an independent dog, one that was simply not bred to obey his master's commands. Among these are dogs that belong to the non-sporting, terrier and hound breeds.
oNot giving attention to the dog's emotions - Some owners neglect to give enough attention to their dog's feelings during their training sessions. This can be a major problem indeed! Especially during training, it is important to consider how your dog is feeling to get the most out of your efforts. So whenever you observe his (or her) reluctance in doing the exercises, if you notice excessive yawning or that your dog simply refuses to look at you, it may be best to stop and let it loose for a while. Your dog might already be tired or bored from all that physical exertion!
Dog Kennel Training - The Easy Way to House Break and Potty Train
Dog Kennel Training, most often described as Crate Training, is the best way to get started with house breaking the new puppy you have just brought home. The 'Kennel' may be referred to as 'Crate' and 'Kennel Training' may be referred to as 'Crate Training' through out this article.
There are other benefits to a dog crate, other than just house training. When confined in a crate the puppy cannot be up to much mischief and get in any trouble, and remember, your costly shoes are safe from being chewed up. Crate training, if done the proper way, will also provide for a safe and secure 'den' where your pet will always be comfortable and safe.
To a dog out in the wild, it's den is the place it feels safe in, the place it seeks refuge in, the place it retreats to, to relax. The idea of dog kennel training is to make the crate you use, the den it would have sought out, had it been a dog in the wild.
To meet this end, the size of the crate, its structure, and the materials it is made from are very important along with the basic rule that the crate should not be used to punish the puppy in any form or manner what so ever. The puppy from day one should learn to trust the crate and not fear it.
The crate should be bought before you bring the puppy home for the first time. Chose a size that would be just correct for the puppy when it is a full grown dog. Imagine him or her being able to stand inside without it having to crouch but with only an inch or so away from the top of the dog's head to the ceiling of the crate.
The same theory should be applied to the length of the crate. When the dog is standing erect inside the crate there should be only an inch or so from the tip of the nose to the front side crate and a similar distance from its butt to the rear of the crate. A crate of such dimensions should allow a full grown dog to stand, turn around in a full circle and lie down comfortably without being cramped.
There should be no space inside the crate to allow the dog to 'ROAM' about or stand up on its hind legs. There are schools of thought that say the crate should fit as described above for all ages of the dog. This would mean buying a new crate every two months or so, till the dog is fully grown. It would be very advisable to buy a crate that would suit a full grown dog of its breed, but partition it to fit the puppy's present size, adjusting the partition as the puppy grows, till the partition is no longer needed.
It must be remembered that a dog will never soil its sleeping quarters, hence the size of the crate should permit for enough sleeping space only, if the crate is going to be used to house train and potty train the dog successfully.
When beginning the dog kennel training, it is of utmost importance that the puppy enters it of its own choice and not forced into it, or physically place into it. It must walk into it. Place a few choice treats inside the crate to lure him or her in for the first time. A comfortable puppy blanket and a few chew toys should make the crate a very attractive proposition, and a cool place to hang out in.
As always, rewards go a long way. Once the puppy has entered the crate for the first time make a show of adding another treat and add some verbal praise to make the puppy aware that you want it, and like it to be in there. Give the puppy the chance and freedom to exit the crate and re enter it at least a couple of times before you close it for the first time.
After closing it for the first time, reopen it after a few minutes. Repeat the act of closing and opening the crate door a couple of times, but lengthen the time it has been shut each time. Make sure that you are always within the puppy's sight. It should feel it is still a part of the happenings around it, even though it is locked in the crate.
It is natural that the puppy will start whining the first time you close the crate. DO NOT open the crate or talk to the puppy on account of the whining. Letting out the puppy for potty breaks have to be scheduled according to its age. The breaks would be more frequent in younger pups. An hour for a puppy that is just a few weeks old.
Use an hour for a month of age, so if the puppy is 3 months old, you can safely confine him for a period of 3 hours before his next potty break, but that is only a guide, you would have to monitor the disposition of the puppy when it is in the crate to make sure that it is not experiencing any discomfort on the account of a full bladder.
Dog kennel training is a must in the training regime of every puppy. It makes house training very easy and keeps your possessions safe from sharp little teeth enhancing your chances of having a pet that is welcome in your household.
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