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Correct the 10 Biggest Mistakes That Even “Trainers” Make Separate the Myths From the Facts!
Submitted By: Kevin Salem
Just by correcting these ten mistakes and misconceptions, you’ll automatically improve your chances of success to a level matching the top 1% of the most effective dog trainers in the world. You may find this hard to believe, but even experienced trainers make some of these mistakes. Yes. I am referring to professionals who train dogs for a living . . .
Dealing With An Aggressive Dog
Submitted By: C Swarens
Although dogs are among the most beloved pets in the world, some do suffer from serious aggression problems. In fact, experts estimate that approximately 2% if the United States population is bitten by a dog each year, which equals about 4.3 million people. Although these statistics sound a bit frightening, the reality is that many dog bites can be avoided if you understand the causes of dog aggression and how to avoid putting yourself in a bad situation . . .
Dog Training - Bad Dogma, How Harsh Training Methods Can Cause Aggression
Submitted By: Eric Letendre
The dictionary defines the word dogma as: The established belief or doctrine held by a religion, ideology or any kind of organization, thought to be authoritative and not to be disputed, doubted or diverged from.
There is an old saying among dog trainers that goes: “The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is what the third one is doing wrong.”
There are basically two schools of dog trainers. On one side you have the old school dog trainers that believe training is done by using a choke chain or prong collar to train, that you should never use food to train the dog.
On the other hand you have the food reward trainers that believe you should never use any kind of force or harsh methods to train . . .
Submitted By: Anna Baumgartner
A lot of people who have dogs suffer their dogs’ behavior problems. Some people hire super trainers with hope that afterwards they will see a great change in their beloved pet. Very often after good spent money and lost time dog is not really further. The point is that 99% of trainers’ methods are ineffective. Besides, your dear dog’s nervous system gets damaged. There are enough opportunities nowadays to find a common language with your dog and to start understanding each other . . .
Easy Dog Tricks For Fun Training Sessions
Submitted By: Daniel Millions
One of the most fun things that you can do when you are training your dog is teach your dog how to do dog tricks. There are a great variety of dog tricks that your pooch can do, depending on its size and weight. There are some dog tricks that are more suitable for some dogs than other dogs. If you are uncertain about a dog trick, your dog will show you its preference for one trick over another by its behavior when you try to get the dog to do the trick . . .
Fun Tricks to Teach Your Puppy
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
After your puppy has learned the basics of dog training, you can now turn your practice sessions into fun. For instance, put your puppy in a Sit-Stay position, back off a foot or two, show him a toy and throw it to him. Try to avoid going for a catch that requires a super hero leap into the air . . .
Got Barking Problems? Driving With a Barking Dog Can Drive You Up the Wall!
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Have you’ve ever been stuck in a vehicle on a long trip while your dog is barks incessantly? This is more than enough to drive anyone up the wall. Every moving object that your dog sees past the window, including cars, people, even still objects like homes and stop signs are enough to make your dog react in a territorial matter which triggers incessant barking . . .
Submitted By: Geoffrey English
Housebreaking can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a new puppy. Here are some tips to help you.
Routine
Puppies are easily confused. You must provide a consistent routine. Take him out the same door every time he has to "go". Walk him to the same area. Use one word to tell him it's time to "go". He'll soon begin to connect the word with the action . . .
Submitted By: Mikael Rieck
Bringing a brand new puppy into your household can be a very fun, and exciting adventure. Taking care of the puppy and making sure that he reaches healthy adulthood is a very rewarding experience, however just like any other thing that makes you grow as a person, raising a puppy is a very enjoyable yet complicated venture . . .
How to Make Teaching Your Puppy to "Sit" And "Stay" Easy
Submitted By: Geoffrey English
“Sit” and “stay” are usually the first commands a puppy learns. You'll use these commands everyday and everywhere. In this article, you'll learn how to train your puppy to sit and stay on command.
Prepare For Training
For your training time, choose a quiet place with few distractions. This will help your puppy focus. Keep your training sessions short, working with your puppy's short attention span . . .
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
If your dog is less than 16 weeks old and nips and bites non-stop, this is normal behavior - young dogs mouth a lot. Puppies mouth while playing and they mouth when communicating their wants. If your dog begins mouthing, he may be hungry or thirsty. Ask yourself: Does he need to remove waste? Is he tired? Does he want to play? Dogs nip when they feel a sense of neediness – like when a baby cries. If your dog does not stop, he may want to go outside, exercise, or drink water. The following tips can assist you when trying to control your dog’s mouthing and nipping . . .
How to Properly Socialize Your Puppy
By: Geoffrey English
Properly socializing
your puppy is all about exposure.
Dog ownership can sometimes be related to experiences that we have as
humans. For instance, when a child is going to the dentist, to school, a
zoo, or any other environment for the first time, or meeting someone
new, there can be apprehension and discomfort; even fear, as a result of
experiencing these new events. However, we do not shelter our children
from these events: we encourage them to interact with the wold, and we
encourage the world to interact with our children. This is known as
socialization, and is a vital part of healthy functioning in any social
hierarchy- including in the world of dogs . . .
How to Stop Your Pet From Ruining Your Furniture
Submitted By: Derek Rogers
One of the biggest worries that pet owners have is how to stop their pets from ruining their furniture. Often, you do not realise how at risk your furniture is of being scratched, chewed and even urinated on. It isn't until you bring your pet home that you see just how much pet proofing you still have to do around your home . . .
How to Train Your Puppy Properly
Submitted By: Daniel Millions
Puppy training can begin along with house training, almost as soon as you arrive home with your pet. Encourage the puppy to sit before you place its food in front of it. The puppy will probably not respond at first, but will soon sit almost instinctively. Show the puppy what is requires by applying gentle pressure over its hindquarters, placing your thumb and finger on each side of its hips . . .
Is Your Dog Stubborn or Dominant? How to Tell the Difference?
Submitted By: Kevin Salem
It doesn’t really matter whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, spoiled or abused, big or tiny. If you don’t pay attention to these certain characteristics, your dog could easily become your boss and may get aggressive with you, with other dogs, or toward your loved ones.
You must be able to recognize these signs from the early start before they get worse. If you notice your dog already being very persistent and even a bit dominant, the last thing you need to do is spoil it rotten and let it get away with murder. You basically would be pouring gasoline on fire. Take kids for example, say a kid is already strong, brave and rebellious AND you go out of your way to spoil it to death . . .
Kids & Puppies: How to Mix Playtime With Obedience Training
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Puppies are just like kits in a variety of ways. They need continuous care, supervision, and a lot of love. Having both together, your kids and your dog, especially during playtime, require constant supervision and a lot of patience. Just how you have to teach your kid how to play with the puppy, its imperative for the puppy to understand that he needs to listen to the kid the same way he listens to you and the other adults in the family. . .
Leash Training Questions Answers
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Leash training is enormously underrated by new puppy owners. The procedure of getting your puppy or adult dog used to being on leash is quite simple and just takes just a small amount of your time. This small investment of properly training your puppy to walk graciously on his leash will pay off in the long run, especially if he actually grows up weighing 50 or more pounds . . .
Leash Training: What Equipment Not to Use When Leash Training Your Puppy
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
There’s nothing cuter than a tiny 9-week-old German Retriever walking around the park with its owner, pulling at the leash as it happily greets people who walk by. Puppies put so much effort into watching what's going on and are almost always greeted with a rub on the head and a smile from strangers who passes by.
It’s cute and adoring, that is until the dog develops a bodyweight of 50 to 60 pounds and is dragging its owner down the street on the leash. The once happily smiling puppy owner is now gritting his teeth and doing everything he possibly can to keep the dog from dragging him down the sidewalk . . .
More Dog Behavior – Dogs Are Like Kids, They Need Leadership & Guidance
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Dogs have a natural instinct towards being "pack" animals. Just like their ancestors, the wolf, dogs think in terms of partnerships and teamwork when it comes to some activities. Similar to the way a sports team will work one accord in order to accomplish the combined goal of winning, your dog looks towards you and the rest of your family as his "team" and counts on you all to help him survive, learn the rules of the home, and condition his behavior . . .
Puppy Potty Training: The 5 Problems Everyone Has Potty Training Their Puppy – And How to Solve Them
Submitted By: Krista Cantrell
Puppy potty training is a full-time job...
The good news is it only lasts for a few weeks and has great benefits!
In exchange for your time, energy, and attention you can have a perfectly house trained dog for 10+ years . . .
Puppy Training Basics – How to Get Your Puppy to Stop Taking Clothes
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Puppies are like little kids in that they always need discipline and a very close eye to be sure that they can learn the rules of your home. Some puppies have huge behavior problems, while others show the typical scenarios, such as taking clothes and other small items around your home as if it were a game . . .
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
A dog tail position is a vital indicator of social standing and a dog’s mental well being. There are some variations, depending on the tail position of the dog. For example, a West Highland white terrier will bring its carrot-shaped tail higher than a golden retriever’s feathery tail and a greyhound's relaxed tail position is lower.
Almost parallel, pointing away from the dog but not rigid is simply a sign that he wants attention . . .
Signs of Loaded Gun Dogs: The Dark Side of Dangerous or Soon-to-be “Red Zone Dogs”
Submitted By: Kevin Salem
Here’s where your dog’s dark secrets will come to light. Experts refer to these dogs as “Red Zone Dogs,” “Ticking Time Bombs” or “Loaded Guns.” Any way you choose to label them, these doggies are always in need of the immediate help of an expert who has the expertise in dealing with extreme dominance and aggression. You know when a crazy boyfriend or a girlfriend has some red flags that you wish you knew about earlier on, or, you knew about them but couldn’t really see the danger in them? It’s not much different when it comes to these dogs. Here we go . . .
So Why Do Dogs Chew Things? Here is How to Keep Your Dog From Chewing Up the House
Submitted By: Annette Masse
It is normal for a dog to chew. However, it is unacceptable to allow your dog to chew shoes, stuffed animals, furniture, or remote controls. I once heard of a dog who chewed an escape hole right through a house! This same dog also devoured several remote controls and a computer mouse.
We must begin by understanding why dogs chew.
Puppies usually chew in the teething stage. Just as a baby does,
a teething puppy will put items in it's mouth to help alleviate some of the
discomfort. With adult dogs, chewing is usually due to separation anxiety or
boredom. Some dogs begin chewing as part of play, some simply chew because
an item tastes good. But with adult dogs, most chewing is simply bad
behavior . . .
Teaching Your Puppy to "Come"
Submitted By:
Geoffrey English
Of all the tricks and commands you could teach your puppy, "come when called" is the most important. It keeps you from chasing around after a playful puppy trying to get him to come inside. It could prevent injury. It could save your dog's life. Here are some different ways to train your puppy to "Come".
Remember: "It's all a game!" If your puppy is having fun, he'll retain more of what you are trying to teach him. Puppies have very short attention spans. Keep training sessions short and rewarding. Only practice a few repetitions at first. Find a quiet spot with few distractions, grab a handful of treats and you're ready to begin . . .
The Importance of Finding a Professional Dog
Trainer
Submitted By:
Kelly
Marshall
So, what makes a professional dog trainer? In order for a person to judge on how each dog is to be handled during a dog training class, they must have experience. This is experience that is more than taking a couple of dogs through the initial rounds. This is the kind of knowledge that is gained from working with all breeds and under all conditions. The nature and characteristics of each dog has to be considered - the training method should be varied in order to meet the occasion . . .
Submitted By: Tom Lewis
The process of dog training is basically teaching your pet to do certain things that have been commanded of them. You train your dog to understand the command and follow it. There are different methods and goals in training a dog. A few examples of what they might be trained to do would be to obey commands, perform certain tricks, work as a guide, rescue, hunting, or herding dog, follow any commands regarding agility, and even work as a guard dog . . .
Understanding Dogs And Growling
Submitted By: C Swarens
Everyone instinctively understands that a growling dog is one that should be left alone. At the same time, if you are a dog owner, you know that there are also times when your pooch may growl in a non-threatening way. After all, dogs are limited in the ways they can communicate, which means they have to find ways to use barks and growls to communicate the message they are trying to convey. As such, there are actually different types of growls and meanings behind what the dog is trying to tell you . . .
Submitted By: Kelly Marshall
Dogs use their bodies and paws to express a variety of different things. Below are some examples and what they mean.
Dog crouches with front legs extended, rear up, and head near the ground: This is the classic play-bow and means simply "I want to play!"
Stiff-legged, upright posture or slow, stiff-legged movement forward: "I am in charge around here!" and "I challenge you." A dominant dog will use this posture to indicate assertion of authority and a willingness to fight for it . . .
Why Does Your Dog Completely Ignore You Around Dogs?
Submitted By: Kevin Salem
Have you ever wondered what "exactly" could be the reason why does your dog bark, pull on the leash, lunge, growl, attack, shiver, whimper, shy away or is dying to play when faced with other dogs that he is not familiar with . . .
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