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My new Christmas puppy was a wonderful surprise, what I didn’t expect were the many unwanted surprises that followed. I’ve had dogs all my life but always my mom and dad had done the heavy lifting of potty training the dog. I remember it wasn’t always pleasant to be around as dad tried to make the dog bend to his will. When he was at work mom usually worked things out with the dog so at the end of a couple of weeks dad could be proud of him self for potty training dog.
Living on my own I had this mixed view of what needed to be done with a new puppy and as I tried to apply it things weren’t going well. Being an internet child I searched and found some online dog training videos that included a section on potty training dog. It was great training that not only handled the situation at hand but had other, far reaching, benefits.
As you potty train your dog you will learn positive reinforcement and you will learn to be persistant, patient, and consistant. Your dog will come to understand that the rules are always the same and she will appreciate that you let her know when she does something right. if your dog is older you will probably have to reverse some old habits. You need to become aware of what your dog does before relieveing herself. You have to do your homework and watch for the patterns and signals. When you see them let the take the dog out or to the place she should use. When the dog goes in the new place praise and reward her. It is that simple. Of course puppy potty training is a little easier since there is no behavior to unlearn.
As this process was getting the dog potty trianed I found an unexpected benefit. The positive reinforcement methods being used were becoming a part of my, a part of the way I acted in the world. Train the trainer as they say, as the dog was trained so was I. My relationships are working better, I find myself using positive reinforcement and patience with the people around me and they are responding. Not only are they more cooperative but they tell me of the nice transformation that I am going through. They don’t realize that the dog trainging has become second nature to me and that I am using it with them but that is what is happening. It’s true, dog potty training has changed me in a most unexpected but wonderful way.
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Renee Pullman
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Nov 09, 2009 | | dog training
Dog Training Los Angeles?
Is certainly a lot more fun for you to have an obedient and trained dog. Not only that, but trained dogs, are happier dogs.
They are less likely to get into fights with other dogs and will tend to socialize better with dogs that they meet in public.
It is particularly important to have a well-trained dog if you have young members of the family or children in the neighborhood.
Just like having well-behaved children, a well-trained dog makes for a happier household.
The time that you spend training your puppy initially will impact on the pleasure you can get from your dog for the many years of its life.
Taking the time to train your dog will strengthen the bond you have together and this will ensure a long and happy friendship where both you and your dog benefit.
Considering the amount of time that you will be with your dog the time involved in training is minimal and well worthwhile.
There are a few basic commands that need to be mastered and they are all relatively simple.
These commands are…
Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down on command, and is one of the main aspects of any successful training program.
Heel: this is where you teach your dog walk beside you at the same pace without pulling on the lead.
Learning the ‘No’ word: this is a particularly important word for your dog to know and can save you a lot of trouble. In fact it is probably one of the most important aspects of training, if you can get your dog to understand and respond to the word no.
It can certainly save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Sit: sit is one of the most basic of all dog training commands and is one that you’ll want to teach from the outset to maintain control of your dog’s behavior.
Stay: and finally ‘stay’ – this is important to ensure that no matter where you are, you’ll know that your dog will stay precisely where you want it.
If there is nothing else that you train your dog to do beyond these basic commands, it will certainly improve the relationship you have with your dog and the enjoyment and happiness that you and your dog will have together.
It is well worth the time while still a puppy, as it will improve the quality of life for many years to come.
Training will also let your dog know that you’re the boss and in doing so eliminate many behavior problems.
Dogs that are untrained can often get depressed, despondent, and unhappy and display symptoms of anxiety and confusion.
You are actually giving your dog a purpose in life, where they will get pleasure out of the fact that they are pleasing you.
Michael Silvester
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Nov 04, 2009 | | dog training
I’m trying to buy a good dog training book so I can train my dog at home. There are so many I don’t know which ones would be the best to get. So if you’ve ever used a dog training book, let me know what you thought about it.
Two MUST read books for you are Dog Problem: Gentle and modern solutions by David Weston and The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell. I once asked this question on a forum and got some good answers here is the link if you want to check it out: http://www.dogforums.com/2-general-dog-forum/35912-need-your-guy-s.html
ETA: I would stay away from the Koehler Training book, I just read it and its appauling. In general stay away from books that focus on negative training.
Nov 03, 2009 | | dog training
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Nov 02, 2009 | | dog training
While to many a may seem that all the dog she retrained alike there are in fact different things you need to consider depending on the size of the dog. There are many basic training techniques that apply to both large and small sized dogs however different sized dogs have different challenges and special considerations.
Whether you have a small or a large dog, you should always treat your dog with kindness and use positive reinforcement. Never hit your dog as this will do little to enforce training. While some dogs are harder to train than others, all dogs can be trained with patience and persistence.
Small Dogs
Small dogs can be transported easily which will give you more choices for training locations both inside the home and out of it. One consideration was small dogs is that they tend to bark a lot so extra effort may be needed towards bark suppression. Often times small dogs are very fearful and you want to take that into consideration your training. On the other hand there are many small dogs that are too bold which you should also take into consideration.
You should always start training or small dogs when they are young and hold regular training sessions as persistence is the key. You will need to establish early on that you are the leader of the pack, or alpha dog. Be firm when you’re small dog challenges you and don’t give in to his cuteness or be afraid to be firmer than due to his size.
You should give careful thought when leash training your small dog because their throats are easily bruised. Be careful to correct with the sideways tug as opposed to a backwards tug. when the dog is pulling forward, you should jerk the leash sideways in order to correct him—just a tug for correction not a jerk for punishment. While it may seem like a neck muscles a very strong remember their throats are delicate.
When you teach your small dog to sit, remember he is small and do not apply excessive pressure on his hind quarters. The size difference between a large human in the small dog make it easy for you to be a bit too forceful even if you don’t mean to.
Large Dogs
Large dogs have their own challenges when training. When you training a large dog the wheat strength ratio is in the dogs favor. And, therefore, you must make special considerations.
If you are training a large dog you should always be alert. While a small dog can be annoying when he turns on the leash a large dog can throw you off balance which can be dangerous. If you are training a Rottweiler or German Shepherd and he wants to let loose and run after a cat you need to be prepared to hold them back.
Large dogs will need a thick leash – at least an inch of leather or good nylon. A wide collar of good quality with solid fasteners that won’t break open while you are in the middle of training as a must. when you’re walking with a large dog be sure to hold the loop of the end of the leash in your right hand while inserting your thumb through the loop. Then, in your left hand, hold a few inches of the leash draped over your left her in insert your left palm through the little loop which is formed while draping. Claims the leash across your left hand palm.
Even with a large dog, you want to perform leash corrections by jerking sideways as opposed to back. While they are obviously much stronger than small dogs their throats can be bruised by excessive force. Just give them a short tog and release this will let them know that they’ve done something wrong.
Large dogs, in particular, need to be trained not to jump especially around children. Many dogs get excited when they see children and they want to jump up on them and play. Your job as a trainer is to be prepared with leash corrections whenever this happens. In the beginning you will correct with the leash but eventually the dog will learn to not jump with a voice command.
Whether you’re a dog is large or small, daily training is necessary especially in the beginning to reinforce the commands that you want your dog to learn. In order for your dog to be the best pet he can be, it’s important for him to learn what is acceptable behavior and what is not. Dogs like to have rules and they love to please their owners so training is probably something your dog looks forward to. While training can be tedious and time-consuming you will be rewarded with a loyal and loving pet that is a joy to be around.
Lee Dobbins
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Nov 01, 2009 | | dog training
I have read so many answers on here regarding dog training ,is there one method that should be used only or are there various methods that can be used to get the result you want?
Well there is that old saying about skinning a cat, if that is what you mean.
Over the course of 60 years of training dogs (30 as a pro) I have found that developing a training program is more important than the actual method used. You will find yourself beating your head against a never ending series of walls if you don’t follow a logical progression. It really is best to teach a dog how to walk before you try to teach it how to run.
Here is a flow chart for training a Retriever for an example. http://www.totalretriever.com/rj/totalretPDF.pdf
A dog would be about 1 year at the completion of "basics", and at the end of transition at about 2 years. Advanced would continue throughout the dogs competitive life.
Oct 27, 2009 | | dog training
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Oct 26, 2009 | | dog training
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Oct 26, 2009 | | dog training
Dog Training has been taught using many diverse theories. When teaching your dog new tricks and tackling obedience training, keep in mind that it is going to take both dedication and patience. Along with that it also takes skill and a sense of personal awareness of not only the actions of your dog, but your own body language and training practices as well.
Below are three tips or guidelines that any dog trainer can make use of when training their dog:
1. Signals should be given to your dogs with only one hand and only one arm. In the most early stages you can exaggerate the signals to get your dog’s interest, but after this has been done for awhile all signals must be given smoothly and swiftly without any extra body motion. The size or sex of your dog is not an issue here, as you can train almost any dog to pay attention to you and if he is paying attention to you he should see your signals.
There are some people who may disagree with this school of thought but those are the ones that have not yet learned how to make their dogs pay attention to them. You will have to monitor yourself very carefully so that you don’t give out inadvertent body signals to your dog. It is quite natural for a beginner to nod his head, lean forward, or move his hands when he calls his dog. He is so engrossed in watching his dog that he is not aware of his own actions or movements. Have another person watch you so he can tell you when he notices you doing this. That is really the best way and sometimes the only way to really know if you are doing this or not.
2. Stay consistent – don’t scold a dog for an offense one day and praise him the next day for the very same thing. You really cannot expect your dog to become familiar with an exercise if you keep varying your training methods each time you execute it. Dogs learn the basic work by repeating an exercise over and over and the entire training program should proceed easily and with as much consistency as possible. And keep in mind that the techniques you will use in training your puppy will be repeated in advanced exercises as your dog gets older and your handling manner should remain the same.
3. You should always be studying your dog so you can anticipate his reaction to any situation. You need to become attuned to your dog’s sensitivities. If you have a gentle and quiet dog, do not provoke him by rough treatment. He will become very alert and responsive if you train your dog in a calm and gentle manner with consideration for his feelings. On the other hand, aggressive or overly playful dogs need a more forceful approach.
It may appear that the training of your dog requires a lot of time and patience as it does, but just remember that the payoffs will be immeasurable in the future.
Jane Saeman
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Oct 25, 2009 | | dog training
This article provide 5 simple effective essentials in dog training that often overlooked even by many dog training school or by training professional.
1. Almost all dogs love to play! Incorporate play into the doggy training session, use your dog’s natural excitement is as motivation. This is a really simple yet effective technique and you should really try to include this in your obedience training routine.
If your dog doesn’t enjoy it then he/she will not want to do it in the first place and you will most likely just end up wasting both your time and your dog’s.
2. The trainer needs to enjoy the training session As well!, If you are not in the mood, do not even think of conducting the training session at all. A lot of people or trainer brings their frustration into the training session which could do much more harm then good.
When you are not in the mind to train and your mind is always wondering about problems that you might currently be facing, then move the dog training session to another slot of time
3. Just like human, long and tiring training session will not be effective as it will demotivate them. Keep all these training session short 5-10 minutes. Human alone, the highest being in this planet has hard time when sitting in a training room for more than 1 hour, what’s more with your pet.
So keep the Training Session short but fruitful
4. Dogs do get confused, so keep your command short,clear and consistent.
Example: Not differentiating between “Off” and “Down.” “Off” means get Off something. “Down” means lie down. So next time you tell your dog “down” to get them off the couch and they lie down and look at you, its because they were told to lie down there! They are confused, not misbehaving.
When you want your dog to do something for you, normally you call him “Come” but when he did something wrong and you want to reprimand him, you also called hime “Come”. This is definitely will get your Dog Confused and after giving him the punishment, the next time you asked him to “Come” he will not come because in his mind, it means big trouble.
5. Dogs also need to be rewarded. Reward them if they did well. Then they will remember that command that they followed to get the reward. This will be very effective in training them to obey your command.
Well, that’s the 5 effective dog training essentials that often overlooked or forgotten by the Dogs Trainer which might happen to you when you are Training your Dogs.
Remembering them will definitely improve the quality of your relationship and brings a more meaningful and enjoyable moment for you and your dogs.
Leo Enoch
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Oct 22, 2009 | | dog training
