The term “dog training” can mean many different things – this is an important fact to remember when deciding what exactly you need to do with your dog.
First, there is “behavior training”.
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Dog Training
is the oldest and probably the most common solution to bridge the understanding gap between people and dogs as their best friends. There are plenty of solutions to help dog owners train their animals, and one of the most popular is the dog training video. Sold online or in special pet stores, dog training videos Read the rest of this entry »
How do I stop my dog from chewing? Keep your dog happy with chewing toys, exercise, using a little dog psychology.
Destructive chewing is a behavioral problem and needs training to overcome. Puppies and grown dogs may exhibit this problem. Puppies may chew out of boredom, to expand their energy, teething or out of curiosity. Grown dogs chew because of stress, separation anxiety, fear, phobia, social isolation, boredom, attention seeking or playfulness.
For a puppy, you can puppy-proof its confined area. Remove all tempting objects. It is easier to confine your pup in a big cage or crate in your absence. Whenever you’re around, keep an eye on it and supervise over its activities. Provide chewing toys for teething pains. Correct its behavior immediately if you catch it chewing unsuitable objects.Consistent correction will teach it to chew only its toys.
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Dog chewing problems and furniture can be frustrating and destructive. Teach your pet by positive reinforcement.
It’s a given fact. Dogs are like humans, and they become bored. If not kept stimulated in their environment, they will look for something that will give them hours of play. This unfortunately happens to be your furniture, shoe, the leg of a chair or table, etc. The reason dogs chew is mainly our fault, since we don’t give them enough toys or don’t have time to give them our undivided attention. Most families today work outside the home and therefore spend less time with their pets. The ultimate price is coming home to find that your pet has chewed a hole in your sofa or has eaten your favorite shoe.
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Advice on stopping your dog’s chewing problem. Insight into why they do it, and the advantages of rewards over punishment.
Coming home to find another pair of leather shoes, a belt or the table leg of great-grandmother Nell’s chewed beyond recognition has been the cause of so many pet and owner relationship problems. Too many times the urge to launch the peacefully sleeping puppy with the belly full of leather out the back door has resulted in the puppy being an “outside dog” instead of a member of the family.
It must be understood that puppies have an overwhelming natural instinct to investigate new things and to chew. So many relationships between the owner and the pet could be salvaged if the owner would stop and consider the puppy in the same light as a crawling infant.
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The best time to start training your dog is when he is still a puppy. Puppies, like people, absorb programs and behaviours from a very young age. Except for the ages of 8 to 11 weeks of age, give your puppy the benefit of meeting people, other dogs, and the world at large. During that 3 week period, however, puppies can be spooked very easily. And the things that spook them then can have a deep impression on their psyche.
One of the most important and basic commands a puppy or dog needs to learn is the “Come” command. This can literally save his life if he gets off the lead or runs away from you near a busy street. But it is not an easy command to teach dogs. Persistence and the right approach are important here.
Some of the top mistakes people make when teaching their puppy to “Come” are:
* Scolding him when he does finally come to you - This is a great way to teach your dog how to avoid you! Scolding him won’t make him come any quicker One of the key things to remember when training a dog is to praise him when he does respond, no matter how frustrated or annoyed you may be, or how slow he may be. Praise him, and he will associate coming to you with good things and be more compliant next time.
Bringing a new puppy into your home is one of the most exciting moments in you and your families life. There are several important things you should consider before bringing the little guy home, or even before making a decision to buy a puppy dog in the first place. Here are a couple of things to think about.
The dog belongs to who? Dogs are pack animals, and will behave and learn best, if they understand who is the overall leader for responsibility for the dog. That’s not to say that others won’t or shouldn’t have roles when it comes to the new puppy. It’s just better for everyone involved, including the puppy, that there is one leader of the pack.
Is your puppy knowledge up to par? This is an especially important consideration for first time dog owners. You old dogs that have had pets before can skip this piece. While feeding, exercise, and grooming are important things for your dog, there are several other important points to consider as well. Health care for the life of the dog is important, and even more so as it gets older. Younger dogs will require much more of your attention in its training. Good training at an early age, is something you and your puppy will benefit all the years of your pets life.
Now that you’ve decided to get a puppy or dog, the next few weeks will be busy and at times, more than a little bit crazy. That’s why it’s important to plan in advance for the arrival of your new pet. If possible, get as many necessities ready before your puppy comes home.
The Basics
* Travel crate: Even if you don’t plan on crate training your dog, consider the benefits of owning a crate for other reasons, like transporting an ill or injured puppy to the veterinarian.
* Food and water bowls: If you have a puppy, keep the bowls low and shallow. Tip-proof works well, too. As they grow, you’ll likely need to upgrade to larger dishes to accommodate your pet’s size.
You’ve brought your new dog home - now what! This is a question that many new dog owners may not initially think of in the excitement of bringing their puppy to meet its’ new family. But it is a question that crops up when owners are confronted with a pet that chews their laundry or shoes. Or insists on relieving himself in the middle of the living room, on that lovely new rug. Or worse - on your bed!
Dogs can develop very frustrating behaviour, that can largely be avoided by correcting them straight away, at the time they actually do the wrong thing. Dogs don’t relate their actions with time like we do. Thus, coming home to find a mess that your pet created hours ago, then getting angry at him, and trying to correct the behaviour then, is not going to work. Dogs won’t associate being in trouble with the reason why. And because they don’t understand English, we can’t tell them! All they know is that they are in trouble, with no idea what they’ve done wrong. Worse, if you’ve just got home from work, they are really happy to see you. Not a very nice situation for a dog that just adores their owner and wants love and acceptance in return.
If you get your dog as a puppy, you have an advantage as you can do more to prevent poor habits forming. Here are 6 tips by Brian Killcommons:
When it comes to training your puppy, there are a few tips to keep in mind to help guide you through the process. By following a few key points, you can maintain consistent training and avoid letting things get ruff.
If you are using the crate method for housebreaking your puppy, never leave him/her inside of the crate for more than two hours at a time. Puppies cannot control their bathroom habits yet, so make sure to let them out frequently. Your pet will soon grow to understand that he/she should go outside of the home to relieve itself and your housebreaking approach will be a success.
Never use physical punishment as a form of puppy training. This will only result in your pet being afraid or nervous when you are near. Instead, reward good behavior and ignore them if they fail to respond on command. For instance, if you instruct your puppy to “sit”, gently push down on his/her backside and repeat the command. When your puppy is seated, reward him/her with a treat and praise. If your pet refuses to sit, walk away and try again in a few minutes. Training takes time and patience, but should never involve your pet being afraid of you.
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