WALKING YOUR DOG
Whether it be in a park, on a country road or on city streets, when we walk our dog, it is necessary that he knows and understands the rules that he has learned. This will stop him from getting into trouble with other animals or people we meet.
In crowded places we will usually keep his leash on, that way, we can keep him under control. With proper leash training he will know how to walk in a leash, close to you, without pulling.
The dog should behave in a manner that he will not run after bicycles, motorcycles, cars or even people that are running. Although some dogs do because it is their instinct to do so.
It is very important that if we let the dog free, to relax, he will come to you when he is called to you promptly. We need to know that he has been trained to behave in this manner as not to frighten anyone who may be afraid of dogs.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Training Your Dog
Dogs aren`t like people, so they need to be taught in various ways. Dogs don`t have human reactions, meaning that they don`t perform with the principle of right or wrong. Instead, they operate on a basis of reaction, influenced by the activity you teach them. If their behavior leads to a bad response from you, then they know that what they are doing is wrong and will refrain from repeating that type of behavior.
If your dog does something right, he should be praised for it. If he is paying attention to what you say and doing well, you should show him your approval by giving him a treat or giving him praise. Letting him know that he is doing well leads to favorable reaction. On the other hand, if he isn`t listening to you or doing the total opposite of what you say, you shouldn`t reward him at all - but instead scold him with a stern NO.
When training your dog, timing is the most important factor. If your dog is doing something
wrong, you shouldn`t wait or be reluctant to correct him. Doing so may send the wrong idea. When your dog is doing something wrong, you should correct him right away, so he will know without a doubt what he is doing is wrong.
For example, you would obviously want to stop your dog from chasing cars, so the second you see him doing this, you should always stop him and let him know he`s wrong. This way, he will know that chasing cars is something he shouldn`t be doing. You`ll need to hold your ground and continue to correct him when he is doing something that you don`t approve of. It may take a bit of time for him to understand this, but he will realize that it is wrong with repetition.
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If your dog does something right, he should be praised for it. If he is paying attention to what you say and doing well, you should show him your approval by giving him a treat or giving him praise. Letting him know that he is doing well leads to favorable reaction. On the other hand, if he isn`t listening to you or doing the total opposite of what you say, you shouldn`t reward him at all - but instead scold him with a stern NO.
When training your dog, timing is the most important factor. If your dog is doing something
wrong, you shouldn`t wait or be reluctant to correct him. Doing so may send the wrong idea. When your dog is doing something wrong, you should correct him right away, so he will know without a doubt what he is doing is wrong.
For example, you would obviously want to stop your dog from chasing cars, so the second you see him doing this, you should always stop him and let him know he`s wrong. This way, he will know that chasing cars is something he shouldn`t be doing. You`ll need to hold your ground and continue to correct him when he is doing something that you don`t approve of. It may take a bit of time for him to understand this, but he will realize that it is wrong with repetition.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
In Home Dog Training Tips
Crate Training for the Puppy
Some free dog training tips to help you with crate training. Let me start by giving you some tips on an appropriate crate for your puppy.
Enclosed small places usually make puppies feel more secure. Having his own private space, like a crate, works because it helps him feel safe. Some people think that using a crate is like putting the puppy in jail. You should never use the crate to punish him.
The size of the crate is very important. It should be big enough to accommodate him. A larger crate is fine if he will grow into it. You can use some type of partition to keep the crate smaller until the puppy grows. Make sure he has enough space inside to lie down, turn around, and stand up comfortably.
You can use the following dog training tips to introduce your puppy to the crate. Let him explore it, inside and outside. He may just sniff around it at first, but he will get curious enough to go inside, becoming at ease with the structure after a while. You can begin by having the puppy go in the crate and stay there for 20 minutes at a time. Placing a cover over top of the cage will help if he starts to whine, it will make. You can also put a toy or blanket inside with him. If he still whines, ignore it, he’ll be fine for 20 minutes.
Once he has been in the crate for twenty minutes, take him out and then put him outside to potty. If he does, don’t forget to praise him for it. Once he is back inside, play with him for a half hour or so. Then try placing him in the crate again. If he doesn’t want to go in, place a treat inside. When he enters praise him and close the door. Try another twenty minutes. Puppies can be confined for an hour for each month old they are plus one hour. If your puppy is three months old, he should be able to build up to four hours.
You should never leave puppies in the crate any longer than eight hours. At regular intervals, they need to be let out, to exercise and potty. Setting a schedule and following it, is the best way for a new puppy. He will learn what to expect and do it with very little fuss. This is just one of the pieces of dog training equipment you will need to train your puppy.
Some free dog training tips to help you with crate training. Let me start by giving you some tips on an appropriate crate for your puppy.
Enclosed small places usually make puppies feel more secure. Having his own private space, like a crate, works because it helps him feel safe. Some people think that using a crate is like putting the puppy in jail. You should never use the crate to punish him.
The size of the crate is very important. It should be big enough to accommodate him. A larger crate is fine if he will grow into it. You can use some type of partition to keep the crate smaller until the puppy grows. Make sure he has enough space inside to lie down, turn around, and stand up comfortably.
You can use the following dog training tips to introduce your puppy to the crate. Let him explore it, inside and outside. He may just sniff around it at first, but he will get curious enough to go inside, becoming at ease with the structure after a while. You can begin by having the puppy go in the crate and stay there for 20 minutes at a time. Placing a cover over top of the cage will help if he starts to whine, it will make. You can also put a toy or blanket inside with him. If he still whines, ignore it, he’ll be fine for 20 minutes.
Once he has been in the crate for twenty minutes, take him out and then put him outside to potty. If he does, don’t forget to praise him for it. Once he is back inside, play with him for a half hour or so. Then try placing him in the crate again. If he doesn’t want to go in, place a treat inside. When he enters praise him and close the door. Try another twenty minutes. Puppies can be confined for an hour for each month old they are plus one hour. If your puppy is three months old, he should be able to build up to four hours.
You should never leave puppies in the crate any longer than eight hours. At regular intervals, they need to be let out, to exercise and potty. Setting a schedule and following it, is the best way for a new puppy. He will learn what to expect and do it with very little fuss. This is just one of the pieces of dog training equipment you will need to train your puppy.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Training your dog
With the word training in mind, there are various meanings involved. There are a number of options when it comes to training your dog. We will consider the many types of training for your dog, and then you can decide on what training method is more comfortable for you and your dog.
There is behavior training which teaches a dog to be well-mannered. This involves house training, good behavior when they are out and about, leash training, and other things that will help him to be a better friend and companion. If you take them out where other people and their pets are or just to the park, dogs that go through this type of training learn how to be well composed. Activity training is another training method that teaches your dog various things. There is hunting, herding, and search and rescue, just to name a few activities that can be taught. To make the bond between you and your dog more solid, activity training is very common with dogs. By focusing on activities that your specific breed can be trained to do, this type of training can be very helpful to your dog.
Next, there is obedience training which will teach your dog how to complete numerous tricks. Training of this type also concentrates on everyday behavior too, teaching the dog to be good. If your dog takes a class in obedience training, he should, as a result, listen to you and should not be chewing things, or even barking for no reason.If you want your dog to behave and obey, obedience training class is what he needs.
Each type of training is different. Should you decide on obedience classes, your dog will be taught to obey and will not be taught about behavior. This is a good thing to keep in mind when considering the type of training you feel he needs at the time. If controlling your dog is a problem then you need to provide behavior training first.
Once you know the type of training your dog needs help with, then you can decide on a suitable class for him. If boredom is the cause of a behavior problem, spending more time with him may solve it, however if his behavior problem continues he may need more help. Even though dogs are very smart, When they do something wrong, you need to show them that it is wrong.
As puppies, knowing what to teach them is essential so that you can train them properly. Getting used to a daily routine and putting them on a schedule makes them feel more comfortable. They know what to expect. And don't forget to praise and reassure him when he does something right. As your dog gets older, it may seem that he is forgetting some of his training, especially when learning new things. It doesn't hurt to do the training with him again, just to refresh their memory. With patience and love he will be a great companion for many years to come.
For more information on training your pet click here
For information on your pets health click here
There is behavior training which teaches a dog to be well-mannered. This involves house training, good behavior when they are out and about, leash training, and other things that will help him to be a better friend and companion. If you take them out where other people and their pets are or just to the park, dogs that go through this type of training learn how to be well composed. Activity training is another training method that teaches your dog various things. There is hunting, herding, and search and rescue, just to name a few activities that can be taught. To make the bond between you and your dog more solid, activity training is very common with dogs. By focusing on activities that your specific breed can be trained to do, this type of training can be very helpful to your dog.
Next, there is obedience training which will teach your dog how to complete numerous tricks. Training of this type also concentrates on everyday behavior too, teaching the dog to be good. If your dog takes a class in obedience training, he should, as a result, listen to you and should not be chewing things, or even barking for no reason.If you want your dog to behave and obey, obedience training class is what he needs.
Each type of training is different. Should you decide on obedience classes, your dog will be taught to obey and will not be taught about behavior. This is a good thing to keep in mind when considering the type of training you feel he needs at the time. If controlling your dog is a problem then you need to provide behavior training first.
Once you know the type of training your dog needs help with, then you can decide on a suitable class for him. If boredom is the cause of a behavior problem, spending more time with him may solve it, however if his behavior problem continues he may need more help. Even though dogs are very smart, When they do something wrong, you need to show them that it is wrong.
As puppies, knowing what to teach them is essential so that you can train them properly. Getting used to a daily routine and putting them on a schedule makes them feel more comfortable. They know what to expect. And don't forget to praise and reassure him when he does something right. As your dog gets older, it may seem that he is forgetting some of his training, especially when learning new things. It doesn't hurt to do the training with him again, just to refresh their memory. With patience and love he will be a great companion for many years to come.
For more information on training your pet click here
For information on your pets health click here
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