Reviewing the Safety Of Dog Training Aids Used To Stop Dog Barking

Dogs bark for a variety of different reasons. It's through barking that they are able to communicate and it's up to the dog owners to learn and understand what your dog is trying to say.

One common reason as to why a dog bark's is to warn his/her owners of approaching strangers or if a thief is trying to break into your home. Dogs also bark if they are not comfortable and are apprehensive or even if they are in pain. Sometimes a dog's growl and barking might lead owners to think that their dogs are aggressive and or intimidating. But it could just be that the dog is feeling neglected or bored and is just vying for your attention.

Whatever your dog's needs are, sometimes, persistent barking can be a real pain for you and your neighbors. Sometimes harried neighbors report the dog owners to the cops for disturbing the peace and tranquility of a neighborhood because of their dog's incessant barking. Luckily for you, there are a few things you can try, to train dogs not to bark without reason.

The simple way to control all that barking is to teach your dog when to recognize the appropriate times to bark. The reward/reprimand method works best because it is effective and humane. Some dog owners try and cut short the simple training options that are available and opt using an electronic collar, which is also known as a bark collar. This collar is worn by your dog and is activated whenever your dog starts to bark. It emits a small electrical shock which startles your dog. Eventually, your dog links his barking with pain and the barking halts.

The electronic collar has some drawbacks though. Some dogs simply don't link the pain caused from the electrical shock with the barking so they continue to do it and just build a tolerance to the shocks he receives from the collar. And dogs with a thick coat may not even feel the shock! There are metal prongs on the back of the collar which must be in contact with the skin in order for the shock to be felt. Furry dogs can't feel them if the prongs cannot reach their skin. Besides, there have been few cases where the electronic collar alone cures the barking problem.

Dog collars by itself are not enough and some obedience training is recommended for best results.

My personal opinion is that the electronic dog collar to control barking is mean and cruel. Let me ask you, would you use a collar that transmits electricity to teach your baby to stop crying or if your baby picks up food from the floor and shoves it in his/her mouth? While some say the electricity transmitted is really minute and does not really hurt the dog, I don't think its humane.

Lisa Miles is a dog owner and loves her pet, Rusty. More of Lisa's love towards dogs and her FREE and easily implementable dog training aids tips and ideas can be found at DogObedienceGuide.com.

Before buying expensive and potentially dangerous dog training aids or dog obedience schools, please read Lisa's FREE 10 lesson report which explains the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to train your dog and enjoy a great relationship with your pet.

Dog Training - The 3 Keys To Successful Dog Training

Not too long ago, I received a call from a friend that wanted to know if he could ask me a few questions. I was expecting the call. I had heard that he had gotten a dog and knew that it was going to be a disaster.

You see, he has had dogs in the past, and for one reason or another he has had to find new homes for all of them. He said that this time was different, that he really wanted to keep the dog and was asking for help.

I believed him and told him that I would help him. I then wrote this article for him.

The 3 Keys To Successful Dog Training

Dog training is really the foundation for having a dog. More dogs end up in shelters, abandoned, euthanized, or given away because of behavior problems than for any other reason. Here are some the three of the most important keys to dog training.

1. Learn to think like your dog. Your dog cannot learn to think like a human but you can learn to think like a dog. When you have a basic understanding of dog behavior you are on your way to developing a great relationship with your dog. The most important thing to remember about dogs is that they are social animals. They need leadership. The better you are at being the leader the better the relationship will be.

2. Exercise. Lack of exercise creates a lot of problems. Dogs spend a lot of time by themselves. Pent up energy leads to a lot of behavior problems. Dogs that are not properly exercised can't be expected to be well-behaved and calm. It is very difficult for the dog to live with us, and it is difficult for us to live with the dog.

3. Positive training methods. Teaching the dog to walk on leash, come when called, and stay are three of the most important commands to teach your dog. Always start by training your dog using positive methods. Using positive methods helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog and you don't run the risk of developing aggressive behavior in your dog. The main reason dogs develop aggressive behavior is due to negative training methods.

By following the three steps explained above you are on your way to having a dog that is a lot of fun to be around.

Eric Letendre the author of The Amazing Dog Training Man invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for leading edge dog training tips, instructional video clips and articles that will help you train and understand your dog. You can also get free dog training updates with a free Smart Dog Newsletter subscription, available at http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com

Dog Training - The Biggest Mistake You Can Make With Your Puppy

Is there anything more exciting than getting a new puppy? Everyone is so happy and wants to spend time with the puppy. The puppy then needs to be taught to go outside to pee and poop. The puppy needs to learn that the carpet is not grass. The puppy needs to be taught that chewing on the furniture is not acceptable and most people like their dogs to know at least a few commands like sit, stay, come and walk on leash.

It's at this point that the new puppy owner will seek out some information. They quickly find out that trainers all have their opinions about what is the best way to train. Some of the advice is really good and some of it is really bad.

Some really bad advice is when anyone tells the new puppy owner to keep the pup indoors and to not expose the puppy to much. This is the biggest mistake anyone can ever do with their new puppy. Let me explain why and what you should do.

The best thing you can do for your puppy is socialize it. A puppy has a socialization period that happens right up until about four and half months old. The more your pup is exposed to, the more stable and confident your pup will be as an adult dog.

Most aggression problems are fear based. A lot of dogs that have aggression problems were not properly socialized as puppies. This happens because some "experts" advise keeping the puppy secluded until after four months old.

The socialization period is a window of opportunity that you will never get back. You need to take that time and bring your puppy everywhere with you. Let your puppy play with other puppies, bring your puppy to your friends; bring the puppy to the city, the beach, in the woods. Socialize your puppy as much as you possibly can.

With a lot of socialization your puppy will be a much more stable, confident, happy dog that will be easier to train and live with.

Eric Letendre the author of The Amazing Dog Training Man invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for leading edge dog training tips, instructional video clips and articles that will help you train and understand your dog. You can also get free dog training updates with a free Smart Dog Newsletter subscription, available at http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com

Dog Training - The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make Raising A Puppy

The most crucial time of your dog's life is when she is a puppy. What happens to your dog as a puppy will have lasting effects. Avoid some of the common mistakes that new puppy owners make.

Mistake #1 Waiting : I would have to say that one of the biggest mistakes that I see over and over is waiting. Waiting until the puppy develops a behavior problem. Waiting to socialize the puppy, waiting to train the puppy. For a long time dog owners have been told to wait until the puppy is six months old to do anything. Big mistake.

Solution: Start early. You can start training a puppy as young as eight weeks old. You can prevent problems before they ever start. Always train puppies using positive training techniques.

Mistake #2: Not Socializing: If you do nothing else with your puppy, make sure you start socializing your puppy early. When a puppy is not properly socialized they are more difficult to train and are much more prone to developing problems based on fear. Undersocialized dogs also have a much higher chance of developing aggression problems.

Solution: Socialize your puppy with other puppies, with people other than your own family. Bring your puppy to the beach, the woods, the city, make a quick happy visit to your vet's office, and the groomers. Basically you want to expose your puppy to a lot of different people, places, and other puppies.

Mistake #3: Rewarding the Wrong Behaviors: A lot of puppies develop jumping problems because it has been encouraged since a young age. A lot of puppies are also very mouthy and bite hands and feet because it also has been encouraged. It starts off as cute and then becomes more and more of a problem.

Solution: Keep in mind that the small, cute puppy that is in front of you today may be a 90 lb. big dog within just six or seven months. Keep in mind that if you don't want that 90 lb. dog jumping on you, don't encourage it. Prevent your dog from jumping regardless of how cute she is. If you don't want your dog chomping on your hands and feet all the time, don't encourage it.

When you understand what some of the big mistake are you can take steps to avoid them. Start training today, include the whole family, decide what behaviors you want your puppy to learn. This will make your dog much more fun and enjoyable to be around.

Eric Letendre the author of The Amazing Dog Training Man invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for leading edge dog training tips, instructional video clips and articles that will help you train and understand your dog. You can also get free dog training updates with a free Smart Dog Newsletter subscription, available at http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com

Stop Your Dog Chasing Rabbits, Deer Or Birds - Information & Tips To Train Your Dog

Does your dog disappear in a cloud of dust after a rabbit? Does he leave you standing while he runs off into the distance after a deer? Do you lose him in the woods when its pheasant season?

You are not alone!!

Many owners find themselves in the incredibly frustrating position of screaming their recall commands after a dog that is disappearing from view in hot pursuit of some fast moving object, usually something small and furry! I get a lot of owners when they contact me say 'My dog's recall is very good until we see a rabbit, then he ignores me' The problem is ............. this is not a recall problem!

Taking it down to bare roots basics, I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know when I say, chasing is instinctive behaviour. The difficulty we seem to have with solving this very dangerous problem, is we approach it from the wrong direction. We assume we need to teach our dogs a reliable recall, which is an option and will sometimes provide you with the solution you need. What I have found to be a more powerful approach however, is to train for something that is more likely to match the level of value the dog has toward chasing.

Lets look at it from your dog's point of view. He LOVES to chase things! He doesn't just enjoy it, it chemically affects his entire physical and psychological well being and he feels great when he's doing it! He doesn't think about doing it, it just happens, in a split second, he's off and he's having the best time. Now the only analogy I can come up with to compare this to, so that we may understand the very power we are dealing with here, is to ask you to imagine trying to stop an orgasm once it's started?.......... Now I don't know about you, but I'm thinking if he's having this internal chemical reaction that is pumping adrenalin round his system and sending him into doggie orgasm, I could have steak, tuna, even a female dog on heat in my pocket and I don't think he's going to listen when I give my recall cue ......... it's just not valuable enough to make him want to stop what he is doing. Chase rabbit = Total Adrenalin Rush OR Return to Mum .. .. .. .. .. mmmmmm No Contest!

This is what makes this behaviour one of the most dangerous there is! If we can't do something about the chasing behaviour, we place our wonderful dogs at serious risk to themselves. They run blind, they will run straight across a road if that's where the 'prey' leads them, they will keep going until they get lost, they can damage limbs, split paws and cause serious injury to themselves and other people.

So I think we agree, for our dogs, chasing is great, they love it, they can't help but do it, it is almost the best fun a dog can have! But we have to stop it ......... so what can we do about it!

As with recall training, in order to stop your dog from chasing things, it is important to 'tell him' you would like him to do something other than chase them. I know that sounds obvious, but you have to train your dog to respond to you reliably in a certain set of circumstances in order for it to actually be a strong behavioural response when you need it to be. It's no good waiting for your dog to chase something, then trying to train him not to (reactive training), you have to be proactive and educate him before these events happen, teach him that instead of chasing the rabbit / deer / pheasant you would like him to do something else, and here's the biggie, that something else has to be as close to being equally valuable to him as you can make it, otherwise he's going to choose the chase!

5 STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED

1. Prevent your dog from being able to chase as much as possible. If there are areas on your walks where you regularly come across small furries, get your dog back before you reach this area and put him back on a lead or training line for a short while. If you do see anything, you can then use the opportunity to practise your training under controlled circumstances.
2. Decide which technique / techniques you want to use to train your dog not to chase things and practise them every day when you are out on your walks. (This behaviour is so powerful you have to continually keep the opposing behaviour you would like to happen, very fresh in your dogs mind, if you only practise once a week, chasing will win every time in your dog's decision making process)
3. It is important that you train your dog 'to do' something other than chasing, rather than training him to 'stop' chasing. It is more powerful and successful (for dogs and humans!) when we teach them to do something in place of whatever it is we want them to stop doing,. The brain responds quicker and stronger to a 'doing' message (positive) than a 'stop doing' message (negative)
4. Set up situations and create distractions that you can use to practise your training.
5. As with all training, it will be more successful if you start with low value distractions to embed the behaviour, then build up to the 'mega' ones.

Find out how you can live in complete understanding with your dog, communicate with him effectively and have him choose to behave the way you would like.

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Dog Commands - How To Use The 'Good Boy Command'

Before I begin, the 'good boy' name is only an example for ease of writing in this article and 'good girl' or any other words of praise may be used in place of 'good boy' throughout this article.

The god boy command is not so much a command as a general consistent learning or rewarding exercise, the aim of this exercise is to get your dog to associate 'good boy' with times when he has done something well and is rewarded, this will make your dog happy and glad that they have done good for you.

A lot of dog breeds actually enjoy performing tasks for their owner and it's what they are used to and aim to achieve, these dogs are generally dog with a working background and breed past, such as sheepdogs and collies, this makes the good boy command a lot more rewarding for them and a good reason to perform well.

This exercise can be taught as soon as you get your puppy for the best effects and progress or dog and can be a natural reaction to good behavior by many already, also making the command easier to remember and be consistent with.

The good boy command is easy and is taught along with rewards you give your dog, if your dog behaves well you should praise them to get them to do the same command again, this is common sense in dog training and the 'good boy' command only ads to this so you are able to give your dog a different, emotional type of praise on the rare occasions when you haven't got treats on your person or to hand (although not recommended but it does happen).

So when your dog behaves well and has deserved a treat or other form of reward, recite 'good boy' to them in an excited and impressed voice and give your dog cuddles and love. This over time will be seen as another form of reward that means just as much to your dog as treats do.

The good boy command gives more emotion to your rewards and gives your dog a new form of praise to aim for thus enhancing the relationship and emotion between you and your dog, making this a very important command or reward not only for getting the dog to act correctly but also to create a much stronger bond between owner and dog.

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Remote Dog Training Collar

We are all aware that the best dogs are those that are disciplined, happy and healthy. Pet owners most especially invest in training their dogs for them to realize their fullest potential as pets. At the least, your pet should learn the basic works such as stay, sit, down, and come.

If you are a pet owner, you most likely know by now of the many dog training tools out there which facilitate easier training. Things such as collars, leashes, treats and clickers are most basic and most popular ones. However, a lot of dog owners and professional trainers have been moving forward to advanced training devices which are proven a lot more effective. These advanced devices guarantee well-trained dogs in half the time. One of the most popular training tools proven to work a lot better than the aforementioned ordinary devices are electronic remote training collars.

What do these remote training collars do? To start with, remote training allows you to control your dog even from a distance. These modern collars operate using a handheld transmitter and an electronic collar that is remotely connected via radio frequency. When the transmitter is pressed, your dog will feel a harmless electrical signal.

You can use remote training collars to teach your dog virtually all obedience commands. They are a great substitute to ordinary collars with leashes, muzzles, vests, and other traditional training tools we know. With these electronic collars, you can easily train your dog to be well-behaved, disciplined, yet healthy and happy at the same time.

How is these possible? As mentioned before remote training collar system works similar to a collar and a leash, but offers a lot more. As a matter of fact, its main benefit is that it offers pet owners the capability to control your pet even if he is off leash. This simply means that your dog is free to happily explore areas you choose and do as he please. If he is heading somewhere or doing something undesirable, all it takes is a press of a button to stop him immediately. Even without the leash, you will be able to tell your dog that he is heading the wrong way, or doing something not nice. With constant persistence, your pet will eventually realize the difference between right from wrong and behave well.

Remote training systems are just as effective in teaching your pet to control barking and biting. When he is noisily barking or threatening to bite, a simple press of a button instantly make him stop. In addition, using remote collars, you can easily tell your dog everytime he misbehaves. In time, your dog will know how to behave properly anywhere. You can then bid farewell to usual untrained pet owner problems and pride yourself for owning a well-behaved, adorable dog.
Remote dog training collars can be used wherever you want to go. Whether you are out playing in the garden, taking a leisurely walk in the park or in the car, an electronic collar is an effective way to make sure that your pet is in his best self all the time.

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Stopping a Nipping/Biting Puppy

By: Jane Saeman

It is not unusual for puppies to nip and bite. It is part of their nature. They are mouthing. They do this to let you know they want something and also to play. When your puppy first does this, see if he needs anything. He could just be hungry or thirsty. It's possible he needs to go out, or is just tired or wants some love. Decide if your puppy needs something before reacting to the nipping. Then there are things to do to help curb the habit in puppies below 16 weeks.

1. If you have decided your puppy is just nipping and biting to do it, you should isolate him, or put him in a crate with his favorite bone. There is no punishing or scolding to be done. Just patiently pick the puppy up, and put him in their favorite area with something to chew on.

2. If you puppy licks you, say the word 'kisses' and praise him for this action. You can encourage licking, rather than biting, by putting some butter on your hand for him to lick.

3. If the puppy bites or nips for attention, you must take away that attention. Don't react loudly to the bite. Just ignore it.

4. Is the puppy gets more force in those bites, you should sound like he has wounded you making a "Ep, Ep!" sound. Then look directly into his eyes for a few seconds. Next go back to what you were doing and ignore him. If it continues, there are sprays with flavors such as bitter apple you can put on, that will make the dog regret having nipped. You can also keep your puppy on a leash and jerk it to the side when he bites. If all else fails, you may have to isolate him until he calms down.

After 16 weeks if your puppy is still nipping, you need to stop it. You must communicate it is not allowed. Here are some tips:

1. Don't play rough games. Games like tug-of-way, chasing, and wrestling may be giving your dog the wrong message and letting the puppy think it's ok to bite down to challenge you.

2. Any nip is a bad nip. No matter where the puppy nips and whether it hurts or not, you need to make it clear that nipping is unacceptable.

3. Use a deterrent. There are mouth sprays or bitter apple flavored sprays you can put on to make sure your puppy gets a bad taste when nipping. Or you can use a squirt gun to deter the biting. Just make sure you do not look at the puppy while spraying him, because that could be taken as a confrontation instead of a correction.

4. Keep your puppy on a leash. This way when he nips, you have the leash to use to direct his mouth away from biting you. If you do not have a teaching lead for your dog, you can instead put a short lead onto a buckle collar.

5. When the puppy nips, use the leash to pull him away from biting. You can also use the sprays on that area. Again, remember not to stare at the pup while you do this.

6. If the biting continues, you should ask yourself if you are doing something wrong in the training. Are you snapping the leash or just pulling it? Snapping it is corrective. Pulling it is playful. Do you look convincing when you stare at him? If he is not taking you seriously, you may need to be sterner in training until you gain his respect.

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The Bond of Dog Obedience Training

By: Andrew Bicknell

Getting your dog to understand what you want him do when given certain commands is the purpose behind dog obedience training. It is a communication process between owner and dog that creates a bond that is vital to the safety of the dog, his owner, and those around him.

Dogs are naturally social creatures that in the wild live in packs. When brought into a home a dog becomes a part of the family pack, and just like in the wild there is a natural order to things with a leader of the pack, or alpha dog, on down. One of the primary purposes of dog obedience training is to show your dog who is in charge. Without proper training or discipline just about any dog will naturally try to take over and be in charge.

This is where obedience training comes in. It lets your dog know who's in charge and at the same time creates a bond between him and his humans. It is one of the most important things any dog owner can do to establish a strong relationship between owner and dog.

Training your dog subtly but efficiently establishes to your dog that you are the leader of the pack and they are not, but it should not involve any negative or punishment-based components. Training your dog to be obedient can be an extraordinary learning experience as well as being a fun and rewarding activity for you and your dog.

Obedience training is great for your dog because it is a good mental exercise that enables your dog to live happier and with more freedom. It is a way of fostering communication between owner and dog. Although obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems it is the foundation for solving just about any problem including house training, chewing up your belongings, excessive barking, digging holes in your yard, fighting other dogs and aggressive behavior. The goal behind dog obedience training is the idea that a dog will respond with a certain reaction every time a certain command is given.

Almost every dog owner will have to use some sort of behavior modification techniques at one time or another when training their prized pet. It helps avoid temperament and behavior problems. Many dogs develop behavior problems because their owners fail to set rules and enforce them. Proper training allows you to communicate with your dog, helps to foster the bond between you, and keeps him safe from both injuries and behavior problems.

Dog obedience training is about setting boundaries that must be enforced on a daily basis and is the most important thing a dog should learn as it is the foundation to solving many of any dog's behavior problems. Obedience training is the perfect method for both you and your dog to establish a connection, to relate to one another and to make living together more enjoyable.

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5 Basic Commands: Train Your Dog

Learn the basic dog training commands and teach your dog to keep it obedient and happy.

Prior to providing training to your dog, you must build the skills like having more patience, effective communication. Don't get excited during training as your dog will get distracted and will wonder what to do. Forget training when you are angry. Communication plays a vital role, as commands have to be understood by the dog.

Dealing with your dog's behavior requires patience, persistence and proper training.

Most dog owners are facing problems as their dogs don't follow the instructions and misbehave. How to overcome this problem is the major question that many dog owners have.

Here is the solution, provide your dog the Obedience Training to improve their behavior. Establishing yourself as pack leader is a very important concept for any potential dog trainer to understand. Start the training with the following basic commands:

1. Sit - Training a dog to sit is an important part of the training process.
2. Stay - A well trained dog should remain where his or her owner commands, so "Stay" is a very important command in basics dog training.
3. Down -Lying down is more than a just a cute trick and is a key point of any successful dog training program.
4. Heel -This is a part of dog leash training. It is important that any dog learn to walk beside its owner on a loose lead, neither pulling ahead nor lagging behind.
5. Respond to the word "No"- The word "No" is one word that all dogs must learn. This is probably the first command in puppy training to teach your puppy. Once your puppy learns it, you will have far less dog problems to cope with. Slowly they will start responding to these commands and training exercises that follow.

Dogs are challenging pets wherein they can learn many things around you and what you teach them basically. So, keep them updated with all the new things. Have fun with your dog and teach them lots of languages too.

And of course, by providing basics dog training your dog can become a better family companion, especially in households where there are young children. Studies have shown that proper basics dog training makes a big impact when it comes to cutting down the number of dog bits and other dog behavior problems.

To learn about the other aspects of dog training, take a look at Basics dog training online guide and teach your dog to shake a paw. You will be surprised how quickly your dog learns to do it.

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Dog Obedience Training

By: Dawn Lambie

Finally, the day has come. Your brand new puppy is old enough to come home and become a member of your family. Everyone is so excited! And she is so cute and cuddly and so fun to play with. Your puppy can do no wrong.

UNTIL...What? There is garbage all over the floor for the hundredth time. Your brand new $50 shoes are in pieces all over the floor. The remote control mysteriously disappears. And, the final straw, after hearing her whining through the night, you step in dog poop.

FRUSTRATING! Your loving feeling you once had for your cute, adorable puppy turns into disgust and hate. The sad thing is, this can all be avoided. That puppy only wants to be loved. She just hasn't been taught what she needs to know to be a welcome addition to the family. With a little bit of patience and a lot of love, you can train your puppy or dog how to live peacefully and happily in your home.

Your dog needs guidance and education. Training your dog challenges and stimulates his mind. You can start to train your dog as early as three to four months. There are many dog training books available to help you teach your dog the necessary commands. Dog behavior problems can be solved or avoided when using specific commands. It is very important to start in a quiet place, to avoid distractions.

Be sure your dog understands that you are the boss. He is to do what you tell him, not the other way around. A dog's nature is to live in a pack. Within that pack is the Alpha-dog. You need to show him you are the Alpha-dog. One way to do this is to keep eye contact with him. Do not raise your voice. Screaming at your dog will not help him understand what you are saying. This will only scare him. With a slow, quiet voice give short, concise commands.

There are many commands and tricks to teach your dog. The most common commands are come, sit, stay, and heel. Many common tricks are shake, fetch, roll-over, and speak. Dogs are capable of learning multiples of commands and tricks. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Chanda-Leah, born in Jan.1, 1994, weighing at only 7 and a half pounds performs 1064 tricks and loves it. This could be your dog. So have fun and enjoy the love of your dog.

PRAISE!PRAISE!PRAISE! A dog learns from pleasing or displeasing reactions. When teaching him a command, as in sit, let him know he has done a good job. He is more likely to repeat this command, if he feels he has done something to please you. Verbal and physical praises are an important process in training. There are many different ideas on whether you should give a dog treats for praise. Giving dogs treats in formal obedience training can be a positive reinforcement, just do not overdo it. And be sure your dog has performed the command you give him. If he starts to beg, jump on you, steal from your plate, or display bad behavior in connection with food, a dog should NEVER receive treats until the behavior is corrected.

DISCIPLINE as a training technique can be effective. The tone of your voice is important . Learn to say no without a whining, pleading tone. Go and get your dog. Never call a dog to you and then discipline it. Be sure to make eye contact. Never use an object to discipline. Be sure to discipline correctly and on a level your dog can understand.

It is essential to make up with your loyal dog. After you discipline your dog, you should remain passive for at least half an hour. Do not speak to the dog and avoid eye contact. Your dog should submit to you by either looking away or gazing down at the floor. If you go to your dog before it has time to readjust, he will shake and whine, which will make you feel guilty. Don't fall into this trap. He will not learn!

Training your dog can be a frustrating and enjoyable time. And, once you see that unconditional love and respect from your dog's eyes, it is all worth the time and effort you have sacrificed.

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Stop the Dog From Biting!

By: Joe Robinson

You've just acquired a beagle, and can't wait to bring him home to show the children.
Once home, the children begin playing with him and running around the house. Suddenly you hear a scream. The beagle has bitten one of your children.

Once the panic is over and you've determined your child is okay; it is time to sit down and determine why this beagle, whose breed poses no threat to children, would bite your child. Let's discuss how to stop the dog from biting again.

As mentioned earlier, certain breed of dogs are wonderful pets for children; beagles are no exception. However, there are times when erratic behavior can pose a threat to your children. Determine if this particular incident was a one time occurrence, especially if the beagle was retrieved from an animal shelter. Contact them and ask if similar biting incidences have occurred. If not, the reason behind it needs further exploration.

It is common knowledge that dogs usually bite for a reason. To stop the dog from biting may require you to question the children and find out what was going on when the incident occurred. Perhaps in their enthusiasm in having a new pet, one of children pulled on the dog's tail, or unintentionally scared the dog. There could be a number of reasons. It is up to you to find the real answer.

Conversely, if the beagle you just brought home is a puppy, and took a nip out of one of your children, it is incumbent upon you to begin training to stop the dog from biting. As with other unwanted behaviors in dogs, it is important to establish dominance over the dog.

You, as the owner, must become the pack leader. You need to be the alpha dog. This is critical when any new dog enters a home and immediately tries to dominate it. Once your role is clearly established, your dog will understand the boundaries you have set and abide by them.

To stop the dog from biting takes time, effort, and patience. You must be consistent in your commands, and reward the dog for good behavior as well. In addition, you need to educate your children on the proper way to handle, play, and interact with their new pet. Once everyone knows the rules of engagement, you will all be able to enjoy every aspect of owning this wonderful breed of dog.

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Dog Training Tips

By: Dawn Lambie

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 houseor 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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Dog Training Methods: How Dog Training Has Evolved Over the Last Few Decades

By: Jane Saeman

When you look down at your brand new, small and tender puppy peacefully sleeping in its little bed, it's hard to think that in just two to three months it may grow to be 40, 50, or even up to 100 pounds depending on the type of breed. And although its behaviors may cute at the moment, like jumping up and putting his front paws on your body, these actions will be far less enjoyable when your dog is all grown up and literally knocking you over.

Your best bet is to start training your puppy from day one so that he can learn proper manners as he grows into adulthood. Puppies that are not trained in this manner end up learning all of the wrong stuff and their owners wonder why they cannot seem to get their dogs to behave as they age.

Many years ago, when dog training methods used more punishment oriented (using harsh methods to train puppies), dog trainers typically required all puppy trainees to be at least six months old. The reason was partly due to the fact that such physical correction protocols used could not be done with dogs that were too small or too young.

What is ironic about dog training in the old days is that by the time most puppies are six months old they are big enough and mentally stubborn enough to ignore commands and are altogether tough to train.

New Times Bring Better Training Methods: Over the last 20 years or so, the dog training profession has embraced more friendly and loving training tactics for their puppy clients. Most trainers now accept puppies that are as young as 8 to 10 weeks old. They are typically enrolled in socialization classes and puppy kindergarten.

Positive training is now used instead of the old-school methods of negative reinforcement. Puppies are taught to walk politely on the leash. They learn the basic commands of sit, stay, lie down, and come. In addition to these simple instructions, other useful techniques are learned by puppies such as how to relax, give and take their paw, and polite greeting.

Dog Owners Are More Involved With Training Nowadays: Another interesting aspect of raising dogs that has been noted over the last couple of decades is that more and more dog owners have taken it upon themselves to train their puppies.

This is partly due to the fact that so many dog training publications and manuals have been written. Modern dog training programs are based more and more on scientific principles and psychological studies of animal behavior and temperament.

Simple puppy training programs have taught dog owners to utilize techniques such as clicker training and luring.

Clicker training involves the use of a small mechanism that makes a clicking sound when pressed. When a dog hears the sound it will associate the click with whatever reward you give him. This tells the animal that something good is coming and he should repeat whatever behavior or action you have been teaching him.

Luring training is simply using food such as a dog treat, or even a toy, to induce the dog to display a specific behavior in order to follow the lure in hopes of getting the reward.

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Controlling Dog Aggression

By: Steve Searls

Just like human beings, certain dogs can be aggressive by nature. This aggressive behavior could lead to severe conflicts between the dogs and their masters. Such behavior is instinctive among many animals, but can be controlled. It is in fact necessary to control it for the well being of your dog. Dog to dog aggression is quiet normal and a dog aggressive to other dogs is more frequent within breeds than between them.

But where is the line between playful antics and aggression? Let us take a look at a few things that determine that.

Growling is the most common sign of aggression which needs immediate attention. You can take steps by trying to get your pet together with other dogs in your neighborhood, including ones of its own breed. Some pets reveal territorial aggression, which often results in chasing cars or people passing by. This could create problems, not only for you, but also for your immediate neighbors. This type of territorial aggression may require certain additional measures like citronella or electronic collars. Even aggression training can prove helpful. Since these issues can make both you and your dog unhappy, you'll need to find some effective ways to control it.

Another kind of problem is fear aggression. This can be caused due to the fear of a particular person, another animal or even from a particular situation. Your dog may simply not understand how to handle such a situation and instinctively become aggressive.

Even pain can be responsible for aggression in dogs. A dog under any physical pain is likely to be short tempered and will charge at anyone who annoys it or even gets close to it. Under such situations, the best thing you can do is to leave him alone and give him time to recover from his injuries.

Your dog may become irritable or even angry, which can also have negative impacts. Your already irritated dog will hardly show any patience and may turn aggressive when approached. At such times, you should give him some time to rest and should be left alone until he calms down. You should also avoid bringing another pet into your house, as it may not be able to control his anger and could attack. Specialty training collars may prove helpful in situations like these.

Some trainers intentionally teach dog aggression, which is a big mistake. Most of these trainers are inexperienced and are not sure of what is the correct way to train the aggressive dogs. Similarly, it would be foolish of the pet owners to expect the dogs to be tender and gentle after having given them vigorous training. It is very important to understand that it is difficult for dogs to unlearn what they have learned in the past. Like humans, habits die hard in dogs too! Ridding them of aggressive behavior may be very difficult. So it is best to avoid training them to behave aggressively.

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Training Pet Show Dogs or Actors

By: MIKE SELVON

Training pet show dogs can be a very rewarding, and lucrative business in the canine industry. It may not be professional dog shows. It could be training pet puppies to bark in television shows or perform amazing canine feats. Let's face it.

Most of us have seen a dog on television do a cute trick but have looked over at our pooch and wondered why he will not even fetch a ball. It is not him, it is the owner.

Training pet or pets to do what we want requires discipline. The basic dog psyche wants to please his or her master. Training specialist does advise starting off slowly and working up from there.

First, you need a training collar to help with the animal learning basic commands. These commands are: sit, lie down, stay and stop or come. The animal must be able to mind their owner.

After you have mastered the basic animal commands, and he has as well, it is time to play. Training experts say that it is important for a dog to enjoy his play. Drug sniffing canines are taught how to search out drug stashes through the use of a favorite toy.

They are trained by the act of playing. Of course, they are also well disciplined but training pet or pets to do important jobs also can be fun time for them.

Training pet show dogs is a little different than teaching your animal to sit, stay or roll over. This is one arena of animal ownership that requires the animal be impeccable.

As the trainer you are expected to know the hundreds of little rules that can cause a pet to win or lose the competition. The length of coat, the dog agility, and the teeth are but a few of the items that judges look at.

If your animal show training pet skills are not up to par, there are still competitions your animal can be entered into. One that strikes humor in many is the Ugliest Dog competition.

The phrase "a face only a mother could love" is absolutely true where some of these pets are concerned. Bald and wrinkled or hairy and bug-eyed, all types of dogs make this competition.

Training pet skills require study and many hours of practice. It is part of training your dog to do what you want it to. It does not have to be all work though. You can train your dog to be your own personal star.

He or she can fetch your paper or be trained to catch a Frisbee; the choice is up to you. The most important thing is to have fun with your friend and enjoy each other's company.

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Dog Training Tips You Can Use To Teach Your Dog

By: Mendy Stern

Regardless of the age of your dog it is never to late to train them. However, when possible, you should begin training a puppy at 6 to 8 weeks old. In this article we will look at dog training tips that you can use to train your dog or puppy. First of all positive reinforcement is the best way to train your dog. Positive training leads to your dog wanting to please you and it will learn a lot faster. Dogs are like children in that they want to please you, but they need to be taught how. As soon as they know how to do this they will feel a part of your family.

By rewarding your dog with positive praise, and a treat, they will learn to listen to the command you are trying to teach. Each treat could be a piece of small chicken, or a tiny treat the size of a dime.

You do not want your dog eating off your table so teach them to lay down in their bed when it is time to sit down at the table to eat. Dogs need to only eat their own dog food.

When teaching your dog to stay, go down, and sit, you want to use a lower firm voice. But for the come and heel command do this in a friendly voice. Just make sure that all are firm but friendly commands. By using a different voice they will know you are teaching them something.

It used to be thought when a dog had an accident you rubbed their nose in it or you hit their nose with a newspaper. Do not do this because it is wrong. When you learn something you want positive praise and so does your dog. When your dog has an accident take it outside and show them were they should go.

The wrong way to train your dog is to punish them. You will scare them and they will be afraid of you and not learn what you are trying to teach them. To help your dog learn keep training them everyday day and give those little treats.

When your dog follows a command make sure you use positive praise and a treat so they know you are watching them and that you are proud of them. Hopefully you can use these dog training tips to teach your do what you want it to do.

Copyright (c) 2007 Mendy Stern

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Training Your Dog To Drop At A Distance

By: Jimmy Cox

Before you attempt to make your dog drop at a distance, teach her first to drop directly in front of you on the first command and on the first signal.

With the dog on leash, facing you, hold the leash in your left hand (it is presumed, of course, that your dog already knows how to lie down as outlined in The Complete Novice Obedience Course). without moving your body, command "Down!"

Use a quiet tone of voice and follow the command with "Good Girl!" The praise is important! It encourages the dog to obey without leash correction. If one is necessary, it will be more favorably received.

If your dog obeys the first command to lie down, go to your right, circle around in back, and while she is in the down position, pat her. If the command is ignored, quickly stamp on the leash with your right foot to get her down, giving extra praise.

Circle around, pat her, but don't let her get up until you give her permission. With a small dog, or one that is extra sensitive, tap the leash more gently.

After your dog lies down on voice command, tell her "Sit!" This time raise your right hand (this is the signal used by right-handed people to make the dog lie down) and follow the signal with "Good Girl!" If your dog isn't down by the time your hand is raised with fingers pointing UP, stamp on the leash or bump the palm of the raised hand against the dog's nose, with extra praise.

Say "down!" at the same time, then circle around to heel position and pat her while she is lying down. The important things to remember are these: Give the command without body motion; when you use the signal, raise your hand, wait, then make the correction; and whether you use your hand or your foot to get your dog down, give praise!

The way you give the signal is also important. Lift your hand quickly, then lower it slowly while the dog is in the process of going down. If you drop the hand too fast, it will look like the signal to come and your dog could be confused.

When your dog will lie down immediately on a single command, and will do the same when you give the signal, try it without the leash, but stay close to your dog. Give the command or signal once, then follow with praise. The praise can be dropped after the dog has learned to react immediately, but during the teaching, praise should accompany the voice and the hand gesture.

When the leash is off, and the command or signal is ignored, the bump on the nose is an effective correction. Return to heel position each time your dog goes down; pat her or give her a tasty morsel so she will associate something pleasant with the prone position.

Gradually increase the distance you stand away, but only if your dog will drop immediately, on a single command or signal, a distance equal to the length of the leash. With the dog some distance away, the voice now becomes the correction. When the command or signal is ignored, give the second command demandingly.

The ultimate goal for the drop in the distance should be twenty-five to thirty feet, to prepare your dog for drop on recall.

If you still have trouble making your dog lie down at a distance, fasten a long line to her collar and run the line through a ring in the floor, or one placed in the ground. Ask an assistant to hold the end of the line at a distance (or hold the line yourself). Tell your dog "Stay!" Face her, then give the signal or the command to lie down. If she remains sitting, the pull on the line will put her down. Return, make her sit, and give her praise.

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Understanding Your Dog Aggression Problem and How to Stop Them

By: Leo Enoch

A lot of people blame the breed of the dog as the cause of their aggression. These causes people to no longer enjoy the breed they love. Where the fact is that people cannot distinguished the difference at all between assertiveness and breeding rights with aggression

There is a public outcry against vicious and aggressive dogs. In some countries, and in some states, the Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Argentine Dogo, American Staffordshire Terrier and others have been banned or have been required to wear muzzles whenever they are in public.

Why? Do you mean all these dogs are bad dogs. Where in actually reality there are no such things as bad dogs, what we have are bad owners and bad breeders which causes the public to go against these dogs.

If you just open up your eyes to observe, you will start seeing American Pit Bull Terrier and other so called "Viscious Dogs" that has gone through dog training in search and rescue resulted in this pit bull working very hard at its job, and is very successful even around children.

But because of their reputation, people tend not to see their gentle side traits.

One of the common misunderstanding of dog aggression is when you as the owner is not able to establish the dog position in the family. As dog is pack animal, it will try to find its standing in the hierachy.

Since children are at eye level with the dog, it makes perfect sense the dog will first challenge them on its first level and proceed up until it find its standing.

It is the responsibility of you the owner and as the leader to establish and make your dog understand that their position is at the lower end of this pecking order. Family first, dog last.

Establishing this fact that is clearly understood by your dog will definitely solve a lot of your dog's aggression issues.

Another common mistakes that many owners make, that actually train their dog to have the aggression behavior problem is when they encourage aggressive behavior.

Playing tug-of-war or wrestling games encourages the dog to attempt to "best", or "win out" over the owner, which can result in the beginning of a dominance aggression problem.

This again goes back to being establishing the position of the dog in the family, by encouraging such activity, you would destroy the establishment of his rank in the family.

When dogs are encouraged to "go get 'em" or to bark and dash about in response to outside noises or the approach of a person, territorial and protective aggressive behavior may be the result.

So aggression behavior can be changed with proper dog training and right establishment of the dog's ranking in the pack.

So it is my encouragment for all of us to start seeing things from the other side of the coin, some of these called "Viscious Breed" are really not and they are some of the most wonderous companion to be around with.

Even, if you get them with aggression problem, you can still re-train them and they can be transform to obedience and most wonderful dogs you can ever have.

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Pomeranian Training: Just Show Your Dog a Little Respect...

By: Katia Lorenzen

The Pomeranian is a very affectionate dog despite its feisty temperament. They are excellent companions especially if you are living alone in a small apartment. They are loving (in their own way), loyal (in their own way), and highly intelligent (which is where all your training problems will begin).

Pomeranian training will take a lot of patience and persistence. This breed of dog is very clever and will try to train you, instead of letting you train them. Three of the most primary things in training Pomeranians are respect training, obedience training and housebreaking.

For some dog breeds, respect training is synonymous with obedience training. In Pomeranian training, however, respect training should be the keystone of establishing further instructions in obedience. Respect training is what we will tackle for now.

Why is respect a big part of Pomeranian training?

Some Pomeranians can be a bit feisty. During your training time, try to see if your pet does one or more of the following: barks back when you give an instruction, flat out refuses to obey simple instruction like "give" and "fetch," makes you chase after it when your pet does something wrong, retaliates by biting or destroying things or leaving something "nasty" on your bed or belongings, stays beyond arm's reach when you ask it to come to you, steals food from your plate or your trash bins, and wrestles with you when you try to groom it?

If you answer yes to one, or more, or (heaven forbid) all of the questions above, then you do have a badly temperamental pet -- one that is often considered as a dog with behavioral problems. Your pet Pomeranian will most likely bark at strangers incessantly, try to nip you when you don't give in to its wishes and will most likely jump on people whenever, wherever it feels like it.

Pomeranian training respect is basically teaching your pet who is standing in the highest rung of the pecking order. Like all dogs, your pet has an innate ability to discern and follow only that one entity who is highest in social ranking -- a throwback to its wolfish origins of pack living. Hopefully, you can teach your dog that you are the top dog.

You also have to remember one more thing: even if you train your pet Pomeranian to obey you, without respect training, it will always try to upset the balance of power. It will be compelled to try to assume the highest position in the pack if it feels like the top dog (which should be you) is not performing accordingly. Pomeranians, as a rule, are crafty little rascals.

Respect training begins with one simple word: "no." You have to say this firmly and consistently.

If your pet Pomeranian has the habit on jumping on people, say "no" every time it does it. If it backs off quietly, reward it with a pat on the head or a hug or a piece of treat complete with one or more verbal compliments for a job well done. If it backs off with a grumble (moaning or barking at you as it does,) do not give it any form of reward. Say "no" repeatedly or until the dog associates the word with something that it is not supposed to be doing.

The respect approach to Pomeranian training may seem like an endless cycle of saying "no" on your part but it is necessary to establish your hierarchical dominance over your pet.

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