This part of my dog training guide explains the fundamentals of dog training and attempts to show you some of the pitfalls.
Dogs live for the present. Their memories are based upon association; they have very little recall memory. Dogs do not work things out as we do. They think in concrete terms, it is very much action = consequence for them. As far as dogs are concerned, rewarded conduct is likely to be repeated whereas discouraged ot ignored conduct is usually…
Written on July 30, 2010 | Posted in
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Dog Obedience Training
A few days ago I got an emergency call from a client, Clare, about a dog fight. Normally her two young dogs are best friends, but last week there was a big-time dogfight.
Concerned that this was not going to be an isolated incident, Clare called me for advice. She was totally mystified about what caused the dogfight.
Clare’s impression was that the problem simply “came out of nowhere!”
But when it comes to dog obedience training, in reality there were…
Written on July 20, 2010 | Posted in
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Aggressive dogs and children do not mix. If you find your dog is getting aggressive there are a few different options available to you.
The first option would be to get rid of your dog (not recommended). While most people view their dogs as part of the family and would never want to get rid of them, for some this is the option they choose.
If you do choose to get rid of your dog make sure you take him somewhere safe.…
Written on July 12, 2010 | Posted in
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It’s the desire of most dog owners to have a well behaved dog. It’s really worth the time investment to have a dog that can be trusted and be a part of the family.
The goal of dog training is to teach your canine how to act, behave or respond in given situations. The younger your dog is when you begin this training, the less complicated and quicker it will be. But first, as a pet trainer you must consider your…
Written on July 4, 2010 | Posted in
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Whether you have a new puppy or an old dog, it makes sense to put in a bit of time training them. Even though there is an abundance of information available about how exactly to train your dog, you can’t go wrong with dog training guidance from the experts.
1. Positive reinforcement is really important. While there are lots of theories on how to train your dog, most dog training experts acknowledge that positive reinforcement is most effective. Positive reinforcement involves…
Written on June 23, 2010 | Posted in
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Puppy Training Lesson
The Importance of Dog Obedience Training and Dog Behavior Techniques
For anyone planning on adding a new dog or puppy to their family, having a well trained pet is essential for a happy household. If you have you ever viewed the video Marley and Me, then you will know just how important dog obedience training and dog behavior training is. If you did watch the flick, then you have seen how annoying Marley can be. Marley’s the kind of dog that…
Written on June 5, 2010 | Posted in
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As a companion dog, a Shih Tzu dog is usually pretty easy to train. Shih Tzu training does not need to be as vigorous as Doberman training, for example, because Shih Tzu dogs are generally not used as guard dogs or for protection. Companion dogs cover a variety of breeds and dog sizes, including Pomeranian, Pekingese, Pug, the Alsatian Shepalute (not to be confused with the Alsatian or German Shepherd), and Elos among others. Shih Tzu are definitely NOT work…
Written on May 31, 2010 | Posted in
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I don’t expect you thought that when you brought a dog into your home that you would have to become a pack leader. You probably just wanted a companion but your dog needs a strong leader. Unfortunately activities associated with the ‘companion’ role are completely opposite to those associated with the ‘leadership’ role. So if you are going to have a successful relationship with your dog you need to put the ‘companion’ role in the back seat and take up…
Written on May 27, 2010 | Posted in
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You will find 1000s of diverse doggie coaching ideas you could try. The thing is, a lot of of these are just a sham and most dog owners wind up taking their dog to some professional canine trainer soon after making an attempt with everything that they have got to teach the puppy by themselves. It could be challenging to ascertain which dog training ideas are helpful and will really perform from those that are only a fabrication. All these…
Written on May 23, 2010 | Posted in
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As with other breeds of dogs, Poodle training should be specific to their temperament. Poodles are the second most intelligent breed of dogs, (after Border Collies), and they can make a great addition to any family. Poodles have been used in the past as truffle and game hunting dogs as well as retrievers, (even as water retrievers). Before you start training a poodle, you need to decide if you are going to show them or work them at all because…
Written on May 23, 2010 | Posted in
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