[simpleaffiliate source="chitika" results="0"][/simpleaffiliate] Using positive training methods what is the best way to discipline a dog for chewing up stuff?
My 1.5 old dog Harleigh has been responding really well with positive training but occasionally when she feels like I am on the phone too long or not paying her enough attention she chews books and papers up. I don't want to yell at her because it gives her attention that she is looking for but I want a good way to discipline her that is effective so I can save the rest of my paperbacks and bills.
Use a verbal correction, that is fine. I use verbal corrections with my puppy. Just an "ah ah!"
Just give her something else to chew on instead. I like putting some peanut butter in a kong and freezing it. That will take a good hour or two to get out.
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Short answer: The best starting out video, in my opinion is Clicker Magic, by Karen Pryor.
It can be found on Karen's clicker training website: http://www.clickertraining.com/store/
and at dogwise.com: http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB519
Long answer: There are two camps in animal training.
First is traditional punishment training; using choke collars, prong collars, electric shock collars, and general aversive methods. The idea is that the animal will learn to avoid the punishment of a leash jerk by complying with the command. Unfortunately, for many breeds, this can actually cause a dog to become aggressive, and may teach any dog to be generally mistrustful of both their owner and people in general. I suggest you be wary of those who tell you to yell at your dog or punish him for misbehavior.
In the other camp is positive reinforcement training; the common tool for this type of training is a clicker, treats, toys and general praise and positive stimuli. The idea is that by rewarding the behavior you want, your animal will be far more likely to offer that behavior again and again.
The founder of this technique, Karen Pryor, describes it best:
“Clicker training” is the popular term for the training or teaching method based on what we know about how living organisms learn.
Research has shown that any creature—whether a dog, cat, dolphin, parrot, fish, horse, llama, or person—is more likely to learn and repeat actions that result in consequences it desires and enjoys. So clicker trainers provide consequences desired by their animal in exchange for actions or behaviors desired by their trainers.
We call these consequences “rewards” and the process is called “reinforcement.” Clicker training, therefore, is a positive-reinforcement-based system of training.
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whats the best training for a German/chow mix I was thinking Petsmart but does that work?? the puppy is like the right age to start training please help!!!
I think dog training programs are so individual -- I always recommend that people go watch a class or two and talk to the trainers. I don't know much about the Petsmart trainers around here. Just look for someone who obviously likes dogs and that you are comfortable with. Local kennel clubs and obedience clubs are also usually good and offer training to all dogs.
If they won't allow you to watch a class, or explain their methods -- steer clear!!
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[simpleaffiliate source="chitika" results="0"][/simpleaffiliate] What are some of the most effective dog training books to used? Which ones are the best?
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.
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