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How Dog Training Improves Your Relationship With Your Dog

There are a good number of reasons why you should train your dog of which the following include some of the more obvious :

 

1. Housetraining: Unless you are partial to the aroma of dog poop and pee then it would certainly make sense to, at the very least, have your dog housetrained. Yup! There's no way round it, but that cute bundle of fur otherwise known as a puppy, unless taught to the contrary will quickly and happily turn your pristine house not only into his playground but also into his personal toilet. And make no mistake, this is not a problem that is going to disappear with age; any dog that is not housetrained be it a puppy or adult will soil your residence until it is taught not to!

 

2. Socializing: An unsocialized dog is generally an unhappy dog because such an animal finds it extremely difficult to interact comfortably with strangers or other dogs (and animals). This type of dog is characteristically nervous and highly-strung, which condition manifest as a dog with a hair-trigger response to aggression at the slightest perceived provocation (usually more imaginary than real) or a dog that slinks around in a constant state of fear. It matters little which errant behavior is displayed, the fact is either existence will be detrimental to the dog's well-being.

 

3. Bonding: A well trained dog is a happy dog. When you and your dog understand one another well your relationship is going to be that much richer for it.The only way to achieve that level of harmony in your relationship with your dog is if you both work at understanding one another; and that will only be achieved through proper training. Besides dog training should be fun for you and your pooch, especially since it challenges and stimulates your dog's mind. As frequently happens with human adolescents, a bored dog is going to be driven to destructive behavior; this is especially true in the smarter breed of dog.

 

Types of Dog Training

 

These days there are quite a number of different dog training techniques, enough to accommodate everybody dog owner out there. Some are very popular and come highly recommended whilst others seem to be a throwback to a more primitive time and age when we didn't understand man's best friend as we do now. The following lists some of the more commonly used methods of dog training:

 

1. Reward Training

 

Currently a big favorite in dog training circles, this technique employs the use of treats to reinforce good and desired behavior patterns executed by your dog. When used correctly this is a pretty effective training technique but its downside is that it is fairly easy to abuse the system and thus nullify its effectiveness by giving your dog treats at times other than during dog training sessions.

 

2. Clicker Training

 

Clicker training is a classic Pavlovian technique that utilizes conditional training through sensory association. As the name suggests the clicker, which is a plastic box with an inbuilt metal strip that makes the actual clicking sound, is used in conjunction with a treat or something your dog finds highly desirable to reinforce and encourage a particular behavior. In time the treat reward is removed yet the dog still associates a given behavior with the sound of the clicker and thus performs that behavior in the absence of the treat.

 

3. Whistle Training

 

Dogs have far better hearing than people and can hear frequencies that our ears cannot pick up. It is on the basis of this premise that the ultrasonic whistle functions which means that since you cannot hear it but your dog can (supposedly) it can be a little tricky getting to grips with its use.

 

4. Dog Whispering

 

Yeah sounds a bit corny doesn't it and most likely the name of this method is an obvious offshoot reference from the 1998 Robert Redford movie (starring amongst others a young Scarlett Johansson) titled the Horse Whisperer themed around a man who had an uncanny ability to communicate with horses. Anyway these days Dog Whispering is now a broadly accepted term and its training technique is based on understanding a dog' body language and the many unvocalized signals that are part and parcel of dog communication.

 

These four examples above are just a few of the dog training methods available and in fact there are a whole slew of collar based  training methods that have not been listed here partly because some of them are archaic and barbaric such as electric collar training or prong collars.

In summary, this article barely touches the tip of the iceberg as far as dog training is concerned but the thing to remember is that utilizing dog training in the everyday life of your pooch will greatly enrich the relationship the two of you share.
Article on dog training written by Kayye Nynne


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Dog Obedience Schools: How To Get Free Dog Training By Learning What They Teach At Obedience Classes

Have you ever wished you could train your dog the way they are trained in professional obedience schools that you see on television or in your neighborhood dog training obedience schools? Home dog training is very possible for even the average dog owner, and you don't necessarily need dog obedience classes to have a well trained dog. Pet obedience is within the reach of all dog owners if they just learn proper techniques.

While free dog training is very possible if you want to do-it-yourself you must first dispel many of the myths that surround dog training. Once you understand the truth behind dog behavior (the stuff they teach you at expensive obedience schools) you will be able to have the dog of your dreams.

These are all things I often hear about obedience training a dog. Some of them MAY have some truth but none of them are absolutely true:
1- You need to wait until a puppy is at least 4/6/8 months to start obedience training- Truth be told, you can start obedience training your puppy from the moment he gets home. Don't ask too much at eight weeks of age but get started right away.
2- You can't obedience train an older dog- I almost prefer an older dog when doing obedience training. Older dogs have developed bodies, developed minds, and developed nervous systems. What that means in relation to training is that you can ask for high level of obedience from an older dog.
3- Obedience training should be done only with treats- Treats are great tools for reward. When they are used as a basis for a training program they are most often ineffective versus big distractions. Think about it, if your dog is chasing after a cat going towards a busy street is he going to continue chasing the cat or return to you to get a little treat? Chances are he will continue chasing the cat towards disastrous results.
4- Obedience training should be done only with discipline. If you use only disciplinary measures in training a dog you may end up with a dog that is obedient. You will also end up with a dog that obeys out of fear.
5- Certain dogs can't be trained- I have never met a dog that could not be trained. The only dog that theoretically couldn't be trained at minimum to an adequate level would be a dog with a chemical imbalance in their brain. This type of dog is rare.

At pet obedience classes and your neighborhood dog obedience school you can find out how to dispel more myths about how to train a dog. If you are looking for FREE dog training, though, it is recommended that you search your library, the internet, and dozens of other resources to learn the best way to get your dog to be obedient without going to obedience classes.

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Useful Dog Training Tips to Help Dogs Understand and Obey Commands - Points for House Training for Pups

Having a dog as a pet in the house brings joy in more than one way. Dogs are amongst the most common pets due to their many qualities, their loving nature being one of them! Imagine the joy of a cute, cuddly puppy, nuzzling a wet nose against your body! These cuddly puppies are completely dependent on their owners once they are separated from their mommies! Whilst they whine and cry, many new owners of such puppies are often perplexed about handling young pups. Besides, managing a cute but moody pup around the house spells nothing but trouble! Therefore, dog training should begin as early as possible. Puppies when trained early on, can turn out to be the most obedient and loving dogs ever. So, before you grumble and mumble when your little pup chews your slippers or barks for no reason, take a look at these important dog training tips to learn some vital points for house training for pups.

Dog Training Tips: House Training a Puppy

House training for a pup is comparatively easier than training adult dogs. The first thing you need to do is keep aside time for your pup. Crate training is often the basic method of making the pup get used to the indoors and outdoors. You can begin by placing the pup in the crate for short periods during the day. If the pup wishes to defecate, you can take it outdoors in the yard. Teach your pup to use the yard or a sand box (in case you don't have a yard). For this, you will need to use different tonal variations in your voice. If the pup follows the right method, shower it with praise and love. If it doesn't, then you need to make your voice as stern as possible. A loving 'good doggie' or a stern 'bad doggie' can help it to understand your commands. When you see the dog turning around in circles, sniffing at a spot, you need to take it as a signal that it needs to urinate or defecate. Be kind and help it to identify a suitable area.

Some pups are an overexcited lot! This is reflected in the way they jump and lunge at a person. Small-sized pups may not really harm a person. However, a large-sized pup can injure a person, unknowingly. Here's a simple tip for this situation. Ignore! Turn away from the pup. Ignoring the habit rather than screaming a 'no' will help you to make it understand. If it does, don't forget to reward the pup with a loving hug or praise. This is when you can experiment with commands such as 'sit' or 'stay'. Gradually, the pup will be well-behaved, in the presence of friends and guests.

You need to make your pup understand that certain kinds of behavior are unacceptable. Constant communication with your pup will help control behaviors such as excessive barking. We come back to the same solution in this case, which is to disregard the behavior of the pup. Shouting or even hugging your pup when it is barking its head off gives a wrong signal. Instead, opt to leave the room or hide somewhere. Repeat this process over and over again till your pup realizes this behavior is totally unacceptable.

Meal times should revolve around making the pup understand that the food given, also needs to be eaten. Mark a separate area where your pup can have its daily meal. You can even hand-feed the pup, when it turns moody. Always avoid overfeeding your pup. A few doggie treats can be given even during the day, when it displays good behavior.

Training on a leash can be a fun activity. Begin by training it around the house. Avoid hurting the pup by pulling the leash too hard. Be good to your pup, and it will love to follow you around the house. This habit will help the pup understand your commands, when you take it for a stroll outside.

Some understanding combined with love and care will make the house training for your pup an enjoyable activity. Treat it lovingly, like a child and you will be surprised with the results. Your pup is one of the most loyal friends you can ever have!

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my dog will do dozens of tricks on command, she never jumps, she never bites, and she usually listens, but if there's a coyote outside or another dog or person and she isn't on a leash she will not come when called, she just keeps going. ive seen people like victoria stilwell and cesar millan get dogs to return in mid charge, how can i get my dog to that point? she's a 5 year old golden retriever-lab mix and it's not like she doesn't respect me, she just sees offleash as meaning free time, she knows heel but it doesn't matter what i say, once she decides to go after something it's done. she'd been hurt by other dogs before after running to greet them and i'm genuinly concerned that the next time she gets out im going to be taking her to the vet with serious wounds

One of the easiest ways is to put her on a long line, like a washing line and let it trail, unclip her lead so she thinks she is free and tell her free, you need to practice this so do it in an area where she can't go too far and there are not any or many distractions and no trees or anything the line could get caught up on until you get your recall 100% , when she starts to go away from you say nothing, don't look at her, just go and stand on the line nearest to you, you now have control, that is when you call her, lift the line and gently pull her as you call her name as soon as she is near you, praise her and tell her free letting the line trail again, you need to do this numerous times, each time she comes back, lots of praise then free.............dogs will often not come back as you are stressed ( as they are running off) you are possibly chasing after them, so that makes them feel comfortable as you are keeping within their working distance..instead of running off the other way and they get told off when they eventually do come back or you get them, they are put on a lead and it is the end of their free time...........so all very logical in dogs eyes.
You will find very quickly you don't need to pull the line to you for her to come, however keep it on her as it is easier to get control once there is distraction, which is what you then want to practice...the same method with distraction and you will keep calmer as you know you can get control quickly...the key is not to speak until you are standing on the line....there are lots of other ways however this is simple and works well.

What you see on TV from these TV trainers is a tiny part of the training dogs need and what is done by trainers who work on the shows with the dogs and sort out the dogs issues ( and the peoples issues) before the film is spliced...so the 15 minutes of training they do looks impressive, however it is not the full story, it is TV, they do not show the amount of work required or the trainers that do that work.

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