Showing posts with label house training dog tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label house training dog tips. Show all posts

Friday, 10 December 2010

Training Dog Tips

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How To Train Dog Not To Bark-Top 5 Tips On How To Train Dog Not To Bark

One of the most common question that dog owners have is how to train dog not to bark. Dogs simply love to bark. It is a completely normal thing for a dog to, just as it is normal for humans to speak. However, when a dog barks excessively it becomes a huge issue for dog owners and everyone around in the neighborhood as well.

Although you would want to train dog to stop barking but you would also want him to bark when he is expected to, for example- when he needs to alert you of some danger to you or your property. So, our aim here is not to train dog to stop barking completely, rather it is to train a dog to stop barking excessively.

Listed below are the top 5 tips on how to train dog not to bark -:

1 – When your dog is barking just to gain attention, pay no attention to him. Don't even look towards him. Don't say anything to him, not even a "no". Turn away and use your body language to help get the message across that you do not want to be bothered right now.

2 – Take out some time of your busy schedule to spend it with your dog. Take him out for a walk everyday to provide him the necessary physical activity. Well exercised dogs are less likely to develop excessive barking habits.

3 – If you have to leave you dog alone at home, give him some nice dog chew toys so that he does not start barking out of boredom.

4 – Train your dog to stop barking on command. With young and obedient dogs, the best technique is to gently hold the dog's muzzle shut to stop his barking, and then give him a command for "quiet." The word or phrase used by you does not matter as long as you use the same word every time.

5 – Always praise your dog when he obeys your command. Reward his good behavior by giving him a treat or just by gently caressing him and saying "good dog"


As you can see here training dog not to bark can be a slow process and at times frustrating. When trying to learn how to train dog not to bark, a good dog training course can be very useful. You will want to look for the one that includes a free consultation with a skilled dog trainer.


About the Author

Gary Price worked at a vet clinic and an animal shelter, and has had lots of experience with dogs. Visit him at, TrainMyDoggie.com, to know more about how to train dog not to bark. Discover which dog training course he recommends at http://TrainMyDoggie.com/Barking.html



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Sunday, 28 February 2010

House Training Dog

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What You Should Know About Crate Training - One Of The Most Effective Ways Of House Training Any Puppy Or Dog

Crate training is one of the most effective ways of house training any puppy or dog.  Crate training is very efficient, and very effective, since it uses the natural instinct of the dog to achieve the desired result of a clean house and a well trained dog.

The concept behind crate training is that a dog naturally strives to avoid soiling the area where it eats and sleeps.  By placing the dog in the crate, this instinct is enhanced.  The dog will come to see the crate as its den, and it will try to avoid soiling its den.

The key to successful crate training for a puppy or an older dog, as with other forms of dog training, is to establish a good routine.  This routine will enhance the ability of the dog to do its business in the right place, and avoid eliminating in the wrong place.  It is important to shower the dog with praise each and every time it eliminates in the established toilet area, and not to express frustration or anger when the dog makes a mistake.

It is important to confine the dog or puppy to a small part of the house, generally one puppy proofed room, when you are not at home.  The room should contain a soft bed, fresh water and some favorite toys to prevent the dog from becoming bored and frustrated.

Crate training is different from confining the dog to one room, however.  With crate training, the puppy or dog is confined to a crate when unsupervised.  The idea is that the dog will think of this crate as its home, and not want to soil is home.

When crate training, it is important to remove the dog from the crate as soon as possible after returning home, and to take the dog promptly to the previously established toilet area.  When the dog does its business in this toilet area, be sure to provide lots of praise and treats.  It is important that the dog learn to associate proper toilet procedures with good things like treats and toys.

It is important to never leave the dog in its crate for long periods of time, as this will confuse the dog and force it to soil its sleeping area.  The crate is simply a tool, and it should not be abused by leaving the dog in it for extended periods of time.  If the dog is left in the crate for too long, it could set back the training program by weeks if not months.

The dog should only be confined to the crate when you are at home.  Except for nighttime, the dog should be given the opportunity to relieve itself every 45 minutes or so.  Each time the dog is taken out, it should be put on a leash and immediately taken outside.  Once outside the house, the dog should be given three to five minutes to do its business.  If the dog does not eliminate in this time period, it should be immediately returned to the create. 

If the dog does its business during the set time period, it should be rewarded with praise, food, play, affection and either an extended walk or a period of play inside or outside the home.

During the crate training period, it is important to keep a daily diary of when the dog does its business each day.  If the dog is on a regular feeding schedule, the toilet schedule should be consistent as well.  Having a good idea of when the dog needs to eliminate each day will be a big help during the house training process.  After the dog has used his established toilet area, you will be able to give the dog free run of the house to play and enjoy himself.

Dealing with accidents during crate training

It is very important to not punish the puppy or dog when it makes a mistake or has an accident during the crate training process.  If there has been an accident, simply clean it up.  Accidents during house training mean that you have provided the dog with unsupervised access to the house too quickly. 

The dog should not be allowed unsupervised access to the home until you can trust her bowel and bladder habits.  If mistakes do occur, it is best to go back to crate training.  Taking a couple of steps back will help move the house training process along, while moving too quickly could set things back.



About the Author

Mike Matthews is a regular contributor to article directories and blogs on a wide range of topics, including rat terrier information, If you want any more help or assistance please visit Mike's website.



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Saturday, 7 February 2009

House Training Dog

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The older dog deserves to be a house trained dog

Have you ever heard that you can't teach an old dog new trick? I have, but I don't know why they say that.

Did that phrase make someone famous for saying it? Well, it doesn't really matter because training an old dog is similar to training a new dog.

It might take longer because of it being used to certain ways, but you can train an old dog. Don't think anything is impossible. Except for maybe teaching a dog to soar through the air.

Flying is impossible. There are not wings on dogs. Back to the subject at hand. In this article you'll get tips for dog house training an older dog. They can also be used for a puppy.

House training a puppy can be time consuming and hard. Puppies don't know any better, so they go to the bathroom wherever they feel like it. This may be anywhere in your house including the carpet or even your bed.

An older dog that has not been trained will behave the same way. To stop this, the best thing to do is to put them on a schedule for going outside. Start doing this every thirty minutes.

Try not to break the schedule. If you do your dog will continue to go on your favorite rug. When this happens, and it will believe me I've been there, soak the stain with a paper towel.

Take the paper towel outside, holding your nose if you have to. Find an appropriate spot for your dog to go to the bathroom and put the towel there. Let your dog sniff it, putting its nose in it if you have to.

With this, they'll learn that this is where they should go to the bathroom, not in the house. Keep up with your schedule.

Your dog will soon learn to alert you when it needs to go by standing near the door. Don't wait too long to let them out or they'll go back to going on the floor inside.

For training an older dog, this is the best way to go about it. I hope your house smells better and you find you have a better trained dog.

Best of luck with your dog truly becoming man's best friend.




 


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