Training Collars For Dogs

Three Questions On Selecting A Dog Training Collar And Dog
Behavior

Judy wrote to me with the following question:

"Hi, Adam! I enjoyed your website, but still need help choosing
the right collar for my hard headed Jack Russell. She does go
swimming to chase and catch my ducks in our pond, she chases
cars, and she sometimes sneaks up behind visitors and bites them
on the leg. She does not listen at all when she is so intensely
concentrating on doing what she is not supposed to do...ignores
us completely. Other than being so aggravating 1/4 of the time,
she is a good little dog. But, when she is bad...she is BAD!

What collar would be best for such a small dog...she is not a
fat Jack Russell...she runs to much for that. She is probably
around 12 - 15 pounds, but I am just guessing. I want a collar
that goes at least 1/2 mile. We live out in the country and she
runs around our 10 acres.

Thanks so much, - Judy"

Dear Judy,

When choosing a training collar, the pinch collar is the best
choice. It communicates with the dog in it's natural language,
using the "teeth" of the collar similar to how an Alpha dog
would correct a subordinate or a mother dog correct her puppies.
The small size would probably work best for your Jack Russell
terrier.

By not listening to you, she is showing her disrespect of your
Alpha position in the family "pack." When you get the pinch
collar, you must keep it and a leash on her all the time when
supervision is available so you can correct any behaviors you
don't want. A good place to start learning about how to train
yourself on how to train your dog is my book and videos.

By keeping up a regimen of tough love and obedience, you can
correct her negative behaviors and don't forget to praise her
whenever she does something right. Mental stimulation is as
important as physical and she will be glad to be working for you
in obedience.

Jason wrote to me with a similar question about training collars:

"Hello Adam- I have recently purchased the full package of your
book and DVD's that you offer which I have found to be very
useful. I have two questions that I hope you may be able to
answer:

1) How old must a dog be before training with the pinch collar?

I have a 4 month old chocolate lab that is very intelligent.
Prior to your instructions, I was already able to teach her to
shake, sit, and roll-over all with food as the reward.

However, down is a different story-she only goes down when I
point all the way to the ground-finger pointing and touching the
floor-since having food in my hand when the training began she
only responds to my hand as a signal and not the word. This is
at best inconsistent and a bit frustrating. I have begun the
down-stay but the spike collar I have is only using 3 rings and
does not seem very efficient. I feel compelled to break this bad
habit which I have helped create, and look for your suggestions
on this topic.

2) How do I use a ball drive (which is extremely strong in my
lab) to make my dog not only retrieve (which she does) but catch
a Frisbee in the air?

I have already started bouncing balls of the wall and she is
getting better at catching the ball on the run, but I don't know
how this can evolve into a Frisbee catch and was a bit shocked
not finding this in your book.

Thank you for anything you can do or suggest for me to do,

-- Jason"

Dear Jason,

To be at it's best efficiency, the pinch collar should have at
least 5 links with pronged tips. You might want to find the next
size down for your dog and remove links until you have the
proper fit. Remember that the pinch collar is recommended for
the dog usually when she gets her adult teeth (usually around 4
to 4.5 months). If you do need to use it before then, be gentle
with your corrections, as training at this age is usually done
through positive reinforcement, motivation, and light
corrections (vocal, not giving a treat, etc).

Make sure she knows the command "Down" as well as the hand
signal. If you have to start from square one in teaching it to
her, do it. Praise her when she does anything right and let her
know when she needs to give you a little more effort.

Instead of using a ball for teaching her how to catch a Frisbee,
use a Frisbee; the two toys are very different in dimension.
Make sure she's excited about the Frisbee and gently throw it to
her from a few feet away, aiming for her chest, and tell her
"Catch!" If she even attempts, praise her. Keep trying and use
the word "Catch" whenever you throw it and as she learns to
catch it, throw it from farther away and have her run short
distances. However, be careful of how hard you exercise her, as
her joints are still growing. At a future point, you will know
when you can stop using the word "Catch" and simply ask her if
she wants to play Frisbee.

Whereas Marie wanted to know how to incorporate the use of the
training collar into fixing her dog's problem of ankle biting:

"Dear Adam: I have a five month-old Maltese and I'm having a
problem with him nipping at my ankles and pulling on my pant
legs. Also could I use a pinch collar on him? He only weighs
4lbs. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Regards, Marie"

Dear Marie,

By biting your ankles and pulling your pant legs, he is asking
for attention. I find it hard to think that he is trying to
dominate you at this age, so the behavior is probably more
related to attention. You need to eliminate this behavior verbal
correction IN CONJUNCTION WITH grabbing the scruff of his neck
and giving a firm pull.

If it's easier, use a prong collar on because the collar only
pinches the skin instead of constricting against the neck. While
they are very hard to find in conventional pet stores, they are
available online and can be found by typing "micro prong collar"
into a search engine. It will help you communicate with your dog
in a way he understands. However, it's unlikely

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Dog Training Aid

Dog Training Supplies

A well trained dog is something every dog owner hopes to have one day. Unfortunately, having a well behaved dog takes time and discipline. Fortunately, there are tons of dog training supplies out there to help you master the art of dog training. With a little patience and the right tools, you can have a well behaved dog in no time.

Before purchasing any dog training aids, it is important to make attainable goals for your dog. You must realize that in order for your dog to succeed, it is up to you. A good dog trainer knows that remaining calm and level headed at all times is necessary. You must remain consistent throughout training and be sure to follow up with positive reinforcement. Dogs love to please their owners and receive lots of attention; positive reinforcement helps to show your dog how easy it is to please you by following through with the correct behavior.

Once you have the right mindset to begin training your dog, dog training supplies can make your training even easier. One of the most popular training aids is the collar. There are numerous collars on the market to help you with all sorts of behaviors. A collar is a basic tool that almost every dog already wears and can easily be changed if something with more control is needed. For those dogs that are hard to handle on a leash, a harness collar might be a good investment. Many dog owners are fans of the training collars once the dog has learned a certain behavior. Once the behavior has been learned, a training collar will correct the behavior if the dog reverts to the old, unfavorable behavior.

A crate is the most beloved of all the dog training supplies. A crate helps housetrain a dog. An accident in your house is every dog owner's worst fear. Dogs are curious by nature, especially when left unattended. Crates are places you can place your dog in when you are not at home so they do not get into anything or have an accident. Dogs know not to use the bathroom where they eat or sleep by nature, which is how crates help potty train dogs, too. If a dog eats and sleep in their crate, they generally will learn to hold their bodily functions in until they are let out.

Dog gates make great dog training aids since they quickly teach your dog boundaries. By putting up a gate, dogs learn that the area behind the gate is not an area they are allowed to be in. Believe it or not, dogs love boundaries and find them easy to adjust to. Like children, dogs view boundaries as a way of learning what is expected of them.

The market today is flooded with dog training supplies to suit every owner, dog and training method. No matter what you believe in as far as training methods, there are sure to be supplies out there to help you and your dog in your training experience.

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Dog Training Leads

Find Out How to Correct Any of your Dog Training Techniques That are Just not Working

So many people go about dog training completely wrong and typically end up not succeeding at training their dog, which is why many of you really need to take the time out to sit down and do some different research about appropriate dog training and find out what works and what does not. You should not feel bad about not succeeding at properly training your dog though because so many people do this the incorrect way. With all of the many different sources out there that are available for all of us, teaching us how to properly train our dogs, you would think that more of us would be aware of how to do this exactly. This is not the case though, unfortunately, so for those of you who do not know what you are doing when it comes to training your dog, now is the time to find out. All it takes really is a great deal of patience and some time, if you truly do want to be successful at training your dog the right way.


Dogs can easily get confused and if you are only correcting them part of the time then they will just be totally lost as to what it is you are expecting from them. It is very important for anyone attempting to train their dog to remember that you have absolutely got to be persistent, no matter what! Your dog will finally catch on after some time and you will just be shocked at how well behaved they can actually be. Some dogs will take longer to train than other dogs, so, if you do have one of those dogs that is just hard headed then it is important to constantly reinforce everything, without being too aggressive or loud with them and never forget to reward them whenever they do what you have asked of them. It is just like with small children really, you have got to be persistent and rewarding them goes a long way and before long you will notice an enormous difference in their behavior. Your dog will love you and obey you, if you really work with them and by putting forth that effort and showing them how much you care every single time they do something good, you will end up with a very well behaved and surprisingly obedient pet.


Keep in mind that whenever you are using your dog training techniques on your pet that it is so important for their to not be many other noises going on when this is occurring because this would normally cause them to get distracted easily, which will lead you to becoming very frustrated and impatient. These helpful tips can really create the right setting for the best and most efficient kind of dog training, if you apply them every chance that you get and always remind them just how very loved they are.

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Dog Training - Treats

There are many choices when it comes to rewarding your dog with a treat for obeying your commands, and these treats make a big difference in your dog’s attitude towards you in learning new tricks, and why wouldn’t they? To get anything in life you have to give something back and dogs are no different, you help them and they’ll help you. Simple.


But what are the best rewards and treats to give your dog in times of good behavior? Well for starters you won’t be short of treats to try, the markets as it is now is full to the brim of all the fancy rewards and treats you could ever think of.


One of the favourite for dog owners is to treat their dog to homemade treats from recipes that can be found across the internet in many places, some of my favourites and personal recommendations are listed in the products page of www.dog-behavior-training.co.uk along with other tips on dog training there.


Consumer products are also a good choice when rewarding your dog; these include chewing toys which can be very rewarding for puppies and dogs alike. Saving one of their favourite toys for when they behave well makes everything more exciting for your dog and causes them to want to perform more for this reward.


If a chew toy is not to your dogs liking then they may instead enjoy a tug toy, tug toys are good for your dog’s teeth the same as chew toys are and it enhances the relationship between you and your dog as you play with them. Be careful while using these toys as some dogs may think of this game as good behaviour and will start tugging on trousers or other annoying or destructive things.


The last toys I am going to talk about are the throwing toys; these are good to calm your dog down when they are over active or if you just want to reward your dog with quality playing time for their good behavior. These toys range from a simple tennis ball to special durable dog Frisbees and help you to react with your dog wile also training playing the ‘fetch’ game.


There are lots more dog toys available, probably at your local pet shop. It is a good idea to keep in mind what textures and current toys your dog likes to play with or chew before making your choice but as long as your dog enjoys it, it can be used as a good reward and training method.

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Dog training question - Leash Walking?

It's not the leash that freaks him out. I have a divided yard, and he has no problems walking on the leash in the fenced-in area. Sure, he may pull, but he walks. However, when I try to take him for a walk outside the picket fence, he just lays down. No amounts of coercion/treats have convinced him to keep walking. Obviously I don't want to pull, but the boy needs exercise! Any suggestions as to how I can get my dog to go on walks?
Okay. More details.

He's an 8 month old Boston Terrier. I am the original owner. I live right on Lake Erie, so part of my concern is that he may be afraid of the sound of the water. Sounds silly, but who knows.

So still a puppy. Small dog. And he's always been mine.
Still more details. I've tried both a harness and a head-collar. He still lays down.

Try food, I kid you not, small dog bikkys or treats in your pocket. When you get out the front gate, give him a palmful, then move afew steps, give him more, then walk further on, give him more. Don't over do it, of course, exercise is meant to get rid of flab, not put it on :) See how you go with this.

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Stubborn Dog - Help For Training

Knowing HOW TO train a stubborn dog makes a huge difference but it is still not as easy as training a normal dog. Stubborn dogs tend to come from these breeds so I will start this article by identifying these breeds. This might help you in making a decision when buying a dog.

Afghan hound - Airedale Terrier - Akita - Alaskan Malamute - Alaskan Husky - American Pit Bull - American Staffordshire Terrier -
Belgian Shepherd - Bernese Mountain Dog - Bloodhound - Border Collie - Borzoi - Bull Terrier - Chinese Shar-Pei - Chow Chow -
Doberman - German Shepherd - Giant Schnauzer - Great Dane - Greyhound - Irish Wolfhound - Mastiff - Rhodesian Ridgeback -
Rottweiler - Saluki - Siberian Husky - Weimaraner - Setters

Stubborn dogs are not found in the sporting dogs as often as they are found in the hound and terrier groups. I think about a dog that is very stubborn until they tree or pursue the game to the end when I think about hounds. Many people in my area, who have deer dogs, sometimes have to wait until season is over to find their dogs.

This is not to say these dogs can not be trained at all but rather to say it will take patience, knowledge, and confidence on the trainer's part to be successful. These breeds are not well suited for kennels and they need companionship. Many people are taking on the challenge of dog training today because economic conditions has made professional training fees more of a luxury than a necessity. If you make a decision to train your own dog, you will need a good book or two to learn the helpful secrets that will save you hours of frustration.

Dog training can be likely to become a struggle between the trainer and the dog. When you understand that dogs have a "pack nature" that creates a "dominate nature" it makes it easy to understand the struggle. This means they had rather lead than follow! If you have had children you may understand this concept.

Here are some tips when working with a stubborn dog...

1- Use a firm voice but be cautious not to scream and lose your cool. You must be consistant when working with your dog because like children, they will pick up on inconsistance without difficulty. This creates confusion in their mind. Just imagine if you were the dog and one time you get scolded for doing something wrong and the next time you get a pat on the head. Also be very precise to correct your dog when the problem occurs. Dogs do not comprehend delayed punishment.

2- Body language is also important because you want to look sure of yourself to your dog and always look them in the eyes. This is somewhat of a domination technuqie. When correcting or praising your dog, always look them in the eyes.

3- One great techneque is to use some type of noise maker when your dog is not obeying. These items are trouble-free to make by taking a plastic bottle and placing a few small rocks in it. If you need to correct the dog by stricking them with an object that does not hurt, but makes a loud noise, use a large plastic baseball bat. If you need a louder sound, buy a bat with a larger end. You can also drop a few small pebbles in the end of the bat for additional sound.

4- Using a pinch collar to train your dog to heel, sit, and stay is the fastest easiest method there is. I can train most dogs with this method within one week. It works great and this is the first step in training. This method can be found in eBooks.

Training your own dog will be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. You will enjoy showing your dog's obedience to all of your friends. The sooner you get started the sooner you will achieve success.

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Any help with dog training?

Me and someone I know are going to try and train his lurcher/greyhound cross and although I do know some basic things from my own dogs, I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on how to make the process easier? We're not sure how old the dog is because it's a rescue, although it certainly isn't a pup. I was looking for roughly how long it would take for basic commands like sit and come here, where an ideal place would be, and if we would need any other equipment other than the lead, dog and packet of biscuits for rewards. Unless the biscuits are a bad idea?
Thanks a lot

Reward training always worked well with our dogs. I do not use dry biscuits..I always use soft treats and be sure to tear them into tiny pieces. You can train them throughout the day, and/or in training sessions. Training sessions should be short and then have the time increased. Make sure the dog is hungry when training..the treats then get their attention, and you will get their attention because of that. Only reward good behaviour. Do not yell at them...dogs associate everything...ex: if you call the dog and he does not want to come to you (ignore you or thinks it is a game) do not call louder/yell and then when he does come do not punish...dog associates coming to you with punishment. You won't get him to come later on. Turn and walk away. Do not look at them, do not call them. He will come thinking he is missing out on something. Don't look back. When he comes to you, tell him he is a good boy, pet, tell him to sit, and reward. Everything must be fun, happy, and exciting. Reward for coming to you inside and out. Make them sit before giving them food, or water, or when coming into the house after bathroom break..whatever. This distinguishes you as pack leader, and enforces good behaviour. So much to say..not enough room!

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Dog Training?

Friend's dog wont go outside when the other two dogs go out. They get along fine, but for some reason she just stares at you, and then runs away if you try to get her to go out. Of course, the result is, that she eventually has to urinate, and does so in the house. This happens several times per week. Dog is fully grown (not a puppy). Any ideas? Training methods or aids? Thanks!

I'm guessing these dogs haven't grown up together in the same house? Try taking the dog out on a lease while the other two play. This way, the dog will have to go outside. It could be that the dog is shy while doing "you know what"...Plus, I always find it good to play with all the dogs at once while outside. By doing this, they get used to be on each others territory together.

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Dog Lead Training

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What is the most effective way of training your dog to walk beside you and not pull on the lead?

I have a Jack russell cross and it pull on the lead, what is the most effective way to stop this? My friend who has an american bulldog also has this problem, should we use the same method?
Any methods and i will be very grateful. Thank you.

Have you considered the simpleLEASH? It uses a safe correction stimuli when your pup pulls too hard, and it really is effective. I've seen it in action.


Best of luck!

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How do i train my dog to run with out the lead on?

Because my dog loves running on fields but she can't run with out the lead on.

With our dogs, we just ran beside them a while, then let go of the lead without them knowing it. They stayed by our sides the entire time. It's been about 3 months & now we're comfortable with letting them run ahead a bit. They come when we call them, and on the occasion that that doesn't work, we run the opposite way, tricking them into chasing us, then when they get close enough we step on the leash to stop them. If we have to do that, we hold onto the leash making them stay right beside us (touching our legs with their chests). That way they know they did wrong & are now being restrained for it.

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