Dog Training: Obedience For A Happier and Healthier Dog - Part 3

Obedience dog training

Leadership and respect is key to dog training...in this issue I want to expand on the biggest reasons why dogs do what they do.

It will help you to see the world from his point of view...because of the true nature of dogs, not knowing this can make training even more difficult.


Hey Dog Lovng Friend,

Thanks for your valuable time, I appreciate you.

Understanding what it means to be a pack animal can unlock one of trainings greatest secrets because in their natural environment, dog are pack hunters.

When we see cute puppies, we tend to forget all about their natural wild side and their core essence. Of course, domesticated dogs don't travel in packs.

Dogs for the most part are pack animals and dogs in packs have leaders:

• The leadership role in dog packs is one of great influence
• Other dogs in the pack naturally subordinate themselves to leadership
• They will look to their leader for guidance and instruction

Your dog will build a pack mentality based on those with whom they regularly interact. In essence, you the owner and the your family members or close friends become the dogs pack.

This creates a wonderful opportunity for dog trainers:

• By playing the role yourself as the leader of your dogs pack, your dog will naturally tend to follow your lead
• He will naturally feel respect for you
• He will demonstrate this instinctive need to learn from you

Since a dogs real social structure will always be seen through his own view of packs and leaders, it makes sense for you as his trainer to take advantage of this by playing the role.

And it's cool for both him and you .

So that will make your dog training success even more effective.

Talk soon champ, oh yeah by the way...if you've any questions or comments about today's issue, please leave your comments on the blog!

The more we interact, the better I can help you with the exact info you need to improve your dog training. Thanks.

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Dog Training: Obedience For A Happier and Healthier Dog - Part 2

Obedience Dog Training

You should not allow your dog to do something and think it fun, then strike him for doing it later on, when youre not in good humor.

Jeez, I know a lot of what I share with you here is common sense, but have you ever heard someone say that their dog is 'dumb'?

Well, maybe they should not jump to the conclusion because there is a saying that goes like this; the dog is like the 'master'.

Consistency is a virtue in dog training...


Hi Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for reading today's exciting issue...in part 2, words of wisdom, you should not expect your dog to be a wonderful dog after a few weeks of training; training never ends.

I'll reveal a few more eye openers, stick around and take notes .

Your dog has his own view of the world, so he may differ with you believing that the trainer should know more than him:

• You should not train him in advanced skill or tricks that require a lot of co-ordination, or strength or endurance until he is at least six months old
• You should not praise him for doing a certain act, then at a later time, scold him for doing the same act
• You should not consider teaching tricks as the major part of his training
• You should not train your dog immediately or soon after he has eaten
• You should not lose patience with a puppy or dog older than 6 months
• You should not throw or kick a puppy nor lift him by the head or leg or skin of the neck
• You should not allow anyone or everyone to give commands to your dog
• You should not work your dog without some short rest or play periods during training

Look after and teach your dog consistently what to do and when to do it...and give him plenty of praise and five-minute rest for every fifteen minutes of training.

While you're training him, he must be a one-man dog, depending on you alone to feed him and care for him. Teach useful and practical lessons, this should be the aim for instructing your dog.

Acts that spring naturally from your dog's instincts are encouraged. Invest at least four months to a year, this may be necessary in order to make you, the master proud of him.

It will be well worth the effort, the rewards are endless.

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Dog Training: Obedience for A Happier and Healthier Dog - Part 1

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Your dog, he is exceedingly sensitive.

It is cruel and against the law to tease your dog to come to you when he can not.

Let me put it this way...playing and having fun is all part of it but when you're angry, have little patience or lack control of yourself obedience in the house and potty training, etc are the essential keys to your dog’s education.

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Respectfully, in conventional dog trainer wisdom sometimes it is best to state the obvious rather than saying what should be done, it can be said best by explaining what should not be done...

A well-trained dog looks up to you for your leadership, you're considered the leader of the pack... hmmm well, I hope you agree with me, lol.

Why?

The reasons will become clear as the lessons continue and each one is really a window into the distinctive psychology of the dog's mind.

Be careful and treat him with love and kindness, because it will usually lead to a happier and healthier life for you and your K9 buddy, so you can both enjoy a fun-filled, enriched life long companionship:

• First off, you should not play tricks, fool or taunt your dog
• You should not punish your dog with anything he would associate with duty or pleasure
• You should not chase your dog to catch him, he must learn to come to you or run after you
  
• You should not strike him in the face, on the backbone or on the ears
  
• You should not always be nagging your dog
• You should not punish a dog by stepping on his paws needlessly
• You should not grab or reach for him quickly
• You should not sneak up or grab him from the rear
• You should not use fear as a weapon, he should never fear his master
• You should not punish your dog while you're angry
• You should not make him nervous by your presence
• You should not dish out any punishment if it isn't deserved
• You should not be giving orders to him constantly
• You should not pester him with your shoutings
• You should not punish your dog while you are angry or lack control of yourself
• You should not punish your dog with the lead or any other instrument of training
• You should not twist his ears playfully or otherwise

Remember there is a system to follow for any kind of success, so enjoy training your dog and more importantly his company and always have lots of fun along the way!

I hope that makes sense, stay tuned for Part 2 we'll tear the lid open on the other stuff you should not do.

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Dog Training: Lesson for effectively teaching yourself to become a successful dog trainer!

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The one big difference in dog training success is that you must have a VISION.

Imagine yourself successfully training your dog, have the vision, see and feel it.

I believe you're on the path at the right place and the right time...


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

How are you doing...

May I ask you for help, like I know you're anxious to finally grab success and reach new levels in your dog training.

Success is starring you right in the face. GRAB IT!

Actually I've just received quite a number of mails asking me when I would release the new dog training product.

So I wanted to let you all know its getting there and should be ready within a 5-6 weeks is not sooner.

Please let me know what you want to see covered, in general it doesn't matter what it is...don't be shy I don't bite, lol, I'm here to help.

Like is there a particular question or challenge or specific area that's giving you a massive headache, and stopping you from sleeping at night?

Feel free to drop me an email at: johnmignano@optusnet.com.au

Thanks, I'm still finalizing a few things and I'll release the date.

So watch out for it!

Listen I want to leave enough time to make it the best it can be. Based on everything else on my plate right now, I believe I owe it to you (and to myself) to plan and make it great for you!

Talk soon and thanks for being you.

Enjoy and have a fun-filled fantastic weekend.

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Dog Training: A Guide To Dog Training Collars - Part 4

Dog Training Collar

Well, I hope the articles outlined so far have made it clear which dog collar is the best choice for you. There are still so many dog training collars available.

Today's dog training collar under the spot light is the electronic collar...

TIP: If you're new to dog training, then electronic collars should not be used by novice trainers as they may not know how to properly make use of this collar.


Hi Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for your time, I appreciate you.

The electronic collar sets off radio waves that shock the dog:

• The result of using this type of collar is that your dog will always leave on fear and negative anticipation of the next shock
• Electronic collars should not be used by novice trainers as they may not know how to properly make use of this collar

Which leads to the no-bark collars:

• These type of collars are used to train dogs not to bark
• It can be very damaging and not beneficial on the dog to use this type of collar...

Manufacturer's are constantly evolving to make collars as comfortable and as dog-friendly as possible.

Other dog training collars include:

• Light-up collars, they light up or glow at night
• Ornamental collars
• Schutzhund training collars
• And many more... which we'll cover in detail, stay tuned for updates in future articles

A factor in choosing any dog training collar regardless of the type used is that the collar must cater to your needs and should not be damaging in any shape or form.

It's important to weigh the pros and cons of each type of collar.

Both you and your dog will benefit from the right choice.

Thanks for reading, enjoy and have fun.

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Dog Training: A Guide To Dog Training Collars - Part 3

Dog Training Collar

An innovation of the choke chain dog training collar is the Snap-around choke.


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Most of the collars we've discussed so far are worn around the dog’s neck...

The snap-around is like the choke chain, but designed to be a lot more 'dog-friendly' so as not to damage a dog’s windpipe:

• The snap-around choke is very snugly fit and it is worn up high the dog’s neck
• When the leash is jerked, it doesn't damage the dog’s windpipe
• And doesn't jolt the dog as much...

These days there are also dog training collars that are worn on the head:

• These type of collars are fitted on the dog’s head with a leash attached under the dog’s muzzle. The advantage of this collar, where the dog’s head is, its body will follow
• The dog may not adjust that easily to wearing these kinds of dog collars and they may look like a pony halter or a muzzle

Another type of collar available is the Pronged or the German Pinch dog training collar:

• This type of collar is especially made for dogs that are wild, unruly and difficult to control
• These collars apply pressure on the protruding areas in the dog’s neck therefore it effectively catches the dog’s attention
• This dog training collar does not damage the dog’s windpipe

In part 4, we'll take a closer look at the electronic dog training collar, should be an eye opener.

Enjoy and have fun.

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Dog Training: A Guide To Dog Training Collars - Part 2

Dog training collar

What's the name of the outdated dog training collar, it's name is the "_____" chain?

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

How are ya doing...well, another dog training collar especially used for flyball training and sled dog racing is the Martingale collars.

Martingale collars provide “limited choke” on the dog’s neck:

• These type of collars are not so easy to come off as they really fit the neck of your dog in a very nice way
• Martingale collars are so flexible and they eliminate the danger of choking even if the dog gets very excited...

Limited Choke Collar:

• These type of collars are more like the choke chain but they have rings at the end to make room for a few inches of allowance
• To use these collars, you just have to ease the dog training collar from the head of your dog and slip it down its neck and tighten it a little.

An outdated Dog training collar is the choke chain:

• This type of collar was used by dog owners before the invention of the other types of collars
• Mostly, choke chains were used for punishment and correction
• When a dog misbehaves, the owner would just jerk on the leash and the dog would choke, letting him think twice of what he is doing
• Before, choke chains were really made of chains but now they are mostly made of nylon...

Choke chains really are a torture to dogs, in some cases when the jerking is very hard, it can damage the windpipe of the dog.

Talk with you soon, part 3 sheds some light on what's a better overall choice for dog collars.

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Dog Training: A Guide To Dog Training Collars - Part 1

Dog Training Collars

Let me guide you through the maze of dog training collars and take a closer look at each of the available collars you can have for your dogs...Part 1


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

As the number of dogs and breeds increase, the number of available dog training collars are also steadily increasing.

Sometimes, it is so hard to keep up on what dog collars to use for your dogs:

• The buckle collars for dogs come in different varieties
• The buckle collar is really simple, this collar uses a buckle fastener to secure it over the dog’s neck
• There are buckle collars that are flat, rolled, made in nylon, or made in leather

TIP: The buckle collar of choice used by most dog owners are the ones made in nylon, because this type of collar is easier to clean, don’t shrink and they come in different colors and styles.

The leather type collar, has been popular, but it's not very easy to clean and if wrongly washed they can shrivel or shrink...

Stay tuned for the next revealing issue in part 2, and thanks for reading.

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Dog Training: Does the crate always work - Part 5

Crate training dog


Key points to remember:

Treat every dog as an individual...

As a general rule of thumb don't abuse the positive aspects of a crate!


Hello Dog loving Friend,


Does the crate always work?

Unfortunately, nope.

There are some dogs (usually adults) that can or will not tolerate it.

A few will show no desire to keep the crate clean:

• Children should be taught that the crate is a special room for the pet and that they should not pester the dog or pup when it is in the crate or use the crate as a playhouse.
• The use of a dog crate is not recommended for a dog regularly left alone all day, consider that some dogs can tolerate it...

If it is attempted:

• The dog must be well exercised before and after crating
• The crate must be equipped with a heavy, non-tip dish of water
• Your dog should get lots of attention and complete freedom each night

If you do not have time to take a puppy or dog outside to go potty and exercise, you should reconsider getting a dog as a pet:

Crate or no crate, any dog consistently denied the attention and companionship it craves, may still find ways to express bored anxiety, and stress.

If that’s any indication of what the response will be like tomorrow, I’d be prepared to be in front of your pc for the next thrilling article, it’s going to be a barn burner, enjoy and have fun.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Purchasing a crate - Part 4

Crate training dog


Hey Dog loving Friend,


Where should I put the crate?

You know that dogs are social animals.

Place the crate in an area where the family spends a lot of time, like the kitchen, family room, etc.

TIP: The top of the crate can serve as extra shelf or table space.

At night, move your puppy's crate into your bedroom so you can hear him if he needs to go out.

Crates can be purchased at pet stores, department stores, and from pet supply catalogs:

• Look for a wire crate that includes a removable metal floor pan
• Plastic crates can also be used, some dogs will chew the plastic
• For your dog's comfort, look for one with a smooth floor
• Purchase crate large enough for your pet to stretch out on its side and to sit or stand erect

If you have a puppy, it's more economical to buy a wire crate that will accommodate him as an adult, then partition it to the right size:

• A movable wire or pegboard partition can be made or purchased
• Too large a crate can undermine housebreaking because your pet may eliminate at one end of the crate and lie down at the other
• For bedding, use an old blanket or buy a washable crate pad
• Depending on size and construction, a new crate may cost $40 - 150

This is a bargain compared to the cost of replacing a sofa, woodwork, or carpeting.

Enjoy and have fun, I'll reveal some worthwhile reading in the next issue that wraps it all up for you...stay tuned.

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Dog Training: Crate training dogs over 6 months old...Part 3

Crate Training Dog

• Crate training dogs over 6 months old...part 3!
  
  
  Hi Dog Loving Friend,
  
  How are you doing, thanks for joining my dog training tips blog.
  
  As a dog owner and trainer, often you're faced with challenging behavior...not a problem, right?
  
  Well, around the tender age group of six months or so....
  
  As a result from a dog feeling insecure when he is left alone, a crate can actually help ease his tension or nervousness.
  
  The trick is to introduce the crate gradually and in a positive manner.
  
  You're wanting his first connection with the crate to be pleasant experience, so be patient:
  
  Make sure to secure the door open, so that it can't suddenly shut and frighten the dog
• Encourage your dog to enter at his own pace without forcing him inside

• The name of the game is let him do it voluntarily by tossing a treat into the far end
• Praise him enthusiastically once he enters, then letting him come right back out again
• Once he enters the crate confidently, coax him to lie down and relax, using a treat, if necessary
• Shut the door briefly, while you sit beside the crate or when there are people in the room
• Don't reward him if he is barking or whining wanting your attention
• When you feel your dog will stay calm and quietly in the crate, leave him alone for 15 - 30 minutes...

If all goes well, you can leave him for longer intervals.

Eventually, you may no longer need to shut him in the crate, but he will probably appreciate still having access to his special place.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

I hope you're finding this information easy to digest and apply. The good news, stay tuned for another exciting jammed packed issue with more useful nuggets.

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Dog Training: What's good about using a dog crate - Part 2

Crate Training Dog


Crating a puppy...


Hey Dog Loving friend,

A young puppy should have no problem accepting the crate as his place.

It may be a little bit of a bother for him causing some crying at first, not by the crate, but by adjusting to an unfamiliar household.

I'd suggest you let him settle in and don't be so quick to reward him if he is barking or whining for attention:

• If you're sure he doesn't need to go potty, ignore him until he is quiet, then praise him or take him out of the crate
• Don't leave meals in the crate or feed your puppy immediately
• Most puppies will spill water left in the crate
• Do leave a safe chew toy in the crate for your pet
• Close your dog in the crate whenever he must be left alone or can't be closely supervised by a responsible person
• Never crate your pet longer than you know he can wait to go potty, and definitely less than 4 hour intervals during the day
• If you occasionally must be gone longer than this, place the crate with the door open in an enclosed area such as a bathroom or laundry room
• Place newspapers on the floor of the room to help make cleaning-up easy
• Your puppy should soon stop eliminating overnight and then may be crated in his regular place...
  

Thanks for checking out the cool tips in part 2...got any concerns, suggestions or feedback?

Oh yeah, part 3 is on the way, do check it out if you want to learn more about crates and their uses!

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Dog Training: What's a dog crate - Part 1

Crate dog training

A dog crate is a cage made of wire or molded plastic.

Ok, so what can you as a dog owner and trainer do with the help of a crate?


Hello Dog Loving Friend,

How're ya doing, thanks for your time.

A crate's purpose is simply to provide a safe environment for many reasons including:

• Security
• Safety
• Housebreaking
• Protection of household goods
• Travel
• Illness...

You may think that putting your pet in a crate is mean or inhumane and might cause your pet to resent you or to be psychologically damaged.

Yes that would be fair to say if dogs viewed the world the same as people...

As your dog sees it, the crate is a room of his very own - a "security blanket". The crate helps to satisfy the "den instinct" inherited from his den-dwelling ancestors and relatives.

Your dog will feel secure, not frustrated once accustomed to his crate.

Of course your dog wants to please you and you want to enjoy him being around more often, so as far as he is concerned the crate can help you achieve a better relationship with him...

Even preventing unwanted behavior when you aren't available to supervise him .

So you might be thinking what are the advantages of using a crate:

• You can enjoy peace of mind when leaving your dog alone, knowing that nothing can be soiled or destroyed and that he is comfortable, safe, and not developing bad habits.
• You can housebreak your pet more quickly by using the close confinement to motivate your pet to wait until taken outside, since canines naturally avoid soiling their den.
• You can travel with your pet without risk of the the dog getting loose and becoming lost or interfering with safe driving.
• Your dog can enjoy the security and privacy of den of his own to which he can retreat when tired or stressed.
• Your dog can avoid much of the fear and confusion caused by your reaction to problem behavior....

Since he can more easily adapt to staying in unfamiliar places as long as he has his familiar "security blanket" along, your pet can be included in family outings, instead of being left behind alone.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

Stay tuned for part 2, I'll reveal something really cool for you.

Enjoy and have fun, speak soon.

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Dog Training: Are You Making These Common Trainer Mistakes?

Dog Training

All for one and one for all...

"The 'enemy within' is easier to defeat by using it's own inertia...

Yeah, and by the way you can have a rest.


Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for joining me...

It may or may not come as a surprise to regular readers of My Dog Training Tips, that we all struggle sometimes.

Whole months can go by where the training 'process' seems effortless, and at other times you can feel so fed up trying to find something which feels worthwhile...it aint funny.

You know those voices in your head have a field day, shouting out: "give up" or take a week off, or at least do something else to justify the struggle?

And there are times where the voices have a point...

Taking a day or even a week off from training is an act of kindness to your dog and yourself.

In these moments, not doing it is a true act of 'spiritual bliss', because you wind up feeling so much better, refreshed and refocused on why you're doing it in the first place.

Yet more often than not, the voices in your head are telling you 'it's too hard' or 'haven't you done enough?'

Or even 'you deserve more!' these things aren't helpful at all, but serve to sap your strength and drain your energy.

It is at these times that you can take great comfort in the daily practice of 'victory'.

Look, the concept isn't kinda new, yet simple enough to understand.

It is the practice of taking time every single day to do simply do those things which nurtures your connection with mind, body and spirit.

What can be more difficult is to understand who or what we're really battling (hopefully emerging victorious) because it has nothing to do with your dog!

Some people believe our minds are engaged in a war against our selves, we're spending our lives in a seemingly head to head fight to the death between dark and light.

Voices of doubt in your head are thought not to come from your own unconscious or even the collective unconscious, but from a force known as 'the enemy within', 'the voice of knowledge', or whatever mask laziness or fear of failure hides behind.

The only reason why I mention this is because its easy to 'give up', either way there is a price to pay.

We're battling against our own resistance, which comes about as a result of feelings some sort of unworthiness or destructive impulses implanted in our psyches at an early age.

It is compensation for our "emotional void" or the inability to maintain peace of mind, love and approval.

In other words, what makes it difficult at times is the fact that each day, you sorta feel like you're struggling from a standing start.

Once you get into action, the fun and simple joy of training your dog kicks in, and happy inertia becomes your momentum, and it becomes easier to take care than to neglect; easier to love than to fear.

Until that time, staring at your dog with a blank face can be as daunting as facing down the 'enemy within'.

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Dog Training: A case for Remote Collars in dog training - Part1

Dog training Cool...Electronic Remote Collars...here it comes! Hey Dog Loving Friend, Please allow the vid to load up for a moment...thanks. Check out this brief clip of a police dog doing obedience before and after using a Remote Collar. I'd like you to notice the dog's attitude and mood improve AFTER putting the collar on. Look at in context of combining it with more animation from the handler and a toy reward to mark correct positons. Tell me if you want more of these kind of advanced tips, I've been asked to do short audios explaining specific techniques in detail. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you. Dog Training...success made easy!

Dog Training: Dog training is an art and there are right ways to go about it!

Dog Training

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Every dog has his day...but the most important tips in dog training are consistency:

• Keeping your dog's attention and understanding your dog.
• To have the respect of your dog you must be consistent.
• You should make a set of do's and don'ts for your dog.
• You and your dog will both enjoy the time spent together, your dog will respect you for being a responsible owner.
• And other people will appreciate your dog's great behavior after you are done!

Thanks for reading I look forward to you sharing your experiences, you're much appreciated:
Enjoy and have fun!

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Dog Training: Dog Lovers Rejoice...8 dog training tips for you and your dog!

Dog Training Tips

Dog training requires simple persistence to be a successful trainer. So how do you make it an enjoyable, happy and better experience for both you and your dog?

Hey Dog loving Friend,

How are you doing, thanks for your time.

Well, honestly you've just got to believe in yourself and that your dog trusts and accepts your commands. As I've already touched on this topic before in other articles, all-in-all it's about you and your dog's connection with conditioned responses.

Yes, you want to be able to get your dog's attention and have him conditioned to respond to your commands to the point where it becomes an automatic response.

Here are 8 dog training tips to guide you along the way:

1. Before you can start training your dog you first need to get its attention. You can do this by talking to him and offering him a small treat

2. If you've a well behaved dog, a six foot training lead and a regular buckle collar is great. If you dog is uncontrollable you should use a training collar (for the right collar size measure the dogs' neck and add 2 inches)

3. Before you introduce your dog to the inside of a moving vehicle you should teach him the "down" and "stay" commands. This ensures that he spends the ride on the floor of the vehicle

4. When your dog had got to go...by golly it had got to go. To prevent your dog from crapping on the carpet you should train him to eliminate "potty" on command.

5. Always praise your dog when he learns a new command

6. Never hit your dog. Any time your dog is engaging in bad behavior, use this opportunity to teach him the "stop" or "no" command. Using the "stay" command can also be effective in these situations.

7. Play with your dog this will help reinforce your bond, plus continue in building the trust and connection between you and your dog

8. Don't rush dog training, teach your dog one command at a time and don't move on until he "gets it". A little dog training everyday is all that's needed.

Do some dog training everyday, this is the exact same type of conditioning you should aim for when training your dog.

And this is why I suggest even after your dog understands a command, you continue to reinforce the connection by repeating the command, i.e., "come", "sit", "heel" "potty", "down" "stay"...etc and then give a tug on the line…up to a year after the initial training session.

Changing your voice tone is enough of a warning that he is doing something wrong.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog training: A Passion for Dogs...What's Your Favorite Breed?

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A Passion for Dogs...does your dog breed scream funky, groovy, or awesome?

Find out which dog breed matches your style!

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Today we're gonna do something a little different...could you please take a moment to introduce yourself, and then add a comment about your dog and also tell us your dogs breed...

Affenpinscher
Dalmatian
Norwegian Elkhound

Afghan Hound
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Norwich Terrier

Airedale Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Akita
English Cocker Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog

Alaskan Malamute
English Foxhound
Otterhound

American Cocker Spaniel
English Setter
Papillon

American Eskimo Dog
English Springer Spaniel
Pekingese

American Foxhound
English Toy Spaniel
Pembroke Welsh Corgi


American Staffordshire Terrier
Field Spaniel
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

American Water Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Pharaoh Hound

Anatolian Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Pointer

Australian Cattle Dog
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Australian Shepherd
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Pomeranian

Australian Terrier
French Bulldog
Poodle (Miniature)

Basenji
German Pinscher
Poodle (Standard)

Basset Hound
German Shepherd Dog
Poodle (Toy)

Beagle
German Shorthaired Pointer
Portuguese Water Dog

Bearded Collie
German Wirehaired Pointer
Pug

Bedlington Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Puli

Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback

Belgian Sheepdog
Gordon Setter
Rottweiler

Belgian Tervuren
Great Dane
Saint Bernard

Bernese Mountain Dog
Great Pyrenees
Saluki

Bichon Frise
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Samoyed

Black and Tan Coonhound
Greyhound
Schipperke

Black Russian Terrier
Harrier
Scottish Deerhound

Bloodhound
Havanese
Scottish Terrier

Border Collie
Ibizan Hound
Sealyham Terrier

Border Terrier
Irish Setter
Shetland Sheepdog

Borzoi
Irish Terrier
Shiba Inu

Boston Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Shih Tzu

Bouvier des Flandres
Irish Wolfhound
Siberian Husky

Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Silky Terrier

Briard
Jack Russell Terrier
Skye Terrier

Brittany
Japanese Chin
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Brussels Griffon
Keeshond
Spinone Italiano

Bull Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Bulldog
Komondor
Standard Schnauzer

Bullmastiff
Kuvasz
Sussex Spaniel

Cairn Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel

Canaan Dog
Lakeland Terrier
Tibetan Terrier

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Lhasa Apso
Toy Fox Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Toy Manchester Terrier

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Maltese
Vizsla

Chihuahua
Manchester Terrier
Weimaraner

Chinese Crested Dog
Mastiff
Welsh Springer Spaniel

Chinese Shar-Pei
Miniature Bull Terrier
Welsh Terrier

Chow Chow
Miniature Pinscher
West Highland White Terrier

Clumber Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet

Collie
Neapolitan Mastiff
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Curly-Coated Retriever
Newfoundland
Yorkshire Terrier
Dachshund
Norfolk Terrier

Thanks, I'd love to hear from you.

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Dog training: 5 Steps To Solid, Powerful Dog training Goals - Part 3

Dog training

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Ok, you're almost there now this is the time to put it all together.

Create a detailed plan to get there...

Look, I know this may seem obvious but no one is born knowing how to do anything, really, except eat, sleep and breathe.

The rest you sort of learn by trial and error as you go along, so creating a detailed plan to achieve your goals is no different.

Brainstorm things you can do, actions you can take right away.

• Bounce ideas off of family, friends, and relatives.
  
• Throw out ideas (none are too insignificant or crazy).
  
• After you get the first few questionable or tongue in cheek ideas out of the way, be more creative and clever
  

More valuable ideas will surface until you're able to get your ideas down to very specific, measurable tasks that you can then cross off a list when you’ve finished them.

In order to reach a key goal, you’ll need to set interim goals or multiple short-term goals.

You just get a big goal and its' broken down into bite-sized pieces, the objectives are less intimidating.

If you get stuck trying to create a plan, ask yourself more questions! Keep asking questions until there are no more questions, only actions left.

Prioritize your plan according to your most important goal, approach each goal individually and set a date for completion.

Thanks for reading, now put what you've written into action. You’ll be amazed at the progress you make!

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Dog Training: 5 Steps to Solid, Powerful Dog Training Goals - Part 2

Dog training

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Lets get stuck into the Five-Step Goal-Setting Plan to achieving your dog training success.

Now ask yourself: "What do I want"...be specific.

This is the first thing to ask yourself in your goal planning process.

What is your vision?

Your dream?

Look at it this way, without being clear as to your explicit desires, no other steps can be taken, and no progress made.

Why do you want it (what value does it serve)

The pivotal question in your dog training goal is this setting process and a prime motivator.

You must reflect on your values list in order to answer it:

Does your desire reflect your values?

If so, you’ve accomplished the second step and are on your way to dog training goal setting success.

When do you want it?

Determining specific dates for completion of tasks is a crucial part of your goal setting procedure.

Knowing that you have committed yourself to achieving a certain thing by a certain date will enable you to plan your time and thus maximize your efforts.

What will you give up or overcome to get it:

• Confusion?
  
• Fear?
  
• Procrastination?
  
• Insecurity?
  

Make sure you keep in mind why you want your goal. It will give you all the courage you need to push through your fears and move forward.

Stay tuned for Part 3...you're gonna get a lot out of this.

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Dog training: 5 Steps to Solid, Powerful Dog Training Goals - Part 1

Dog Training

Hey Dog loving Friend,

You know where you want to go, but how do you get your dog there?

You may find that making some decisions are easier than others.

• What do you do first?
• How long will it take?
• Will you need help getting there?
• How do you decide what’s right for you?

It helps if you understand what makes your dog tick - just use your own value system.

Yeah, I know this might sound bizzare, but these values are the ones you live with, not necessarily every day, but over the course of your life, that enable you to live with your decisions.

First, you need to understand your dog is actually a reflection of your own personality, the values, decisions and virtues you live by...your dog doesn't judge you.

He loves you for who you are...

This topic isn't well covered and is rarely ever spoken about, so sit down and make a list of the top 20 or 30 values that are important to you:

• Dog
• Family
• Personal time
• Fun

I think you get the idea.

Narrow that list to 10, and then five.

Next, rank those five in numeric order, one against the other, until you have your top three.

When making choices, ask yourself if the decision would honor your top three values. If not, it’s the wrong choice for you and your dog at the time.

Setting the right dog training goals for you is almost as important as having your own goals.

They have to be realistic and coincide with your value system:

How does your vision mesh with your dog training goals?

You may experience fear, feel overwhelmed or confused because you don’t know how to go about setting goals effectively, but it’s a straightforward process.

Keep reading and in Part 2 I'll reveal more insights into overcoming the barriers as you go, as you feel more in control...

Thanks, talk soon.

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Dog training: Dog Show Training?

Dog Show Training

Hi Dog Loving Friend,


Dog show training is important when you're planning to enlist your dog to a show.

Or if you want to make a champion out of your dog...

Dog show training is not an easy task to do because you have to teach your dog the fine
qualities of their breed.

You have to know that breed indepth also.

If you do know then it will be easier for you to train your dog with quality results.

I'd love to share some training tips and techniques with you without any risk.

But if you don't know the do's and don't of your breed when he walks on that carpet then hire a professional dog show trainer.

Different dog breeds need different type of techniques or lessons to learn.

For example:

Learning how to walk "their breed way".

You have to get a professional to do the job especially if you're new in the business of dog shows.

By spending some money, professional dog show trainers will not only help your dog achieve the full potential of a breed...

But also teach you some priceless techniques they've learned doing dog shows.

My only suggestion here is to hire a professinal dog show trainer that has the credentials to back him up.

Or better yet, he should have the experience of producing winners out of the breed that you have.

Money-wise, it's gonna be expensive, but career-wise for your dog, he's gonna be a champion.

And champion dogs are always good investments like stud services for male dog owners and puppy breeding for female dog owners.

If you really don't want to spend money to hire a professional dog show trainer then you have to do your part for your dog to win.

What do you need to do?

You need to research your breed and learn their standards for dog shows. If you got them all, them teach your dogs those standards.

It's hard work alright that's why you have to decide for your self and I wish you all the best with success.

Talk soon, thanks for your time. I've just added a new updated juicy article that I think you'll appreciate at: http://www.1findit.com/dogtraining

Enjoy and have fun!

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Dog Training: Dog Training Commands!

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Dog Training Commands?


Hey Dog Loving Friend,


Wow! Can you believe it?

I almost forgot to mention this...Training your dog only requires two words for you to speak:

1/: Good boy or good girl
2/: And no...

That's it!

You have to learn to praise your dog when he's doing what you want him to do.

That way your dog will understand you're the leader of the pack and this will stick in his mind that's what you want him to do for a specific task.

If he's doing the wrong thing...

Then you have to say the word no (or bad boy/girl) but not shouting in a way that's either demeaning or humiliating. Dogs are very tuned in and sensitive, they have feelings, too!

Some dog trainers will say that it's wrong to shout at your dog.

Just do it in an authoritative and direct way.

This way your dog will pick up on your energy and understand that the word "good" is what you want, and the word "bad" is what you don't want.

That way, he learns to be well trained, happy and obedient.

The next time you have a session to train your dog, it will be easier for him to know what to do and how to do it.

Thanks for reading, check out what I've got in store for you in the next updated exciting insider issue at: http://mydogtrainingtips.blogspot.com

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Dog Training: Indoor Dog Potting Training Success!

Indoor Dog Potty Training


Hi Dog loving friend,


How are you doing...

We've had some great success stories pouring in and at some point I'd love to share them with you.

OK. Since we've covered outside potty training its only fair the next step is...

Are you the type of dog owner who is living in an apartment, condominium or small building?

What if you don't have a terrace or backyard for your dog to go potty?

What if you don't have the time to take him outside every morning and every night?

Then you should potty train your dog inside.

You know the inside routine by now, <grin>.

10-20 minutes after your dog has stopped eating, watch him closely for he will surely want to go.

Potty training your dog inside involves a lot of patience, in particular knowing what he gets up to.

The game here is observance because you have to train him once he has made the mistake.

If he does then tell him "bad dog"..."no potty here."

Get a newspaper to wipe his potty take it to the place where you want him to go inside your house and tell him "potty here" 3 times.

Let him smell his potty while doing this so he would know and remember that place.

Another method would be leave the newspaper-wiped-urine of your dog in the exact place where you want him to potty, so your dog will find that spot again.

Just do this over and over again once he's wrong and when he's doing what you want him to do, reward him by treat or by praising him with words and affection.

Let's recap the 5 biggest reasons why you will succeed in potty training your dog:

1/: REITERATION
2/: PERSISTENCE
3/: COMMENDATION
4/: AMENDATION
5/: REWARDING

Yo! And don't forget the BIG one...PATIENCE.

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Dog training: Outdoor Dog Potty Training!

Outdoor Dog Potty Training

Hey Dog loving Friend,

Thanks for joining the latest dog training updates, we're moving right along the fast
track to potty training success...

Outdoor dog potty training is ideal for dog owners who have a backyards, it's common sense I guess.

Your backyard should be enclosed to ensure the safety of your dog, because you also have to keep in mind the dangers.

Look I hear about it all the time, it doesn't have to be that way in the cause of a dog wandering out after he potties and gets hit by a car, or if he gets stolen.

It's sad, but if you have an enclosed backyard then it's far better to potty train him outside.

10-20 minutes after your dog stopped eating, take him outside by using a leash...

Go to the place where you want him to potty (remember that when going to this same place everyday, you have to take the same route) and wait for him to go.

You can always say the word "go potty" at least three times is enough.

When he does go, tell him how good he is or give him a treat.

If he doesn't go and it's taking way too long.

Go back again in about 30mins - 1hour and do the same thing.

Just do the same routine everyday and your dog will quickly and easily learn the routine in just a few days.

When you see your dog go inside your house be authoritative and say "bad dog" "no potty here" and take him outside and tell him "potty here".

You can also wipe his potty with a newspaper and take it outside where you want him to potty and let him smell it and say the word "potty here."

Again reinforce and be patient, say for at least 3 times so he would know that is the place where he should potty.

Check out http://mydogtrainingtips.blogspot.com for more very interesting, fun and entertaining updates.

Thanks again, I appreciate you, talk soon...

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Dog Training: Dog potty training tips and tricks!

Dog Potty Training

Potty Training Tips and Tricks!


Hello Dog Loving Friend,


How are you doing...

Hope you're saving time, enjoying the updates and right on the money with your dog training.

Drum roll please....

Finally here's something with chunky substance, yeah...does your dog pass the potty screen test?

Ahh don't stress it, by the way that was a joke.

Seriously, there's lots of techniques used by pro dog trainers to potty train dogs.

Look, you can read a ton of tips and from your own point of view, every dog training tip that ever comes your way, at the end of the day you want a result, right?

OK. Your dog will be potty trained...let's get started.

Well, it's not any particular technique that's important, what realy matters is your willingness to do the technique persistently.

The thing to consider is also knowing what type of potty trained dog you would like to have and do?

For example:

Do you want to potty train your dog for outside or potty train your dog for inside?

Pretty simple choice. Here's a suggestion for techniques that you can use for your dog to be potty trained outside and inside.

How's that for value...a two pronged solution in one.

Anyway, I thought you'd like to know dogs are all about routines. Whatever you'd like your dog to learn, the name of the game is doing a routine.

Just plan a simple routine for feeding and giving your dog water.

You do the same routine of feeding meals 3 times a day at the same time.

After feeding, it usually takes 10-20 minute for your dog to potty.

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Dog training: Dog Potting Training - the raw deal?

Dog potty training


Hi Dog Loving friend,

Have you ever recieved a request from a frantic German Sheperd puppy owner?

Let me tell you something, those dogs sure do a big pile of "______" so you'd better pay close attention to this!

Today's issue covers dog potty training...

This has got to be one of the hottest questions asked...no pun intended, <grin>.

Hmmm, probably one the most important thing you would like your puppy or dog to learn, right?

You would not want your dog to "_____" on your carpet or brand new sofa, would you?

It's really easy to potty train you dog. You can do it in only minutes everyday so it's handy
to know.

It doesn't take a lot of time or energy for your dog to be potty trained. Once you've learned the simplicity of dog training it's really easy to do it.

If you don't have what it takes to do simple stuff, again, I'd suggest that you hire a pro-dog trainer.

Even if you have to spend little, you'll save your self the headaches of what you'll need to fork out for new furniture and carpet...

Stay tuned for next issue with some easy-to-follow guidelines.

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Dog training: Does dog training require rewards or treats?

Dog Training

Hey Dog loving friend,


Thanks for your time, I appreciate you.

Does dog training require rewards or treats?

Yes and No?

Of course, it's always good to receive a reward, but you also have to be careful.

Why?

Because once you start giving treats when you're training your dog, there's no backing out of it.

Your dog won't do what you want him to do next time if he doesn't get a tasty reward. <grin>

Hot Tip: Keep rewards juicy and mouth watering to keep him begging for more of those tasty morsals.

Small bite size pieces of juicy cheese are irresistable treats for dogs.

Others treats you can buy at pet stores.

Remember that when you're training your dog, treats are not the most important part.

You're there to build trust and respect of your dog, so he'll follow even if there are no treats involved.

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Dog Training: Persistence is the key to dog training success!

Dog training

Hello Dog loving Friend,

Are you persistent enough to train you dog?

Do you have what it takes to be patient over and over again just for you dog to learn?

You love your dog right, his you're buddy.

All-in-all, if you don't have the patience to treat your buddy with the love he deserves, then
yeah, you should consider hiring a pro-trainer.

Time and lack of confidence is one of the reasons why people pay trainers to train their dog.

It's not that easy or is it?

Make up your mind...because with the right mind, attitude and persistence, you can be your own dog trainer.

Not too shabby having the confidence in knowing you did it without having to shell out a small fortune.

Listen, dogs can learn stuff, I can tell you that.

Ok, yeah, it might take some time and patience for any dog to learn, so be fair and give him a break.

Keep exercises interesting, fun, short and sweet.

Here are some of the tips to make it easier for you...

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Dog Training: Reiteration is the name of the game for dog training!

Dog training

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Is dog training essential?

Well, to have a happier life with your dog I'd say it's important to have a dog that knows
how to live around you and follow the rules.

A dog, it's like having a child that you would want to follow you and respect you.

Training your dog isn't that difficult and should not be expensive. You can even do most of the training your self with some champion tips that I have here.

When you want to maximize the full potential of of your dog, I suggest you learn from a champion dog trainer <grin>.

Of course, dog training requires patience for your dog. Dogs are highly intelligent, still,
they need to know they're a dog and not human.

Just follow the simple tips and take action, apply what I show you when training your dog to anything you want him to do.

Remember these are just tips, so it's always best to get to know your dog.

Reiteration is the name of the game for dog training.

Yeah I know it sounds boring, it's just how it is.

Your dog will not learn if you just teach him what you want him to do a couple of times and forget about it.

Successful dog training comes down to the most number of times you can repeat to your dog the tricks and commands you want him to learn.

Which comes the next tip to achieve this...

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Dog Training: How To Keep Your Dog's Mind Stimulated - Part 1

Dog training

Dogs have exceptional hunting and instincts with strength and drives that need to be expressed. Sound silly, right?

Dogs need an outlet for those drives. Stimulation at any level is healthy. A dog that's mentally stimulated on a daily basis is a happy dog, and happy dogs don’t cause problems.

Hey Dog loving Friend,

Thanks for your time, we have an interesting and stimulating article for you today...

Some dog breeds are bred to work. If you don’t keep your dog’s mind stimulated, chances are that he’ll find something to do to stimulate his mind...and mostly you won't like what he gets up to!

TIP: Do obedience training with your dog...they love a good challenge.

Here’s 5 big reasons why you should keep your dog mentally stimulated:

1/: Knowing he will be praised for making the right decision and corrected for making the wrong decision (and allowed the chance to make the right decision again) instills a sense of responsibility so do obedience training with your dog.

2/: There are a number of cool toys that actually challenge your dog’s mind. one of the more popular ones is the “Buster Cube,” a plastic cube that releases a pellet of food, every third or fourth time the Cube is rolled over.

3/: Teach your dog to do tasks like bring in the newspaper, carry mail back from the mailbox or to walk out with you when you take the trash out.

4/: You can't go wrong with exercise and plenty of it. If you can mix and match exercise with another activity such as playing, “Find the ball,” or doing some agility exercises, then that’s even better.

5/: Keep routines going, because small rituals done at the same time of day, every day keep him on his toes and ready for action. For example; feeding, exercise, grooming, treats, car trips, whatever…the name of the game is regular routines = stimulation.

Work and obedience training requires your dog to use his brain and think.
Thanks for reading, enjoy and have fun.

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Dog Training: Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training - Part 3

Dog Training Agility jumps for the positive motivational trainer! Hi Dog loving Friend, How are you doing...this vid is short but sweet because in training timing is everything. Here's an example of dog training agility with multiple hurdles using a bavior shaping device called the K-9 BSD. Watch closely towards the end of the last jump as this unique device has this really cool trick, the trainer remotely ejects a reward for his dog...with plenty of praise to boot. Other uses include building hunt drive and alert behaviors in both SAR and odor detection dogs. Thanks to our freinds at www.k-9bsd.com, check it out for more info. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you. Enjoy and have fun! Dog training....success made easy!

Dog Training: Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training - Part 2

Dog Training

Todays hot topic...Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training - Part 2!

Agility is a combination of advanced off-leash obedience and obstacle familiarization. Next step is to consider the size and speed of your dog...

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

A full dog agility course is a fantastic environment to have, and it’s not always practical for your home training.

First, think of your backyard size and what it can hold:

• You may want to put together a 8 foot Dog-walk instead of a standard 12 foot
• You may consider 4 single jumps instead of 1 single and a triple jump.
  

A good standard to use is 3/4” PVC up to 1” PVC for most agility jumps or weave poles. If your dog is smaller and lighter in weight, just stick to using 3/4” PVC.

If space allows, setup a jump chute using 8 jumps.

Leave them in place, separate from your course training, and practice a few minutes a day. You can practice straight line exercises, angled jumps, box drills, or circular drills.

Now you can setup two boxes with one introductory jump.

You've now multiplied your drills that you can practice with your dog. Your jump grids can be of recommended size and quantity of jumps.

You can also setup your jumps in a circle with the jump bars perpendicular to the circle or on the circumference of the circle. This pattern also enables you to train a variety of skills.

You can really be ahead of the pack and have two sets of eight jumps...

This is the ultimate in training environment because you can keep a jump grip up at all times that is separate from your course work, and have eight single jumps to have for course work.

Thanks for reading, hope you're enjoying reading and taking action to continue improving your confidence and results.

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Dog Training: Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training - Part 1

Dog Training

Todays hot tops...Dog Agility Jumps Makes Ideal Training!

Agility is a combination of advanced off-leash obedience and obstacle familiarization.

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Agility is a fun team sport that you and your dog can enjoy together.

You've probably been thinking, How many jumps should I start with:

• You can always use single jumps to practice agility
  
• A good starting place is with four jumps
  
• Four is the absolute minimum number of jumps...

You can teach a variety of skills, drills, and exercises by using four jumps. Four jumps will allow you to work on a short jump chute or jump grid.

Simply, you can setup a box with your jumps and practice handling, collection, and 270 degree jumps:

• You can teach your dog jumping left and right
• You can be outside the box and send your dog or you can handle from the inside of the box
• Your jumps can be setup in a horizontal line, so that you can practice serpentines and threadles...

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

Stay tuned for the next fun agility training step...

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Dog training: Clicker Training for Therapy Dogs - Part 3

Clicker Dog Training

We all want to have some fun here at http://mydogtrainingtips.blogspot.com

Where do you start with Clicker Training?

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for your support, I appreciate you.

I hop you agree that Part 2 was a treat...and talking of treats this issue has one or two.

Firstly, the most important tool you need is your clicker!

Well, doh! or should I say click, click, click...

The next obvious benefit you’ll need are some treats.

You'll want to use small, easy to eat, tasty treats – something nice and juicy that'll really make his mouth water...wink!

Two reasons why?

1. Treats should be small because you don't want to over feed him.
2. Clicker training is dynamic, fast way to train, so you want a treat this is quick to eat and  you don’t want him spending ages crunching through huge biscuits!
   

TIP: Cheese, cut up into small bit size pieces is irresistible to most dogs, or cooked sausages cut up.

The treats need to be easily accessible, either in a loose pocket or a bag carried around your waist perhaps.

Now, I'd recommend start training somewhere with minimal distractions:

• Your first aim is show the dog the meaning of the clicker.
  
• Stand in front of him, click ONCE and give a treat.
  
• At this point, the dog doesn’t have to do anything for his treat – he just needs to learn the association of the ‘click’ and treat routine.
  
• Spend some time doing a ‘click’, then treat.
  
• Generally give 1 treat but very occasionally, ‘jackpot’ with a handful of treats.
  

It is no more secret that being unpredictable is a good trick to use with dogs, he’ll eventually work harder because even though he knows he’ll get a treat anyway, it’ll be in the back of his mind that he might just get 5 treats if he does something extra special.

<grin>

He will very quickly learn that a ‘click’ means that a treat it coming and you'll see the recognition in his behaviour.

His ears will prick at the ‘click’ sound, he may get excited, his behaviour will show when he expects a treat following the ‘click’.

Well that's it for this article, you've covered some effective steps here and it gives you plenty to think about and experiment.

Thanks for reading...I think it would be good to add a few more tips in the next article just to clarify a few extra important points and it should be worth while for your dog training.

Talk with you soon...

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Dog Training: Clicker Training for Therapy Dog -part 2

Clicker Dog Training Hey Dog Loving Friend, Thanks for your time, I appreciate you. Well, as promised here's an interesting and good example of how clickers can be effectively used for training your dog. In the case study...therapy dogs need to learn to accept various types of equipment and not fear them. Clicker training them to touch or to be relaxed around crutches, wheelchairs, etc. can help greatly. Thanks to our friends at Clicker Training USA for their valued contribution. Enjoy the experience and have fun, talk soon. Clicker Dog Training...success made easy.

Dog Training: Clicker Training for Therapy Dogs -part 1

Clicker Dog Training

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for joining todyas hot topic...Clicker Training Part 1.

Already I've had a ton of feedback with emails asking for specific information on therapy dog training.

I hope you find it both interesting and entertaining.

Ok. What is a ‘clicker’?

Glad you asked. Remember when you were a kid. There was this unusually popular 'clicker' craze, you could here the sounds of kids clicking away all over the place...every where.

Anyway, I'll spare you all the details of my childhood, lol...a clicker is simply a small plastic box, containing a metal plate which, when pressed, makes a ‘click’ sound.

What is clicker training?

Clicker Training is a method of ‘positive reinforcement training’ – that is, rewarding the behaviours that we like instead of punishing behaviours that we don’t like.

When the dog does what we want him to do, we ‘click’ and give him a treat. So, we train the dog to understand that the ‘click’ means (well done) and that a treat is coming.

Benefits of Clicker Training?

• The benefit of the clicker is that it makes a consistent sound and we can make the sound at the very moment that the dog is carrying out the behaviour that we like.
  
• The dog will learn to associate the good behaviour with the ‘click’ and the forthcoming treat, and will learn to repeat the behaviour.
• Of course using our voice, we can be positive just by saying 'good doggy'

Now there are some potential problems when using your voice. You'll inevitably use a different tone depending on what mood you're in, so it is not a consistent sound.

Dogs are very sensitive to body language and tone so will receive mixed signals depending on your mood!

The other main problem is timing.

By the time we have said 'good doggy', the dog may have stopped the positive behaviour and started doing something else.

Dogs do not have the power to determine which one of the behaviours is the good one, so again they receive a mixed signal.

Thanks for reading...stay tuned for Part 2 where I'll introduce a video showing you just what Clicker Training is all about.

Clicker Dog Training....success made easy.

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Dog Training: Dog Training Step One If You Like To Move It?

Dog Training Hey Dog Loving Friend, Yo! Thanks for checking out this interesting Dog training video with a world famous dog trainer...wink! You gotta give her credit she's in charge and proud... By the way, if you've questions or comments about today's issue, please submit comments to this blog! The more we interact, the better I can help you with the exact info you need to improve your dog training. Talk soon, have fun! Dog training....success made easy!

Dog Training: Everything You need to Know About Dog Training But Where Afraid To Ask?

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Everything You need to Know About Dog Training But Where Afraid To Ask?

Dear Dog Loving Friend,

Welcome yo, to the very first exciting issue and daily adventures of keeping your dog healthy, with latest dog training tips, dog care tips, and dog care tips...

This blog covers just about anything and everything you ever wanted to know about your dog...the main focus is mostly on dog training:

• Take a look at all sorts of dog breeds
• Interviews with dog owners, breeders and others connected with dogs
• Latest training tips from professional dog trainers
• Explore everything from easy to advanced tips
• Discover the latest in dog health and relevant news...

This community is the collective voice of dog owners regarding your dog's general health & well-being, with insider secrtes freely shared, relevant to training and behavior modification.

Plus, little-known secrets about pet care, dog tips & tricks, funny dog pictures, and unique videos for big dogs, little puppies and dog lovers...

By the way, if you've questions or comments about today's issue, please submit comments to this blog!

The more we interact, the better I can help you with the exact info you need to improve your dog training.

In the meantime, sit back, relax, enjoy...have fun and thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Are You Making These Mistakes When Training Your Dog?

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If you're training your dog yourself, are you sure you're not making these mistakes because I want to share a ton of proven and effective champion tips with Insider secrets to help make life better for yourself and your dog.

I'm inviting you to ask questions or give your feedback, and come back as often as you like to discuss your successes, ideas or concerns and stay tuned for regular updates...

Dear Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for joining this growing community, I appreciate you.

There are common mistakes you can make while traing your dog.

For example:

• Confusing the dog by using different words for the same command.
• If you say down, you can’t expect the dog to sit down
• Rubbing his nose in his urine will just give him a sore nose, but won’t stop him from weeing on your carpet again
• Smacking the dog won’t help at all
• Also raising your voice will confuse the dog
• When giving the dog a command, it is the tone of your voice that tells him what he is supposed to do
• Don’t let the dog eat at the same time as you do.
• This will give him the idea that he is your equal.
• Feed him before or after you have eaten. This will let the dog know that you are his master.
• Keep training sessions short, about 15 minutes, otherwise the dog will lose interest and be bored
• Remember dogs have a very short attention span
• It’s easier to train a young dog than an older one
• An older one can be trained but it may take longer, plus a lot of patience on your part
• If you've to take your dog from one place to another, make sure the crate or whatever you use to put the dog into while travelling is the right size
• If it is too big the dog feels insecure and is very uncomfortable
• If it is too small the dog will be cramped and uncomfortable
• Don’t train the dog if you are in a bad mood
• The tone of your voice will be different and the dog won’t be able to understand what is expected of him
• If the dog does what you ask him to do, be sure to praise him lavishly.
  

The thing to bear in mind is that your dog normally wants to please you.

Look, no doubt about it, there are disobedient and free spirited dogs, but he loves you, no matter how you treat him:

He may be frightened of you, but that’s not what you want is it?

So when training your dog, be patient and consistent.

Eventually he will understand what you expect of him and then you will have a dog to be proud of...

Get ready for the adventure.

Thanks for reading, catch ya soon and have fun!

Dog training...success made easy.