Dog Training: Answering Your Most pressing Questions

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Today, it be handy to take this opportunity to clear up the most frequent question that I've been getting about the Dog "EasyTrainer" Program.


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Question: Is the EasyTrainer (ET) program for beginners?

Answer: Definitely.YES, the program is suitable for new dog owners.

But here's the catch...

While it will help you, please understand that it will not be the central focus. The ET program is designed to teach you the hidden and invisible factors that are critical to know in order to train your dog with confidence.

The EasyTrainer program is unique and different in that it's both audio and written with a focus on teaching you not only the technical aspects of how to train your dog, but also the knowledge with confidence to put into action.

Another question that I've been getting is about the price. Here's what some people are speculating:"I was prepared for a $197 price tag on this one, but $120 seems a little steep to me.
Yes, I understand the essential need to keep things in perspective and fee from those who will drag it down.

Maybe I'll set the price somewhere in the middle.

"I think you'll be relieved to know that while I've considered price points in this range, I've decided to make it much more affordable, if you're serious about gaining the rewards.

Finally, availability.

While I've not made any official decisions...please understand that the EasyTrainer program will be limited. Also, keep in mind that there are approximately 37,000 excited dog owners who are eargly anticipating the launch of the EasyTrainer program...

Which means it will sell out very quickly.

If, you would like a chance to join the EasyTrainer program before the general public, (in order to beat the crazy rush) then pay close attention to your inbox.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Overwhelmed, Confused or Baffled As A Dog Owner?

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If this article describes anything you're feeling, please let me know...


Hello Dog Loving Friend,

Its your dog training buddy, John.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, confused or baffled as a dog owner... you're not alone.

Believe it or not, you're in the majority... and I'd even go as far as to say that you're not just in the majority because there are probably less than 5% who really feel that they truly "get it".

I can imagine how that must feel...

Some of the things I've been hearing to describe that very feeling are phrases like:

• It seems unfair
• I'm powerless
• It can't be this difficult
• Am I unintelligent
• I'm desperate for help

And, if you've said one of those things to yourself at any point in the past few months... there is hope.

Listen. The thing is, most of the dog trainers out there seem to think those feelings are limited to new dog owners.

But are they, right?

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, or currently feel that way, of course, there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you're really set your mind and heart on training your dog, then...there's just one question you need to ask yourself.

Are you teachable?

If you answered "YES", and you're ready to put what you learn into action... this could be one of the most important days in your life.

If you answered "Yes", you're going to want to know what the date was, when everything changed.

When once and for all, dog training was clear.

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Dog Training: Teaching your Dog to Heel - Part 2

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Does he enthusiastically weave back and forth almost as fast as you can give him the command and signal...head up, tail wagging furiously, watching you intently?

I think one of the reasons most dogs like this trick so much is because it's fast paced and a lot of fun.

However, if he starts to "Heels" well, he might be reluctant to move from the Heel position...read on to find out what to do?


Hi Dog Loving Friend,

Let's continue from Part 1 with a further detailed explaination.

TIP: Practice makes perfect sense.

Step by step lets do some Troubleshooting!

If he starts to "Heels" well, he might be reluctant to move from the Heel position. In these instances, walk forward after saying “watch me” and do not say “Heel.”

Use the treat to guide or lure him behind you as you call his/her name and say, go to “other side.”

As soon as he begins to move, praise him!

TIP: Smaller dogs learn to steer clear of walking feet so be careful, and make sure your tiny dog doesn't get kicked or stepped on when training this trick.

If your dog is reliable off leash and does a very good watch me, you can train this trick off leash, moving the treat behind you from hand to hand. If your dog is not attentive to you, or is easily distracted, use the leash.

It's important to practice for several training sessions just having him/her move from the left side to the right side. It's easier than transferring the leash, too...

When he understands and is moving freely without hesitation, then you can begin to decrease the hand signal.

You may like to begin with a treat in each hand, with your dog off leash or with his leash folded and tucked into his collar so that you can both move freely.

Grab his focus and attention, call him by his name and tell him"watch me."

When you have his attention, say “Heel” and walk forward.

Now praise him as he does this.

After a few steps, instruct him by saying go to “other side” and indicate this by moving your left hand backward.

As you're doing this, he moves back, then reach back with your right hand, showing him the treat in that hand, and at the same time bring your left hand forward.

Get the idea?

Ok, by doing this and not handing the treat from hand to hand, you are decreasing the left hand signal.

Now with your right hand, bring him up into position to your right side, encourage and build his confidence by praising him, and then give him a yummy treat.

Remember as he gains confidence, you can decrease hand signals until you can freely move one finger on your left or right hand, a short a flick as you give him verbal commands...

That will indicate to him to change position.

When he gets the hang of what to do, moving from the Heel position (on the left) to the other side position (on the right) easily, without the leash, and showing no signs of confusion, you can teach him to move from the right side back to the left.

This is usually much easier because he already understands what “Heel” means and where the Heel position is.

Use the same training steps as you did before, simply reversing them.

When your dog will go back and forth from the left side to the right, and then back again on command, you can speed things up.

Then tell him to transfer sides every ten steps for example.

As your dog gets better and gains confidence, he can change sides even more quickly.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Teaching your Dog to Heel - Part 1

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The Heel position means the dog's neck and shoulder is next to your leg.

It's the art or trick of effectively teaching your dog to heel to go from one side to the other every few steps as you walk, revealed!

Let me say one thing...this is a very impressive trick, and when its done with precision and enthusiasm, just feels awesome.

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for your time, pay close attention because this simple trick will have your dog moving from the Heel position on your left side to the same position on your right side, and then back again...

TIP: The only equipment you need is a leash and...of course, some really special treats.

Okay, time to dig out those yummy freeze-dried liver or diced cheese treats.

As you know, treats will help focus your dog's attention on you and will serve as a good lure.

This is simple, so begin with the leash, firstly have him sit by your left side in the Heel position.

The plan is you're going to have him move from your left side to your right, passing behind you, as you walk forward.

TIP: Have both the leash and the treat in your left hand.

Now show him that yummy treat as you tell him, “watch me!” then praise him. Call his name and tell him, “Heel” and walk forward, slowly, so you can coordinate your actions.

Next: Pass your left hand behind your back, transferring the leash and treat to your right hand as you call him by his name, go to other side.

Now as soon as he begins to understand your lead and follows your hand, praise him so he knows he's doing the right thing.

Bring your right hand (and let him follow) forward so he is walking in the Heel position on your right side.

As soon as he reaches that position, praise him enthusiastically and let him chomp the treat.

In part 2, we'll look at what could be a possible stumbling block and trouble shoot...join in and send your feedback.

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Dog Training: Dog's Breakfast and Health Food?

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What's for breakfast champ?

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

A healthy mix....

The gap between treats and nutrition is closing up because the hottest new item at the health-food store is hempseed meal.

And guess what!

I was ready to shell out $4.50 for 300 grams, when I checke3d the label and read...NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

It's for pet use ONLY:

• hempseed is high-protein
• low GI content
• high in essential fatty acids
• omega-3 and 6

Both Santos and wholesaler Raw Power are struggling to keep up with demand.

Hempseed meals come from a non-THC crop of cannabis so it has absolutely no mind-altering compounds...

And yes it is SAFE for humans to eat, although it is illegal in Australia to chow it down.

So you'd better leave it for Rover, Butch or Jessie.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Good Treat or Good Nutrition You Can Use - Part 2

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The best way to avoid nutritional problems is to educate so you're avoiding the introduction of unusual or possibly toxic foods into the dog's diet and are also avoiding over feeding.

If you do this, recognize that dogs should be fed dog foods and should be treated with dog treats.

Of course it's possible to make healthy dog treats at home and many safe and I include healthy recipes from time to time...


Hi Dog Loving Friend,

Let's get stuck into this and devour the content with an open mind...

Ok, then what's healthy for your four legged canine friend:

• Hard Cheese is considerably rich in macro-nutrients, and fats which are healthy, but can lead to constipation if over fed and greatly increases the caloric intake
• Popcorn offers no benefits to his health or caloric increase to his diet but if salted the sodium can be dangerous
• Leftovers like chicken or any cooked meat that is still on the bone can cause splintered bone punctures to the digestive tract
• Any foods cooked which contain onion, a common ingredient in most stews and casserole type dishes can also be dangerous for him to ingest
• Most vegetables are safe when raw, but if cooked can lead to digestive upsets or even vomiting

It's important that you recognize that overfeeding can lead to obesity and that when you give an inordinate amount of treats as a training tool you can also be adding to the caloric intake.

Dog obesity is a huge health problem these days and can contribute to:

• Early death
• Immune deficiency and disorders
• Kidney or liver failure
• Diabetes

To avoid increasing your dog's health risks including unnessary caloric intake, measure the amount of food that you feed him in a day and set aside a portion to be given as treats.

If your dog does not eat "plain food" as a treat and is not motivated by a treat, which is his regular dog food...

Then commercial dog treats can be given as a substitute for as much as one third of the regular dog food your dog eats daily.

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Dog Training: Good Treat or Good Nutrition You Can Use - Part 1

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There's no doubt that good treats add the flavor and are a very positive incentives.

As well as an effective behavioral training tool...


Hello Dog Loving Friend,

How are you doing...

Thanks for your time, I appreciate you.

Like many dog owners, we like to feel that we're responsible and are not wasting good food.

I mean, if you're giving your dog leftovers or adding it to his meal, is this considered good nutrition?

Let's break this down into bite size pieces (no pun intended:) because too many treats or the wrong kind of treats or leftovers can be bad for his health.

I don't know if you realize it, but this could lead to disease or early death.

It's no secret that dog trainers are creative and we all use treats, which are easy to pocket, non-greasy or dry.

Treats of all descriptions have led to some unusual foods being used for dog treats, including:

• Sultanas or Raisins
• Dry bits of hard cheese
• Popcorn

Did you know some of these foods can be health hazards to the dog. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center lists raisins as toxic to dogs.

Ok, then what's healthy for your four legged canine friend?

In Part 2, we'll take a closer look and discuss this further, hope you can join us.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Understanding effective training methods and techniques

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What's an excellent, motivational method of teaching and reinforcing desired behaviors?

Heads up...over the course of the next few months, we'll be discussing these subjects and more in greater detail:

• Specific dog behavior
• What drives your dog
• Types of agression

Hello Dog Loving Friend,

How are you doing...

Thanks for your time, I appreciate you.

What approach should you take to correcting undesirable behavior(s)?

After-the-fact punishment is NOT an effective way to correct undesirable behaviors (such as destructive chewing or housesoiling accidents, which usually happens when the owner is absent or unaware)...

Specific dog behavior:

Aggression
Aversive
Blocking
Conditioned Reinforcer
Conditioning
Consequence
Backwards Chaining
Behavior Modification
Classical Conditioning
Conditioned Reinforcer
Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
Contingency
Counterconditioning
Deprivation
Desensitizing
Discriminative Stimulus (SD)
Extinction
Habituation
Learned Irrelevance
Learning Theory
Negative Punishment
Negative Reinforcement
Neutral Stimulus
Operant Conditioning (OC)
Overshadowing
Phobias
Positive Punishment
Positive Reinforcement
Primary Reinforcer
Prompting
Reward
Secondary Reinforcer
Shaping
Stimulus
Variable Schedule of Reinforcement (VRS)

What drives your dog:

Defense
Fight
Food
Maternal
Pack
Play
Prey
Sexual

Types of agression:

Displacement
Dominance
Fear-Elicited
Intra-Male
Intra-Species
Maternal
Object Possessive
Pain-Elicited
Predatory
Territorial

Please feel free to join in, invite your friends because you're all most welcome.

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Dog Training: Give Your Dog A Name!

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Finding a good name can be difficult and frustrating, right?

You want to give your dog the best name he/she deserves...

Do you know the most popular dog names?

Did you know that names have hidden meaning?


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Thanks for your time, hope you had a great weekend.

I just wanted to tell you that after hours and hours of slogging away at the keyboard, I've created a brand new special report on dog naming...jusr for you.

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Why?

Because you've been asking for help in this area...

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Until next time, take care, enjoy and have fun!

Thanks so much for being a part of this community...I appreciate you.

It is going to be an amazing journey!

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Dog Training: Dog Obedience With A Twist - Part 3

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Toe heeling and leash training...the old fashioned way!


Hey Dog Loving Friend,

How are you doing...I just wanted to clarify a few points from previous article in Part 2.

Be the leader and he will follow, allow me to explain.

You start with one simple strategy by building a pattern of familiarity.

Your dog instinctively watches you and his behavior is to anticipate your next move.

I always teach the dog to do both a swing and around finish.

Simply, that is to say teach him to stay both to the right and the left.

OK. Start with the "snap toe to toe" and give the command.

Let's say you've selected to do a "swing" finish, the idea is he always stays on the left side of your body...

Next thing to practice is "around" finish...toe to toe

You give him the command and he goes to the right behind your body to the heel position on the left.

Let's break it down one step at a time from the beginning:

• Give the dog the selected command
• Then step three full steps backward
• Then pause slightly
• Repeat the same number of steps forward
• Use the leash as guidance
• Target his behavior
• Use food as a lure
• Free shaping...

It all depends on what you want as the end result...

On the "swing" finish, the whole idea is to keep him on your left side using the above strategy while you're moving backward and forward.

TIP: You want to be moving in a straight line while slowly reducing the intensity of the training support as he begins to get better and more confident in his behavior.

When working on the "around" finish, the movement requires that you provide the leadership and guidance first on the right side and then switching to the left side of the guidance once he passes behind your body.

As your dog improves, drop off one step at a time from the initial strategy.

Take your time and give him at least 1-3 weeks depending on how much work you are putting into it...

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

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Dog Training: Dog Obedience With A Twist - Part 2

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Getting your dog to walk on a loose leash is easy...right?

Hi Dog Loving Friend,


Well, your dog, if he is young or adolescent generally will instist on doing it his way...

Meaning he'll be walking slightly in front of you.

TIP: Bear in mind, he really isn't pulling on the leash...he is just not used to walking along side you, in the heel position.

The heel position means that his right leg is aligned with your left leg, and his toes and your toes line up when you stop.

Many young dogs don't initially understand why they should stay parallel to you?

So then, if this is the case, it's time to show him what to do with one baby step forward:

• Start with one babystep forward
• If he doesn't take one babystep forward, tug backward with the leash
• Do this until he begins to take a step backward and is parallel to you
• Now take one more baby step forward
• Repeat the same as above
• Continue this for 50 steps or more
• Watch to see your dog making eye contact with you
• Only take on step forward
• Now you can take two baby steps forward
• Then stop
• Repeat as above...
• Now three steps
• Then back to one step

Practice makes perfect, and remember to praise whenever your dog only moves with you, in unison.

Pretty soon, he'll understand what he needs to do...

So you and your dog will enjoy the stroll without any drama.

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Dog Training: Choosing The Right Kind Of Dog Bed - Part 2

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Creature comforts and selecting the appropriate dog bed...almost all dog beds are reversible, which gives your dog an extra surface to lie on.

Before purchasing a dog bed, think which one will suit your dog the best?

Hi Dog Loving Friend,

Okay, so who says it's a dog's life?

Does your dog sleep better than you, lol.

Welcome to the club, and like humans, dogs also sleep in different positions.

Bear in mind that a bed is going to be his favorite resting place.

Tip: Measure your dog before purchasing a dog bed, and add five inches to the overall measurement to ensure he can rest in his favorite lying position.

Tip: For accuracy measure your dog while he is lying down...or measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail (plus add an extra five inches).

What are some other considerations when choosing the "prefect" dog bed:

• Cushion and comfort level



• Shed and dander Control



• Elements protection

Tip: Low quality dog beds cost you more in the long term. They're easily torn and are not durable.

Older dogs and dogs with bone or joint problems need to have a bed with a mattress and there are special cushion beds designed for this.

A dog bed will make it easy for you to clean the shedding and dander, as most of it accumulates in one place.

It's very easy to clean these beds, you just need to wipe the dirt off with a wet cloth or hose it down outside.

If your dog spends most of its time outside, its better to provide your dog with the bed that can be used inside and outside of your home. This bed is strong and water resistant, and also easy to keep clean.

A good quality dog bed is not only durable, but it will also protect your dog from diseases, as you will be able to easily keep it cleaner.

Remember the blanket, tuck him in and read a great bed time story...lol.

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Dog Training: Choosing The Right Kind Of Dog Bed - Part1

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Looking for that something special for your dog?

May I ask you a quick and relevant question: "Have you ever thought of purchasing a comfortable and quality bed for your dog?"


Hi Dog Loving Friend,

How are you doing...thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

Why would you even consider comfort as something important for your dog?

Dogs of all shapes and sizes need personal space, a bed will provide your dog with an additional sense of security because he enjoys comfort...like you, he needs a quality bed to sleep and feel happy.

A comfortable bed for your dog, without doubt means more to him than you'd think.

Check this out for choice of quality dog bed variety:

• orthopedic dog beds


• luxury dog beds


• bowsers dog beds


• perfect dog beds


• donut dog beds


• double donut dog beds


• round dog bed


• sofa dog beds


• big shrimpy dog beds


• haute pooch dog beds


• Eloise pet beds


• Heated dog beds


• Kuranda chewproof dog beds


• Ruff Wear dog beds


• Cotton print dog beds


• Microvelvet & microsuede dog beds


• Wicker dog beds


• Outdoor dog beds


• Large dog beds


• Round dog beds


• Square dog beds


• Dog crate beds


• Dog bed frames


• Jax & Bones dog beds...
  

A dog's bed provides him with a sense of belonging, personal space and other basic essentials like:

• Security


• Warmth


• Support

When shopping for a dog bed, quality must be at the top of your list, because comfort is far more important than cost...

Let's breakdown some of the advantages of providing a quality bed for your dog:

• Insulation


• Personal Space

A quality bed provides personal space and protects your dog from both the heat of the summer, and the cold of the winter.

Your dog can handout there and do whatever he likes...

In part 2, we'll take this discussion to a comfortable level, wink, wink!

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