It is important that every dog learns to feel comfortable with a collar and lead, as this will be required when taking the dog to public places. Walking your dog with a collar and lead is a basic and important skill otherwise you will be one of those people where the dog takes them for a walk and they are forever straining to hold the dog back from running away. The bigger the dog, the bigger the problem. Even if your dog is extremely well trained it is unwise to take it out without a collar Read more [...]
A Dog Training Tip For Boosting Your Dog's Intelligence with Toys
July 7, 2010 by
There are many benefits in giving your dog the right toys to play with. While most people think that dog toys are only to relieve boredom this is not the only use for these toys. Sure dog toys are excellent for relieving boredom and are especially good where you might have to leave your dog on it’s own for periods of time, but there are other reasons why you should consider buying your dog toys. Some dog toys are designed to boost their intelligence where they will only get a reward after they Read more [...]
Three Basic Tips For Better Handling Of Your Dog
October 30, 2009 by
Dog Training has been taught by many different schools of thought. Teaching your dog new tricks and handling obedience training takes both dedication and patience. It also takes a sense of skill and personal awareness of not only your dog’s actions, but your own body language and training practices as well. Below are three tips that any dog trainer can utilize when handling their pets: 1. Signals should be given to your dogs with one hand and arm only. In the earliest stages you may exaggerate Read more [...]
Tips For The Aspiring Competition Dog Handler
October 30, 2009 by
Tips For The Aspiring Competition Dog Handler Handling dogs for competition, as well as a living, is an art that can be acquired only through experience. It is not anything you will pick up in several days. It is the culmination of all the knowledge that you have attained through different sources such as reading, studying the different breeds of dogs, digesting the Obedience Regulations, conducting frequent practice sessions, observing top handlers in competition, and developing your own style for Read more [...]
She Can't Get A Motivational Correction
October 30, 2009 by
Judy writes: “I have a 6 month old Great Dane that I bought a pinch collar to stop bad habits (nipping, jumping up). This worked great for about one week but now it is very difficult to give a ‘motivational’ correction. It’s almost like she’s gotten used to the collar and doesn’t respond to it anymore. This is especially the case when she is on the couch. Sometimes she bites at this time (not hard, but it’s very annoying), and it is impossible to give her a ‘motivational’ correction. Any advice? Read more [...]
How To Implement "Distraction Proofing" In Your Dog Training
October 30, 2009 by
Distractions are stimuli that may entice your dog to break from command. “Proofing” is exposing your dog to distractions. The purpose is to teach your dog– in a controlled setting– that he must obey your commands despite whatever is happening nearby. Taking your dog through every step is mandatory. But your dog should already be properly socialized to the environment that you expect him to work in. Always condition at a dog’s real-world level. During initial exposure to distractions, begin Read more [...]
Dog Training For The Canine Good Citizen Test
October 30, 2009 by
One of the main goals of the Canine Good Citizen test is to demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog under conditions likely to be encountered on an almost daily basis, such as people and dogs engaged in a variety of activities. You will have to demonstrate that your pet responds to the basic commands of Sit and Heel in real-life settings. These conditions are distractions, and five of the ten tests for the Canine Good Citizen involve the dog’s reaction to a distraction. 1. Accepting Read more [...]
Eleven Dog Washing Tips
October 29, 2009 by
Eleven Dog Washing Tips 1. Sometimes getting a job done is as simple as having the right tools, and bathing your dog is no exception. An indoor pet spray that attaches to your sink faucet or shower head makes bathing your dog easier to manage. The spray is gentle enough for a small dog. 2. If you must bathe your dog indoors, getting him into the tub may be a job in itself, let alone bathing him once he’s there. To help in the effort, purchase a dog bath helper that has a mini lead attached to Read more [...]
Tips for Using a Great Food Treat During Training
October 29, 2009 by
One of the things I stumbled on this week was Kraft Natural Cheese “Cubes”… the ‘mild cheddar’ variety. You can buy these at any grocery store. They come in packages of 50 cubes, and usually cost approximately $2.49. I’m finding that even finicky dogs love these things! You may be thinking, “Big deal! Some thing new to feed your dog!” — Which is just the attitude I would expect from a Rottweiler owner, or anyone else who owns a dog with a strong food drive! But when you have a dog that is generally Read more [...]
More Tips For Training Your Dog To Come On Command
October 28, 2009 by
Training Your Dog To Come When Called! One of the greatest joys of owning a dog is to be able to go for a walk in the park and let him run, knowing he will come when you call. Dogs that do not come when called are prisoners of the leash and, if loose, a danger to themselves and others. If your dog does not come when called, you don’t have a reliable dog. Below are five tips to help you teach this command to your pet: 1. Exercise. Many dogs do not come when called because they do not get enough physical Read more [...]
Is Dog Training Causing Your Dog Stress?
October 22, 2009 by
Stress is the body’s response to any physical or mental demand. The response prepares the body to either fight or flee. It increases blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and metabolism, and there is a marked increase in the blood supply to the arms and legs. It is a physiological, genetically predetermined reaction over which the individual, whether a dog or a person, has no control. When your dog is stressed, his body becomes chemically unbalanced. To deal with this imbalance, the body releases Read more [...]
