The leash and collar you use to train your dog will be two of the most important elements of your training success. The leash I recommend my clients use is generally a three/eighths to half-inch, six-foot leather leash. I like working with leather because leather is easier on your hands, it’s easier on your dog, …
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I usually begin teaching the down/stay from the sit position. It is important to first note that I break this exercise into two elements. The first element is to teach the dog to go from either the sit position (and later the standing position), directly into the down, so that the dog’s belly is touching …
More dogs are given away every year due to housebreaking problems than any other behavior problem. Housebreaking a dog is fairly easy if you follow a few simple steps. Whenever I get a new dog, or when I advise my clients on issues pertaining to housebreaking, I generally follow five simple rules: Housebreaking A Dog — …
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Clicker training has become the New Age buzz word amongst the humanist-oriented dog training bunch and the book and pet product promoters eager to capitalize on this latest trend. Based on theories of operant conditioning first expounded by psychologist B.F. Skinner, and later popularized by dolphin trainer Karen Pryor in books such as Don’t Shoot …
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The most important aspect to establishing yourself as the pack leader to your dominant dog is to view your relationship as one which requires you to demonstrate you are worthy of your dog’s respect. How do you do this? By convincing your dog that he’s in “boot camp” until he demonstrates that he respects you …
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How to get results with this technique in less than five minutes… Owning a dog who consistently bolts out the front door means putting up with a dangerous (not to mention annoying) habit. Most dog owners don’t realize how easily this habit can be fixed. There are two primary ways to teach your dog to actually choose …
What is a drive? Is it something you do on a Sunday afternoon with your dog in the passenger seat of your convertible Buick? Well, yes. Aahhh, but in terms of dog training, you ask? A drive can be generally thought of as an extension of a dog’s instincts. Dogs have several drives; Ball drive, …
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Let’s review the Three Keys You Must Know To Fix Dog Aggression Timing: Timing is the ability for the dog to associate either a positive or negative outcome in response to his specific behavior. In this case, the dog must understand that displaying aggression will be met with a negative outcome, and he must be able …
“What’s going on with my dog?” There are several different types of dog aggression. The most common types are: dominant aggression, fear/defensive aggression, learned aggression, and territorial aggression. First, I will explain each type of aggression, and then tell you the magic secret to fixing your dog’s problem. Dominance aggression: The dominant aggressive dog is generally …
Do all of the previously mentioned tests, but also look at the puppy’s ball/prey drive. He should actively chase a ball or rag, and play with it intently. This ball/prey drive is of utmost importance for any working or competition dog. Without it, you’re not going to go very far. Many amateurs question how much …