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Why Obedience Train Your Dog or Puppy ?
Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want her to do. You can teach her anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don't jump)
to 'off' (don't chew the furniture). full article
Training Your Dog to
Stop Jumping Up on People
Jumping, leaping and bouncing are ways your dog shows affection and receives attention. Almost anything we do seems to train and reward the dog for jumping up. Our inconsistency creates the problem. Some of the time we tolerate the jumping. Other times we reward the behavior with enthusiastic greetings. And other times, we get angry and scold the dog. full article
Training Your Dog
for Off-Leash Freedom
Asking when you can allow your dog to be off leash is not a whole lot different from the question, "When will you be able to let your son or daughter take your Porsche or Mercedes out for a spin with his buddies or her friends?" The answer can range from now to never. Different circumstances would dictate different answers as well. full article
Training Your Dog to Stop Chasing Cars, Cats, Joggers, etc.
Chasing is an instinctive behavior in dogs. Dogs love chasing cats, joggers, bicycles, cars, other dogs and almost anything that moves. Moving objects stimulate dogs to chase. Often the dog's predatory nature or herding instinct is stimulated and causes the dog to chase. Sometimes it is just the dog's play response. Dogs love to chase and be chased. full article
Training Your Dog to Stop Escaping and Roaming
Dogs that are isolated or confined for long periods of time can become bored and restless. They may try to escape to find entertainment elsewhere. The escape act itself may be a form of entertainment. Many dogs escape just for the fun and challenge of it. A happy, well-exercised dog will contentedly sleep the day away while you are not home. full article
Training Your Dog to Overcome Fear of Loud and Sudden Noises
It's unsettling when your dog has a fear of thunder, fireworks or other loud and sudden noises. Dogs often express their fear in destructive behavior, barking, cowering, and throwing various fits. There are two mistakes we often make which only make the situation worse. full article
Training Your Dog to Overcome Shyness
It is natural for some dogs to be shy of things that are new and unfamiliar. Shyness in itself is not a problem. It is only a problem if the dog's shyness inhibits your lifestyle or if the dog develops other problems related to shyness such as fear biting. Shy dogs often bolt when frightened, endangering themselves by running blindly into danger, such as traffic. full article
Is Socialization a Part of Dog Training?
" Everyone tells me to socialize my new dog. What does that mean and how do I go about it?" full article
Do You Say This About Your Dog? "He Looks Guilty, He Knows He's Been Bad"
" I come home from work and Rover is slinking around looking guilty. Just as I suspected ! Rover has ripped up the newspaper again. Why does he keep doing it when he knows i'll be mad? Is he being spiteful?". full article
Why Does My Dog Smell Stinky Stuff?
" If a dog's sense of smell is so great, why does my dog have to stick his nose directly in piles of other dog's excrement when even I can smell the stuff from 10 feet away ? " full article
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Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want her to do. You can teach her anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don't jump)
to 'off' (don't chew the furniture). full article
Training Your Dog
To Come When Called
To many a dog, the command "come here" means, "quick, run the other way!" Your dog is always learning whether you are intending to teach something or not. Formal training sessions are usually short and infrequent compared to the day to day and minute to minute training ( or more appropriately - untraining ) we do with our dog. In order to correct this type of problem we must first be aware of how we unintentionally train our dog not to come when called.
full article
To Come When Called
To many a dog, the command "come here" means, "quick, run the other way!" Your dog is always learning whether you are intending to teach something or not. Formal training sessions are usually short and infrequent compared to the day to day and minute to minute training ( or more appropriately - untraining ) we do with our dog. In order to correct this type of problem we must first be aware of how we unintentionally train our dog not to come when called.
full article
Leash Training Your Dog
Most leash pulling begins as soon as the dog sees the leash and knows she's about to go for a walk. If the walk begins out of control, the precedent is set for the entire walk. Most dogs learn very quickly that they must sit while the leash is being attached to the collar. They usually tremble with excitement, ready to explode into a frenzy as soon as this phase is accomplished. If your dog bolts toward the door, dragging you behind, then the situation is still out of control.
full article
Most leash pulling begins as soon as the dog sees the leash and knows she's about to go for a walk. If the walk begins out of control, the precedent is set for the entire walk. Most dogs learn very quickly that they must sit while the leash is being attached to the collar. They usually tremble with excitement, ready to explode into a frenzy as soon as this phase is accomplished. If your dog bolts toward the door, dragging you behind, then the situation is still out of control.
full article
Training Your Dog to
Stop Jumping Up on People
Jumping, leaping and bouncing are ways your dog shows affection and receives attention. Almost anything we do seems to train and reward the dog for jumping up. Our inconsistency creates the problem. Some of the time we tolerate the jumping. Other times we reward the behavior with enthusiastic greetings. And other times, we get angry and scold the dog. full article
for Off-Leash Freedom
Asking when you can allow your dog to be off leash is not a whole lot different from the question, "When will you be able to let your son or daughter take your Porsche or Mercedes out for a spin with his buddies or her friends?" The answer can range from now to never. Different circumstances would dictate different answers as well. full article
Training Your Dog to Stop Chasing Cars, Cats, Joggers, etc.
Chasing is an instinctive behavior in dogs. Dogs love chasing cats, joggers, bicycles, cars, other dogs and almost anything that moves. Moving objects stimulate dogs to chase. Often the dog's predatory nature or herding instinct is stimulated and causes the dog to chase. Sometimes it is just the dog's play response. Dogs love to chase and be chased. full article
Dogs that are isolated or confined for long periods of time can become bored and restless. They may try to escape to find entertainment elsewhere. The escape act itself may be a form of entertainment. Many dogs escape just for the fun and challenge of it. A happy, well-exercised dog will contentedly sleep the day away while you are not home. full article
Training Your Dog to Overcome Fear of Loud and Sudden Noises
It's unsettling when your dog has a fear of thunder, fireworks or other loud and sudden noises. Dogs often express their fear in destructive behavior, barking, cowering, and throwing various fits. There are two mistakes we often make which only make the situation worse. full article
Training Your Dog to Overcome Shyness
It is natural for some dogs to be shy of things that are new and unfamiliar. Shyness in itself is not a problem. It is only a problem if the dog's shyness inhibits your lifestyle or if the dog develops other problems related to shyness such as fear biting. Shy dogs often bolt when frightened, endangering themselves by running blindly into danger, such as traffic. full article
Is Socialization a Part of Dog Training?
" Everyone tells me to socialize my new dog. What does that mean and how do I go about it?" full article
Do You Say This About Your Dog? "He Looks Guilty, He Knows He's Been Bad"
" I come home from work and Rover is slinking around looking guilty. Just as I suspected ! Rover has ripped up the newspaper again. Why does he keep doing it when he knows i'll be mad? Is he being spiteful?". full article
Why Does My Dog Smell Stinky Stuff?
" If a dog's sense of smell is so great, why does my dog have to stick his nose directly in piles of other dog's excrement when even I can smell the stuff from 10 feet away ? " full article
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