Dog Training Tips - How to Train a Puppy Yourself
By Melissa Simmonds
Dogs are lovable creatures and we just love them! Especially when a new puppy arrives in the family, we just can't explain the excitement that we feel particularly when the cute cuddly creature starts waggling his tail. But alas, cute as they are, puppies can be notorious! They can bark and bark endlessly even in the middle of the night and they can chew on your furniture and dig anywhere on your beautiful garden. Whew! You might summon all the patience you have left not to succumb to the feeling of kicking the animal out of the house. Before you lose all your patience, remember that puppies are puppies and they are like little children who need the guidance of their mothers and all the other older people around them. The puppy has a lot to learn and what better way for it to learn than for you to train it?
Yes, training. You need to train your puppy to behave properly. If you are thinking of the expensive dog training facilities and counting your finances right at this minute, stop it. We do mean you take your dog to any training facility. We mean train it YOURSELF.
"Me, train my puppy? How can I? I am not a professional!" Before you freak out and start cringing at the thought, read on and you may just find that training a puppy does not need the help of professionals at all and may be simple than you least expected it to be.
Here are some dog training tips that can help you in training the puppy yourself.
1. Start training the puppy as soon as it arrives in your house. The earlier it is trained the earlier it will learn to behave properly.
2. Always find a quiet place to train your dog - a place where there is less distraction. You and the pet will have more focus on your training with less noise and distractions around.
3. Never hesitate to give rewards when the pet does something right. Give it a pat on the head, praise it and give small amounts of food that are not usually part of its daily diet as reward. Also give words of encouragement.
4. Limit training sessions to short periods.
5. Be consistent with your training strategies. Keep doing the same thing everyday until the puppy has learned it by heart.
6. Start with simple steps which the puppy can easily adapt to.
7. Never hit your puppy when he does something wrong. Encourage it instead to do better. The puppy will enjoy your training sessions if you are not too strict with it. The more he enjoys the better he will learn.
Always be patient when training a puppy. Like a little child, it can be hard to teach sometimes. But once it has learned a trick and it enjoys every minute of the training session, learning other tricks will be easier for it.
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Dog Training Information That Will Help You Train a New Puppy Or an Older Dog
Dog Training Information That Will Help You Train a New Puppy Or an Older Dog
By Harold Peterson
Dog Training Information That Will Help You Train a New Puppy Or an Older Dog
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harold_Peterson]Harold Peterson
There is a lot of dog training information available. You will find everything from training a new puppy, to dealing with a barking dog, and just about everything in between. This information will indeed be helpful and necessary if you have a new puppy in your home.
Many people believe that they can housebreak a puppy by "rubbing their nose in it" when they have had an accident. This does not work. All it really does is scare and humiliate your best friend and can actually make the problem worse.
The key to housebreaking your dog is to designate an area especially for this purpose. You should bring your dog to this area frequently at first, eventually they will have success, and you should praise him for it. Whenever you dog is successful in using the designated area, you should offer him a treat.
Each and every time you bring your dog to the correct area, you should use a keyword. Eventually your dog will associate this keyword with what your expectation is. If your dog has an accident, you should bring him immediately to this spot, and use the chosen keyword. Remember to be patient because this will take some time.
Training a dog to stop barking can at times be complicated, and quite time-consuming. One of the most important things to be remembered is to not reward your dog for barking. This will only reinforce and encourage the barking. Continuing to yell at your dog to be quiet may seem to your dog to be the answer because you yourself are barking back.
Proper socialization, a bit of obedience training, and the right amount of attention at the right time can help curb a barking problem. There is plenty of information available about this problematic issue. The most important thing to remember once again is to be patient because this will take some time to correct.
Many dogs enjoy digging and this is especially true for Labrador Retrievers. There many reasons that a dog may dig. Some of these include boredom, need for warmth or cooling, shelter, and even natural instinct. Although your dog does not see anything wrong with this, you certainly will.
If you have a large enough area in your yard, you may choose to designate a specific spot where your dog is allowed to dig. If this is not the case, there are quite a few techniques which will work to keep your dog from digging. When you spend time with your dog, and you see him begin digging, try spraying him with the hose, and firmly telling him NO! Another method that seems to work for many dog owners is to bury several inflated balloons in the area where your dog generally digs. When your dog begins digging, the balloons will pop, and startle your dog. This will generally be enough to make this behavior undesirable.
There are volumes of books available that are loaded with dog training information. If you are considering getting a new puppy, or adopting an older dog, you will definitely want to purchase one of these invaluable books.
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By Harold Peterson
Dog Training Information That Will Help You Train a New Puppy Or an Older Dog
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harold_Peterson]Harold Peterson
There is a lot of dog training information available. You will find everything from training a new puppy, to dealing with a barking dog, and just about everything in between. This information will indeed be helpful and necessary if you have a new puppy in your home.
Many people believe that they can housebreak a puppy by "rubbing their nose in it" when they have had an accident. This does not work. All it really does is scare and humiliate your best friend and can actually make the problem worse.
The key to housebreaking your dog is to designate an area especially for this purpose. You should bring your dog to this area frequently at first, eventually they will have success, and you should praise him for it. Whenever you dog is successful in using the designated area, you should offer him a treat.
Each and every time you bring your dog to the correct area, you should use a keyword. Eventually your dog will associate this keyword with what your expectation is. If your dog has an accident, you should bring him immediately to this spot, and use the chosen keyword. Remember to be patient because this will take some time.
Training a dog to stop barking can at times be complicated, and quite time-consuming. One of the most important things to be remembered is to not reward your dog for barking. This will only reinforce and encourage the barking. Continuing to yell at your dog to be quiet may seem to your dog to be the answer because you yourself are barking back.
Proper socialization, a bit of obedience training, and the right amount of attention at the right time can help curb a barking problem. There is plenty of information available about this problematic issue. The most important thing to remember once again is to be patient because this will take some time to correct.
Many dogs enjoy digging and this is especially true for Labrador Retrievers. There many reasons that a dog may dig. Some of these include boredom, need for warmth or cooling, shelter, and even natural instinct. Although your dog does not see anything wrong with this, you certainly will.
If you have a large enough area in your yard, you may choose to designate a specific spot where your dog is allowed to dig. If this is not the case, there are quite a few techniques which will work to keep your dog from digging. When you spend time with your dog, and you see him begin digging, try spraying him with the hose, and firmly telling him NO! Another method that seems to work for many dog owners is to bury several inflated balloons in the area where your dog generally digs. When your dog begins digging, the balloons will pop, and startle your dog. This will generally be enough to make this behavior undesirable.
There are volumes of books available that are loaded with dog training information. If you are considering getting a new puppy, or adopting an older dog, you will definitely want to purchase one of these invaluable books.
If you want to get a FREE 6-day dog training course or get some more FREE [http://www.howtostopadogfromdigging.com/training/dog-training-information]dog training information, then please click here: [http://www.howtostopadogfromdigging.com]dog training information.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Essential Puppy Supplies - Dog Care and Training
Essential Puppy Supplies - Dog Care and Training
By Valerie Uccellani
Time to go shopping for puppy supplies - what you need before he/she comes home
A trip to a pet emporium can make your head spin with possibilities, but you'll need essential, such as a crate. The wisest buy is a wire crate with an adjustable divider so you can give your dog more room as she/he grows. They need bedding for the crate, but don't buy lavish bed because you risk a teething puppy shredding it. A baby gate be handy, too.
Get separate water and food bowls instead of the ones sold in pairs because food can easily foul the water in side-by-side bowls. Stainless steel and ceramic are a better choice than plastic, which can be chewed up and may also cause a skin reaction. To acclimate your puppy to him/her crate, consider a hard rubber toy you can stuff with food or treats. Puppies need to chew. The best commercial chewies are nylon or rubber bones. These are a better choice than raw hides, which can be chewed apart and swallowed, causing possible choking or impaction.
Until you know your puppy chewing style-dainty or power chewer-avoid toys that can be decimated and swallowed. She/he will need an adjustable collar that can grow with her. If he/she has very short fur,avoid the cheap nylon collars, which have hard edges, and choose cotton webbing or leather. You will need a lightweight 6 foot leash, and again cotton or leather is a more hands-friendly choice.
Because you want her/him to get used to being handled and groomed right away, buy a dog brush and some good nail clipper. If you plan on brushing her/him teeth, get a puppy toothbrush and toothpaste, too. Decide what she will eat and buy food and treats. Finally, stock up on paper towels and pet strain clean up supplies.
Puppy Supplies Tips:
COLLARS
Buy only a buckle collar for a puppy, never a chain or choke collar.
Get an inexpensive, comfortable adjustable collar. You won't be using it for very long because she will grow out of it within a couple of months.
A lightweight leash is better than a big, heavy one. Make sure it feels comfortable in your hand. It won't hurt to buy a 20 to 30 foot cotton training line now, too.
GROOMING TOOLS
Grooming tools-at least a soft brush and a pair of nail clippers are important because you can get her/him used to being groomed right from the start.
If she/he is very small, human fingernail clippers will work fine for her/him nails.
Short haired dogs shed sometimes worse than long-haired dogs.
If you buy shampoo, get a very mild one and make sure it's ok for puppies.
TOYS
Take a list when you go shopping. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're in the store.
Don't go overboard on toys and chewies and make sure the ones you get are safe, especially for power chewer puppies.
A pet store is the best place to buy clean up supplies. You'll find a wide range of odor and stain control products.
FOOD AND WATER
Weighted water bowls are good idea because many puppies like to play with the water and tip over bowls. Hanging a water bucket hung from the side of a crate (inside or out) or putting a large clean rock into the bowl will prevent this as well.
Often puppies will be sent home with a bag of what ever they've been eating so far, but stock up anyway.
Choose treats wisely You'll be going through a lot for training, so pick something with nutritional value.
Time to go shopping for puppy supplies - what you need before he/she comes home. A trip to a pet emporium can make your head spin with possibilities, but you'll need essential, such as a crate. The wisest buy is a wire crate with an adjustable divider so you can give your dog more room as she/he grows. They need bedding for the crate, but don't buy lavish bed because you risk a teething puppy shredding it.
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By Valerie Uccellani
Time to go shopping for puppy supplies - what you need before he/she comes home
A trip to a pet emporium can make your head spin with possibilities, but you'll need essential, such as a crate. The wisest buy is a wire crate with an adjustable divider so you can give your dog more room as she/he grows. They need bedding for the crate, but don't buy lavish bed because you risk a teething puppy shredding it. A baby gate be handy, too.
Get separate water and food bowls instead of the ones sold in pairs because food can easily foul the water in side-by-side bowls. Stainless steel and ceramic are a better choice than plastic, which can be chewed up and may also cause a skin reaction. To acclimate your puppy to him/her crate, consider a hard rubber toy you can stuff with food or treats. Puppies need to chew. The best commercial chewies are nylon or rubber bones. These are a better choice than raw hides, which can be chewed apart and swallowed, causing possible choking or impaction.
Until you know your puppy chewing style-dainty or power chewer-avoid toys that can be decimated and swallowed. She/he will need an adjustable collar that can grow with her. If he/she has very short fur,avoid the cheap nylon collars, which have hard edges, and choose cotton webbing or leather. You will need a lightweight 6 foot leash, and again cotton or leather is a more hands-friendly choice.
Because you want her/him to get used to being handled and groomed right away, buy a dog brush and some good nail clipper. If you plan on brushing her/him teeth, get a puppy toothbrush and toothpaste, too. Decide what she will eat and buy food and treats. Finally, stock up on paper towels and pet strain clean up supplies.
Puppy Supplies Tips:
COLLARS
Buy only a buckle collar for a puppy, never a chain or choke collar.
Get an inexpensive, comfortable adjustable collar. You won't be using it for very long because she will grow out of it within a couple of months.
A lightweight leash is better than a big, heavy one. Make sure it feels comfortable in your hand. It won't hurt to buy a 20 to 30 foot cotton training line now, too.
GROOMING TOOLS
Grooming tools-at least a soft brush and a pair of nail clippers are important because you can get her/him used to being groomed right from the start.
If she/he is very small, human fingernail clippers will work fine for her/him nails.
Short haired dogs shed sometimes worse than long-haired dogs.
If you buy shampoo, get a very mild one and make sure it's ok for puppies.
TOYS
Take a list when you go shopping. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're in the store.
Don't go overboard on toys and chewies and make sure the ones you get are safe, especially for power chewer puppies.
A pet store is the best place to buy clean up supplies. You'll find a wide range of odor and stain control products.
FOOD AND WATER
Weighted water bowls are good idea because many puppies like to play with the water and tip over bowls. Hanging a water bucket hung from the side of a crate (inside or out) or putting a large clean rock into the bowl will prevent this as well.
Often puppies will be sent home with a bag of what ever they've been eating so far, but stock up anyway.
Choose treats wisely You'll be going through a lot for training, so pick something with nutritional value.
Time to go shopping for puppy supplies - what you need before he/she comes home. A trip to a pet emporium can make your head spin with possibilities, but you'll need essential, such as a crate. The wisest buy is a wire crate with an adjustable divider so you can give your dog more room as she/he grows. They need bedding for the crate, but don't buy lavish bed because you risk a teething puppy shredding it.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
The Dog Training Profession - A Different Career Option
The Dog Training Profession - A Different Career Option
By Igor B.
A trainer job is not only about training dogs but it involves training people especially the owners on how to handle their pets efficiently which requires a lot of time and effort because it involves understanding of wide variety of the animals behaviour, communication, conditioning and various training techniques. Dogs are intelligent and have become our companions as highly social animal or man's best friend. They require physical and mental motivation depending upon different environment and their roles in them like assistance, law enforcement, rescuing, therapy, herding, guarding, detecting and war dogs.
If you're an animal lover and genuinely care for their welfare then a job in dog training is a good option and you can have several options for training of dogs suited for different requirements because professionally trained and certified dog trainers are always in high demand due to awareness about dog training programs through various means. Dog training programs have become quite famous among disabled persons as dog trainers train dogs according to person's requirement whether he is blind or deaf and after completing the training, you hand over your trained dog to his new companion and in turn you have helped somebody in need.
To be able to train them requires certain skills like patience working with animals, physical health, hardworking and plenty of stamina to be ready to work or play with your dog at any time. As far as qualifications are concerned, you may have NVQs/SVQs in Animal Care at levels 1 and/or 2 as a minimum education requirement or you can opt for behavioural programs within veterinarian colleges. Apart from these, your experience with dogs or other animals matters the most and make sure it's the love that's driving you towards the training job not the financial gain.
Your experience with your dogs in various situations will let you know about the condition of your dog like if he is unhappy or unwell, you'll come to know if you'll pay attention to all the details. Where dog training jobs are concerned, the risk of being bitten is always there but before this situation arises make sure you have your hands on various dogs and you learn to behave politely with your dogs because shouting is not tolerable by your dog even. Dog training can be imperative to pet health, and training jobs can be fun once you begin to see the progress you are making with a boisterous furball and that is appreciated too.
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By Igor B.
A trainer job is not only about training dogs but it involves training people especially the owners on how to handle their pets efficiently which requires a lot of time and effort because it involves understanding of wide variety of the animals behaviour, communication, conditioning and various training techniques. Dogs are intelligent and have become our companions as highly social animal or man's best friend. They require physical and mental motivation depending upon different environment and their roles in them like assistance, law enforcement, rescuing, therapy, herding, guarding, detecting and war dogs.
If you're an animal lover and genuinely care for their welfare then a job in dog training is a good option and you can have several options for training of dogs suited for different requirements because professionally trained and certified dog trainers are always in high demand due to awareness about dog training programs through various means. Dog training programs have become quite famous among disabled persons as dog trainers train dogs according to person's requirement whether he is blind or deaf and after completing the training, you hand over your trained dog to his new companion and in turn you have helped somebody in need.
To be able to train them requires certain skills like patience working with animals, physical health, hardworking and plenty of stamina to be ready to work or play with your dog at any time. As far as qualifications are concerned, you may have NVQs/SVQs in Animal Care at levels 1 and/or 2 as a minimum education requirement or you can opt for behavioural programs within veterinarian colleges. Apart from these, your experience with dogs or other animals matters the most and make sure it's the love that's driving you towards the training job not the financial gain.
Your experience with your dogs in various situations will let you know about the condition of your dog like if he is unhappy or unwell, you'll come to know if you'll pay attention to all the details. Where dog training jobs are concerned, the risk of being bitten is always there but before this situation arises make sure you have your hands on various dogs and you learn to behave politely with your dogs because shouting is not tolerable by your dog even. Dog training can be imperative to pet health, and training jobs can be fun once you begin to see the progress you are making with a boisterous furball and that is appreciated too.
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Small Dog Training - Easier Than What You Think By Howard Lau
Small Dog Training - Easier Than What You Think
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Howard_Lau]Howard Lau
What is Small Dog Training?
Small dog training involves training that is targeted specifically for smaller dogs. While each breed of dog has its own unique characteristics, dog breeds of a similar size also tends to share some common behavioral habits that may make it more challenging for you to train. You will find that I've included some specialized tips below for training that involves small dogs.
What breeds are considered to be Small Dogs?
Dog Breeds that are considered to be smaller in size also known as Toy Dog Breeds, include most of the extremely small and miniature dog breeds that usually weighs less than 15 lbs. This includes the Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian, Cavalier Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Papillon, Pug and more.
Benefits of owing a Smaller Dog
• Makes a great companion for people living in cities and apartments due to their size
• Generally happy and energetic
• Makes for an excellent watchdog due to their suspicious nature and general distrust of strangers
• Generally requires less exercise than larger dogs
• Easier to travel around with
• Easier to care for
Challenges with owning a Smaller Dog
• May be more difficult to housebreak
• May not make a great companion for toddlers and small children as they may be too rough for the small dog when playing
• Stubborn Personality - many small dog breeds also have a very head-strong personality and as such, will require more patience balanced with the right amount of 'firmness' when training
• Short attention span - means that you will need to break up the training sessions into short intervals
Dog Training Tips for smaller dogs:
1. Be Patient, but firm
• it is even more important to be patient but firm when training a smaller dog as they tend to like to have a mischievous personality and like to clown around with their owner.
2. Make sure your dog is as calm and relaxed as possible
• often times, small dogs like to compensate for their smaller size by being overly aggressive. For example, I'm sure you have all seen a small poodle going crazy and barking her head off at a very confused St Bernard! Ensuring yours is nice and relaxed will then make it easier for you to have him/her obey your command.
There are certainly more details on Small Dog Training. Join us to find out more at [http://www.trainedog.org/Small_Dog_Training.html]http://www.TraineDog.org. TraineDog.org is a website that is dedicated to providing quality dog training information to dog owners. We are a one-stop website that includes advice from professional dog trainers as well as tips based on my very own first-hand experience with my dog. We also provide FREE sample ebook to download. Download your [http://www.trainedog.org/5_Dog_Training_Myths.aspx]FREE sample ebook on dog training now.
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Howard_Lau]Howard Lau
What is Small Dog Training?
Small dog training involves training that is targeted specifically for smaller dogs. While each breed of dog has its own unique characteristics, dog breeds of a similar size also tends to share some common behavioral habits that may make it more challenging for you to train. You will find that I've included some specialized tips below for training that involves small dogs.
What breeds are considered to be Small Dogs?
Dog Breeds that are considered to be smaller in size also known as Toy Dog Breeds, include most of the extremely small and miniature dog breeds that usually weighs less than 15 lbs. This includes the Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian, Cavalier Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Papillon, Pug and more.
Benefits of owing a Smaller Dog
• Makes a great companion for people living in cities and apartments due to their size
• Generally happy and energetic
• Makes for an excellent watchdog due to their suspicious nature and general distrust of strangers
• Generally requires less exercise than larger dogs
• Easier to travel around with
• Easier to care for
Challenges with owning a Smaller Dog
• May be more difficult to housebreak
• May not make a great companion for toddlers and small children as they may be too rough for the small dog when playing
• Stubborn Personality - many small dog breeds also have a very head-strong personality and as such, will require more patience balanced with the right amount of 'firmness' when training
• Short attention span - means that you will need to break up the training sessions into short intervals
Dog Training Tips for smaller dogs:
1. Be Patient, but firm
• it is even more important to be patient but firm when training a smaller dog as they tend to like to have a mischievous personality and like to clown around with their owner.
2. Make sure your dog is as calm and relaxed as possible
• often times, small dogs like to compensate for their smaller size by being overly aggressive. For example, I'm sure you have all seen a small poodle going crazy and barking her head off at a very confused St Bernard! Ensuring yours is nice and relaxed will then make it easier for you to have him/her obey your command.
There are certainly more details on Small Dog Training. Join us to find out more at [http://www.trainedog.org/Small_Dog_Training.html]http://www.TraineDog.org. TraineDog.org is a website that is dedicated to providing quality dog training information to dog owners. We are a one-stop website that includes advice from professional dog trainers as well as tips based on my very own first-hand experience with my dog. We also provide FREE sample ebook to download. Download your [http://www.trainedog.org/5_Dog_Training_Myths.aspx]FREE sample ebook on dog training now.
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