Dog Training at Home - Myth No. 1

WRONG:

Let me explain. Many owners set aside and plan of dog training sessions. They have a set time, gather their tools (all kinds of goodies, remote controls, son), and go to a specific location (backyard, park, or even the class weekly dog ​​training). It's great! These owners are much better than those who believe that patents per day on the head or a steady salvo "SIT!" orders from time to time is equivalent to a system of dog training successfully. But what many dog ​​owners or management are unaware or simply do not put into practice is the fact that you're actually training your dog when you're with your dog.
Your dog stands up on your verbal and nonverbal of all time. If you spring and use the phone whenever it rings, you train your dog he is allowed to rise up and running whenever he hears that tone. Say you are relaxed at night when you get home from work, but totally stressed in the morning. You are essentially training your dog there is a reason to be stressed in the morning (not very good when you're about to leave them alone for a while). If you are nervous every time you pass by the neighbor who walks their Great Dane on the other side of the street the morning, you train your dog to be nervous if the dog is in sight.
Remember, even when the signals are not directed at your dog, your dog takes on them. There is no line between formal and informal. You are training your dog, even when you're not "training" your dog. That's what I call "involuntary training." It just happens. The important thing is to try to recognize when you can make this involuntary training work for you.
Structured training is, of course, always an essential part of dog training, and form of involuntary training that I just mentioned do not in any way replace the need for such a structure.
Here's what we believe are key concepts to successful training, and a brief description of each:

Timing
By timing I mean the amount of time that passes between your dog's action (or inaction) and corresponding praise (or reprimand). This time should be no more than two to three seconds. If the time is any longer, the chances are your dog will not associate your words with his actions.
Do not fall into the trap of calling your dog to you to reprimand him. As mentioned above, by the time he gets to you he has long forgotten what he has done wrong and now thinks that you are telling him off for coming to you! Always praise your dog when he comes to you.

Praise
Use praise whenever your dog has completed an exercise correctly. Praise should also be delivered to your dog as soon as the desired act has been done (remember the timing thing). When delivering praise look directly into the dog's eyes so that he understands the connection
between your voice or touch and his action.
Deliver praise verbally or with the hand by either patting or stroking. Try not to over praise your dog as excessive chatter will only serve to confuse him and may disrupt his concentration for the rest of the training session.

Generally speaking, try not to rely too heavily on food as your only reward or bribe. However, alternating treats with displays of affection can be a useful way of overcoming problems that your dog may have in learning some of the exercises.

Hand signals By a specific hand movement while making a voice command can be an effective means of training a dog to respond to different stimuli. And it helps to accustom your dog to respond to long distances. Finally, you can detach your dog off the voice command so that it responds to the signal one hand. Give hand signals in front and overhead of the dog is their best field of vision.

Bonding
Perhaps the most important aspect of building a successful relationship with your dog will be your rapport with him. If you make your dog into a close friend by doing such things as talking to him, playing with him, and taking him for long walks, he will be much more responsive and attentive when you are training him.

Spending QUALITY TIME with your dog is the key.

Consistency
Delivering consistent messages to your dog will help him to view his world as black and white rather than various shades of grey. By consistent messages, I mean the commands that you decide to use to train, praise, and reprimand your dog should always be the same.
It is important that all members of the family are aware of this and use the same commands themselves, as you would not want to undermine the hard work that you have put in to training the dog by having other people confusing him.

Repetition
Dogs are creatures of habit and learn by repetition. It will take several repetitive training sessions for your dog to get the response you require implanted into his brain and for the action to become automatic.
Dogs require refresher sessions throughout their lives so that the conditioned response that you want is not lost. Remember prevention is far better than having to correct the action at a
later stage.
 

Session Length
Keep formal sessions short and enjoyable so that your dog maintains concentration throughout. Quality not quantity is the golden rule. Always finish a training session on a positive note.

Attitude
Be reasonable in your expectation of what your dog can achieve. It will take time to get results.
You should ensure that you have the dog's full attention and that you are giving your best when performing a training session. You may wish to settle yourself or the dog down by taking a long walk before the session commences.

Eye Contact
Using eye contact can be more effective than using the spoken word - more so if there is a close bond between dog and owner. If a dog wishes to communicate with you, he will look directly into your eyes trying to read your intent. It is well known that dogs that do not make good eye contact can be difficult to train.

Corrections
The importance of the trainer being seen as the pack leader in the dog's eyes is imperative. In a pack situation if a dog steps out of line it is chastised and made aware of its transgression immediately by superior dogs in the pecking order.

How Dog Think - Canine Communication

 HOW DOGS THINK
A NON-VERBAL LINK TO CANINE COMMUNICATION
byWisgizmo

Have you ever seen a device or program designed to correct a dog behavior problem that explained how the dogs are smart and how they think? Most plans or gadgets enable owners, literally, to declare war on their pets miserable. Little or no concern is given to what dogs are thinking about them. In fact, the implication is that dogs do not think at all ... either they just react to external stimuli like robots, or respond according to genetically controlled "drives. "

 

Dogs are rarely credited with the ability to solve a mental problem, analyze a situation, devise ways to manipulate or control it, then take a pre-planned course of action toward a goal that was preconceived in spirit of the dog. In short, the dog is considered a real dummy, then treated like a mannequin.

But this concept is not correct. Dogs are smart. They can and usually do, think rings around their owners. And they can do because most owners have never learned to think like a dog.

Evidence of Imagery
Some very convincing research suggests that dogs think in sensory impressions; visual, sound and odor images, etc. This is not to say that they sit around on quiet days experiencing videos
inside their brains. However, they likely share our ability to form and experience in their minds certain images, odors and sounds.

The scientific basis for this idea came from Russia and was published in the US in 1973. A scientist name VS.. Rusinov1 was studying the electrophysiology of the brain and had several dogs wired with brain wave equipment and radio transmitters. When the dogs were brought into the lab from the kennels for experimental conditioning tests, the electroencephalograph machine was turned on to record their brain wave patterns. This was done at the same time each day, five days a week.

One weekend, purely by accident, Rusinov brought a group of visitors into the lab and turned on the EEG machine. Lo, the dog that was normally schedule for tests during the week at that time was sending wave forms nearly identical to his regular working patterns! When the testing time passed, the dogs' brain waves soon returned to their normal 'at rest' forms. I never found any mention by Rusinov as to whether the dogs out in the kennel were actually performing their conditioned laboratory behaviorisms. Chances are they were not, but one thing is almost sure; compared to human experience in similar types of studies, the dogs were apparently experiencing them mentally2,3.

The late Polish scientist, Jerzi Konorski,3 taught dogs to salivate and expect food in their trays when a light flickered. This was done regularly every few minutes. However, after a few trials,
the dogs started salivating and looking at the trays as if the food were actually there, even though the light had not flickered.
Konorski ventured that the dogs were hallucinating about both the stimulus (the light) and the reward for salivating (the food). One thing is sure: Something was going on in the dogs' minds that made them behave as if they were happening.

Some Human Examples
Before going on with dogs, let us consider some facets of our own 'mind's eye,' as suggested by Konorski. Imagine we have a date to meet a loved one at a busy restaurant. We get there on time and sit at a table near the door. Fifteen minutes go by, but no friend arrives. We begin to wonder if they are coming at all. We start watching people approach the door. Pretty soon, people with similar features almost cause us to call out to them. The more concerned and anxious we become, the more apt we are to mistake strangers for our friend. When he or she finally arrives, the pleasure and relief we feel is often mixed with mild displeasure.

We are ambivalent ... we have mixed emotions about meeting them in the future. Almost everyone has mental imagery. Often, just the thought of a loved one conjures up their image. This can apply to sounds, as well. Think about your favorite musical piece and your can often hear it in your 'mind's ear.' These are positive images. They are emotionally pleasant. At the other end of the scale, recalling a terrifying experience can not only create its images, but
sometime even make us shudder. This is an example of negative, emotionally unpleasant images.

Understanding Non-Verbal Thinking
We all wonder now and then what our dog is thinking. If we wonder aloud, perhaps when mealtime is approaching and the dog is looking expectantly at us, we might say something like, "I'll bet Tippy's thinking, 'When is my dinner going to be ready?' " In all likelihood, Tippy isn't originating any thoughts about 'when dinner will be ready.' It is more likely Tippy is imagining (or 'imaging' in his mind) the words and movements you usually say and perform before getting his dinner; something like, "You want dinner, Tippy?" All that tail wagging and those pleading eyes are aimed at stimulating you to say it.

But, an inability to originate thoughts in a spoken language does not make dogs unintelligent. Even people don't actively think in a spoken language unless they actively 'speak' it. For instance, during a short vacation to Japan, if you don't already speak the language, you'll probably pick up the meaning of a few words.

After a few natives look at you in the morning and say "Ohio," you may eventually learn that they're not curious about where you're from, but are wishing you a "Good Morning." Still, you won't think in Japanese unless you live there a few months and actively speak it. Even a pet Akita will never learn to speak or think in the native lingo because their voice boxes, tongues and lips cannot formulate the sounds of Japanese ... or English, or French, etc, etc. The limit of our dog's language-learning is the meaning of the sounds of certain words. Luckily, dogs are quick to learn the sounds that are important to them.

The Puppy's Dilemma
Consider the new puppy whose owners come home at regular times and join in an ecstatically joyful greeting ceremony. This imagery is quickly ingrained, and the pup begins to anticipate
the experience, just Konorski's dogs hallucinated about the flickering light and the food tray. However, as will happen in even the most well regulated household, one day the owner is late. The puppy begins experiencing the images of his tardy owners ... starts fretting, pacing. Well primed energies, ready for the greeting ceremony, demand an outlet as the adrenaline starts pumping.

What's going on in its mind's eye or ear? It probably imagines hearing footsteps, perhaps even sees the door open... which doesn't happen. But it should. This introduces conflict between what it wants and expects and what is really happening.

Conflict creates frustration. Frustration produces anxiety, which triggers an even greater adrenaline rush. The pup searches for something real to satisfy its desire to 'experience' the owner ... a magazine or book it saw the owner reading recently. It is rich with the owner's scent. If it cannot have the owner there, it can at least have their genuine odor or taste. So it sniffs, tastes, maybe even swallows parts of the article. Naturally, this does not fully substitute for the whole owner, so the puppy's social appetite is not really satisfied.

Finally, here comes the owner. The puppy innocently launches into its joyous, semi-hysterical ritual. The owner starts to join in, but spies the pulverized magazine or book. What's this?
Naturally, if not wisely, the owner angrily grabs the pup, drags it to the demolished object and scolds it, or slaps it's snout or rump, or both. The pet's single-track mind is riveted on the owner. It yips, rolls over, or struggles vainly to escape. Punishment concluded, the owner angrily picks up the remnants of the article and storms to the trash basket.

Back To Dogs
So it is with our dogs. When we are late getting home, or if they over-miss us because we spoil them with attention and petting every time they demand it, they very likely worry in images, too.

They may well recall images of us and our activities, such as fluffing the pillows on the sofa, putting away record albums, handling magazines and books, putting on shoes just before leaving, sitting in a favorite armchair, etc. As a result of this, they often engage in activities which involve them with these images: Pillows wind up on the floor, albums or magazines are moved or chewed, a chair seat gets dug up, shoes are brought out of the closet. If they can't have us there, they try to interact with things that symbolize us.

If dogs really do store up and recall images of us and life's other objects and experiences, it follows that we might use this to our mutual benefit. But since most owners do not understand how dogs think, this imagery is where the seeds of most behavior problems are sown. Dogs receive and recall conflicting images of owners and many important experiences.

Applying Positive Imagery To Solve

'Separation Anxiety' Dogs that misbehave when they are left alone are said to be suffering from separation anxiety. The term is a neat buzz-phrase; almost everybody uses it. It sounds professional. The trouble is, as a transplant from human psychiatry, it really doesn't convey much useful information. However, the term is here, so we'll use it in its broadest sense, which is; "a troubled feeling when left alone or apart from a certain person or persons." This allows us to recommend a remedial behavioral program that deals with the realities of the dog's total relationships. First, however, we must be sure that the dog's veterinarian has ruled out the many physical/medical causes for anxiety, such as thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism, re-diabetes, encephalitis, allergies, hyperkinesis, etc. etc.

Psychic Trauma
The net result of this is a totally confused pup with a conflicting set of images of its owner. This sort of shock to the nervous system is called psychic trauma in both animals and humans. A conflict has been instilled between the positive image of the owner (happy Dr. Jekyll) and the negative (Mr. Homecoming Hyde). This creates frustration and anxiety about homecomings, growing in severity if the scenario is repeated a few times. (It is interesting that in many cases, owners tell us that the pup was fine for a day or so after the first punishment. This may equate to the human experience of repression, in which memory of the traumatic experience is suppressed, creating a sort of 'backwards amnesia.') Even when this occurs, since the punishment was not associated with the act of chewing up something, the puppy seeks out another article, perhaps a shoe, and the cycle is repeated until the total relationship between owner and dog is tainted with emotional ambivalence. Mixed feelings are eating away at the positive qualities of their relationship.

Negative emotional impressions may start to dominate it. At about this stage, many owners conclude that the punishment may not have been severe enough. That's why the correction was not permanent. So they intensify it. The relationship erodes further as weeks go by. Enough of this cascading negative effect and the owner is ready take drastic action. The dog, now hyper-sensitive to its owner's mood change, feels something is wrong. This often is reflected by new problems, such as submissive wetting when the owner comes home or approaches the dog at other times; off-schedule bowel movements or urination occur, etc.

Many pets act insecure, currying more favor when the owner is home, and hence, missing the owner even more acutely when left alone. Frustration and anxiety build, while the isolationrelated, tension-relieving behavior mounts. The unwitting owner, who originally may have thought the dog is 'getting even' for being left alone, begins to consider it incorrigible.

The Program
Dogs that are unduly upset when left alone usually enjoy their owner's attention and petting whenever they ask for (or demand it) when the people are at home. To apply the imagery concept to this relationship, we could say the dog 'sees itself' as directing, or leading the owner. When it wants some petting, it nudges or otherwise stimulates the owner, and the owner complies.

The dog wants out, whines at the door or at the owner, and the door gets opened. Mealtime approaches, dog whines and prances, and dinner gets served. When the owner goes from room to room, the dog is either ahead, leading them, or close behind. This is the reality of their relationship, at least in the dog's mind. But, when the owner leaves, against the dog's wishes, the pet is predictably upset, and problem behavior occurs. This can involve barking, chewing, pacing, self-mutilation, off-schedule bowel movements, urination around the house, etc.

The leadership problem can be turned about by presenting a different reality to the dog; one in which the dog is pleasantly, but firmly and consistently told to perform some simple act, such as 'sit' whenever it attempts to gain attention or affection, or whenever the owner wants to give the dog some attention. All 'sits', or whatever command is used ('down' is a good one for highly bossy dogs) are praised happily as 3 to 5 seconds of petting is awarded; then the dog is cheerfully released with an "OK" or "Free." (Free is a good release because OK is too common a word.)

If a really bossy dog refuses to obey, and many do when they realize their relationship is being turned around, simply ignore the situation, turn away and go on about some other activity, ignoring the dog. Some dogs have refused to respond for as long as four days before coming to terms with a follower relationship.

However long it takes, after a few days the dog's image of itself seems to evolve from one of giving direction to taking it with compliance prior to being petted, getting dinner, going out the door, getting on the couch, etc.
In moving around the house, whenever the dog forges ahead, simply about-turn and go the other way. This must be repeated until the dog walks patiently behind or, better yet, doesn't even follow. It is also helpful, but not vital, to practice down-stays of increasing length during several evenings a week.

HELP!
This is when outside help is often sought. A book is purchased. The veterinarian, breeder, pet shop, a trainer or behaviorist may be consulted. If lucky, the owner gets advice that brings genuine insight into pet/owner relationships and dog behavior. But, more likely, they find traditional quick fixes and the dog winds up in a desensitization program; gets dosed with anxiety relieving drugs or barbiturates; is stuck in a cramped crate or cage all day, or banned to the yard or garage, or has its mouth stuffed with chewed debris and taped shut for hours. Since none of these approaches deal with the causes, the 'thinking dog' and the total relationship with its owners and the environment, success is rare.

The majority of these formerly precious pets find themselves rejected ... relegated to the local pound for five to seven days, where the odds are 3-to-2 they'll suffer society's 'ultimate solution'.

But things don't have to be so grim, if the owners learn some 'dog think.

The Big Picture
So, there it is. Dogs think in images and we can mold and change their behavior in hundreds of ways if we will think as they do. For instance, on the negative side, a set up whereby a car screeches to a stop, horn blaring, just as a dog starts toward the street from the sidewalk, then praising its retreat, is a valuable exercise in negative imagery. However, it must be repeated until the dog avoids the street when cars are not present, as well.

Teaching the 'panic' command to come needs the dog's name followed by a code word, a sound image that is exclusive to coming when it is absolutely necessary, and praise words or a vocal rhythm that is unique to that command, coupled with fast hand-clapping while taking a crouched position. These combined, positive images can create a dog that will dependably respond to your code word and come to your praise. It is especially important to teach this command when the dog is out of sight, as well.

Potty Training Dogs In 4 Incredibly Effective Ways!

Potty training dogs comes down to Four easy tricks that, if implemented adequately, can help you potty train your pet dog in no time! It is generally seen as a hard process predominantly on the grounds that majority of the new pet owners are unaware of these few simple strategies I'll give you on this page. Similarly to any other dog training strategy make sure to be patient and consistent as no dog was housebroken overnight.

Potty Training Dogs Part 1 - Make A Den

To accelerate potty training dogs you can establish an isolated living area for your pet. Most dogs are naturally den creatures and they will not soil it because it plays an important role in their everyday life (they utilize it to get some sleep and hide from all the fuss around them). This is a very effective method to stimulate your four-legged friend to learn to be in charge of his physiological mechanisms.

Potty Training Dogs Part 2 - Show Him The Toilet

At the beginning of potty training you have to take your pet dog to one chosen earlier area regularly and use only one command ('outside' or 'go potty') to induce the elimination activity. This way he'll get accustomed to relieving himself in the open air and will identify this activity with one particular word.

Potty Training Dogs Part 3 - Watch The Clock

While potty training dogs it is very important consider the fact that dogs are able to relieve themselves soon after they have finished eating (first twenty minutes. You should utilize this information to your benefit and arrange the meals regularly so that you are aware when to take your pet out. By doing this you will save yourself plenty of time and nerves on eradicating the mess that your four-legged friend left on the flooring.

Potty Training Dogs Part 4 - The reason why Punishment Will Never Get You Far

You must never scream or hit your puppy because it will only make him more stressed and baffled as to what you want him to do. Instead, ignore the bad actions and cheer your dog every time he does something constructive. Canines will do anything to obtain your interest and please you so not paying attention to their actions is the most practical weapon if you wish to keep your furry friend from indulging in unwanted activities.

How To Train A Dog To Sit

Learning how to train a dog to sit is an important task for any new dog owner.It is important to developing a relationship with your dog. Bond with your dog before training.

Here are some steps on how to train a dog to sit.

You can sit with your dog on your left or face your dog so that you are at his level and say "sit". Make sure that you sit close to him — that way you will be able to provide your dog with his reward more quickly.

It is important in training that a correct response be followed immediately by a reward. As the dog begins to sit, praise him loudly and enthusiastically, “Good Dog!” and quickly give him his treat. Keep using treats until the dog knows exactly what you mean and sits every time you tell him. Hold a treat right near your pet's nose, just out of his or her reach. Keep the treat at nose level. If the treat is held too high, the dog will jump.

Show your dog a lot of positive attention and encouragement during the training process. Use phrases like, "Good dog," frequently accompanied by pats on the head.

Keep trying and reward any progress the dog makes. Never punish your dog for not sitting. He won’t understand what he is being punished for and punishment just doesn’t work well in animal training. Limit the training sessions to five minutes at a time. Working for longer periods may be unproductive, as the dog will lose interest.

How do I house-train my new dog?

He is a little younger than a year. He's a lab mixed with a spaniel or setter, something, if that matters.
We live on a farm, and I don't like having him outside all the time. It has been raining a lot lately and he looks so sad sometimes. I want him inside with meeee.
So how do I get him trained so he doesn't make messes on the carpet? The training video didn't help much.
Thanks!
I am 14 btw and my mom would help.

Can a dog take care of a cat?

First off, I know how this question sounds, so please read entire question before making fun of this.

Given that the main responsibilities of taking care of a cat are feeding it, and changing the litter, would it be possible to have a very intelligent dog (thinking border collie) perform these functions, if I set it up to make it easier?

For the food, I would have a large food dispenser, and maybe something similar for the litter. Thus for food, dog just hits a button, and for litter something a little more involved than that.

How long did you enroll your dog in training classes?

The majority of people who take level 1 never return for level 2. If you enrolled your dog in obedience classes at what age did you start and how many classes (as in different classes, not weeks of the course) did you enroll in? I really enjoy the classes and would take my dog his whole life if I had the income to support it.

Discover How to Stop Dogs from Chewing

Are you getting annoyed by the destructive chewing behavior of your dog? Do you want your puppy or dog to stop chewing shoes, mats, carpets, clothing, furniture and anything he can reach? Dogs don’t have to be angry to do this destructive chewing they do this because this is their natural behavior as dogs. Chewing is part of puppies development and a natural behavior of dogs. To stop dogs from chewing anything around the house, dog owners must be aware of their habits and behavior. Dogs unnecessary chewing is the result of boredom, loneliness, curiosity, hunger and dental problems. For puppies teething can also be added in the main reasons why they chew. To stop dogs from chewing you must understand why dogs chew. For dental problems, dogs keep chewing anything to relieve gum pains. You may observe your dog if they have dental problem when they hesitate to eat even if they are hungry. You may also put attention on how they chew their food. If they always chew on one side of the mouth, your dog might have dental problems. Bad breath and tartar accumulation on the teeth and gums are some of the symptoms of dental problem. It’s a good thing for dogs to be examined by a veterinarian to evaluate dental problems and stop dogs from chewing the wrong things. For puppies with teething problem, you may give safe chew toys to encourage chewing on toys and stop dogs from chewing anything around the house. Boredom stimulates dogs to chew and if you know how to give your dog the needed attention, destructive chewing can be avoided. Take your dog for a walk or play ball with him. Give dogs variety of toys to chew and play with to stop dogs from chewing things he is not supposed to chew. You can also give obedience training to learn more techniques to stop dogs chewing problems. Your dog may have curiosity with the things around your house that’s why he chew anything he can. You can chew proof your house and keep chewable things out of reach of your dog. If you will leave dogs alone without any human supervision, give a nice place for the dogs and toys to play and chew to stop dogs from chewing things around the house. Give your dogs chewable alternatives like chew toys until training to stop destructive chewing becomes effective. When you are correcting your dogs not to chew anything around the house, encourage dogs to chew his toys and give praise for doing the right thing. Appropriate correction of the bad habits and giving praise can stop dogs from chewing the wrong things. You can stop dogs from chewing the wrong things if you know the right techniques and strategies to manage your dogs’ problems. Proper training for your dog is something that dog owners must learn. While chewing is a natural behavior of dogs it can be well managed to stop dogs from chewing anything around the house. Does your dog needs urgent dog house training? Learn the dog house training techniques you must know with the fastest results, whether you keep your dog indoors or outdoors visit Dogs' Corner For more information on how to stop your dogs behavior problem visit Dog’s Obedience Training Gerry Restrivera writes informative articles on various subjects including Discover How to Stop Dogs from Chewing. You are allowed to publish this article in its entirety provided that author’s name, bio and website links must remain intact and included with every reproduction.

The Best Dog Training Techniques

Did you recently buy, adopt or rescued a dog or a puppy? There are great tips on choosing the best dog training pram for the dog in order to make it obedient, fun to be with and a well behaved dog. Since there are many programs for you to choose from, there are specific qualities that you should look for in the most appropriate program or trainer to train your dog. This article discusses those qualities.

a) Motivational, positive philosophy

A trainer who understands the value of motivational positive philosophy and techniques has the best interest of your dog at heart. Such a trainer knows that the dog's behavior can be influenced in a harmless, positive way. Some of the positive approaches that can be used to train a dog include the reward based, cutting edge or clicker isolation training techniques.

Positive training methods build the confidence and patience of both the dog owner and the dog. There are a number of inhuman and cruel ways to train a dog that should never be used. These techniques utilize shock collars and isolation of the dog. These methods never achieve the desired results because the methods affect the dog's personality and discipline and can cause irreversible damage in the long run.

b) Certified Dog Trainers

If someone else has to train your dog, it has to be a certified behaviorist or dog trainer. Ensure that you understand the different types of credentials and qualifications of the trainer. Certifications assure prospective clients that the dog trainer has the necessary expertise, talent, insight and strategies to improve on the dog's performance. This is very important for adopted, rescued or dogs with known behavioral issues.

c) Continuous testing and assessment

A good training program should take time to examine the dog and give recommendations on a variety of corrective or improvement measures over time. The assessment should be ongoing and should report the progress of training to the dog owner for review in a supportive and collaborative way.

d) A variety of training lessons and options

A good dog training program should offer a variety of options and training lessons from a one-on-one training with the dog owner to group classes for adult dogs, puppies and their handlers. This offers a better training choice for the dog and exposes it to different environment so that it learns how to interact with humans and other dogs.

e) Opportunities to practice new skills

Skills learnt are not so useful unless the dog can demonstrate them in practice. A good training program should give the dog an opportunity to learn, exercise and apply new skills. The dog owner should be aware of all training activities and exercises at all times for maximum exposure.

f) Collaboration with the community

The best dog training program should incorporate the dog's behavior outside and its interaction with other dogs and pets. The owner should be aware of the happenings in the community as far as pets are concerned and ensure that the dog is trained to adapt to any laws and regulations. Collaborations in training nurtures greater understanding and professionalism leading to a vibrant partnership between the canines and humans.

Attack Dog Training

Dogs have been kept as pets since time began. People choose to keep dogs for various purposes. The majority of them are kept as companions, some also serve their leader as guide dogs and others act as guard dogs. Then the are the professional owned dogs who are highly trained as sniffer dogs to help root out drug trafficking or attack dogs as used by the police forces .

All in all we humans just love having dogs as part of our lives. No matter who owns a dog it is our responsibility to make sure the dog has at least basic dog training. To have a dog as an attack dog the importance of dog draining is raised to the highest level.

The Importance of Dog Training
The training of a dog to obey your orders or commands is a very important aspect of the relationship between man and animal. Some people think that when you say training, it means all types of sophisticated and complex commands. Actually it is not so. Having the dog relieve itself outside the house or in the litter box is training, having the dog come when you call it also falls under training, as does the dog recognizing orders such as ‘sit’, ‘catch’ and so on. In other words, each and every aspect that makes the dog behave the way you want it, falls under the purview of training.

The simple commands that you teach your dog on how to behave around the house is basic training. There are however, specific types of training which will make the dog perform certain tasks that you need from it. This includes, training for sniffing out bombs, narcotics, saving injured people, tracking by smell, attacking on command, or when owner is attacked, and so on.

Specialized Training Methods

There are times when attack dog training is specifically needed for guard dogs. There are many reasons why attack dog training is given to dogs:

1. to protect people against harm such as during an assault, or theft
2. to protect cattle or ship from predators
3. to prevent gun shots (police dogs)
4. to attack other dogs for organized dog fights
5. to hunt other animals

Attack dog training is a specialized training and it requires a professional. Utmost care should be taken when imparting such type of training so the dog does go out of control. Just as important it is for the dog to recognize and obey the attack order, so it is to recognize and obey the stop attack order. The dog attack training should be done properly otherwise you risk injury to yourself and others.

The Pros and Cons of Attack Dog Training

Dogs have been kept as pets since time began. People choose to keep dogs for various purposes. The majority of them are kept as companions, some also serve their leader as guide dogs and others act as guard dogs. Then the are the professional owned dogs who are highly trained as sniffer dogs to help root out drug trafficking or attack dogs as used by the police forces .

All in all we humans just love having dogs as part of our lives. No matter who owns a dog it is our responsibility to make sure the dog has at least basic dog training. To have a dog as an attack dog, the importance of dog draining is raised to the highest level.

The Importance of Dog Training
The training of a dog to obey your orders or commands is a very important aspect of the relationship between man and animal. Some people think that when you say training, it means all types of sophisticated and complex commands. Actually it is not so. Having the dog relieve itself outside the house or in the litter box is training, having the dog come when you call it also falls under training, as does the dog recognizing orders such as ‘sit’, ‘catch’ and so on. In other words, each and every aspect that makes the dog behave the way you want it, falls under the purview of training.

The simple commands that you teach your dog on how to behave around the house is basic training. There are however, specific types of training which will make the dog perform certain tasks that you need from it. This includes, training for sniffing out bombs, narcotics, saving injured people, tracking by smell, attacking on command, or when owner is attacked, and so on.

Specialized Training MethodsThere are times when attack dog training is specifically needed for guard dogs. There are many reasons why attack dog training is given to dogs:
1. to protect people against harm such as during an assault, or theft
2. to protect cattle or ship from predators
3. to prevent gun shots (police dogs)
4. to attack other dogs for organized dog fights
5. to hunt other animals
Attack dog training is a specialized training and it requires a professional.

Utmost care should be taken when imparting such type of training so the dog does go out of control. Just as important it is for the dog to recognize and obey the attack order, so it is to recognize and obey the stop attack order. The dog attack training should be done properly otherwise you risk injury to yourself and others.A message from John MailerI hope you found the information you were looking for. I know how frustrating it is to have a problem with your dog.

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If it weren't for the fact that most terriers, such as the Cairn and the Norfolk, are fairly small, their tenacious nature and boundless energy would make them hard to control.

This is the list of dog Herding Breeds according to The American Kennel Club:Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres Briard, Canaan Dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Collie, German Shepherd Dog, Old, English Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Shetland Sheepdog, Swedish Vallhund. These fiery little dynamos would dig up underground dens and burrows while barking furiously, forcing the inhabitants out where hunters awaited. The poodle is by far the most popular of the non-sporting breeds.

Sporting dog breeds. The instinct to herd in some of them can be strong in these breeds even if most of these are now plain companion dogs that have never even seen a sheep. Unfortunately, the sheer popularity of some of the sporting breeds, most notably cocker spaniels but also Labrador and golden retrievers, has led to a rise in health and behavioural problems. Terrier dog breeds. Belonging to this group are some of the intelligent dog breeds which includes the admired German shepherd dog, most famous for its police work and the Border collies, the most intelligent of all breeds. Working Dog Breeds. When these dogs bite, they don't let go.

Combining the taut muscles and compact power of the bulldog with the tenacity and aggressiveness of the terrier, some controversial bull terrier breeds have been involved in some highly publicized biting incidents, several involving small children. But despite what those who breed and sell crossbreeds might try to tell you, these are not, nor will they likely ever be, recognized as purebred dogs.

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Pricked Ears. A lot of information can be garnered from a quick sniff. The wire-haired coat of the dachshund features a higher quantity and density of the harsh primary hairs in a dog's coat. Species such as wolves that inhabit cold climates sport double coats, with a thick, insulating under layer to retain heat and keep the cold at bay. Button ears can been seen in Shetland Sheepdogs and many terriers.

The ears of wild canids, like wolves and foxes, come in only one shape:natural. Other breeds such as German shepherds and golden retrievers have been trained to detect hidden drugs, explosives, and even termites. Called thermoregulation, this ability allows canids to thrive in all types of climates, from the subarctic to the Sahara.

Hairless. Sixteen sharp premolars, including the carnassials, allow the dog to cut and slice flesh, while ten powerful, grinding molars mean the dog can chew the non-flesh parts of its diet-typically vegetables, other vegetation and grains. As omnivores, canids need a variety of specialized teeth to eat the different types of foods in their varied diets.

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Consistency & Persistence Pays Off When Training Your Dog

If the rules change from day to day, the dog becomes confused. He needs to
know how to consistently earn reward and avoid punishment or he will give up
responding. The good trainer is consistent and always uses the same command
for the same behavior. Most dog owners teach the dog that the command
"down" means to be in a prone position. Unfortunately, many dog owners use
the same command to mean, lie down, remove thyself from the couch or bed, or
stop jumping on people. When a command has many different meanings, the
word ceases to have an important message.

Give each behavior its own command. The command "off" can be used to mean
paws on the floor, and "down" may remain to define the prone position. After you
decide on consistent commands, the next step is to be persistent in using them.
Dogs are naturally good at persistent behavior, and even better if rewarded for it.
Many a dog owner has given up trying to correct the dog that barks all day or
jumps on people. Dog owners drop out of obedience classes all the time
because they are worn down by their dogs' seemingly persistent behaviors, and
they give up trying to teach their dogs new behaviors. The key is that the owners
gave up, and the dogs learned that persistence pays off. When an owner gives
in, the dog's persistent behavior is strengthened and reinforced. Any determined
dog owner can wear the dog down. Therefore, it is extremely important that you
be more persistent than the dog about continuing the training process until the
dog performs the desired behavior.

The dog must learn that the energy he spends engaging in undesirable behavior
is not worth the effort, because you will persist. If you correct him for jumping up
the first four times and don't correct him for the fifth jump up you simply teach him
to jump up five times for the payoff. Similarly, if you correct the dog for barking at
the moon sometimes and not at other times, you teach him that sometimes
barking is acceptable and sometimes it is not. The dog will continue to bark to
determine when barking is acceptable and when it is not acceptable.

Consequently, correcting barking sometimes actually encourages even more

barking. If you don't correct the dog for barking in the backyard because you are

not at home, he will learn that barking is acceptable when you're away. If you
sneak out of the house so as not to cue him that it is acceptable to bark, he only
needs to bark twice with no correction to figure out that you are not at home. A
behavior will be extinguished or changed only if you persist in correcting the dog
every time he misbehaves.

Review of Dog Training Books and Guides

There are many dog training books on the market, let alone the internet. I found the whole thing confusing and needed a book on how to find the right dog training book. Here we have reviewed a few of the top training guides for dogs. We have found that some books seem to be more informative than others and that’s why we have done this review. It seems that some dog training books rely on only one type or style of training and others integrate different types. I have assessed over ten of the most popular dog obedience books on these criteria: fixing any dog behavior problem, tips and secrets to use in your everyday dog obedience training, specific commands and tricks to teach your dog, the best way to select, buy and raise a new puppy or older dog. These are the things that new and old pet owners alike are looking for in a good dog training guide.

I read the books from beginning to end when I first download them. I then try and apply these tricks and tasks to my own dogs to see how user friendly and easy to follow they are.

 Secrets to Dog Training

This was the first dog training book that I reviewed and was definitely the best. The others paled in comparison for obedience training. I picked up a ton of useful and useable information right away. I have been training dogs for many years, and the approach taught in this guide was very similar to my own style. I was soon applying these dog training techniques outlined in this guide and have had great success with my own dogs. I have corrected the behavior problems in my dogs that I thought I was just going to have to live with. I can’t believe I actually learned so many new tips and techniques.

I was also excited by the money back guarantee that this book offers and the amount of testimonials offered by real people who believed enough in this book to leave their real names and photos. This book gets our highest recommendation here. If you are looking for the best, easiest to use dog training guide, do yourself a favor and check  out Secrets to Dog Training.

Here are just a sample of the topics covered in this dog training guide:

• Need to stop your dog from trying to fight with other dogs? Learn the best ways to break up dog fights and prevent them from ever happening again.
• Want to know how to curb your dog’s aggressiveness? Learn six powerful strategies for training aggressive dogs.
• Did you know that your dog may not know why you are trying to correct him? Learn how to make him understand. This will remove the frustration and rapidly increase the speed of your dog's learning.
• All the secrets of professional dog trainers are revealed, and best of all are easy to apply! Stop wasting hundreds of dollars.
• Does your dog require urgent dog house training? Learn the dog house training techniques you must know that get the fastest results, whether you keep your dog indoors or outdoors.
• Sick of having your dog race out the front door? Read this guide and you’ll never have to worry about this again.
• Got a dominant dog? Learn how to deal with him.
• Separation anxiety getting you both down? Find out about the best ways to make it go away.
• Hate having your dog jump up on you? Learn six simple techniques to stop him jumping up on you ever again!
• Neighbors getting annoyed with your pet's constant barking? Maybe he doesn’t bark enough? Apply these advanced techniques so that your dog knows when and where it’s appropriate to bark.
• Dog Whispering is a new, amazing and totally humane training technique. Discover the secrets to making it work for you and your dog.
• What to do and look out for when there is more than one dog in the house! Having problems with the family cat being harassed? Learn an easy method to let your cat and dog live in harmony!
• Want to stop your dog eating his own, or other dogs' poop? The technical term for this is coprophagia. Learn to stop this nauseating behavior!
• Having trouble with your dog pulling on the leash? Find out how to stop this behavior in ten minutes or less with my sure-fire technique.
• Biting, nipping and mouthing problems can be embarrassing when you have your dog in public. Fix these dog behavior problems once and for all.
• Discover how to train your dog to learn any command. This book covers in specific detail with photos, many commands such as: Okay and No, Come (Recall), Hold and Leave , Sit, Sit and Stay, Down, Heel, Seek, Stand, Beg for food, Fetch, Catch food , Climb ladders, Shake hands, Crawl, Jump, Rollover and more!
• Things to consider when exercising or leaving your dog in the heat. Don’t cause him any more stress than you need to! Has your dog got sickness problems? Learn all you need to know about many illness concerns, including stomach gas problems, motion sickness ... and what you must know about selecting a vet for your dog!
• Learn powerful techniques to solve ANY dog behavior problem such as failsafe methods for dog house training (toilet training) (see the House Training bonus book), professional secrets to training an aggressive dog – no matter what the circumstances: digging, barking , worms , fleas , gas problems , fighting , destroying your stuff, and much, much more is covered in this comprehensive, easy to follow book.

As you can see, a wide range of topics is covered in this dog training book. All the topics are covered in very simple, easy to follow steps. Secrets to Dog Training is simply the best dog training guide we could find.

HOW TO GUARANTEE YOUR DOG WILL NOT COME WHEN HE IS CALLED

Basics Dog Training - Tips on how NOT to train your dog

The re-call is one of the easiest commands to teach but one of the quickest to trash. Many owners ruin their dog's desire to come when called by doing one or all of the following:
* Calling the dog when they're angry.
* Calling the dog when they're about to do something he doesn't like (for example, nail clipping and bathing).
* Calling the dog to put on his leash at the dog park.
* Calling the dog to be put in confinement.
* Waiting to praise the dog until he gets to them.
* Not rewarding the dog sufficiently.
* Calling their off-leash dog to come before he is trained.

During basics dog training call your dog a number of times during off-leash play sessions. When he comes back to you, let him know how pleased you are and give him his favourite treat and then tell him to go back and play again.
By doing this very regularily you are accomplishing two important things here:checking to make sure your dog complies and teaching your dog that coming to you does not mean the end of play, but an opportunity for him to receive yourlove and attention and his reward.
Remember the more fun it is for your dog the quicker he will learn new commands.

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