Thursday, December 31, 2009

Tips for Successful Dog Puppy Training

By Amy Williams

If you decided to have a pet dog at home, you should know that there are certain responsibilities that a pet owner is required to do. It is not enough that you give your pet food, home, and other necessities. It is equally important for your pet to undergo dog puppy training. You do not need to hire a professional to do this because you can do this by yourself at home with a few simple tips. Read on to learn more.

* Keep in mind that physically hitting a puppy will not get you anywhere. It is important that you get respect from your dog but it is just as important that you earn it by respecting your pet as well. Doing this is very critical in the relationship building process. Hitting a dog will only cause fear, and a scared dog is not a good thing. You should have strict and consistent rules.

Another dog puppy training suggestion is to make sure you give your dog some kind of reward whenever he performs correctly. This can be done by giving him treats and praise in an encouraging tone from your voice. This will give the dog something to look forward to whenever he does something right.

* Do not treat your dogs like toys. Some people subconsciously treat their dogs like cute stuffed animals because they are cuddly and cute. Your pets are not there to be hugged and displayed. Like humans, dogs need attention and they also have needs that you as a pet owner, should fulfill. They also have moods and unique personalities.

Proper dog puppy training is the key to a happy and harmonious relationship between man and animal living under the same roof.

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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Your Judgements Could Be Hurting Your Animals' Feelings

By James French

Animal communication can be a great benefit to all pet owners. The ability to understand your animals feelings and perspective on life will help you create well balanced and happy animals. It can be very easy to observe our animals behaviour and to place our own judgements on why they behave the way they do, but what happens if you are wrong? Animal communication is a way of truly understanding and getting closer to your animal.

It is very easy for us humans to place negative feelings on to our animals. I am sure that you will agree with me that it is a horrible feeling when some one makes false judgements about us. So why is it any different when we do the same to our animals!

In one of my sessions I was helping a client who had made one of these judgements about her dog. She had labelled her dog as being a bully. This conclusion was made because her dog was showing friendly signs to younger and gentle dogs but when she got close to them she would turn and snap at them with an aggressive force.

Her behaviour was completely different to nervous or protective dogs where she would leave them well alone.

Using animal communication it became very clear that her dog was desperate to be sociable with other dogs. The reason for the aggression was that she was afraid of the intimacy. Now it became clear why she was approaching the younger and gentle dogs. She was also very sensitive to other dogs feelings and this is why she did not want anything to do with nervous or protective dogs.

Her wanting to be close to dogs changed as soon as she got to close to them as an overwhelming feeling of shyness and protection took over her.

With this new insight and information it allowed us to create a whole new approach in helping her dog. We focused on keeping her relaxed and very slowly closed the gap between her and other dogs, giving her the time to overcome her shyness. Because she was so desperate to be close to other dogs this made the process easy as everyone was after a common goal.

When we connect with our animals and understand them it gives us the power to start helping them. If you are constantly asking yourself why they do the things that they do then this is possibly because you have not understood them fully!

Animal communication builds a trusting relationship. It is exactly the same for humans, when we find someone who understands us then it is easy to listen to them and trust them, as we can feel that they are there to help us. Because animal communication is so natural, it is very easy for anyone to learn the skills in a relatively short period of time!

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ways To Keep Your Dog From Drowning

By Jake Friend

Estimates have the number of dogs and cats in North America at 58,000,000 and 62,000,000, respectively, and it's a painful truth that thousands of them are victims of accidental drownings annually. Due to the fact that many people do not report these drownings, there is no way to know exactly how many pets actually die this way. Although, 99 % of dogs can swim, we have a false sense of security when we see our dogs running and jumping in and out of the water at the lake or our back yard pool. A significant percentage of dogs and even some cats are only able to swim a little while before they become fatigued. With this in mind, these animals go into a panic state when they are unable to quickly find a way to get their paws on solid ground. This panic is what causes them to drown. But it is more than just a problem for pets, for loving pet parents will selflessly and without hesitation dive into a frozen lake or rapidly flowing river in an attempt to rescue their animal.

What ways can we prevent our pets from drowning? Here are a few valuable tips:

1. Never take it for granted that your dog can swim.

2. Keep a close eye on your aging pet. They cannot swim as long or as far as they once did.

3. Never throw a dog or cat in water. This will cause them to panic from the surprise.

4. Purchase a canine floatation device (CFD) or pet life jacket for your dog or cat. If they are going to be near water, put it on them. Often a pet may fall off a dock or out of a moving boat without our knowledge.

5. Solar blankets and pool covers look like solid surfaces to your pet. If your animals are around the pool, it is a good idea to remove them if possible to avoid them walking onto it.

6. Fix a pet safety gate to the entrance to the pool area.

7. Be certain that your canine and feline friends cannot easily access a neighboring pool.

8. Get a pool alarm for your pool or pond.

9. Don't let your pet play or walk near fast flowing water.

10. Make sure your pet stays away from frozen lakes and rivers.

There is a ton of guilt that comes from having to watch your pet drown, and a person can never fully recover from having to go through that experience. I highly recommend that you go out and inspect your property for any water hazards. Make your home and any vacation residences drown proof immediately, whether it's in the dead of winter or during the summer months. If your pet is going to be anywhere near water, make sure they are wearing a canine floatation device or pet life jacket.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

A Safe Guide To Clipping Your Dog

By Cliff Stone

Very few people see clipping their dogs as an art form. Instead, they just tackle certain areas, such as scraggly fur on the feet, to keep their dogs from tacking in mud. In an effort to get rid of undesirable hair, however, many owners forget that clipping their dogs can actually cause damage.

When you decide to clip your dog's fur, keep his breed in mind. If you clip a longer haired breed incorrectly, dust accumulates in the coat, causing skin problems. In addition, parasites like ticks and fleas can move and breed more freely if your dog's coat isn't card for or clipped correctly.

You need to trim your dog's nails to avoid breaking, splitting, and pain while walking. That's because overlong toenails cause the nail to turn sideways, or even to dig into the foot. When a dog has claws that are too long, it becomes easy to catch them on hard surfaces or to break or split them.

Injuries also easily occur during clipping of nails. The quick of the nail will bleed it it's cut. This is the source of blood supplying the nail, as well as where the nerves are located. This keeps the nail alive and growing. However, this area is situated far back inside the nail, and will only be exposed if you cut the nail too short or if it splinters. This can be sensitive or painful.

To cut your dog's hair and nails, always use the sharpest clippers you can, and choose the right tools. Human nail clippers are wrong for dogs' nails - use ones purchased at your local pet supply store instead. There are a number of great new nail clippers out there that are made to keep pain and damage to a minimum.

If you live somewhere with a cold climate, avoid clipping your dog in winter unless you have to. The winter can put a lot of stress on your dog, particularly if your dog's coat is not long enough to protect her from the snowy weather and chilly climate. Remember that humans aren't the only ones to get frostbite.

Never cut your pet's hair too short in the summer, either. Otherwise, you could expose her skin to the harmful rays of the sun. Dogs' fur keeps them cooler in the summer as well as warm in the winter. A slight cut will be fine, but make sure you leave enough fur to protect your dog.

It's also important to avoid clipping unhealthy dogs. This can cause them stress, so clip sick pets only when absolutely necessary.

Walking your dog on concrete daily can help keep your dog's nails worn down in a more even, gradual way. This helps you avoid having to deal with clippers.

To get the best results, you'll want to talk to a professional groomer who knows how to correctly clip your dog.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

How To Housetrain A Dog Using Just a Cage

By Karen Taylor

A lot of dog owners nowadays are struggling to solve housebreaking problems. While the most effective methods are humane and gentle, some pet owners will become impatient and begin to use more drastic methods - but frustration will not make training your pet any quicker.

If you are trying to teach a dog a certain behavior, you much know your pet and use methods that are appropriate for them. You could train your dog by constantly supervising it or by using a housebreaking aid like paper or a cage. You may also choose to combine the two house breaking methods.

Effective as it is, there are quite a few issues buzzing around cage training. There are people who believe that this form of training is inhumane. They feel that no matter what training you are trying to accomplish you should not use a cage on a dog. Contrary to this thought patter, cage training has been shown to be one of the most efficient and effected methods for training both dogs and puppies.

Why? First, because dogs are den dwelling creatures. For centuries dogs have been known to go to a den if they wanted warmth in cold weather or to cool of in the heat. They consider their den as their home in which they are safe from harm. Therefore a cage should feel like home for them - not a cage!

Secondly, dogs like to keep their home and bed clean and will be reluctant to soil in their cage. By confining your pet to their own den, they will learn how to control their bodily functions until the proper time presents itself. Puppies need to be taken out more often than older dogs because they have limited control of their bowels and bladder. Taking these steps will help your puppy establish a schedule for bathroom trips.

Cages come in various styles and materials. You can buy one from your local pet supply store, hardware or pet section in some department stores. When you purchase a cage for your pet, consider their needs and consider why you are buying the cage. If you travel, consider purchasing a cage made of plastic for your dog, as wire cages will not protect them from extremes of temperature. Another thing that you want to take into consideration is the size of the cage. Buying a new create when he has outgrown the old one costs a lot of money. So that is why it would wise to purchase a large crate, that way you can block the excess section so that your dog doesn't soil it, that way you can place your dog in the other half during the night for him to stay in.

It is important to be consistent when using a dog cage for housetraining. Your housebreaking issues will soon pass if you do this properly.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Best Puppy Training Secrets

By Miyagii Moto

Dogs are the most preferred pets by majority of the population ever since the beginning of history. They have proven themselves to be efficient, loyal, highly intellectual and trainable in various tasks. They can be sweet and meek to their owners but ferocious to total strangers. This makes them a perfect companion for those who are single and unattached as well as to couples who are just planning to start their own families. People from all ages can also quickly adapt to the presence of an adorable canine.

It has been said that a dog's behavior only reflect his breeding and training. Obviously, there is nothing that you can do anymore to change his breeding. However, there is still a lot you can do with his training. You can still teach new tricks. Now, if you are thinking of getting another puppy as a pet, here are some of the best-kept secrets of puppy training that you should bear in mind.

The first thing that you have to do is to make your pet feel secure in your company. Spend some quality time by playing with him after you have gotten home from your office. This process will ensure that you have established a good rapport. It's a no-no to start implementing difficult tricks that would boggle his mind because it will not lead to any learning. After making your pet comfortable, slowly impose discipline by taking away his comfortable lifestyle.

Chain him, put him in his kennel or place him inside a crate to show that you mean business. At first, they might get a little noisy and howl until the wee hours of the morning, especially if they have been previously used to a very free lifestyle. Try to be immune to this kind of suffering. Sooner or later, they will realize that all their whimpering will have no effect on you. This will inculcate the fact that you are the boss and your orders must be followed strictly down to the last letter. It won't be long before they get used to this set up and will look forward to your arrival.

Next, educate him a simple trick followed by a nice food. The reward could come in the form of a tiny chewable bone or a slice of chicken meat. Just like the classic conditioning technique by prominent psychologist Ivan Pavlov, he will learn to connect the new trick with the treat. This will stroke their attention and whet their appetite for more chow.

Third, you can go the opposite way of the second step and let your dog learn through the negative conditioning process. Instead of giving a nice reward, teach him the power of the words no, stop and don't in a strong and authoritative tone. They will distinguish that it is something significant in relation to your voice.

Fourth, you have to be consistent. When you give a reward or punishment, make sure that it is commensurate to the good task or the bad behavior. Variety is something that needs to be avoided like the plague in this situation because your dog will get confused if you can't follow through with the initial rules you have set. The same rule applies to all the people in your household including your wife and kids.

Lastly, give choices. If there are tricks or tasks that he can't easily act upon like not digging the front lawn or backyard, then provide another alternative like another digging space beside the dog house yard.

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Why Proper Dog Agility Training Is Importance to Your Dog Development

By Oke Manueli

Dog training is more than just obeying orders, as there is also dog agility training in which you can coach your dog to do do several kinds of sport including jumping, climbing obstacles and even dodging in between poles. Dog agility training is an offshoot of horse show jumping and it was first praticed in the UK in 1979 at the Crufts Dog Show, and starting from then on, it has exponentially developed in recognition for the entertainment value as well sports value of it.

Must Be Able To Follow Easy Commands

Dogs by and large are extremely alert creatures though the dogs that are generally right for sports contest are those that are middle size and also the larger types. Any dog that is being considered for undergoing dog agility training must initially be examined by a veterinarian and he must as well be capable to follow simple instructions for instance sit down and lie down as well as come, and it has been observed that dogs that are highly taught to comply with will be successful at dog agility training much better than those having problems with obeying simple commands.

Dog agility training could be done in several different ways however the instructor have to make certain that the process used suits the dog the well, and the agility training must be fun for the dog and it may be wise on the part of the instructor not to become excessively critical of the dog or try and make it even more aggressive.

In essence, dog agility training is a way at making the dog weave its way through an difficulty course under the supervision of a handler and there are different types of difficulty including tunnels, poles jumps like also ramps for the dog to go across. To start with, the dog begins with the easiest of difficult task and as its abilities get better, the level of training becomes more challenging, and it is as well to be seen how sprightly the dog is to begin with, because that will assist to evaluate the mode of agility training to teach to it.

As soon as dogs have been taught in dog agility training, they will subsequently go into competitions in which the umpire chooses the course of the barrier the dog should follow which it does along with its coach, and after the dog has effectively finished a hurdle course, he is qualified to receive an agility trophy along with lots of acclaim as well as goodies and certainly, lots of toys.

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Dog Potty Training

By Paul J James

Regardless of how cute your puppy is when you bring him home, resist the temptation to delay dog potty training until later. Even very young puppies can be potty trained successfully.

A Crate

A puppy crate is a very helpful tool for dog potty training. A crate gives your dog his own "space" that he won't want to soil particularly at night. Be sure he given plenty of opportunity and encouragement to go potty before he's crated.

Choose The Right Food

You may be tempted to buy cheap dog food, but you will most likely regret it in the end. Cheap dog foods are full of fillers. Since the fillers can't be digested and processed into fuel, they pass through your dog's digestive system causing gas and creating large amounts of stool. Higher quality dog foods do not have as much filler so your dog passes much smaller stools

A Schedule

Establishing a schedule for your puppy from the beginning will go a long way toward potty training him. Feeding should be done at the same times every day followed by taking him outside to relieve himself about 15-20 minutes after he eats. He should also be given the opportunity to go outside after naps and immediately upon being removed from his crate in the morning.

Communicating

Establish words that your dog can learn to associate with relieving himself. Use that word consistently to avoid confusing him. It's also important to learn your dog's signals that he needs to go outside; restlessness, sniffing around (especially in places he may have had an accident at some point) or going to the door can all be signals that your dog needs to go.

Constant Reinforcement

When your puppy does well, praise him. Using the word he's come to associate with elimination, "good boy to go potty outside" will help him strengthen the connection between going potty and being praised.

Successful dog potty training requires patience and persistence but the pay off is well worth the effort. Well mannered dogs are a joy both to their owners and those around them.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

The Effective Ways to Employ Dog Potty Training Train Your Dog

By Oke Manueli

When you consider as regards to dog training, there is a contentious aspect to it in the shape of debarking surgery, which is a process that will result in low volume to the dog's barking, and such a method is normally used on those puppy that not only have an particularly thunderous barking, but who also howl constantly. Leading examples of this procedure comprise debarking perform on Shetlands and also collies.

Debarking Is A Contentious Issue

In spite of this, debarking does not bring about the dog stoping to bark and it is only the degree that is reduced and thus this is an area of dog training that has been discussed about a lot by pet lovers also by experts with several thinking of debarking to be useful on dogs that howl too loud; as others regard it to be a process that is equally needless as well as callous.

Debarking aside, there are another aspects to dog training that pet owners ought to observe at if they wish their dogs to act in the right manner and also stay content. Obviously, there are a lot of individuals who don't even believe that dog training is at all needed whereas others believe that dog training must involve terror and punishment. Accordingly, you would not be amazed to come across a whole set of diverse dog training philosophies doing the rounds which could often result into much mix-up in the minds of dog owners.

Prior to jumping into a dog training training, you have to understand that your dog is not a hairy version of a human being since they are in truth horde pets and their world is a lot more structured once they are following a group instead of the dog owner. Then, you must bear in mind that dog training need not imply having to yell and hit the dog every time he misbehaves because such actions simply instill fear as well as anxiety in the dog's psyche. Instead of react well to the teaching, the dog will actually come up to to hate it and hence his concentration will be poor and he will also not be relaxed. However, negative support is recommended which is different to chastisement and the best form of it is to withdraw his treats and also not show him any warmth.

Other common fault that dog owners do in dog training is to try and train their dog in a busy place in the falsely belief that the dog will be able to concentrate better in an environment that is filled with disruptions. Also, you should also make sure that you don't attempt and teach your dog too several instructions since he could easily loose focus and as well become fed up with the training.

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Why Bathe Your Dog?

By Cliff Stone

Most of us have one of two opinions about bathing a dog. Some people believe you don't need to bathe dogs very often - maybe once a year. Others feel that their dogs should be bathed every month.

Bathing is good for dogs, but it can cause problems if you do it too often.

Just like us, dogs naturally have oils in their fur and skin. Bathing your dog too often will cause drying of the skin, which means itching, scratching and possible sores and injuries. Remember that the natural oils have some benefits, since they provide protection from bacteria and other elements.

If you want to make bathing fun for you and your dog, there are a few things to pay attention to.

1. It's important to provide protection for your dog's ears. Soap and water, if they get into the ear canal, can cause significant infections. This is often temporary, but infections can cause real damage, up to and including deafness. If you think your dog may have an ear infection, look for frequent head shaking and discharge from the ears to be sure.

To make sure that this doesn't occur, all you need to do is use cotton balls to stop your dog's ears. Never force these into the ear canal - just place them securely at the entrance of the ear, keeping water out. Once the bath is over, dry the ears to keep moisture out - a finger wrapped in a cloth works well. If you decide to use a cotton swab, make sure you don't put it too deeply into the ear canal, since it could damage the ear drum.

2. Use a shampoo intended for dogs. These are made to protect your pet's fur and skin. Soaps meant for people can be irritating and harsh. There's also a chance your dog will be allergic to the perfumes in human products.

3. The frequency with which you bathe your dog will depend on the breed you have. Dogs with long hair need to be washed more often than breeds that have short hair. That means that if you have a hairy breed, such as a spaniel, you may need to bathe as often as once every two months. Other breeds could go as long as eight months, but outdoor dogs will probably need more frequent bathing.

Start your dog off correctly when it comes to bathing and bathtime. Patience and compassion can be very important since a dog that's frightened will be harder to bathe. Make the process fun - the majority of dogs enjoy getting wet, after all.

If you can, set up your bath outside. Encourage your pet to run through or sit in it. Use toys to distract your dog from the water. Once he's calmed down a little, start the bath. Some people put their pets on leashes to keep them from running away.

When you bathe your pet, get the shampoo, towel, soap and other tools together early, and avoid using the hose. Water from the garden hose is usually too cold. Use a bowl with water from the bath instead - it'll be warmer.

If you teach your dog that bathing is to be enjoyed, you and your pet will enjoy the next session.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

The Importance of Dog Training Aids In Training Your Dog

By Oke Manueli

Dogs are human's best companions. They are trustworthy and are caring animals who would like to satisfy their wieners majority of the time. Although, dogs can be pretty challenging to educate besides. Training a dog to become a decent citizen needs a lot of tolerance, imagination and devotion on the side of the owner. If you are a first time pet owner and you desire to have some exceedingly impressive times with your dog, you need to acquired the right dog training aids to assist you train your dog. With the right dog training aids, you and your dog will be working as a team in no time.

Getting Started

There are so loads of dog training aids being promoted and sold in the marketplace nowadays. These dog training aids are invented for different purposes so you must be cautious when purchasing training aids. If you are not very knowledgeable with the several dog training aids, it might be a excellent idea for you to acquire a dog training book or CD initially and study how things are done while training your dog.

Apart from purchasing books and CDs on dog training, it might be better for you to get somebody who is knowledgeable about dogs and ask for some suggestion. The breeder of your dog will be able to assist you a lot on this matter as a result give that breeder a call and ask for some assistance. You might as well call the breeder and have a look at the dog training aids that he have. In a lot of cases, breeders additionally sell dog training aids so you may as well buy some of your dog training aids from the breeder to save time and effort hunting for training aids.

Preparing For Training

You will have to teach your dog to observe to your orders. Depending on the sort of dog that you have, this mission may prove to be quite a challenge. For example, Labrador retrievers are incredibly smart, as well tempered and effortless to coach. In majority cases, this type of dog obeys orders.

while on the other hand, bulldogs could be quite bolshie and intractable. Fair enough, bulldogs are very smart and cute however most of the time, they would like to do things their way as a result you should be ready. Acquire a lot of toys and treats prior to you commence training your dog. Dogs adore treats and they will be more eager to adhere to your instructions if they discern that they will be rewarded for their good behavior.

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Why Should You Embark On Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online

By Carolin Shadler

The internet is filled with a plethora of dog training guides and systems that you can give a try. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decipher one from the next. Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online claims to have everything you need to properly get your dog back on the right track. Here are five reasons you too may want to jump on the bandwagon.

First reason why you should embark on Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online is experience. Dove Cresswell herself is actually a professional Hollywood North dog trainer. She's has trained dogs for some Hollywood films like Saved! And Charlie's Angels and for tons of commercials too. Working with dogs is effortless for Dove that's why she can provide with good and fast results.

Reliable and effective training. Dove Cresswell uses a reliable and effective training method that you will not find with any other dog training course offered to the general public. You can learn the correct training postures and voice commands needed to turn into a professional trainer yourself.

Another reason why you should the Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online is the lessons. It has 7 easy and complete lessons. It's easy and fast to learn because there are no unnecessary e-Book pages. All pages will discuss about dog obedience training, potty training, crate training and a lot of lessons on how to teach your puppy and dog good manners.

Step-by-step training. With this learning method Dove will walk you through each step of the process. You can watch the lessons on your computer as many times as you need to in order to learn the proper techniques, gestures and voice callings. Instead of going through some boring e-book, you will actually enjoy training your dog and watching the quick progression.

Lastly, Dove Cresswell has made each lesson for all. You need not to worry if you do not actually have a dog training experience. With Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online, you'll learn how to treat and train your dog or puppy. This actually saves you hours of time and money taking your dog to obedience class, which are often really expensive. Start seeing results within 15 to 25 minutes, that's the promise of Dove Cresswell's method.

While there are a plethora of dog training guides and programs to look into, Dove Cresswell claims to have the top training guide on the market. She has professional experience, she provides you with seven complete lessons, and you can follow each lesson with step-by-step training. What more can you ask from a training guide?

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Secrets To House Training A Puppy

By Stewart Staubber

While you are going to need some stacks of newspapers to house train your puppy, other items are needed as well. Paying attention, patience, consistency and commitment are a part of it as well.

By following the steps listed below, the chances of accidents in the house will decrease. Expect your puppy and dog to have an accident occasionally. This is just part of having an inside animal.

To house train your puppy faster, be consistent. Training can last for several weeks or more so be patient.

Create a routine.

Puppies do better with regular schedules just like babies do. Setting up a schedule teaches him that there are certain times for eating, playing and going potty.

Normally, a puppy can control their bladder one hour for each month of age. If the puppy is four months old, he can hold it for about four hours. To keep accidents to a minimum, be sure to take your puppy out on regular breaks. For those who do not work from home, hiring a dog walker may be necessary.

Take your puppy outside as soon as he wakes up, after drinking or eating, and during or after playing. Also, choose a spot outside for the bathroom. Always take him to that spot while he is on a leash. Use words or phrases such as "get busy" while he is going to the bathroom. He will learn to associate these words with relieving himself.

Give your puppy praise and a reward for using the bathroom outside. This needs to be done before you come back inside.

On average, puppies eat approximately three to four times per day. Feed your puppy at the same time to help develop a regular feeding schedule and bathroom schedule.

Make it easier to get through the night by picking up his dishes about two hours before going to bed. If he does happen to wake up in the middle of the night, do not freak out. If you do he may think it is playtime. Do not play or turn on a bunch of lights. Take him outside and then go back to bed.

Manage.

Watch your puppy carefully when he is in the house so he will not have an accident.

Keep your puppy near you using a six foot leash if you are not playing with or training him. Some signs that he may need to use the bathroom include scratching at the door or barking, restlessness, circling or sniffing. If you see your puppy acting like that, take him outside immediately. After he uses the bathroom, reward him with praise or a treat.

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How to Effectively Use Dog Training to Train Your Dog

By Oke Manueli

As you think about dog training, there is a controversial side to it in the form of debarking surgery, which is a procedure that will effect in low volume to the dog's barking, and such a procedure is usually used on those puppy that not only have an exceptionally noisy barking, however who also howl continually. Prime examples of this method comprise debarking perform on Shetlands and also collies.

Debarking Is A Controversial Issue

Nonetheless, debarking does not bring about the dog stoping to bark and it is only the degree that is reduced and thus this is a topic of dog training that has been debated a great deal by pet lovers also by experts with many thinking of debarking to be useful on dogs that bark too forceful; while others believe it to be a process that is both needless as well as callous.

Debarking apart, there are other areas to dog training that animal owners need to observe at if they wish their puppy to behave properly and also remain content. For sure, there are many people who don't even think that dog training is at all compulsory while others believe that dog training should entail fear and chastisement. Therefore, you would not be stunned to come across a whole lot of different dog training methods doing the rounds which could often cause much confusion in the minds of pet owners.

Prior to jumping into a dog training working out, you have to realize that your dog is not a hairy version of a human being since they are in reality horde animals and their planet is a great deal more structured once they are following a pack instead of the dog owner. Next, you must remember that dog training need not imply having to yell and strike the dog every time he do something since such actions simply instill apprehension as well as nervousness in the dog's psyche. Rather than react well to the training, the dog will actually come up to to hate it and thus his focus will be poor and he will also not be comfortable. However, negative reinforcement is suggested which is separate to chastisement and the best form of it is to take away his treats and also not show him any warmth.

Another general blunder that dog owners do in dog training is to try and educate their dog in a busy place in the mistaken think that the dog will be able to concentrate better in an setting that is filled with distractions. Moreover, you should as well guarantee that you don't attempt and teach your dog too many orders because he can easily loose focus and also become bored with the training.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Training A Puppy Begins With Toilet Training

By Greg Stannionis

What is it about puppies that makes them so irresistible? The first time you bring a puppy home, everyone rushes in excitement to greet their new family member. Then, when the new puppy has an "accident" on the rug, everybody seems to disappear. This is when you have to start training a puppy.

You can make training your new puppy a chore or you can make it an enjoyable experience for everyone, including your dog. All it takes is a little education about animal behavior to avoid toilet training the new member of your family the wrong way.

All animals, including ourselves, do what they do through a mixture of instinct and learned behavior. You may notice that your puppy will experience some anxiety before it relieves itself anywhere in the house. That is because dogs instinctively know that they don't want to soil their own dens, but your new puppy has just come to a new home and doesn't know where its "den" is.

On top of that, your new puppy can't "hold it in" for very long. It knows something is about to happen and will run around the room, whimpering and sniffing until finally it can't wait any longer. Punishing your puppy for this would not be appropriate, because it has done nothing wrong. Laughing it off would also be inappropriate, because it needs to be shown the right place to go or it may decide that it got it right the first time!

Do not loudly scold your puppy, hit it or rub its face in its mess. Immediately clean up the area and take the waste matter outside and put it where it belongs. Take the puppy with you and let it see and smell where its waste belongs. Then go back and clean up thoroughly. Take special care to use a cleaning solution that completely eliminates the odor, remembering that your dog has a keener sense of smell than you do.

Constant vigilance may be required at first for quick success at toilet training. Look for the signs that the puppy needs to go and take it outside before it relieves itself. Then immediately offer it a reward. In this way, your puppy will learn two valuable lessons. It will learn positive reinforcement for good behavior and it will learn that you are the leader of the pack.

Teaching the puppy who is boss is as important as toilet training itself. Dogs are pack animals, which means that they either follow the pack or lead the pack. Your puppy must know from the beginning that it is living in your home and that you are the leader of the pack. You need not be a harsh leader. In fact, benevolent leadership is a far better way to lead.

Start training a puppy early and you will have a rewarding pet for many years.

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Dog Training - Teaching your Dog to be Social

By Riley Salkowski

Dogs are much like humans since they do enjoy interaction with nearly everyone. They are generally friendly and enjoy interaction with other animals, such as dogs and even reptiles. However, dogs are different as well. Some dogs are hostile even to other dogs. All dogs are different, just as all people are different.

If you are an animal lover, then you know the value of having several dogs, regardless of their species. This makes it very difficult to keep your house in order, and then you have the fact that your dogs will want to defend their territory. If you have ever seen a canine territorial conflict, then you know what a headache can be. We've all had the experience of walking the dog in the middle of the night, and watching a rival dog wander into the yard. Have you ever managed to make it back inside without the entire front of your body covered in wet grass?

There are ways to remedy this. Your dog needs to be taught social behavior as soon as humanly possible. They're like children, and as children, their minds are more susceptible to learning. You remember how easily you accepted things when you were a child, right? They have not established the line between a friend and an enemy; they're just trying to learn, and you need to take advantage of that.

When you only plan to have one dog, you need to introduce it to other dogs while it is a puppy. This helps the dog understand that not all dogs are its enemy. You also need to touch and pet the puppy in order for it to become used to being touched. This makes for a friendlier dog, while reducing the chances of biting.

Now when you have decided to introduce your puppy to other dogs, you need to make sure you keep a tight grip on their leash. Do this until you're absolutely certain they aren't going to kill each other. It sounds a little controlling, but just like children, they need to be taught the difference between right and wrong.

Many dogs at a young age like to jump, bite, or shove. This is play to them, but you need to teach them not to do this. They will do it with each other of course, but make sure that they are not hurting one another. Remember that there is nothing more annoying than trying to watch television and having your dog jumping on you every two seconds, especially if he or she is not a lap dog.

Dogs bark, it is just part of their nature; however, it can get on your nerves when they bark continually. You can teach them not to bark all the time or you may want to distract them with a dog treat. It may not work to begin with, however you should keep trying. Teach the dog that you will give it a treat if it will stop barking. The dog will learn only to bark when necessary, when you use this method repeatedly.

Train a puppy or dog to be quiet by placing the animal on its back and then yell into his or her face. It does not look so pleasing to others; however, it is a good working method many professional dog trainers use to train a puppy or dog to be quiet. This method works well with rescue animals as well to help teach him or her to be quiet.

Just remember to train your dog as early as possible. Trained properly he or she can be a worthy companion and friend for years to come. Keep this in mind next time you decide to raise a four legged companion.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Puppy Training Tips On Effective Crate Training

By Geraldine Dimarco

Want to hear something crazy? People need vacations. Have you ever had a crazy day wherein you simply wanted to leave everything and spend some time alone to revive yourself? You probably have a boss who begrudgingly gives you only the weekends to relax. What if one day he decides to personally plan a vacation for you, will that help you appreciate him? Don't you agree that retreats actually help the person live a fuller and a more stress-free life?

Canines operate in a similar fashion. They need to find a secure place to nest in once in a while. It is a deeply primal instinct that goes back several decades, even centuries. A masters responsibility is to lead them into things that we know are good for their well-being. This is an article that aims to do just that with puppy training tips on the often misunderstood but terribly useful crate training.

At first I thought crate training a puppy must be this cruel method of torture inflicted on disobedient pups. Its not. Wouldn't you know-- it is actually a very helpful and friendly method of training dogs. Canines are not keen on sleeping in a place he already soiled. A crate trained puppy then would keep from eliminating until you let him out of his area; so release him to potty when he has spent sufficient time inside the crate. Make sure the said space is not big enough to have space between his sleeping and toilet area.

Put the enclosure in a room where people gather together. Do not rush the puppy into the whole process; it can be traumatic when done incorrectly. Place his favorite treats and things in and begin to feed him inside the crate. This is your puppy's special place and you want him to associate the crate with happy and pleasant things. Never use this as a form of punishment.

Now the puppy is already accustomed to being inside the crate, close the enclosure for a few minutes at a time. Make sure he hears you and knows you are still in the room. If he gets upset for no pressing reason, do not let him out until he quiets down. If you do, he will use crying to get what he wants in the future.

The next step is getting the puppy so comfortable inside the crate he won't mind being there alone. Keep his play things inside to occupy him. When you feel the time is right, leave the room for a short period of time and gradually increase it. If you need to leave the house, do not go away for more than four hours. Puppies have not fully developed their bodily functions as well as an adult dog.

These are few puppy training tips that when followed, will do so much to increase your leisure time significantly. Crate training aids potty and sleeping habits without much hard work. Sounds good right? You also have the freedom to take longer trips and vacations without undue stress of worrying about your puppy. For times you need space you can leave him be. The dog will be happy in his own world and you in yours. When you are successful in crate training a puppy-- your former lifestyle will be as forgotten as a buried bone.

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