Puppy Training Tips Review

The aim of every good dog owner is to produce an animal that is well behaved in every environment and situation and that is not always easy for the average person. The quickest way, and I think the best way, is to follow a well-structured training plan that has been developed by professionals, shown to work successfully and is prepared in a simple, easy to follow pattern. (This is for the owner's benefit, as well as the dog!)

Dogs are descended from pack animals and, as such, the leader of the pack is the one that gets to set the standards for the rest of the animals; in your environment, it is your role to be the leader of the pack.

There are six basic training steps for every dog and then, once mastered by both you and your pet, you can move on to some fun training with your dog so your animal can be part of the fun with you and your family.

The overpowering joy you experience on bringing home your first puppy can be quickly shattered when it makes its first impression on, or in, your home. We all know that, unless it is a pre-trained rescue dog, these types of accidents are going to happen, but probably the first time is the worst.

Therefore your dog's initial training needs to be focused on toilet training. Teaching it to use a designated place in your outside space as a toilet, and not your house, must be your first priority. This step will be fraught with difficulties and there will, of course, be other accidents along the way, but, at the end of the day, when your puppy consistently manages to both let you know when they need to go and then go where they have been trained, both of you will be overjoyed.

The next stages in training your puppy are:

2 Obedience Training
3 Crate Training
4 Walking On A Lead
5 The Recall
6 Good Puppy Manners

Finally, you can work with your dog on some fun exercises that can teach it to give you its paw, wave, rollover, etc. These are not cruel on your pet as they enjoy themselves learning and can give you and your family more joy in playing with your dog.

Although you will want to move your dog's training through at an accelerated rate, bear in mind that your dog sees these exercises, not as training, but as fun and games. You should start training your puppy as soon as you can as, like young children, they will absorb everything that you can give them. Keep the early sessions short, up to a maximum of 10-25 minutes, to keep you and your pet at a high energy level. Gauging the time of the sessions can be important as too long will make the training for your dog less enjoyable and, like you at school or work, will probably stop them learning.

As I stated earlier, the aim of every dog owner is to produce a well behaved dog in any situation. It is also important that your dog respects each situation without the need for loud words and/or striking the animal. Your role as owner and trainer of your pet is to achieve this situation. Remember, there is no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad dog owner. Your dog deserves a good home and a good owner and it is your duty to provide both of these!

The Importance Of Dog Breeding Revealed

Man has bred dogs for thousands of years. The purpose of dog breeding varies becuase of the huge categories of diverse needs. Dogs have been bred in almost all available shapes and sizes. This pattern of dog breeding indicates different dog breeds have differences in behavior. These differences are due to dogs being bred from diverse gene pools. Behavior and physical traits of dog breeds varies between the bred dogs. Pure Bred dogs can be registered with The American Purebred Association.


There are many owner breed disimilarities. People need to pay attention when selecting dog breeds to the specific purpose the dog is bred for. One example of owner breed disimilarities is Buddy the Terrier.

Buddy was taken to The Dog Training Academy at age 9 months for driving his owners crazy. He often nipped at people and consistantly growled at anyone who approached him.

Buddy never greeted people with the usual behavior of tail wagging and licking. He showed no sign of affection and his owners missed the love they had from previous dogs.

As a Terrier bred dog registered with The American Purebred Association. Buddy loved to dig and bark. Whenever the family was gardening, Buddy would drop his bone before them and growl ferociously when they tried to approach him.

Buddy was a prevailing dog breed. He required a strong hand and dog training sessions from The Dog Training Academy on a daily basis. No one had the time or desire to do dog training work with Buddy.

I often witness distressing dog training methods employed because the owner payed no attention to dog breeds. This is not the advice from The Dog Training Academy. Humans and dogs with owner breed disimilarities should realise that dogs are bred for specific purposes.

Teach Your Dog To Roll Over In 8 Easy Steps

Teaching your dog to roll over requires him to lie down flat on his stomach, roll all the way over, and get back on his feet. Though the concept is simple, this is not always an easy trick for your dog to preform. Long back breeds like Dachshunds or Bassett Hounds may not be as good at this trick as other breeds due to the way they are built. Pay close attention to your dog to be sure he's not hurting or twisting his back. If, despite your best efforts, your dog refuses to get on his back, skip this trick and try another. Your dog may be sore or uncomfortable and this may be his only way to express it. If possible teach this trick on a soft surface like a towel or carpet so the dog is more comfortable.

1. Get your dog to lie down with his belly touching the ground.. Give him a treat.

2. Use a treat or toy to turn your dog's head untill he flops over on one hip. Treat him again.

3. Use a treat or toy held close to your dog's shoulder to get him completely on to his side.

4. Gradually move the treat or toy while he is chewing on it, to move him onto his back and then eventually all the way over. This step often takes many attempts before the dog is comfortable enough to be on his back.

5. Further treat small efforts to move toward the treat at first before you get him to move further. If you make him work too hard to get a treat he will quit on you and think it's no fun.

6. When your dog is rolling, it's time to start fading out all the extra cues and make him offer more before you treat him.

7. Once he can roll over with just this little bit of help you can begin to verbally label this trick roll over. Whatever you are doing with your hand or fist could becaome a hand signal for the behavior as well.

8. Add distractions one at a time and be prepared to help him complete the trick if he has trouble concentrating.

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Teach your Dog to Hi Five in 5 Easy Steps

Many dogs can learn this smart trick with very little prompting because they already instinctively use their paws to play with toys or get your attention. If your dog falls into that category, teaching your dog this trick should be very straight forward.


1. Teach your dog to target your hand with her paw for a treat.

2. Present your hand as a target in various positions untill you can hold your palm up, palm facing the dog with fingers toward the ceiling . Treat your dog for touching your hand with her paw.

3. Practice this untill your dog is quickly raising her paw when she sees your hand up.

4. Verbally label the behavior Hi5 when it is happening on a regular basis.

5. Add in distractions and work on having her do it with other people as well.

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Turn Your Pup into a Social Butterfly!

Usually, beginning the socialization process consists of providing a safe environment for your dog to explore. Concentrate on 4 areas:

Socializing your dog to:

1. People
2. Places
3. Things
4. Other animals

In unpredictable or potentially unsafe situations, keep your dog leashed. That lets you prevent a wobbly youngster from trying to pick him up, and you can keep him off the side walk as a skate boarder zips by.

Socialize your pupppy to people

Make sure he gets plenty of experiences with both genders and a variety of races and ages. Go to the park, a parade, the beach, outside a shopping center, or to an airport if you're bold enough to pretend you belong there.

Occassionally leave your puppy in the hands of a trustworthy friend for a while. Treat the situation as a non event so your puppy is less likely to experience seperation anxiety.

Take your puppy to as many places as possible

This will help him become a savvy travelor who is acustomed to elevators, stairways, man holes and grates. Acclimate him to walking on a variety of surfaces such as gravel, wire, sand, cobblestone, linoleum and brick.

Because some dogs prefer to eliminate in their own back yard, teach him to eliminate on command in different areas, so weekend trips and the like won't be a problem.

If you want to foster enjoyment of the water and your dog isn't a natural pond puppy, walk him on a leash along the shoreline. Once he is at ease with that venture into the water. Gently tighten the leash as you go, forcing him to swim a couple of feet before you let him return to the shoreline. Never throw any dog in the water.

Let him get to know other animals

Dogs, cats, chickens, horses, goats, birds, guines pigs and lizards. Often, upon meeting a new species, a puppy is startled, then curious, then finally may become bold or aggressive. For his own protection and for the protection of the animal always keep him leashed so you can controll his distance and stop unwanted behaviors by enforcing obedience commands.

Whatever you are socializing your puppy to - animals, objects, or people - approach in a relaxed manner and avoid any situation that might intimidate the average puppy, such as a group of grade schoolers rushing at him.

Be prepared for 3 reactions:

1. Walking up to check it out and sniff
2. Apprehensive barking with hackles raised
3. Running away.

No matter what his response, remain silent. He is only thinking rationally and investigating his environment. Don't draw attention to yourself by talking, praising or petting. Allow him to explore uninterupted. This good boy is entertaining himself and being educated at the same time.

If your puppy lacks confidence or displays fear, don't console him, because this will reinforce his fear. Use the leash to prevent him from running away. If he is still slightly uncomfortable, drop some tasty bits of food on the ground. Most puppies will relax after a nibble or two because the uncomfortable situation has been positively associated with food.

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Some Information Regarding Cairn Terrier Pet Dogs

If you are thinking of getting a Cairn terrier pet dog, then you need to know some information about it first. Why? Well, knowing the right information about anything will help you in the long run. This is especially true when we are talking about a pet ownership. Before you get a Cairn terrier pet dog, you need to be sure that you know what you are getting yourself into. You need to know how to take proper care of your cairn terrier pet dog and you also need to know what to expect when you are getting one.

Thankfully, there are a lot of sites on the internet which can provide you the necessary information. To save you some time, however, here are the basics:

Originally bred in the Scottish highlands, the Cairn terrier is the smallest of all terrier breeds. You should not let the size deceive you when you are getting a Cairn terrier pet dog, however. The Cairn terrier was first bred because of its working ability.

You know what this means? This means energy.

A Cairn terrier pet dog has a lot of energy to spare. They can gain a lot from taking brisk walks daily. However, you should know that they do best when they have a fenced-in yard to play in. This way, they get more room when they play. Their high energy also means that they aren’t really suitable for apartment or condo living. If you live in such places, then having a Cairn terrier pet dog is not for you.

Their energy may also put them in danger. This is the reason why you need to make sure that a Cairn terrier pet dog stays in one area. Their natural instincts tell them to dig and run and these activities may lead to accidents if unsupervised.

There are, however, a lot of positive things that can be said about a Cairn terrier pet dog’s energy. For one thing, it makes the dog fun to play with. It can play for hours on end, giving you the companionship that you want. Another positive with this energy is the fact that this energy can be channeled into good purposes. A Cairn terrier pet dog is naturally inquisitive and is always willing to participate in a new adventure. This means that a Cairn terrier pet dog can be easily taught to do tricks. They learn tricks very fast and thrive in obedience training.
You need to make sure that your Cairn terrier pet dog is trained properly since untrained ones have a tendency to be destructive when they are bored.


Let us talk about the proper care for a Cairn terrier pet dog. One thing you do not need to worry about is its coat. The Cairn terrier pet dog was not bred for the beauty of its coat. The coat of a Cairn terrier pet dog is weather resistant and sheds little to no fur. Because of this, it can be a great indoor pet.

Being the smallest of terrier breeds, however, makes Cairn terrier pet dogs especially vulnerable to various health problems. Care must be taken when feeding it as it can gain weight quite rapidly. A Cairn terrier pet dog is also especially sensitive to fleas. However, you can be sure that this is one of the best breeds around.

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10 Basic Commands Every Dog Needs to Know.

Your lifestyle dictates the commands most important for you and your dog, and you may not need all of them I include in this post. Nor does the order in which I list them necessarily reflect their relative importance to you.

1. Sit - The safety command

Permitting Buddy to barge uncontrollably through doorways isn't a good idea - you may get mowed down in the process. Get into the habit of making Buddy sit before you open a door. After he sits, it doesn't matter weather you release him to go through first, or weather you go first and then release him, so long as he sits until you tell him it's OK to move.

Similarly, make him wait before you go down the stairs, or get in and out of the car.

2. Sit - The convenience command

The "sit" command lets you control buddy during periods of excitement, such as the happy greeting when you return home, when visitors arrive, and when you're about to take him out for a walk and want to put his collar and leash on. "sit" is also the easiest way to stop buddy from jumping on people.

One question I frequently get asked is, "he doesn't jump on me any more, but how do I get him to stop jumping on visitors?" My advice is to enlist the help of friends and neighbours to train Buddy. Show the visitor how to induce buddy into a sit with a treat and the command, and then reward him with a treat. Ask as many people as you can to help you. It won't take Buddy long before he'll sit on his own in front of a visitor in expectation of his treat. At that point, you no longer need to give him a treat every time he responds correctly. A "good dog" with a scratch under the chin will suffice.

3. Stay

You use the "stay" command when you want Buddy to remain in one position - sit, stand or down - until you tell him he can move again. Generally, the length of time you want him to stay in position is relatively short, no more than 5 to 10 minutes. The key to it's value is that he has to learn to stay until you release him. After he gets into the habit of releasing himself, the command has lost its usefulness. One example of when to use this command is when you feed your dog. Before putting his bowl down, tell him to "sit" and "stay". Put his bowl down, count to five, and then release him with "Okay".

4. Go lie down

Telling your dog to "go lie down" is another command of convenience. During mealtimes, you don't want buddy hanging out by the table. The "go lie down" command tells him to chill out in his favorite spot until you're done, or when you have guests and he insists on making a nuisance of himself.

5. Come

"Come" is as much a command of convenience as of safety. You need this command anytime you want Buddy to come to you for whatever reason - after he has enjoyed a nice romp in the park or when he is chasing a cat. Unless he responds reliably to the "come" command, you need to keep him on a leash in situations where he might be a danger to others or himself.

6. Easy

We use the "easy" command when we don't want Buddy to pull on the leash. This command is useful for anyone who walks, jogs or bicycles with his dog as a form of exercise. Use the same technique for pulling on the leash. Say "easy" before you make your turn and continue walking. You can also use "easy" to teach your dog to take treats from your hand without the alligator intimidation.

7. Give

The "give" command is useful for taking something out of Buddy's mouth that you don't want him to have and that he doesn't want to give up. The object can be anything, from one of your favorite possessions, to the piece of meat he has just stolen off the counter.

My favourite way of getting buddy to give up whatever he has in his mouth is to trade - offer him a treat in exchange for what he has in his mouth. If he has food, you may have to offer him something of equal value, such as a frozen chicken wing. It is a good idea to keep these in your freezer at all times and use them as special treats. Of course, sometimes you don't have a treat handy, in which case you just have to open his mouth and remove the object.

8. Off

"Off" is a commonly used command for getting the dog off the furniture. The command is also frequently used to stop dogs from jumping on people, although "sit" is a better choice because it's more specific.

Whether you allow your dog on the furniture is a matter of personal preference. You can certainly train him to stay on the floor, at least as long as you're in his presence. Chances are, however, that when you're gone, he'll settle on his favorite couch only to quietly slide off when he hears you coming home.

If you are adamant about keeping your dog off the furniture, you have several options.

* Don't give him the run of the house.

* Place a broomstick on Buddy's favorite chair or couch while you're gone. The broomstick works well with most dogs, although I know of instances where the dog removed the stick.

* Invest in one or more Scat Mats. Scat Mats come in different sizes and are designed to keep dogs and cats off the furniture by giving the animal an electric shock when he steps on it. The intensity of the shock can be regulated.

Scat Mats are also used to restrict access to a room or part of the house. Again, the device isn't foolproof, because some dogs figure out they can jump over the mat.

9. Leave it

" leave it" is another command that tells the dog to ignore whatever interests him at the time. The object of his interest can be a cat, another dog, a person, or something on the ground.

10. No "NO" Command

My least favorite command is "No". I prefer to tell a dog exactly what it is I want him to do with an action command, such as "come," "sit," or "down." When the dog responds, you can then praise him and tell him how good he is.

"No" is nebulous, negative, and overused, and most of the time doesn't give the dog any specific instruction or directive. Worse yet, "No" doesn't generally lend itself to being followed by praise. For example, Buddy wants to jump on you, you yell "No", and he stops. Can you now praise him? No, because he may still be thinking about jumping on you and praising him encourages him to try again, not the message you want to give.

All in all, eliminate the word from your communications with Buddy. Of course, in an emergency, you do what you have to.

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Figuring out the cause of behavior problems.

Many dog behavior problems have a common cause or a combination of causes. In order of importance they include the following:

1. Boredom or frustration due to insufficient excercise.

2. Mental stagnation due to insufficient quality time with you.

3. Nutrition and health related problems.

Loneliness is prehaps the most difficult problem to overcome. By necessity, many dogs are left alone anywhere from eight to ten hours a day with absolutely nothing to do but get into mischief. Fortunately, there are some things you can do in addition to spending quality time with him when you're together. If Fido is really unhappy take him to doggy daycare or get another dog as his companion.

Before addresing behavior problems specifically I give you my general prescription for good behavior in this post.

Excercise

You notice excercise is on the top of the list. Excercise needs vary, depending on the size and energy of your dog. Many dogs need a great deal more excercise than their owners realise. Bull terriors are a good example. If the owner of an english bull terrior lives in an appartment in a large city, and the dog doesn't get enough free running excercise, he's bound to develop behavior problems. These problems can range from tail spinning, which is a neurotic behavior, to ripping up furniture. This dog would show none of these behaviors if he were living in a houysehold where adequate excercise, both mental and physical, was provided.

Dog trainers have a maxim: "tired dogs are happy dogs."Dogs who have adequate excercise can expend their energy through running, retrieving, playing, and training rarely show objectional behaviors. Dogs denied those simple needs frequently redirect their energy into unacceptable behaviors.

When your dog engages in behaviors that you consider objectionable, it can be a vexing problem.. Sometimes the behavior is instinctive, such as digging. Sometimes it occurs out of boredom, but never because the dog is ornery. Before you attempt to deal with the behavior, you need to find out the cause.

The easiest way to stop a behavior is by addressing the need that brought it about in the first place rather than by trying to correct the behavior itself. If theres one single cause for behavior problems, it's lack of adequate excercise.

Good company

Many years ago, I labled a set of behaviors I used to see in my dog obedience classes as single-dog syndrome These dogs would run away from their owners more frequently than those dogs living in multi dog households. They'd growl around their food bowls, be picky eaters, be possesive about toys, and much more unruly than dogs living in homes with other dogs.

Good company means not only that you act as a companion to your dog but also that your dog shares the company of other dogs as frequently as possible. Some possibilities include taking regular walks in parks where he can meet other dogs, join a dog club where dog activities are offered, or putting your puppy into daycare several days a week. Dogs are pack animals and thrive on the company of other dogs. Socialisation of your pet is a continuing process. For more information on dog activities follow this blog and see future posts.

Keeping Fido in good health isn't as easy as it was 50 years ago. It seems that with the advance of science in so many dog related fields, dogs should be healthier than ever. This isn't the case. Too often through poor breeding practices, poor nutrition, and overvaccination, a dogs health has been threatened as never before.

Having a dog that has constant health problems - from minor conditions, like skin irritations, picking up fleas, smelling, ear infections, and the like, to more serious conditions that affect his internal organs, such as kidneys, the heart, liver nad thyroid, is no fun! Not feeling well can cause your dog many behavior problems, from aggression to timidity, and health related conditions are often confused with behavior problems. Fido may have eaten something that upset his stomach, causing a house soiling accident. He may have a musculoskeletal disorder making changes of position painful and causing irritability and sometimes snapping. These concerns are obviously not amenable to training solutions, and certainly not to discipline. For more on your dogs health, follow this blog and see future posts.

Good nutrition

You are what you eat applies to dags as it does to people. Properly feeding your dog makes the difference betwen sickness and health and has a profound effect on his behavior. And with the abundance of dog foods on the market, figuring out whats best for your pet can be difficult.

There are several ways to correctly feed your dog. One way is to select a commercial kibble that has two animal proteins in the first three ingredients. You can add some fresh raw foods to the kibble. Another way is to buy a dehydrated version of a natural diet dog food, to which you add some yoghurt and meat. A third way is to make your own dog food. Your choice depends on your level of comfort and the time you have to devote to your dog. For more information on your dogs nutritional needs follow this blog and see future posts.

Good training

Behavior problems don't arise because your dog is ornery or spiteful, and dicipline is rarely the answer. Mental stagnation can also be the cause of unwanted behavior. Training your dog on a regular basis, or having him doing something for you, makes your dog feel useful and provides the mental stimulation he needs. See this site:



Use your imagination to get your dog to help around the house, and you'll be suprised by how useful he can become.

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How to train your dog the right way.

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• To build a strong owner dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.
• To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.
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• To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.
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Learn Dog Obedience Training at Home with Ease.

One of the healthiest things you can do to build a relationship with your dog is to train it. Dog obedience training is a great way to solve the problems in your relationship with your canine companion. Obedience training produces a positive relationship between the two of you by allowing you both to communicate with each other.

You probably know by now how important dog obedience training is to your dog. But it may not always be practical. To find a good dog school you may end up paying a fortune and traveling for miles. Obedience training your dog at home means that you don’t have to travel. By having access to free tips, training guides and help with becoming your own dog trainer you can save thousands of dollars not attending a school.

No matter where you live, you can get the quality of training for your dog that you want and need. Dog training site reviews offers two sites that give you access to books, tips and training for everything from the potty to tricks. With all of that at your disposal, you can build a relationship with your dog or puppy that is stronger and more exciting in the end.

Did you know that puppies have these natural behavioral tendencies that you can use to house break them? With the help of a few simple tips you can use nature to your advantage and avoid those messy house breaking problems. Visit the dog obedience training sites and get the opportunity to learn facts. For example how we as owners are to blame for the jumping behavior of adult dogs. This cute behavior for a puppy turns out to be a nuisance when your dog reaches adulthood. However, as the obedience training sites both explain, with a special amount of patience and obedience training the problem can be reversed.

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