Sunday, 3 June 2012
Dog Training Tips: Basic Dog Training Tips
Dog Training Tips: Basic Dog Training Tips: Dogs are wonderful companions. Bred for various reasons—sport, show, protection—dogs are above all bred to be loyal and loveable. They ...
7 Ways To Help Stop Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden
dogs love to dig, let's face it, it is a very natural and instinctual part of their makeup, and "it is a very enjoyable behavior for them" says Deborah L. Forthman, Ph. D. digging is something that dogs have been doing from the beginning, but there are ways to reduce the amount your dog digs.
Here are 7 different methods to help train your dog not to dig.
1 . Before you begin with your dog obedience training on how to stop him from digging, try to figure out exactly what is causing your dog to behave that way. If he is very persistent into digging in one area, you may use the dog training command “leave” while using treats to distract him. You can also distract him by using a particular smell that excites him. These dog behavior modification methods typically work very well.
2 . Try not to do any type of gardening and digging when your dog is around because remember that your dog looks up to you and wants to obey you, that being the case when your dog sees you digging and playing in the yard of course he will also think that is what he should be doing.
3. Exercise is a very important aspect of your dog's health, and not only that, the more exercise your dog gets, and the more energy the expends, the less likely that your dog will be able to muster up the energy, or the desire to go digging up your yard. If you find that yourdog tends to like to dig at particular times of the day, then make sure you give him plenty of exercise around those times if possible so that he just can't be bothered digging.
4. Make sure that you are more understanding and less scolding with your dogs digging habit, particularly during the winter months. Often during the winter months dogs will dig more than the rest of the year the reasons that these years that your dog has a natural instinct for finding warmer places and dogs sense that by digging, they will get into a warmer area and this is certainly correct. If and when you do notice that your dog is digging more frequently when the temperature is cooler outside, then it is very important to be understanding and not to scold your dog for doing that, but relieve the situation by providing the right environment for him.
5. There are some dogs that absolutely positively can't resist digging, so rather than trying to go against nature and stop them altogether, let's take a different approach and create a special spot for your dogto dig in. Most dog experts agree that for some breeds it is almost impossible to prevent them from digging 100% of the time, and because your dog enjoys digging so much, train him to only dig in his special spot. The area you provide for him to did in doesn't need to be that big, something around three or four foot by six-foot should do the trick nicely.
6. Having your dog neutered or spade is one sure way to reduce their desire to dig because their drive to mate is drastically reduced, and without your dog having a strong desire to mate you almost certainly have a lot less holes in your yard.
7. Be very careful that if you do correct your dog when you catch him digging in the yard that you only do it with warmth and compassion, and that you absolutely must do it at the moment in time that he is digging and that you don't wait for him to stop and then correct him. This will reinforce whatever he is doing with your response, if you wait until he is finished and you scold him then he will get the wrong message.
Instead when you catch him digging try to immediately replace one activity with another, so therefore distract him from his digging and replace it with an enjoyable activity for him to do. If you continually do this it will help modify his behavior and reduce your dogs digging adventures.
Here are 7 different methods to help train your dog not to dig.
1 . Before you begin with your dog obedience training on how to stop him from digging, try to figure out exactly what is causing your dog to behave that way. If he is very persistent into digging in one area, you may use the dog training command “leave” while using treats to distract him. You can also distract him by using a particular smell that excites him. These dog behavior modification methods typically work very well.
2 . Try not to do any type of gardening and digging when your dog is around because remember that your dog looks up to you and wants to obey you, that being the case when your dog sees you digging and playing in the yard of course he will also think that is what he should be doing.
3. Exercise is a very important aspect of your dog's health, and not only that, the more exercise your dog gets, and the more energy the expends, the less likely that your dog will be able to muster up the energy, or the desire to go digging up your yard. If you find that yourdog tends to like to dig at particular times of the day, then make sure you give him plenty of exercise around those times if possible so that he just can't be bothered digging.
4. Make sure that you are more understanding and less scolding with your dogs digging habit, particularly during the winter months. Often during the winter months dogs will dig more than the rest of the year the reasons that these years that your dog has a natural instinct for finding warmer places and dogs sense that by digging, they will get into a warmer area and this is certainly correct. If and when you do notice that your dog is digging more frequently when the temperature is cooler outside, then it is very important to be understanding and not to scold your dog for doing that, but relieve the situation by providing the right environment for him.
5. There are some dogs that absolutely positively can't resist digging, so rather than trying to go against nature and stop them altogether, let's take a different approach and create a special spot for your dogto dig in. Most dog experts agree that for some breeds it is almost impossible to prevent them from digging 100% of the time, and because your dog enjoys digging so much, train him to only dig in his special spot. The area you provide for him to did in doesn't need to be that big, something around three or four foot by six-foot should do the trick nicely.
6. Having your dog neutered or spade is one sure way to reduce their desire to dig because their drive to mate is drastically reduced, and without your dog having a strong desire to mate you almost certainly have a lot less holes in your yard.
7. Be very careful that if you do correct your dog when you catch him digging in the yard that you only do it with warmth and compassion, and that you absolutely must do it at the moment in time that he is digging and that you don't wait for him to stop and then correct him. This will reinforce whatever he is doing with your response, if you wait until he is finished and you scold him then he will get the wrong message.
Instead when you catch him digging try to immediately replace one activity with another, so therefore distract him from his digging and replace it with an enjoyable activity for him to do. If you continually do this it will help modify his behavior and reduce your dogs digging adventures.
Friday, 1 June 2012
Basic Dog Training Tips
Dogs are wonderful companions. Bred for various reasons—sport, show, protection—dogs are above all bred to be loyal and loveable.
They are much deeper creatures than we humans often give them credit for and are capable of exhibiting many human emotions.
That said, dogs require quite a bit of training. Here are some dog training and puppy housebreaking tips to help you out.
Housetraining
For indoor dogs, house training is a crucial step in discipline and bonding. There are numerous dog training products in the market that can help you housebreak your puppy. The dog potty is an especially effective tool.
It is best to start early in your dog’s life. Puppies are more open to learning, while older dogs have a longer chance to pick up bad habits. If you adopted an older dog, he may already be housetrained, but a new home means a new environment. In either case, be patient.
Housebreaking is not easy and won’t happen overnight.
Make sure to designate an appropriate place, outside or inside, for your dog to do its business. This area should be away from where the dog normally eats, sleeps, and plays.
Considering Genetics
While every dog is capable of being trained, some are more genetically predisposed to learning certain things. A few breeds that are easier to train include:
- Labrador Retriever: Retrievers as a whole are very smart animals. Labradors are known to be loyal, helpful, and courageous. They are super loveable and affectionate, and although they might be a bit energetic, they are eager to please.
- Papillon: A smaller breed, the Papillon is known for its large, butterfly-like ears. Clean, intelligent, and affectionate, Papillons are sure to pick up training cues quite easily.
- Australian Cattle Dog: Bred to herd, the Australian cattle dog yearns for some mental and physical activity. They are eager to learn and full of energy.
Genetics plays a large part in how a dog develops and interacts, but remember that each individual dog is unique. Your dog’s breed gives you a general idea of what to expect, but don’t underestimate a dog’s abilities.
About Punishments and Rewards
Positive stimuli are always much more effective than negative. When training your dog, reward him with tons of praise and frequent treats. Positive reinforcement will also last much longer than punishments.
Don’t ever hit or yell at your dog. Either can be damaging to your dog and also send the wrong messages during training. For example, yelling at your dog for piddling on the rug will only make him afraid of you and cause him to sneak away to some other corner of the house to relieve himself next time.
Be good to your dog and he will be good to you.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Not Just "Dog Training" But A Complete Guide To Responsible Dog Ownership
Read on and you'll discover a huge collection of scientifically proven dog training information and tips used by professional dog trainers worldwide.
Having a dog in your life should provide you with great joy and companionship - not extra burden or an endless source of frustration, as is so often the case.
This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs:
- To raise a well respected canine citizen. I want happy, involved, outgoing dogs who are valued and trusted members of the community.
- To build a genuinely strong owner-dog relationship based on trust, co-operation and well defined roles.
- To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation - including around kids and other animals.
- To work with my dog's natural drives and instincts, not against them.
- Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" dog training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dog's spirit" in the training process.
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