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How To Train Dogs Not To Jump

By Admin
27
Nov 2009

How to train dogs not to jump when greeting you at the door or greeting people on the street during a daily walk is not a simple task. Basic puppy training to stop dogs from jumping on friends, family members, and others is necessary for an obedient and healthy pet. The following 9 videos provide tips and tricks to training your puppy and dog not to jump when greeting others.

 

Why Dogs Jump on People. In this short 1.58 minute video find out exactly why dogs jump on people.

How to Generalize No Jumping Dog Obedience. In this 2.43 minute video generalizing no jumping obedience with a dog is demonstrated.

How to Play Memory Recall Games with Dogs. In this video which last 1.36 minute learn how to play memory recall games to teach your puppy how to come in low and not jump onto a person when greeting you or anyone the dog comes in contact with.

How to Practice Dog Greetings at the Door. Here the dog expert will show you in 2.01 minute how to practice training a dog in proper door greetings not jumping.

How to Reward your Dog. 2.46 minute video on how to reward your dog during dog training.

How to Start from Sit to Teach your Dog to Not Jump on People. Learn how to start your dog from the sit position to teach your dog not to jump on people in this 1.27 minute video.

How to Teach your Dog an Alternative Greeting.
In this 2.12 minute video you will learn how to teach your dog and alternative greeting that does not involve jumping on people.

How to Use a Dog’s Leash to Prevent Jumping. Here’s a great method to use when teaching your puppy not to jump. 2.40 minutes.

How to Use a Leash to Train your Dog Not to Jump. Learn how to use a leash to train your dog not to jump in this 2.09 minute video.

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How To Train Dogs To “Stay” On Command

By Admin
27
Nov 2009

Stay Command So you want your puppy to sit and stay on command. Good luck because some get it some don’t. Training your puppy to stay can be very trying. You tell your puppy to stay and you walk out of the room just to turn around and see your puppy bouncing behind you. Everyone at one time or another during training their dog to stay has had the same experience. We walk the puppy back into the other room and tell it to “sit and stay” and as soon as you turn your back there he or she is right on the back of your heels. Watch these short and informative videos by expert dog trainers on how to train your dog to stay on command. Pick up tips, tricks, and advice on puppy training in these 9 videos by an dog trainers in how to get your dog to obey the “dog stay” command.

Dealing with Different Scenarios when Training a Dog to Stay: Part 1. In this 1.49 minute video the trainer will teach you how to teach your dog to stay in different environmental areas. Part 1 of 2 training videos.

Dealing with Different Scenarios when Training a Dog to Stay: Part 2. Learning to deal with mishaps when training your puppy to stay is covered in this 2.36 minute video which is Part 2.

Category: New Puppies, Puppy Commands  Tags: command, dog, dog stay, puppy, stay command, training  Leave a Comment

Socializing Puppy Tips

By Admin
26
Nov 2009

Socializing a puppy with family, friends, and other animals is an important aspect of dog ownership. A well adjusted and social dog is a well trained and happy dog. Socializing Puppies

It is never too early to start the process of socializing your puppy with unfamiliar surroundings, animals, and people. During the early stages of a puppy’s life the puppy is very impressionable to external influences. If the puppy’s experiences are positive at a young age then it is more likely the puppy will be open to them during his adult life. If his experience is unpleasant or absent the puppy may be apprehensive to these external influences later in life.

Socializing your puppy to external influences should be just as important to the new pet owner as is house breaking the puppy. The puppy should be exposed in a safe environment to other animals especially dogs and cats, and to other people in particular small children. The puppy should be exposed to various situations. Exposure to traffic and loud noises within reason can help the dog avoid anxieties common to some dogs.

When exposing the puppy to these external influences try to keep them fun, light-hearted, and pressure free. Never drag a dog or force a dog to experience something in a negative manner. The goal is for the puppy to have a pleasant and happy experience not scare the puppy.

Involve the puppy in social events such as family get to gathers, family walks, family sporting events, dog parks, dog beaches, and other safe socializing events. In all the circumstances listed ensure you supervise your puppy for behavior, abuse, or overwhelming issues. If the puppy looks overwhelmed or scared, reinforce the puppy with a happy and light-hearted behavior or play. Show the puppy there is nothing to be afraid of by interacting with the puppy in the external influences that he or she is experiencing.

Your role is to help your puppy become social while still protecting the puppy from any negative experiences. Do not force your puppy on an experience. Remove the puppy from the situation and crate your puppy for security reasons. Once the puppy has calmed down remove the puppy from his or her crate and reintroduce your puppy into the social event while supervising and praising your puppy when responsive.

Training your puppy can be a rewarding experience. A confident and well-socialized puppy that looks to you as a leader will be a more enjoyable friend to all that he or she comes into contact with.

Category: New Puppies, Socializing A Puppy  Tags: puppy, puppy tips, puppy training, socializing puppy, training  Leave a Comment

Puppy And Dog Separation Anxiety

By Admin
26
Nov 2009

When you leave home does your dog behave poorly while you are gone? Does he or she urinate in the house, pace, excessively bark, chew and tear your furniture, rugs, or other items in your home? If so, your dog may be experiencing separation anxiety.

What is separation anxiety? This condition in dogs is a term used to describe poor behavior when your dog is left alone. The dog could be destructive, noisy, and anxious to the point he disturbs neighbors, destroys items in the home, or harms himself. Separation anxiety is a stressful reaction your dog experiences when they become upset or stressed at their owner for leaving them alone with strangers or alone at home by themselves.

Some dogs are more susceptible than others to separation anxiety. Some common behaviors your dog may exhibit that you need to recognize could be but not limited to:

Vomiting
Reduced Appetite
Urinating or Defecation in the home
Shaking and Pacing
Trying to escape
Panting profusely
Excessive whining or barking
Hiding
Aggressive Behavior

Not all dogs with separation anxiety will experience all of these behaviors. Some may experience these behaviors in a mild state or some may experience them in a severely unhealthy state. It is important to recognize any of these behaviors in your pet when leaving your pet for any period of time by himself. Once recognized there is treatment for this condition. Contact your veterinarian for an evaluation of your dog�s health. There are specific medications your vet can recommend. Stress is not good for any dog and that is basically what triggers the bad behavior. The stress of the separation between the owner and the dog.

There are others ways to help your dog with separation anxiety through proper puppy and dog training. Always remember to focus on positive reinforcement when training your pet. Help promote a more relaxed behavior by rewarding your pet with his favorite treats or toys. Do not yell or scold the dog for undesirable behavior because this only adds to your dog�s anxiety and stress. Positive reinforcement is really the key to your dogs overall health and behavior.

Reward only calm behavior. Do not reward the dog when the dog is hyper or stressed because this only affirms that behavior. Use attention, affection, dog treats, favorite toys, belly rubs, and other attention to your dog to reward calm and acceptable behavior.

A rule of thumb when leaving your pet is not to make the situation overly exciting or stressful. Don’t continue to talk to the dog as you are leaving. You may think that telling your pet to be a good boy or girl, or you will be home soon, is calming to your dog. On the contrary, this gets your dog anxious and excited which we are trying to avoid. Just prior to leaving you can give your dog a treat or his favorite toy as a distraction but then immediately walk out the door quietly.

When you return home do not get the dog excited by talking loudly or being overly excited yourself. Wait for your pet to calm down and then give him attention thus reinforcing the good behavior. Remove his favorite toy and put it up for additional training periods. Remember the favorite toy is a reward for good behavior. If the toy is allowed to be at the dogs disposal whenever he wants it then the reward no longer works.

A good way to help your dog coup with separation anxiety is to teach your dog to settle down in a specified location whether it is a dog crate, a corner with a dog bed, or on his favorite blanket in a certain location in the home. This will allow the dog to have a safe and secure sanctuary to retreat to when left at home alone. It will also teach the dog there is a safe location for him when others are home and he needs to rest.

Properly training your dog through rewarding him with positive reinforcement can improve your pet�s health and help to eliminate or at least control the behavior experienced when separated from his owner.

Separation anxiety is common amongst dogs and is treatable. This article is not a cure all for this condition and it is recommended that any dog owner who suspects their pet is experiencing separation anxiety seek the help of their local veterinarian for proper treatment.

Category: New Puppies, Puppy Training Steps, Puppy and Dog Health, Socializing A Puppy  Tags: agressive, agressive behavior, behavior, dog, puppy training, separationg anxiety, socializing puppy  Leave a Comment

How Do I Select A Crate For My Puppy?

By Admin
26
Nov 2009

Selecting a crate for a puppy is one of the first importatn aspects to dog ownership. Crates are a perfect sanctuary for a puppy and an adult dog. Dogs are considered pack animals and prefer to rest in a den type surrounding or a confined space. If you look around at dogs where do you see the laying? If you look at a dog at rest they are under a table, in a corner, next to a couch, chair, or under a bed. This is why a crate is a perfect solution for your new puppy.

How do you select a crate for your puppy? There are many things to consider when selecting a crate for a puppy. You need to consider the size of the puppy, where the crate is going to be located, your life style, and will the crate be mobile or sedentary.

Examples of crates that are on the market today are wire frame crates, plastic crates, soft-side crates, solid-framed crates, exercise crates, outdoor kennels, and more. Selecting a crate for you puppy is not only based on your puppy’s needs but your family’s life style.

If you are an active family and you would like to take your puppy with you a travel crate is recommended. Travel crates are easy to transport and fast to set up. Some travel crates are soft-side with mesh a mesh door and side windows for visibility and ventilation.

The wire frame crates are can be disassembled and move from location to location. This crate may require a little more work but is very suitable for your puppy or adult dog. The crate has a latching from door and a tray that slides under the wire framing to form the base of the crate. Crate pads are available for more comfort or just place a towel or blanket on the bottom of the crate. An advantage to this type of crate is the easy clean up from accidents that your puppy will have from time to time until he or she is potty trained.

An outside dog kennel provides as much room as you would like your puppy or adult dog to have in the yard. This kennel provides your dog with luxury and limited outdoor freedom. The K9 kennels consist of for four sturdy steel from sides and an optional a sunscreen cover for you dogs. The sun screen cover is always a good idea to include in this kennels. Your puppies and dogs too are susceptible to the heat and the direct rays of the sun.

So you want a crate that fits in with the decor of your home. Well good news there are some of those on the market now. Crates that look like a piece of furniture are a great way to have style plus a place to have your puppy rest within the confines of a secure and safe crate in a family area. Some of the crates double as an end table next to a couch, chair, or blends right in with the rest of the furniture. Your puppy will have a stylish home around the family and you will have a stylish crate that fits your family’s lifestyle.

When selecting a crate for you puppy you must consider your puppy’s size. If you do not want to purchase another crate as the puppy gets older it’s okay to purchase a larger crate for you dog’s breed. However, when crate training your puppy do not let the puppy have access to the entire crate. You will need to section off the crate so it just big enough for you puppy to safely enter, feed, turn around in, and lay comfortably inside. If you give the puppy too much space they may start eliminating at one end of the crate and sleeping at the other end. This is what you want to avoid the puppy eliminating inside the crate. If the crate is small enough the puppy we see the area of the crate as his or her sleeping area and dogs will not eliminate in the sleeping area.

If you have a very rambunctious puppy you may not want to purchase soft-side pop up crate. If the puppy is playful in the crate the puppy may collapse the crate or turn the crate over.

Here is one last thing to consider when selecting a crate for your puppy. Puppies will chew on anything they can get their little teeth on. To prevent them from chewing on the crate place their favorite chew toy inside the crate with them. With any chew toy you will need to supervise the puppy while playing with the toy. Keep a watchful eye on the toy so as to prevent any choking situations.

This is just a bit of information on selecting a crate for a puppy. Ask your local veterinary for recommendations on selecting a crate for your breed of puppy. I am sure they will provide you with very useful and informative information.

Category: Crate Training A Puppy, New Puppies  Tags: crate, kennel, puppy, puppy training  Leave a Comment
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