How To Stop Dog Pulling On A Leash

If you want your dog to stop pulling on a leash because it is causing you grief, such as you’re hurting your arm/hand, he’s jumping up on people, rushing toward other dogs, etc. you can train him to stop hauling you forward using a few simple techniques.

Step 1 – Don’t continue walking if the lead is tight.  When you are walking your pooch immediately stop when he is about to apply any tension to the lead.  Halt completely in your tracks and stand your ground.  Read more

Recall Training – Teach Your Dog To Come Every Time You Call

Recall training is a about giving acommand to a dog so he will come to you when you call him.  It is advanced training that your pet should learn.  Here are the steps you need to take to effectively teach him this skill:

Step 1 – Take your dog’s favorite small food – and a clicker device if you use this training technique – into a quiet room with few distractions.  You’ll want to make sure that the space you choose is large enough so that you can take several steps away Read more

More Advanced Obedience Training

Teaching your dog basic obedience is the perfect beginning to his education, but more advanced obedience training is required to improve his skills and so you can do more with him.    After all, a dog that is extremely well behaved, and can be trusted to obey on command, is a welcome member of your community and can be taken just about anywhere, even without a leash.

However, you might be wondering, what more advanced obedience training should you teach your pooch and how far should you take his learning?  Read more

7 Great Puppy Training Tips

Dogs need an early education for proper development, so you might find puppy training tips useful in your endeavor to raise a dog that is happy, healthy, obedient and friendly.  This is especially true if you are a first time owner.

What you need to understand is that teaching a pup is not difficult, cruel or a waste of your time.  Just like children, what they learn in the beginning stages in their life influences the overall personality that they will exhibit when they are fully grown.  Therefore, following the right puppy training tips can make a positive impact on how you approach training and how well it is accepted by your pet. Read more

The Do’s and Don’ts Of How To Train A Dog

How to train a dog and how not to, are important lessons that every trainer needs to learn.  Knowing what should be avoided is just as important as understanding what is necessary, especially since it is so easy to make mistakes and unintentionally reinforce negative behaviors.

The following is a breakdown of how to train a dog Do’s and Don’ts:

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• Be consistent – teach a lesson using the same technique, verbal instruction and hand signal every time.

• Be patient – Take training slow and wait for your dog’s comprehension.

• Teach one command at a time – More than one can create confusion. Read more

How To Teach Dog Tricks

Learning how to teach dog tricks is very simple because you use the same teaching principles that are applied to obedience training.  Providing your pooch lessons can be very enjoyable for both you and him.  What’s more is that your pet is never too old to learn any trick, so it doesn’t matter if you want to introduce him to these fun activities when he’s one, five or seven years old.

Want to know how to teach dog tricks, such as Roll Over, Play Dead, Give Paw, Spin, Count, and so on?  Here’s what you should keep in mind:

• Decide what method of teaching you will use.  Read more

Understanding Dog Behavior Modification

Dog behavior modification is what is required if you want to resolve negative behavioral reactions, such as aggression, possessiveness and fear in canines.  Obedience training cannot help rectify the problems because commands are designed to control your pooch, they do not address the underlying reasons for the issues your pet is experiencing.

For instance, if your canine is acting aggressively you can use a command to call him off but having him sit or lie down isn’t going to stop his aggression or remove the fear he feels.  Only through a dog behavior modification program will you be able to eventually help your companion overcome his psychological struggle and Read more

Successful Dog Obedience Training

Dog obedience training is a necessary part of a dog’s development.  They need to be taught certain commands to encourage good and healthy behavior, as well as to keep them safe and for the safety of other people and pets that associate with them.  Moreover, the act of teaching your companion provides you with a bonding experience and enables you to strengthen your control over your animal.

Sit, Come, Down, Stay, Wait, Heel, Stand and Off, are just some of the basic instructions that are part of dog obedience training.  Each of these commands has their own purpose and will prove useful at some point in the various situations that you experience Read more

Stop Puppy Biting

You’ll want to stop puppy biting as soon as it starts to prevent your dog from thinking this type of behavior is acceptable.  It is natural for puppies to freely and frequently use their mouths on anything and everyone they come in contact with.  This is because it is through their taste and their teeth they learn and experience.  Biting is also how they communicate, play and test their fellow litter mates.  However, even if this is part of their instincts, that doesn’t mean you should allow it.

You can stop puppy biting by putting one or more of the following techniques into practice.

Yelp – As soon as your puppy’s teeth come in contact with your skin give a sharp, high-pitched cry of pain and quickly snatch your hand away.  Read more

Puppy Crate Training – How To Introduce Your Puppy

Many people are under the impression that puppy crate training is cruel, but this isn’t true.  While it is mean to leave a pooch confined to any area all day long – especially one too small for him to move around in – the proper use of a crate can actually prove to be an ideal den for your pet that he will like.

There are many benefits to puppy crate training including:

• Optimal comfort and security.  In the wild, dogs would live in a den for protection.  This “den” instinct has remained with your canine.
• He has a place to call his own. He can retreat to an area where no one can bother him.
• Makes housetraining easier. Read more

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