Introduction to Dog Training Tips
September 14th, 2009 | 
Author: Don’t you wish everyone would train their dog? How often have you seen people being towed down the street by a big dog wearing a harness? How about the dogs that bark at anything that moves, jump up on guests or attack anything that moves out on the street?
This stuff has got to stop. In my opinion, you should have to have a dog-ownership license before you can have a dog, the same way you have to have a drivers license before getting behind the wheel.
The only place I’ve heard of where this is actually done is Austria. They actually have a dog owner’s license and state sponsored training schools, and the cost of the license is inversely proportionate to the amount of training your dog has undergone. The cost of owning an untrained dog is very, very high and comes down in steps as the dog completes the training courses. The cost of having a fully trained dog is almost nothing.
This seems a bit draconian, but then Austria is a germanic country where the trains run on time. I’m not sure I’m entirely in favor of the Austrian system, but it seems to me entirely appropriate to require anyone who wants to own a dog to at least complete a basic course. This would be for the dog’s benefit and for the public at large. Certainly when you see some of the dog/owner gong shows on the street it makes a lot of sense.
I’m a Canadian, and all this would really be is a repeat of the laws we now have for firearms. You can get a gun legally in Canada, but you have to take a firearms safety course and demonstrate basic competence first. Same thing should go for having a dog.
This blog is all about dog training tips. There are simple steps you can take to have a respectful, well-adjusted dog. Simply try to incorporate each of the tips into all your interactions with your dog. Master one, get it working and see the improvement in your dog. Then try the next. Lather, rinse, repeat. When you have incorporated all the dog training tips, you won’t recognize your dog.
These dog training tips won’t win you first place in obedience trials or teach your dog to retrieve ducks and he won’t be able to guide a blind person around town. That is a much higher level of specialized training and isn’t what we are after at all. The goal is to produce a good dog for companionship. A good family dog. Once you establish this basis you can go on to bigger and better things if you want to.
It seems to me that there is a real disconnect in this field. There are all kinds of systems out there for high-level training of all kinds, but there is very little available for the person who just wants to have a good dog that is safe, obedient and pleasant to be around. That is what I’m trying to target with these dog training tips, and I make no apology for it. If that’s what you’re looking for, check in again soon and we’ll get those training tips going. See you soon.
Dog Training Tips – Keep Your Dog Off The Furniture
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The point of the exercise here isn’t simply to keep your dog off the furniture at all times. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with your pal being on the couch if you invite him. If he jumps up without an invite make him get down right away.
The problem is that dogs tend to take ownership of anything they can freely use. The first time he jumps up or picks up a something he hasn’t played with before, he’ll probably be quite nervous. However, if he doesn’t get into trouble for the behaviour the new object gets added to the inventory of things that belong to the dog. Guess what, dogs tend to protect their stuff and that opens a whole can of worms. He may not defend it from everybody and especially not from you, if you have established yourself as alpha. It will start with defending it from other animals or small children and escalate from there.
Of course, another issue is that couches and such are pricey pieces of gear and dogs are hard on them. Their claws do real damage even if they aren’t rampaging around. Some dogs are worse for this than others. Westies especially like to bounce up on the back of the couch or leap from chair to chair. Not good.
One thing that can really cause damage in short order is letting a dog take cookies or toys up with them. The next thing that happens is that he stashes a treasure in between the cushions so he can find it later. Then when he comes back for it he has to dig it out. That can cause real damage in short order and it can be a real heart-breaker when you buy a new piece.
If you want him to be able to join you, designate a single chair or sofa and put a blanket on it. After a couple of repetitions of being chased off everything except his chair he’ll have gotten the idea, and the blanket will pick up his scent which will add to his comfort.
Apart from that his place should be on the floor. Get a nice cushion or a good dog bed so he’ll be comfortable. The point isn’t to be mean and there’s no reason why the dog has to be on a hard floor, especially when he gets older. The purpose of all this is to keep you in a dominant role where the dog is concerned.
Dogs need clear boundaries on their behavior. They look to the Alpha to supply those boundaries. Things that seem arbitrary to us are just normal for the dog. If you don’t establish clear expectations the dog will feel insecure and start establishing his own rules.
So, if you value your sanity and your furniture, keep the dog on the floor. It makes a real difference.
How do you stop a dog from "crying" when crate training it?
Rottweiler, 10 weeks, been crate training for 3 weeks, always cries/ whines/ barks when placed in cage as if being punished. Tried shorter amounts of time, remaining in the area while she is in it, feeding her in/ out of the crate, but she still cries. She also chews her urine training pad into a million peices overnight!!! The only time she is hyper or misbehaves is in the crate.
She obviously hates it in there…I can see a use for crate training, if the owner has too many valuables and too little time to actually train a puppy….but I would never use a crate to teach my pup house manners, any more then I would keep my child in a cage…I just don’t get it..
3 month old labrador Retriever Puppy doing tricks
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This is my new puppy Maya, she is 3 months old born May 5 this year. I have been clicker training her for about 9 days and we’ve had her for about 14 days total. We use the harness for walking her and the bell to notice when she stops so we don’t yank her head off, the harness has worked a lot better then a regular collar when we go on walks.
Duration : 0:3:27
Tale of Mo 7: Dog training tips , Border Collie Rescue
Episode 7 of the Tale of Mo: Dog Training Tips focuses on training sit, down and leave it. This episode, as well as a couple of others involving training actually come before Episode 6, but I just didn’t get around to getting them up in time. Mo is a Border Collie, and we foster him as part of the Border Collie Rescue of Texas. http://www.bcrescuetexas.org Right now we have some big medical bills because of a couple of rescue dogs that tested positive for heart worms and other medical emergencies. If you would like to donate to help these dogs, please see our website.
Duration : 0:10:1
Dog Training Video -The Truth About Your Dog’s Body Language
Learn how your body language can help or hurt your dog training efforts. Discover simple steps you can take to improve your dog training.
Please leave a comment and you can get a free ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior.” Go to http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com
Please leave a comment and you can get a free ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior.” Go to http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com
Duration : 0:4:24
Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Walk Around You
Learn how to train your dog to walk around you in this free video clip.
Expert: Jim Leske
Bio: Jim Leske is an Animal Behaviorist & Trainer, he has worked as a Zoo keeper, Veterinary Assistant, Riding Instructor, as well as a Behaviorist & trainer.
Filmmaker: Louis Nathan
Duration : 0:2:5
Free Hunting Dog Training Videos – Heel Part 2
In this video we show the proper way to use a mild amount of pressure to help teach Rooster how to heel properly beside us. Ultimately he will heel properly because he wants to not because we are forcing him.
Duration : 0:3:59
Dog Training Tips : Tips for Calming Down a Dog
Learn how to calm down your dog by touching him lightly or giving him a quick tug; learn more tips on walking dogs in this free pet obedience video.
Expert: Ryan Gwilliam
Bio: Ryan Gwilliam has trained over 10 dogs. He specializes in obedience training.
Filmmaker: joseph wilkins
Duration : 0:1:2
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Dog Training Tips : How to Wash a Dog
When washing a dog, use a hose to clean the face, underbelly and back. Clean a dog using a high powered hose attachment with tips from a certified dog trainer in this free video on pet care.
Expert: James Pakman
Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com
Bio: James Pakman is a professional, certified dog trainer who has been working at Sycamore Stables horse and dog facility in Amherst, Mass. for several years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman
Duration : 0:1:6
