Dog Behavior Training - Potty Dog Training - Dog Obedience

How to make your sessions much more pleasant

2007-06-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Dog training is a really hard process, as with everything new to you there are so many things you have to know and remember it can be a bit frustrating. So to help you below is a list of some tips that might help you to make your training sessions with your dog easier.

You have to remember that training your dog should be fun and opportunity for you and him to create a stronger bond between you so don’t make it school like lessons. You want the dog to have good feeling towards the times when you train it not to dread the time.

Keep in mind that dogs are really intuitive animals and they will know when you are angry or frustrated, that’s why you should always end training sessions when you feel you are “not in a mood”. The other way is to keep your sessions shorter but do them couple times a day.

The other thing is that you should keep your commands etc. clear, just like with humans if your communication will be wrong you will get wrong results. Of course remember about praising your dog for good behavior and correcting him when he has done something bad, but do it gently(not the harsh way).

If you see that your pet starts to get confused or tired it is best to stop as he wont make any progress if you will force him to and even trying too hard can lead to him not liking your training sessions and you don’t want that.

Its very important to be realistic with your expectations because most people can be a bit too demanding and this can cause pushy behavior which might confuse the dog. Go at a patient pace just think of how long it takes to teach a child and realize what you are asking of the dog. Be patient and consistent and results will follow.

Dog Behavior Training Basics: Crate Training (part 4)

2007-01-13T15:31:00.000-08:00

Put your dogs bowl near the crate and feed him there, this should fasten process of getting your dog used to dog behavior training by crate. Again remember that this process takes time so be patient and get sure that your dog is fully comfortable in his crate, then begin closing the door for short periods but be there with him.

If he whines to get out, don’t show your attention and don’t pet him while he whines. But as soon as he stops you can let him out. If you will let him out while he whines, he starts to train your behavior, so Remember that dogs are smart creatures.

With each of the steps, pay attention to what the dog indicates about his feelings. Crate training is most effective when it isn't rushed. If he is uncomfortable at a particular step, back up to a previous one.

Once he accepts the door closed while you are there, start to leave him on his own, at first don’t go too far and for too long but try to lengthen your breakaways with time. To make this situation more interesting and enjoyable for your dog put some toys in the crate.

When you will spot that your pet after some behavior training by crate don’t mind lack of your presence try to go out of house leaving him alone. Remember to do it all reasonably so your dog wont experience any stress etc.

To maximize effects of dog behavior training you can think about closing your dog in a crate for a night but remember that if you will want to do so you have to place crate near your bad so you will be able to hear if your dog will feel bad.

Its END of dog behavior training by crate.

Dog Behavior Training Basics: Crate Training (part 3)

2007-01-11T13:08:00.000-08:00

A Basic Crate Training Method

First thing you have to do before beginning your dogs behavior training is buying a crate, it shouldn’t be a problem since there is a real plethora of dog crates available on the market. But remember that size of a crate should suit your dog cause dog behavior training will fail if your pet will have to squeeze himself in a small cage.

Second step is choosing a location for your dog crate. You should place it in areas where your dog will have contact with people not only from social reasons but if you will decide to use doors you want to have someone controlling his behavior.

Also don’t place crates in areas where will be too much sun as it can lead to overheating your dog. You may not want to put crate in parts of your house where dog can be affected by any reeks or placing it to high so there is a danger of him falling down.

You want your dog to accept crate, he has to do it himself, this is crucial in dog behavior training as if you will try to force him to get in to crate it will lead to negative feelings in him. So after you place your crate tie the door open or take them off. After it bring your dog to the crate and let him “explore” it.

If he wont want to get inside or will act like he is not interested don’t worry. Bit by bit, make it more interesting. Throw toys or treats in, this should encourage him to at least go inside for a moment. Talk lovingly to him if he goes in. Pet him while he is in the crate.

Potty Dog Training: Crate Training (part 2)

2007-01-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

Crate Training: Cons

As every process this crate dog training will take some time so you have to be patient and methodic. Remember that every behavior training is about practicing so repetitions are crucial. Yeah, you have to remember that dogs safety and health is on the first place so always do train behavior of your dog carefully especially if your pet is potty.

Most common mistake in potty dog behavior training by crate training is time you left your pet in a crate. You have to sense the limits of your dog or you might hurt him not only mentally but sometimes even physically.

You have to keep in mind that training behavior of some dogs no matter if they are potty or not will hurt them. It finds application mostly with adopted dogs or pets that have been kept a lot in crates/cages during their lives. Such dogs will connect crate with prison and keeping them in it can have side effects on their psyche.

Training such dogs has to be made very carefully and you have to always look at their behavior while you are trying to train them.

Dogs with separation anxiety may become more upset in a crate than in a larger space.

A strong, potty dog can get out of most crates, perhaps hurting himself in the process.

Some people just hate the idea of confining their potty dogs this way. Learning more about crate training often overcomes this dislike, but if you find that it doesn't for you, then use alternatives to crates.

Potty Dog Training: Crate Training (part 1)

2007-01-09T12:17:00.000-08:00

Don’t know where to start your dog behavior training, or even if you need to start it?

Good and actually well know method to achieve a great level of success is crate training, which is used by pro dog obedience trainers. But what is it about?

Basically crate training is about making your dog used to being left in a crate which helps you in controlling his behavior especially if you cant be there with him and look out for your him. This method has some pros and cons so lets take a look on some of them.

Crate Training: Pros

Crate training is especially useful in training potty dogs or puppies, so if you have one you probably should be interested.

If you will train your dog properly, you will be able to get him used to being confined in situation when it is needed. I think that it is obvious that if you will be able to make your potty dog sit in small place without wriggling or barking all the time it is quite a success.

Other benefit of teaching your potty dog how to stay in a crate is mobility that you have just gained. Imagine that from now every time you will go to vets office you are able to leave your dog in a crate and he wont be anxious. It is useful especially if you travel a lot and you have to leave your potty dog in some special area or even if you travel on bus it is much easier to control your dog in a crate.

You can make your dog a part of any celebration you make without a need to look for him all the time and that sense that he will destroy something.

Interesting fact Is that many even potty dogs after crate training will treat their crates as doghouse often relaxing in them.

Dog Obedience Training Tips

2007-01-07T03:31:00.000-08:00

Dog training will help you change the dogs behavior, by working with your new or old family member you can easily get rid off problems like: too noisy behavior at night, lack of obedience, bad behavior in public places. Exactly like in any other obedience training system, there are some steps to be followed.

The dog must know his name, so he can respond to the master's commands. Once he knows his own name, you can start obedience training with the check cord and teach "here" or "come". You can start all this in the house, but first, he has to be able to recognize his own name. If you want the puppy to listen only to you, then don't allow him to play with other people. Don’t pamper your dog too much, if you will let him play too much, he will start to growl and bark every time you take his toys away.

Remember that you have to train your dog in such a way that he wont hurt anybody when you will be absent. I think that this is one of the most important things when it comes to obedience training so keep in mind that you can achieve it simply by applying the dog training commands properly, you don't need to worry that your dog will be dangerous for others or will run away.

Even if you have trained your dog to be obedient and respect you, you should respect him as well because after all, you chose him, he couldn't choose you, and if you won't treat him right, he will probably run away, or he will be unhappy. The basic dog training commands that a dog should respond to are: sit, fetch, stay close, come and here.

Few tips to have in mind:

Start training the dog while he is still a puppy – this should help you to achieve much higher success rate even if you are beginning dog obedience trainer.

Make sure you have enough amount of knowledge before starting obedience training so you wont hurt your dog.

Remember that every breed has its own nuances when it comes to obedience training so do a good research

Make sure the puppy is happy and has enough energy to attempt training.

Be creative, never let the puppy get bored and teach the dog where the boundaries are set.

Remember that obedience training takes time, so be patient and everything will come with practice.

Dog Behavior, Obedience Training

2007-01-06T09:36:00.000-08:00

I can bet that almost everyone at least once in their lives seen a dog/puppy so sweet and lovely looking that resisting to his charm and cuteness seemed almost like a torture. Some of us with lack of will actually decided to buy/adopt that dog.

It doesn't take long to figure out where the phrase "puppy dog eyes" comes from. Unfortunately our animal shelters, swollen with older relinquished pets, are a sad testimonial to the fact that too many instances of "puppy seduction" end up in a household disaster because well intending folks simply do not understand the basics of dog behavior training.

Dog behavior training should the first concern of new puppy parents. Why? Cause working on obedience of new family member from youngest years will be most efficient and for sure much more interesting task.

Put the crates, bedding, leashes and food aside for a moment. Your dog behavior training resources must be in order if you are to effectively transform that sweet little puppy into a functional obedient member of your house.

Responsible breeders and pet shop owners should take the time to instill this requirement in the minds of new dog owners before you leave their facility. Too often, the excitement of a new dog and the completion of sale or adoption formalities distracts both parties from addressing dog obedience training as the highest priority of pet ownership.

On the surface one might conclude that dog behavior training is a process which benefits the new dog owner. While this looks great from the perspective of owning a well disciplined, obedient pet, but you can quickly learn that it is exactly opposite from truth. Simply put, an untrained dog quickly becomes “another duty” to take care of rather than a mans best friend.

Owners unfamiliar with the basics of dog behavior and who have not pursued a path of effective dog obedience training can be quickly put off cause of amount of time that you have to spend working with your dog to train his behavior well.

This stresses the dog and seriously decreases the pet's future potential for learning obedience as efficiently as he could. The relationship of owner and pet quickly becomes a relentless downward spiral and eventually the animal ends up in a shelter.

Quality dog behavior training is the ultimate gift you can make to your dog. It guarantees the dog's experience will be positive and catalyze a long lasting, irreversible bond between your family and their new pet.