Chapter 1 : Dog Training
Top 10 Dog Training Tips
Tips for Training Your Canine
How To Stop Your Dog From Barking
How to train a dominant dog
How Can I Keep My Dog Calm Under Exciting Circumstances
Give Your Dog A Job
5 Common Dog Behavior Problems
Chapter 2 : Dog Health
A Healthy Dog - 9 Area's To Keep An Eye On
Canine Obesity: Steps to a Healthier Dog
Get Healthy With Your Dogs Help
Keep Your Dog Healthy And Give Him The Right Dog Supplement
F
our Factors to Avoid When Selecting A Veterinarian For Your Dog In Indianapolis
P
et Dental Care Tips
The Different Common Disease in Dogs
Dog Hair Loss And Demodectic Mange - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment.
You and Your Dogs Weight
5 Different Ways To Exercise Your Dog
Chapter 3 : Dog Food
H
ow Much Food Should I Give My Dog?
H
ow often should you feed your dog?
Which Protein Is Best For Your Dog?
Dog Food: What's in a Label?
Dog Food: Meat vs Meat Meal
Dog Food: The Corn Controversy
Dog Nutrition: Why You Should Never Give Food Scraps to Your Dog
Organic Dog Food - Pros and Cons
FAQs About Dog Food Allergies
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Canine Babies Need Puppy Beds
How To Choose Unique Dog Names That You And Your Pet Will Love
First Aid Tips for Dog Owners
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Introduction :
Bringing a cute puppy into your home is a great joy which only a person who does that can experience. These dogs provide you with a very sincere relationship which you
cannot get anywhere else in the world.
There can be two situations after bringing in a dog and one of them is that your kids and family may get hours of entertainment, pure love and lots of fun with that dog. The other situation is little embarrassing because your dog can also bring destruction, chaos and discipline problems in your house.
To ensure that you always have the first situation with your dog, you need to train your dog accordingly and make sure that he has the proper manners to live with humans.
Also you should take care about your dog's health and choosing the best food for your dog .
Chapter 1 : Dog Training
Top 10 Dog Training Tips :
1. Concentrate on what your dog is doing right. Professional dog trainers everywhere tell their students to reward their dogs when they do something right. This “positive training” method is in contrast to training that centers on punishment. Trainers
recommend that owners praise and reward their dogs with treats and affection for good behavior instead of just scolding them for bad behavior.
2. Be proactive and keep your dog from behaving badly in the first place. One of the most important tips that a professional dog trainer will tell his or her students is that good behavior is not just the responsibility of the dog. The owner must make every
effort to avoid giving the dog the ability to engage in bad behavior while they are still learning the ropes. For example, if you notice that your dog likes to chew, it’s important to make sure that everyone in the home puts their shoes behind closed closet doors to remove temptation.
3. Stop saying NO! One of the biggest mistakes that people make when training their dogs is saying NO without giving the dog an explanation of some type. Dogs, much like children, will become confused with a simple command of NO! Here’s what you should
do instead. If your dog is stealing the cat’s food, tell him NO and then gently guide him to his own food dish. Or, if your dog is chewing on a table leg tell him NO and give him rawhide or another toy on which he can chew. Once your dog begins to actually use the new behavior, reward him with treats, toys and praise.
4. Learn the difference between boredom and separation anxiety. It is important to determine whether your dog is misbehaving when you leave home because he is bored,
or because he is experiencing a case of separation anxiety. Figuring out why your dog is engaging in bad behaviors is usually the quickest way to combat the problem. If
boredom seems to be the issue, you can probably keep your dog from destroying your
house during alone time by providing him a toy stuffed with treats or something else that will help exercise his mind a little. If separation anxiety is the problem, you will need to learn ways to desensitize your dog to not only your absence, but also your
“preparing to leave” routine.
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5. Consider trying clicker training. Clicker training is a relatively new technique in the dog training world and involves the owner using a specific sound to indicate to their dog that a particular behavior is acceptable or desired. The owner will repeat the “click” and then reward their dog for his or her good behavior. The positive feedback will encourage the dog to repeat the good behavior.
6. Be patient, persistent and consistent. These three behaviors on the part of an owner will develop similar behaviors in a dog. Patience means that you understand that learning new behaviors may take some time and a lot of practice and repetition.
Persistence means that you, as the owner, do not give up when training does not seem to be going well. Consistent means that your dog knows what to expect from you. For
example, if you always say NO when your dog is misbehaving, they learn to recognize
NO as a sign of disapproval. Conversely, if you only give treats for good behavior, your dog will learn to recognize such positive feedback.
7. Start early. As soon as you get a dog, you should begin training in some capacity. If you are getting a late start, it may take some time to catch up. The key to remember is that training is often nothing more than reversing bad habits and behaviors. If your dog is young, they haven’t had a chance to develop a significant number of these bad
behaviors and training will be simple. With an older dog, you really have to unteach everything the dog knows about behavior and start to reteach behaviors that you find acceptable.
8. Be kind and gentle for best results. An owner who constantly punishes his or her dog for bad behaviors is bound to be a lot less successful than an owner who is gentle and kind, rewarding his or her dog for acceptable behaviors. Consider offering your dog plenty of praise, and be gentle when redirecting his attention from a bad behavior to one that is more acceptable to you.
9. Have reasonable expectations. For example, if your dog misbehaves at home you are wise to expect that he will misbehave at the dog park or in the yard. Therefore, if your dog is having trouble paying attention to your commands you will want to make
sure to keep him on a leash when outside. If your dog jumps on people in the house,
expect that he will be rough with other dogs. You can reverse these behaviors through positive training, but you need to realize that bad behaviors will most likely continue regardless of the circumstances until they have been unlearned by your dog.
10. Always enforce your commands. If you give commands, but do not enforce them, your dog will learn that there is no reason to listen to you. On the other hand, if you back up your commands with reinforcement he will quickly learn that you mean business. For example, if you tell your dog to sit and he ignores you, gently push him into the desired position and praise him. Always praise good behavior as a means of enforcing your
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Tips for Training Your Canine :
Puppies learn at various speeds.
Some dog breeds tend to be thought to be very easy to train and respond quickly, while others require a lot more work and firm handling. How fast your dog will learn will be
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determined by which teaching technique you might be utilizing, how constant you are
and the breed of dog. It will additionally depend on what you are endeavoring to teach.
There is absolutely no age at which a pet should stop learning. Neither should you cease dog training simply because he has mastered all his primary commands or has
completed taking conventional classes. You must keep training and teaching your pet
dog his entire life. The pointers listed are to help you to teach your pet to learn anything which you choose to teach and at any age.
Always utilize the same command. Many dog owners inadvertently confuse their pets. A perfect example is demanding the puppy to get into the down position. If you'd like this to mean that the dog lays on the carpet with his belly flat then use the 'down' command.
On the other hand, you can't then utilize the expression 'down' to tell your dog to stop jumping or to take his feet off the countertop unless you wish him to get into that
position. If that's what you are requesting great, but many owners use the term 'down'
at different times. If you'd like your dog to quit jumping use a different command word, try the word 'off' or 'floor' as an alternative. Commands words can only have a single meaning.
Always speak in a very clear voice. Whenever issuing a command it is exactly that a
command. You are not requesting, you are telling your dog what to do. You do not need to employ an angry voice, just a very clear strong tone.
Keep training sessions short. Puppies tend to be easily distracted and bored especially young dogs. You will get far better results from three, five to ten minute practice
sessions than 1 lengthy twenty minute training session.
Do not get angry or discouraged. If both you or the dog are having a difficult time with a certain command, stop and try again during the next session. Training takes time and patience but you need to make sure that it is a good positive experience.
It is best to begin training any brand new command in a tranquil location. For many new commands you should have the pups complete focus. You can best achieve this by
removing as many temptations as you possibly can from the training vicinity. Once the dog has a basic knowledge of the command you can test utilizing it in more demanding places.
You must help to make training enjoyable. Dogs respond far better when you have a
relaxed, positive frame of mind. Always conclude teaching sessions on a optimistic note, either having a exciting game or by performing several commands that your pet knows
well.
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How To Stop Your Dog From Barking :
Few things in life can drive you crazy as a constantly barking dog. Whether they have that deep shuddering “Woof, woof, woof” or that ear piercing “Yap, Yap, Yap” it can do your head in very quickly.
The great news is that barking is not something that dogs need to do in order to be
happy. In fact, generally speaking barking is a sign of stress, frustration, anxiety or over excitement and none of these emotions are particularly good for your dog.
Or you!
Remember a content, relaxed dog does not bark!
So lets take a look at one specific type of barking and get you started on putting a stop to it…
Dogs who bark when you are not at home is a very common issue. Usually people have
no idea that they have a problem until the neighbour or even worse the dog control
officer pays you a visit. Understanding why your dog is barking is the key to stopping it so you can actually address the cause of your dogs problem and not just treat the
symptoms.
Now bear with me on this one because… you MUST remember you have to see it all
through your dogs eyes!
So think of it like this…
Your dog is a pack animal and understands that there are leaders and followers.
And one of the pack leader's jobs is to protect the pack.
So when on Monday morning everybody leaves the house to go to work and leaves the
dog at home alone they become stressed… and so would you if you lost your pack!
That’s the reason why they're stressed and barking. They are calling out to you to come back. They just are trying to do their job.
Think about it… If you are a parent with a young 3 year old child, one of your main jobs is to keep that child safe, so you keep an eye on them. All the time. All over the house you know where they are. They are safe. You are relaxed.
If they suddenly walk out of the house and shut the front door behind them locking you in what would you do?
Chase after them? Of course…
But. What if the door was locked and you couldn’t open in. And all the other doors and windows are locked. Then what would you do…
Phone for help? Your dog doesn't have that option!
Shout for help? Well that is exactly what your dog is doing…
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You certainly wouldn't sit down, relax and have a cup of tea, knowing your young child was wandering around the streets alone.
Are you starting to see why your dog is stressed and barking when you leave now?
And all those other annoying behaviors such as chewing, destruction and trying to dig under the fence, or jump over the fence that only happen when you're not around… Yep, that’s right. They are all symptoms of a stressed dog that’s desperately concerned about you not being home and safe. Remember your dog can’t speak English to tell you any of this!
So what’s the solution? Well it’s almost certainly not by giving them a bone to chew on whilst you are away. Imagine saying to the parent who is totally stressed that their young child is out on the streets…
“Don’t worry, here’s a box of chocolates”! You may love chocolates but it is not going to work in this situation.
Toys jammed full of food and other distractions do not treat the cause of the problem either. They are only treating the symptoms and so may work, if you’re lucky, for half an hour or so – max – but not long term. Most of you will know that this doesn't work
because you'll have already tried it!
The solution is actually very simple.
You need to become the pack leader in your dog’s eyes.
Once you do this correctly your dog will not see it as their job to protect you.
You will be able to come and go as you please and they will be totally relaxed.
This is the real solution to having a calm relaxed dog. No tricks here, just an honest understanding.
Now. Becoming the pack leader is not complicated. Anyone can do it, however it's not really something that I can explain in 2 minutes here. If you take a look at Doggy Dan’s website Click here he explains very powerfully how to establish yourself as the pack leader and stop dogs from barking when you leave them.
Here though are additional tips that you can use in conjunction with becoming the pack leader that will help stop your dogs barking.
• Exercise: Exercise your dog before you leave them – a tired dog is more likely to relax
• Find the right space: Try leaving your dog in different areas – some dogs will relax more outside, others inside and some prefer smaller areas such as a washroom
• Fed and watered: Always leave water down and make sure that your dog is warm and fed before you leave
• Pick up the bones: Leave toys around for your dog but not bones
• Music and TV: Consider leaving music on for your dog or the TV – these distractions can help
• Herbal remedies: There are some herbal products for dogs which can help relax them – but again they do not really treat the cause of the issue, they simply help
relax them, and are also quite costly
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• Dog walkers: A break in the middle of the day can certainly help break up your dogs day
• Leave calmly: Leave your dog calmly – whilst it's fun to get excited when you leave your dog it's better if you leave calmly. Try to say goodbye 5 minutes before
leaving to help them stay relaxed as you go
• Comfort jackets: There are also jackets and shirts available that are designed to comfort them – however they are very expensive and
have limited success in my experience. I even know of one dog that ate it!
Unfortunately the popular idea that getting another dog is going to stop the problem is something I would stay well away from. Remember the source of your dogs issue is not boredom. After all, many dogs who bark all day when the owners leave are the same
dogs who lie around the house doing nothing most of the weekend when they are at
home!
So with all that said hopefully now you have a far better understanding of your dog's problem!
I would suggest if you are really serious about stopping the barking immediately then take a look at Doggy Dans site and become the pack leader. That will be the end of your issue.
To take a free look around the site CLICK HERE
There is actually an entire section dedicated to stopping this sort of barking under the dog problem section "Separation Anxiety".
It’s not hard but you have to understand your dog's problem through their eyes rather than human eyes! They do not want more bones, or biscuits shoved into a ball – what
they want is a strong pack leader.
So get started now, don’t hang around. The sooner you turn things around the sooner
your neighbors will be thanking you for it!
How to train a dominant dog :
Have you ever been in the situation where you are out for a walk with your dog, happily going down the street when your heart misses a beat and then sinks because you see
another dog coming?
It means only one thing. Your lovely but very dominant dog is going to try to leave their mark on yet another dog. And you've no idea how badly this could go!
Even though the other dog is on a leash you know you're in trouble if they come too
close, and so you start looking for an exit strategy…
But before you know it your dog is pulling like crazy and the hair on their back is
starting to rise.
You’ve tried everything to stop this behavior. Like tugging on the leash, a different collar, distraction with food but nothing has made the slightest bit of difference. Now it’s just a case of keeping them separated at all costs.
You've started to give up all hope.
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So where did it all go so horribly wrong?
The thing that so many dog owners and trainers don’t seem to understand is that if
you’ve been giving your dog the wrong messages at home then it's too late to turn it around when you see another dog on the street.
The simple fact is this...
Dogs are simple animals. And I mean that in a very loving way. But they’re simply not interested in bigger TVs, faster cars or their next holiday.
Rather, dogs are about survival. First and foremost. Which includes protect the property and the pack, especially when they are outside.
Now. Think about it. Dogs are pack animals. They understand there are leaders and
followers.
And the leaders decide what is dangerous and take the initiative protecting the pack.
So what do you think happens when your dog thinks that they are the pack leader and
they walk down the street and see another strange dog coming?
That’s right. They walk up to them chest-up, head-up, tail-up and try to get them to back down.
And that’s when it all goes pear-shaped.
But what started the reaction was giving your dog the message that they were in charge in the first place! That they're in fact the Pack Leader in your home.
This is where Doggy Dan’s dog training method is so cool. He totally understands how to show dogs that you're the pack leader.
But what's really impressive is that he does it in such a kind and gentle way. And its very simple, he uses 5 Golden Rules.
When you can see Doggy Dan's pack around other dogs they do not overplay their role
because they all know that he is the pack leader and so can take it easy.
Now of course all dogs are different and some dogs are naturally more dominant than
others, and there are some who like to be more submissive. It doesn't really matter what kind your dog is.
The secret is this:
YOU need to be the Pack Leader. Once you establish this you will find all the other
training tricks will start to work. A gentle pull on the leash, the distraction using a food treat and the gentle word of warning.
The fact is that the training approaches that you're currently using are probably really good ones but without a solid foundation they simply don’t work.
Because in summary your dog is not taking any notice of you once the other dog shows
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up. Your dog has bigger things to worry about, like protecting followers in their pack (you).
So, to turn it around… again, YOU need to become the pack leader.
Doggy Dan has given me some great training tricks that I can share that will help you achieve that calmer dog as the other dogs approach, so here are a couple. But remember, the pack leader foundation HAS to be in place first.
• Food distractions: This approach can really work with some food hounds! The key is this: use it as a distraction. Do not reward your dog after they have lunged
towards the oncoming dog. Use amazing food, such as chicken or cheese. Not
their usual biscuits!
• Take it slowly: Do not expect miracles overnight. Unless you've just put the pack leader rules in place! Often pushing things too fast will result in it going wrong,
but going slowly builds confidence.
• Master the walk: Make sure that you've gotten control of your dog's walking before you meet the oncoming dog. If you need to consider a device other than a flat
collar to achieve this then do so.
• Stay focused on what you want: It’s easy to get sucked into following your dog's behavior but remember that you need to continue to show your dog exactly how
you want them to behave.
• Be ready to step in: Stay focused on the best result but be ready to step in and quickly guide your dog away or gently tug or correct them. Once you've done
this remember to relax immediately afterwards.
One of the things that I love about this whole method is that it works with your dog's natural instincts.
For example it’s natural that one dog will be above another. You can’t take that out of dogs. But by positioning yourself as the top dog in the pack, they will not be nearly as likely to become overly protective, tense, dominant or take things too far.
If you want to watch a great video of two dogs playing at being dominant and
submissive then check this video out. CLICK HERE
If you're thinking that it's time to take control back from your dog, and become the kind and gentle pack leader that they are looking for then CLICK HERE
Remember that trying to deal with the problem when you see the other dog approaching is always going to be too late. It’s about sorting out the real cause of the issue that will turn things around.
Your dog is just waiting for you to give them the right messages!
How Can I Keep My Dog Calm Under Exciting
Circumstances :
Let me start this part with a couple of human examples. To do that I'll need to ask you a question. What makes the difference between a well behaved child and a child that is