Labrador Puppy Dog Training Tips

Labrador Puppy Dog Training
You are now the proud owner of a Labrador puppy, and likely have plenty of questions about what to do next. Training Labrador puppies is best started around two months of age; the same time as they has been weaned from his father. This life-long dedication is the beginning of a amazing relationship between owner and dog. Our objective here is to make sure you have adequate and correct information for you to make use of in the work of your Lab puppy training. 


1st Steps When Training Labrador Puppies
Labradors love to play and can be energetic, both as puppies and adult canines. They objective to commercial their owner and surrounding relatives members. They require plenty of exercise to continue to be happy and healthy animals. 

Being smart beyond that of most canines, they are of the best breeds to have with kids in the house. To keep having an obedient Labrador, it's time to start puppy training. 


The preliminary part of Lab puppy training involves getting in to the every day swing of things. Knowing where his food and water dishes are is a great place to start.


Following that will be learning when they eats, when and where they sleeps, puppy potty training and what toys belong to him, and not you. Also needed is clarity in what is expected of your Labrador, and what is not acceptable. It is important to make use of clear and concise commands. 

It's more consistent than a word or phrase from the owner and faster which means it's simpler for your dog to understand when they've performed the correct behaviour. Follow the click with a reward, like a tasty treat, and you're off to a great start.


Before dog training starts, you require to think about the training technique you intend to make use of. This technique needs to be consistent, so making the decision is that requires some research. Plenty of professional animal trainers use what's called positive reinforcement. 

This philosophy believes that animals are much better behaved and simpler to train when they're earning rewards and praise than if they're being punished. 
Punishment and negative reinforcement training has actually been proven to cause aggression and undesirable behaviors. 


Common device used in positive reinforcement training is the clicker. It's a little hand held tool which makes a clicking sound when pressed. It can be found at most pet supply stores for a couple bucks. The purpose of the clicker is to mark the correct behaviour with a sound.



Labrador Training Tips

Now that you have a plan for positive reinforcement it's time for housebreaking or potty training. When it comes to potty training there's some specific Labrador training tips. Labradors are larger canines and that means they'll be able to start holding their bladder earlier than lots of smaller canines. This is lovely news because it means you can start potty training  from the day you bring your Labrador puppy home. 


The size of the crate need only be giant for him to turn around and lie down. In lieu of having to make multiple crate purchases as your Lab grows, you could buy a immense or additional giant crate now, and basically block off the space they doesn't need with the use of sturdy cardboard or a well-sanded piece of plywood. 


When it comes to Labrador training tips, of the quickest ways to potty train your Labrador puppy is to make use of a crate. Crate training not only makes housetraining simpler, it provides your Labrador puppy with a structure as well as a safe place to go in the work of the day. 

Canines have a natural instinct not to mess where they sleep, therefore in case you leave much free space, they will be able to do his business in the cage but still sleep far away from it. As your Labrador grows, keep moving the barrier until it is no longer needed.


Never use the crate as a technique of punishment for your dog. Your aim is to provide a safe and secure area that your Lab can turn to for rest and reprieve when needed. Using it as a punishment will basically defeat its purpose. You need to introduce the crate from day as being related to safety. 


Labrador training tips for the use of a crate in a positive nature are simple to follow. It is a gradual training that ought to only be used for short periods of time at first. However, one time your pup becomes accustomed to this you will find him going to his crate on his own for a nap or a time-out in the work of situations they finds uncomfortable.


When you being to make use of the crate for longer periods of time such as while you are at work or out for any length of time, you need to teach him when you open the door to his crate it's time to go outside. 


It's best to already have leash in hand before you open the door because it won't take your Lab long to discover a different place for elimination. You are still trying to reinforce the lovely behaviour of him doing his duties outside, so make positive you have your clicker as well as a treat on hand to praise him again for a job well completed.


Training Labrador Puppies begins with the right training technique as well as a plan. Know the rules and what you expect from your puppy before you start training so you can be consistent. Lab pups are smart and keen to , a small love and patience, as well as a few Labrador training tips, will go a long way with this breed and he'll grow in to the wonderful dog you know they can be. This should be not a very hard thing to do eh? just follow this simple labrador puppy dog training tips and you and your dog will be okay for sure ^_^

Boxer Puppy Dog Training

It's time to do a great boxer puppy dog training, because big Congrats! You have selected a Boxer puppy as your new relatives addition. In the event you have researched your choice to any extent you know that Boxers have multiple positive traits. These include loyalty, intelligence and excitability.

They are often used as service canines within police departments or equally used as therapy canines. With these traits comes a dedication necessary to successfully be a Boxer owner. Being massive, playful canines training boxer puppies can be the task, and there is also the cost of food and energy needed to care properly for a such massive dog.

Common Boxer puppy behavior includes playfulness, an intense curiosity and an energy level beyond that of most other breeds.

In the event you neglect this, your boxer puppy will gladly take over as the boss of your home.

They are know to become attached to the other relatives members, and have a sure need for you to establish household rules and structure.

Training Your Boxer puppy properly, with quality time and bonding together, puts you on the road to prepare him for lifetime companionship. Consistent commands, structure, praise and reward are all aspects needed to have your Boxer puppy think about you as the leader of the pack.

Boxers are affectionate towards babies and older adults. Most of them can recognize the necessity to be more patient and gentle with individuals who are of a more fragile nature. However, seldom risk the health or well being of someone because most boxers exude this quality.

In addition to boxer puppy training basic commands like sit and stay through positive reinforcement training techniques it is important to immediately start housetraining your boxer puppy.

Of the best ways to go about this procedure is to make use of a crate that provides  room for your Boxer puppy to turn around and lie down. Growing to become massive, you may think about purchasing an additional massive crate from the beginning in lieu of having to buy multiple cages in the work of your dog's lifetime.


As he grows, move the cardboard or wood expanding the space he's until he does not need it anymore at all. The same applies in case you choose to buy a wire cage in lieu of a crate. The only difference would be adding a thick or dark blanketed covering over the top of the cage to give it the feeling of being your Boxer's den.

The general rule is that canines won't do their business where they sleep. There's simple ways to modify the amount of space available to your dog. Basically by inserting a piece of strong cardboard or a well sanded piece of wood in to the crate, you can minimize the space your Boxer has access to.

When start to crate train your Boxer, there's likely to be some episodes of whining and crying. Don't let your Boxer out of its crate or cage until the crying has subsided and your dog is calm.

This is a key element of training Boxer puppies. You can start crate training while being in the same room together with your puppy, allowing yourself to be seen. Keep practicing this until there is no whining or barking coming from the cage.

Then it's time to leave the room, or at least stay out of eyesight. Again, practice this until you can do it without tantrums from your Boxer. In no time at all, it is possible for you to to leave your dog in its cage while you are away from the home, and you will actually find him heading to his crate all by himself if he feels the necessity to rest or get away from situations he feels uncomfortable in.

As soon as you open the crate, be at the prepared with leash, clicker and treat, prepared to take your puppy outside without having to wait long. Be prepared before opening the cage or crate so as to not give your puppy time to discover a different location to do his business.

In case you find your Boxer circling or sniffing the floor, take him immediately to his potty place. If he's not began to relieve himself inside (accidents do happen), there is no reason for reprimand, and the click and treat ought to still apply. If, however you find your puppy has already began to relieve himself inside, pick him up, with a firm voice say "NO!" and bring him directly outside.

You ought to make use of a mark or cue word from the beginning to make positive your dog knows what to do when he gets outside. This can be any key phrase or word to be used consistently along with the Clicker technique, such as "Go potty" or something of your own choosing.

When he does go potty outside, promptly praise and reward him so he knows he's done something right. He'll need to repeat the behaviour to earn more treats. It is even recommended that you save the best treats for potty training so they work additional hard to earn them. That's all we have to say about boxer puppy dog training, ciao ^_^

The Christmas wrap up

Not a creature was stirring..............

I hope everyone had a great holiday. I had photos all set for a Christmas blog post and just couldn't bring myself to get online. I probably should have done one up ahead and set it up to post automaticly. As a matter of fact I think I stayed offline, including facebook, for a whole 2 days! It might be a record for me. (sad but true) I admit I am still behind on my e-mail. It was nice to just relax with the family.
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Zola is doing great. So great in fact she drives me crazy at times. Clearly she is feeling good. She can play for hours. If you try to ignore her she finds some way to pester you so you have to pay attention to her. She is learning it won't work. At least with me. When she gets pushy she loses her couch privileges. Of course this means I have to put her down a bajillion times. Jack and Jenny cave into her pestering and play with her most of the time. The kids are home on vacation this week so they have been helping out a lot with her and taking her out for potty breaks while I am at work. One day my son got distracted and left her in the living room unattended a little to long. Our new leather couch got a slight make over because of it. Fortunately she chewed the cushion cover in a spot it can be hidden. Hopefully I can order a new cover. I also know how much she has charmed my husband because the text I got about it was "Wait til you see what Schmoopy did today". (Schmoopy is a nickname for a puppy in the house) That or perhaps he has just given up on having nice things. VBG

Jack got a cow trachea for his Christmas nom nom, and Jenny got a wizzle. Zola isn't allowed to have those kinds of treats so she didn't get any. Don't feel to bad for her though. Since she isn't used to getting them she doesn't know what she is missing. All of them got some fabulous gifts from Prudence and The Smiling Frog. A stuffed squeeky Rudolf, a squeeky bone, a denim ball plus they all got their very own stuffed Christmas tree squeekys. I wish I had video of the hilarity that ensued. There is nothing quite so funny as watching multiple dogs try to play with all of their new toys at once.
The Rudolf toy seems to be the favorite at the moment. I think it's because of the antlers. They do love to play tug! Prudences' mom also made them some super yummy, and healthy, dog treats. I did let Zola have a small taste of those. (small bits) They were a big hit.

Today I went and got all the dogs liscensed for the year. I learned the hard way last time that the late fee for forgetting is ridculously high. If you have a dog that doesn't get rabies vaccinations due to health issues you can get your vet to write your dog an exemption letter. I do this for Jenny due to her allergy issues. You can only vaccinate a healthy dog after all. (or that's how it's suppposed to work anyhow)
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I appoligise for not getting my holiday post up in time. Maybe next year. Now I need to think about my new years resolutions. Because I am so good at those and all. VBG What do YOU have planned for the new year?

School Can Be Fun! (At Least If You're A Dog)

Watch our Calm Energy video of just how fun training can be! 

And while you're at it, teach your dog to sit, stay, and be calm, patient, obedient, and happy!

Adopting A Dog Puppy

PEOPLE love their pets, but how often do they think about the costs? The query is akin to asking which infant they love more, this is what's important before you adopt a puppy, or a dog

Yet the reality is that pets cost far over lots of people expect. & right now, as the economy continues to stumble, those costs have become a burden to lots of people, like the cat lover who cannot afford medical care or the horse owner struggling with boarding fees.

The issue is that the general knowledge out there is not realistic. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates the cost for a giant dog at $875 a year for food, medical expenses, toys & a few related expenses, & $560 for first-year setup costs. The estimate for a cat is $670 a year, with first-year expenses of $365, for a total of $1,035.

So with the holiday gift-giving season under way, I write this column for parents who may be asked by babies for a dog or a horse. Keep in mind that the costs require to be factored in.

When I looked at these numbers, I thought they were taken from Voltaire's "Candide", derived from the best of all feasible worlds. This month alone, my spouse & I spent $600 on Labrador retriever with a bladder infection who needed some kidney tests & $300 on the other for an injured paw. This did not include the food for the of them & our Maine Coon cat, nor their every month flea & tick medicine or heartworm pills.

Some vets out there don't give nice advice, for surgical procedure like this, they don't get lots of clients who're willing to pay or can afford to pay such large amount of funds. They tried so hard to seize the chance to get your funds out of your pocket, although it's a common sense that for a cat, elderly like this, wouldn't be stronge to survice a large surgical procedure like that.

One of my friends who spent $5000 dollars (and 13% Tax) on a brain tumor removal surgical procedure that had recommended by his vet. I was one time trying to convinence my mate to put his cat down because that cat was way elderly for the surgical procedure. they was a 17+ years elderly cat. then the vet told my mate that there was a 50% chance that his cat would survive & live couple of more years.The result was the cat died the next day after the surgical procedure.

I switched to another vet simplely because my vet tried to sell me some expense deworm pills. After I confronted him, they told me that the pill I wanted doesn't work as nice as this. I'm not going to pay a triple cost for a pill that does very the same thing for my dog. then my new vet who's my friend's neighbor confirmed that those pills even have exact same ingrediants.

The only thing i said to my mate was, i respect you love for your cat, but if i were you i would put her down & donate this funds in her honor to save or to modify other animal's lives. for $5000 dollars you can defintely provide food, neat water or medical take care of lots of childrens & save their lives in africa.

Dog lovers, watch out for bad vets who are only after is your funds! be prepared before you really adopting a puppy or dog ^_^

Stop Puppy Whining? This Is How !

Separation or Confinement puppy whining, crying & howling
Puppies will whine & cry when separated from their owners & left alone, for the first time. The puppy is afraid they is being abandoned by his pack & is sounding the alarm so that they can be rescued. This is most common when a puppy is confined to a tiny space or to a crate. This is perfectly normal dog behavior. But sometimes the sounds are so hideous & loud it scares us & they fear for the puppy's well-being. Every puppy I have put in a crate for the first time has screamed to high heaven! So what ought to you do?

Be pro-active in training your puppy to accept isolation & privacy. Accustom your puppy to being left by herself, even in the event you are home. This will prevent separation anxiety & all the issues that accompany it.

In lots of cases, putting a treat or toy in the crate or pen with the puppy before closing the door will help condition the puppy that it is a fun place to be.
Start off by putting the puppy in the confined area (crate, exercise pen) for a short time period. If they starts whining or crying when you leave, don't rush back to let him out or reassure him. In the event you do, the puppy will soon learn that they can control you together with his whining. However, whining, crying & barking continues then they probably is not yet comfortable in his confinement area. Spend a tiny more time with him there. Then when you leave, if they continues whining or howling, give him a loud & stern 'NO!' After they has been calm for a few moments, return & praise him lavishly. Practice leaving & returning several times so they becomes accustomed to your departures & realizes that you are not abandoning him forever. They will see that you will return & there is nothing to worry about. Practice leaving him for longer & longer periods of time.

Puppy Whining & Crying Don'ts
-Do not give in & reward your puppy for whining.
-Do not hesitate to appropriately reprimand unnecessary whining.
-Do not let your puppy feel abandoned.
-Do not let your puppy soil her crate.

Puppy Whining & Crying Do's
-After being confined to a crate, or pen for some time, always give your puppy the benefit of the doubt. When they begins whining, wait for a short pause in the whining, then immediately take her to her toilet area.
-Make sure your puppy is comfortable. Is your puppy hungry, thirsty, hot or chilled?
-When you know that all of your puppy's physical needs are met & you have taken the time to accustom her to isolation, then teach her that whining is unacceptable.

Excessive or Demand Whining & Barking
The reason excessive whining continues is because the dog has learned that whining, crying or barking gets whatever they desires - attention, food, affection. Often what starts out as a demand whining soon becomes an unconscious whining habit..

Day-to-Day Whining
It is vital to understand that sometimes your puppy will whine & vocalize for no apparent reason - from our point of view! They can only wonder what is up with our dog. However, most times our puppy whines for a lovely reason. My puppy whines at the front room window because he is looking for her playmate to come over to our house. This is acceptable, for definite, but within limits. If he whines excessively, he is told to cease. My puppy whines & barks if her treat infested "Have-A-Ball" toy gets stuck in a place where he cannot access it - OK - I am outa my stool to help her get it out - not a controversy - I Love My Puppy! Before you reprimand your puppy for whining, barking & howling, try to receive a handle on why! Perhaps you can fix it!

Health Considerations & Whining
Unusual whining or whining that starts suddenly when it never existed before may be your dog's way of telling you that something is wrong. See your veterinarian right away to be definite no health issues exist.

If your dog is whining or howling when you are at home, either for attention or out of habit, the first step in stopping this is to provide your dog with every day routines of play, exercise & training. Often these special times of undivided attention will cease the dog from whining the remainder of the day. Secondly, pay attention to your dog only when they is calm. Ignore him whenever they begins demanding your attention by whining. Each time you give in to your dog's whining demands, you are training him to continue whining. In case you need a few moments of peace, you can teach the dog to be calm on request. Gently ask your dog to 'Stop Whining.' If they ignores you & continues whining, immediately shout a loud, 'STOP WHINING!'. After a few repetitions, the dog will get the idea & obey the first gentle request of 'Stop Whining,' than get scolded.

So? Ready to get rid of that puppy whining you keep having? give this puppy training a try and the puppy whining will be gone before you know it ^_^

Happy Holidays!

Important Preparation Before Dog Training

PREPARATION
Before Starting
Before we begin to do our dog training activity, there are some rules of the game in this training:
* Short.
Do not be too long giving or repeating the training. just 15 minutes 2 times a day for each lesson.

* Simple.
Repeat until dog training materials we understand well, do not proceed to another matter.

* Nice.
Make this exercise into an exciting moment for us and dog.

Our 'mood' during the training is as important as the 'mood' of our dog. If we and the dog are not in a good mood, you should postpone the exercises. Remember, the objective is to strengthen our relationship (bonding) with our dog. We are the leaders of them and the doggie must be a faithful follower.

For thousands of years, dog always use their mental and physical. While today's dog always stayed at home and protected from harm. This condition can make dog become bored and ultimately encourage the emergence of problems in behavior. All this can be avoided by training our doggie by a short, simple, and fun to be interwoven relationships (bounding) between us and the dog.

Personality Type
Although the breed or breeds of dogs already have a personality profile of each, but ultimately every dog ​​has a unique personality. Some dogs are extroverts and love to be center of attention, while the other is more submissive. Both types of dog can be trained, but different ways of handling. The origins of our dog and what they've done in the past could affect his ability in the training process.

Personality traits
Compromise
Most dogs are not exactly submissive or domineering. Conditions and different owners could lead to different situations. Well, most of the doggie has a mix of submissive or dominate nature. But basically they want to open with their owners to be given lessons.

Manipulation
Lots of dog we really thought they were obedient, but in fact they manipulate their owners. Instance, we have a dog who often scratch / bite our feet with the intention of asking us to hold them. Create from some of us feel this is a sweet (cute), but in fact these dogs have been studying different methods in determining authority.

Coward
Dogs with an attitude of submission (head down) and they avoid eye relationships (with owner), hiding their tails between their legs, and frightened when someone close to them. These dogs require a slow and gentle approach during training, we should not issue orders to rough. For this type, you should ask for help from a professional trainer, if we have not previously been trained dog.

Intruder
Some dogs are more interested in playing with other dogs than their owners obey. Often, the cause is in the puppy less socializing with people (more likely to play at home with other puppies).


Cooperative and willing to listen
This is the easiest doggie to be trained because they have a natural curiosity and want to give attention to their surroundings, especially with humans. Dogs who have this type would be easier to train than the doggie who have other types.

Dominant and confidence
Some dogs, regardless of ancestry, have profiles that are naturally confident. The sex of the dog also affect the trainability. Doggie doggie who has been castrated and females who are not loops are the easiest to train. While males (especially who are in conditions of high lust) tend to be more dominant and confidence, as a result, they may become less willing to listen to instruction training, especially training obey.

Things you need to know before you do the training
Before we start training, you should be prepared treats / snacks as a reward and punishment as a water pistol. Training should be started on an empty stomach dog (so he's more focused on our command, and certainly more hope treat analysis).

Reward and Punishment
Every time doggie we follow what we tell it, give him a treat reward while accompanied by praise "Yes" or "Smart". Meanwhile, if he made a mistake, shoot water Pistor behind ears or on her back while saying "No" or "Bad". If over time the doggie'm used to following orders, then little by little treat / snack is reduced but still give praise in the form of "Yes" or "Smart" was.

Body Language
During training watch doggie body language. If he looks tired or lose concentration, you should stop exercising while. Coaches should also be in a state of 'mood'. show expression and establish eye-contact with the doggie during exercise.

Release Command
In this exercise doggie must be disciplined, but we must also teach the word "Free" or "Done" when we want a doggie to relax or exercise that is also complete.

Things that need to be avoided during the training:
1. Do not give treats to doggie except during exercise.
2. Do not make doggie treats to lure to stop doing something. For example there are doggie who is pursuing a bicycle, we continue to call with food. This means we teach him that the pursuit of a good bike.
3. Do not hit the doggie for any reason during the training.
4. If training with another doggie, doggie should not until we locked eyes with another doggie. because this can lead to fights. divert his eyes with our hands so that no eye-contact.

Of temperment shots and failing microchip scanners

File this under awkward doctor photos. She's cute tho isn't she?

Something happened at work that I felt was important to blog about. A couple of things actually. The first is that a person said her dog didn't need the temperment shot because she doesn't bite people. After discussing this with some co-workers we realized there are far to many people out there that think a distemper vaccine is actually a "temperment" shot. Um, no. This was not the first time that it was referenced to in that manner and it won't be the last I am sure. I think the word "temper" is throwing some people off. If there were a vaccine that changed a dogs temperment (behavior or demeanor) then aggression cases would be FAR easier to address. That is not the case. Distemper is actually a virus. You can read more about the details of it here. Sadly it can be fatal if not caught soon enough. We had a case at our hospital where a dog had it manifest with neurological symptoms and seizures. You can see video of that dog's "gum chewing" seizures here. Sadly that dog eventually had to be euthanized. So while it seems funny that people think it is a shot to prevent dogs from acting bad, it is much more important than that. While I know my blog readers aren't exactly my target audience for this post, I think we need to educate people on the difference.
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The other thing that happened was that our "universal" microchip reader failed to read a microchip we knew a pet had. When the doctor called the company he was told it wasn't the reader but the chip. (made by a different company of course) After doing some research and making more calls to various microchip companies he found out some disturbing information. (one representative even admitted the companies hated each other) It turns out that in the microchip company wars one of the things companies did was the change the frequency of their chips slightly so other companies couldn't read them. I forget the details of why they did it exactly. (tho I'm sure it had to do with money) The disturbing part is that this means that some supposedly "universal" microchip scanners don't actually always work on all microchips. That's right, they don't work on all chips as they say they do. To me this is a BIG problem. If they are saying that their scanner can read all the chips, and it can't, how many pets are being adopted out from shelters who didn't find a chip? Or even worse, how many pets are being euthanized because the scanner didn't work for them? This is horrible.
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I find it sad that companies that SAY they are about protecting pets can't freaking work together to help ALL the pets, not just the ones using their companies microchip. It is ridiculous. The company sent us a newer scanner that does pick up the other chips. It's a good thing we knew the pet had that other chip though or we might not have picked up on the problem. So pass this information on so others know. Microchips are NOT always the best protection. A collar with tags is your first line of defense when it comes to a missing pet. When people find a lost pet with a collar and tag they know it is a loved pet and they have the tools they need to find it's home if they chose. I have always recommended microchips in case they lose their collar, or if you need irrefutable proof a dog is yours a microchip works better than a photo. (especially in the case of purebreds who all like similar)
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So if you use a microchip scanner in any capacity, please check it frequently with other chips. I think the only way we can try to hold these companies accountable for their "universal" scanner BS is to make sure we check them frequently and CALL them on it when we find it isn't working as advertised. So pass this information on to get the word out. Damn how I hate that money is all some companies care about!!

Best Puppy Training Tips

So you went out and got a cute lovely must have puppy. Now you are wondering how do I train this thing. Puppy training is simple but you must wait and see and persistent.
Buy a puppy training book, do a search on the net for training puppies, or ask your local veterinarian where to find the best puppy training classes in the area. However, you select to train your puppy here are five tips to help you train your puppy.


Tip # 1 - Be consistent and patient. I cannot stress when training a new puppy about consistentcy and patience. Keep in mind this is a small thing who wishes nothing over to its master but does not have the mental capacity at such a young age to "get it". You need to wait and see and repeat yourself over and over again. He'll get it but it will take a small time and he will make mistakes. Also recognize some breeds will learn faster than other breeds so stick with it.

Tip # 2 - Generate some type of reward method for your puppy that he or he only gets in the work of the puppy training system. For example: In the event you are using dog treats to reward your puppy only provide those treats in the work of puppy training and only when the puppy has done the command. In the event you give the puppy his treats throughout the day because this will confuse the puppy. You can use the puppy's favourite toy or training aid as a positive reward and to reinforce the command. Some trainers use a puppy's play toy and only play with the puppy using the toy in the work of the training system.

Tip # 3 - Purchase a puppy crate as a training aid for the puppy. Dog crates can be used to housebreak new puppies, train puppies to stay on command, relieve anxiety in puppies, and also train puppies that a crate is their refuge. Plenty of people think that using crates, cages, or kennels is cruel. This is farthest from the truth. The truth is training a puppy using a crate can improve puppies behavior and mannerisms.


Tip # 4 - Do not punish your puppy in the work of puppy training. Plenty of people think that in the event you punish the puppy while training this will correct the bad behavior and speed up the learning system. This is not true. Positive reinforcement and praise is the best way to train your new puppy. Punishing your dog could generate a very agressive dog and dangerous dog. Stick with the positive rewards and watch your puppy prosper to you and your relatives.

Tip # 5 - In the event you feel that you cannot train your puppy yourself then hire a dog trainer or sign up for dog training classes. In the event you hire a dog trainer do not think that you won't be involved in your puppy training. It is very important that you are the that is giving your puppy the commands and you are the the puppy will trust. Canines look to their owners for safety and protection. In return they are going to be polite and lovely socialized canines who will love their owner unconditionally.
Attending puppy training classes together with your puppy is a great way to learn techniques to train your puppy and also permit your puppy to learn how to socialize with other canines and people. Contact your local veterinarian for suggestions on dog training classes in your area or contact the local animal shelter.
A well trained and obedient dog will be an ideal fit in to you relatives and give your relatives years of affection, joy, and fun. All that hard work you did in puppy training early on will be payed off for sure.

Wordless (kinda) Wednesday

From the vault: My first dog with my first child about 13 years ago.

Adopt Don't Shop. (Duh.)

Well over two thousand perfectly sweet, well-behaved, loving dogs in need of homes are put to death EVERY DAY in shelters across America. If you buy a puppy from a pet store, you are contributing to the murders - and also to the continued slavery and suffering of breeder dogs in puppy mills.

Most of the reasons people typically give for not wanting to adopt, and instead wanting to buy a "healthy", "undamaged" puppy from a store, are baseless, misinformed, and off the mark.

Read my guest blog on the great site fosterdogs.nyc, triggered by a depressing experience I had in Manhattan the other day.

Dog Training With Good Courses

If you haven't heard that dog is man's best mate. This is because a dog is looked at as being faithful, & loyal until its dying days, and probably you haven't really doing dog training with good regular courses seriously. Canines make nice watchmen, when you require something watched, you. A dog is nice to be used as a person guard. People that have canines can usually point to an incident that their dog was their Saviour. One time a person gets a dog the first thing on their mind is usually dog training, this is because they require their dog to be the best it can be.

Dog training coursework
There's lots of dog training coursework that can be found on the market. When choosing a dog training program you will require on that suits your needs. In most cases a dog training coursework will have the answer to a dog that will no listen at all. you can receive a coursework that will offer you a step by step guide as to how to train your dog, with is type of coursework its hard to fail. A coursework will teach your dog how to behave & be obedient.

Coursework that you can select from

There a few different coursework for canines out there. They will give you alot of different in depth knowledge, such as what type of food you ought to be feed your dog. The food a dog eats can be helpful for its behavior. For example when a human being has much sugar when they are young this will usually lead to hyper activity. A dog training courses will warn you to the companies that are selling dog food that is not the best for your dog. For the most part commercial dog food is known to not have all the right nutrients that the dog requires. Not have the right nutrients is like to mess together with your canines physical development.

It up to you to receive a dog training coursework that will have the desired effects for your dog. You know what you dog needs as you will be with him or her for the bulk of the day. You ought to receive a doge training coursework that deals with the canines diet, in alot of cases, a bad diet can lead to your dog being ferocious & unmanageable, even if you are doing consistent and great dog training with good regular courses.

Another Question For You!

"I'd always rather work with an aggressive dog than a fearful dog." - Cesar Millan

Well I shouldn't put that in quotes because I don't know the exact words he used, but I heard his message loud and clear: he finds it easier to rehabilitate, calm, stabilize and retrain aggressive dogs (e.g. with dominance, possessiveness, or guarding tendencies) than fearful or anxious dogs.

Although sometimes the methods Cesar Millan uses are unconventional and controversial, I have utmost respect for him and know he has personally saved the lives of hundreds of dogs with life sentences, and given new life and hope to countless more dogs and humans indirectly through his teachings. But I don't get the above sentiment.

My experience is exactly the opposite. I love dealing with fear/anxiety cases because when the dogs are shown a little consistency and rewarded for bold, relaxed, vulnerable behavior, they change so quickly their fear just melts away and calm happiness remains! Certain cases of aggression - like resource guarding and prey drive - I've found much more deeply innate and hard to crack.

Do you understand or relate to Cesar's quotation above? Do you agree with it, or have any explanation of why he might think it or why it might be true? Any personal experiences related to dog aggression or fear/anxiety?

Let me know, I'd love to hear!

I take it back!

Maybe I don't want winter after all. Going from 50 degrees, green grass and mud in the yard is suddenly much better than 10 degrees in the middle of the night. Brrrr!! We also got a little snow finally. Jack LOVES it. I have to practically drag him inside now.

The girls, not so much.

I'm quite sure they are grateful for the new easy on and off coats right about now.

Dog Training Book? Will It Be Valuable?

Like several pet owners, you need todo dog training so that each you & your dog can appreciate the advantages of appropriate behavior. Possibly you are confused or only need to understand much more about the several techniques available. If this is you, then you ought to think about purchasing a few dog training books about training your dog as they could be beneficial in offering you with further understanding in this region.

Your dog is prepared to give you unconditional like & play with you & will eat whatever else you feed him (& additional). Unless you effectively & effectively train your pet, the advantages you will enjoy from him are much limited to that... & some negative behavior that could involve chewing up your furniture, shoes & something else that may well be about. The negative behavior could not be restricted to chewing. It could also incorporate barking out of control & not listening to you or any of your commands.
In the event you need to stay clear of negative dog behavior, you need to train your dog. Coaching a dog is a subject worth learning much more about for any who is thinking about becoming a dog owner. Numerous dog training books are offered to teach everyone how to adequately train their canines. You only must commit time & patience to read & discover.

By becoming constant in your dog coaching efforts, your dog will soon fine-tune his behavior & the positive aspects you reap will be worth it. You can purchase books with no even leaving the comfort of your dwelling thanks to the numerous sites that supply affordable dog training books on the net. Dog training books can be helpful for a lot all dog owners. There is usually thing new to find out about dog training, so you cannot ever read a great deal about it. Each you & your dog can benefit from learning thing new about dog training. Fundamentally take the time to train your dog & teach him everything they demands to know.

Rewarding your dog is the finest way to get him to adhere to your commands. Of coursework, you also must be persistent. Canines discover greatest by repeating actions over & over again. Don't despair, prior to you know it, they are going to be well trained & properly behaved. Your dog can be like other brilliant & incredible canines out there as lengthy as you devote top quality time training him & rewarding him.

Dog training books include lots of useful knowledge. You need to usually try to read more of these dog books as you might be amazed when you discover how considerably valuable facts is in these books. Each you & your dog will tremendously benefit from the knowledge you get from reading these dog training books & there is no doubt that you will be thrilled by the results.
Go ahead & talk to some close friends who have trained their canines. Ask them what they think of these books. They will definitely recommend a specific dog training book that could be helpful in coaching your own dog.

If you'd like to know even much more ways to train your dog to be nicely behaved, play secure & respect your every command, then check out this review of the finest dog training ebook currently & see how someone, such as you & your dog, can learn to live in best harmony with no frustrating & aggressive episodes of bad dog behavior.

So it seems the question still remains, and that's will dog training book will be valuable or useful to collect?

Thank you Nicole Wilde!!

I want to give a huge shout out to Nicole Wilde for a generous donation of books and a video for our K-9 Corrections program. Our program is very small so donations help us greatly and are much appreciated.
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The dogs and handlers are doing great. Here are a couple short videos of them doing some pivot work in preparation for one of the rally exercises. This is Erica. She is a little shy with some new people. I think she would do best in a home with no young children because of that.

And this is Blue. He will need a home with an active owner or another dog to play with. He and Erica play together very well but he can be quite rough.

Both dogs are available for adoption through the Humane Society of Knox County. We also got a new set of APDT rally signs made up finally. Our last set somehow got misplaced. It was aggravating because I had made them up myself along with all the sign holders too. And now the fencing I used for those has been discontinued. It is a tough time of year to find any type of garden fencing as well. Thankfully I think I may have found a solution using PVC pipe pieces with slots cut into them. I'll keep you posted on how it works.
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Thanks again to Nicole Wilde for her donation. We couldn't do this without the support of our community, the facility, our facebook fans, and other trainers like her. I just cannot express my appreciation enough. Thank you.

Is winter ever coming?

Not that I'm complaining actually. It is nice to not have to shovel to take the puppy out. However green grass and high 40 degree weather in December is NOT the norm for Maine! I am a person who does like snow on the ground for Christmas however. I wouldn't mind some frozen ground either. At least then the mud would go away.
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Today while I was at The Salty Dog Salon getting the girls nails dremeled, I picked up new coats for them both. They each have a Fido Fleece but I wanted something easier to get on and off that might not be quite so warm. They were made by Ooodles of Poodles who also happens to be a client at the vet I work for. She and her husband are always taking in older poodles in need of homes. They are wonderful people. I picked an Argyle design for Zola.

This is her in profile. Between the lack of nose and her underbite she has quite the look! Thankfully she breathes really well in spite of her extreme flat face. (of which as I've mentioned before I am not a fan of breeding this trait: http://k-9solutionsdogtraininginc.blogspot.com/2010/10/pug-history-in-photos-part-2.html & http://k-9solutionsdogtraininginc.blogspot.com/2010/10/pug-breeder-challenge-how-to-breed.html)

For Jenny I picked the Plaid. I thought it made a great mis-matched set between the two of them. I'd say we are ready to walk even the most uppity big city streets now!

Zola has been full of zip lately. She played so much the other night she was panting at the end of the session. Jack knows how to wear a puppy out! They finally graduated from just tug games to include the classic "bitey face" game.

I also happened upon a cute decoration at the Hallmark store that I just had to buy.

You can see why of course.