Dog Training Collars Review

Dog Training Collars Review

When choosing the type of collar that will assist you in training your dog, it will help you immensely to do your own review of dog training collars. The number and types of dog training collars out there are endless, and being well informed about how each collar works is the first step in a successful training program. You must also decide on which type of training method you plan on utilizing as it will play a big part in the type of dog training collar you choose. If you train your dog using traditional methods, you will want a dog collar that allows you to implement corrections when the dog does something he is not supposed to. However if you train your dog using positive reinforcement, you should choose a collar that allows you some control but you will not require one that is specifically meant for correctional purposes. Let’s take some time to review some of the most popular and well-known types of dog training collars.

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Good bye my friend

Shur Paws Miss America a.k.a "Missy" 04/02/2000 ~ 02/21/2010

A Missy Report

I know I haven't been blogging much. I haven't been reading many of my regular blogs either. Missy is on another down slide and I'm not sure there will be an up slide this time. I swear it started as soon as I said she was doing great. It was a jinx. We've had to fiddle abit with her meds and the result isn't what I had hoped. I sometimes feel like she is simply existing these days. Not the life I want for any of my dogs. Between her sleeping and eating (and the much more frequent accidents due to some incontinence) there is falling down, stumbling, whining and moments of complete disorientation. Even eating her favorite treats is done with an automatic response and none of her previous joy. If it weren't for the prednisone I'm not sure she would be eating at all. I am taking it one day at a time for now. It kills me to think I may not have many more left with her.

I am second guessing myself about the looming decision right now too. I don't want to jump the gun but don't want to make her suffer either. I've said for years the worst part of having pets is losing them. I think I want to change that to the worst part is having to make the decision to let them go. Emotion clouds our judgement. Am I really seeing the situation clearly or am I in denial and am hanging on beyond what is fair to her? I'm not sure. My family thinks she is ready to go. I am the last hold out. Are they seeing something I am not? Living with a sick dog and trying to keep life as normal as possible for the rest of us all is also draining me. I feel I am falling short, for everyone. It is truely a no win situation.

I just have no heart for much blogging right now.

How To Brush Your Dog's Teeth

Now, what does how to brush your dog's teeth have to do with dog obedience training? Not a lot, really, but brushing your dog's teeth is an important part of dog grooming...

Actually, teaching your dog to let you brush it's teeth is important because:

1. There's nothing worse than bad doggie breath

2. It's just another way for you to show your dog that you are the Alpha. Some dogs will fight the process, and you have to teach them that YOU are in fact the Alpha dog. The first step in dog obedience training is for the dog to learn who the boss is.

Here's a great video on how to brush your dog's teeth:

The Dog Breeds That Are Easiest To Obedience Train

What are the dog breeds that are easiest to obedience train?

All dogs can learn and all dogs can develop obedience skills. However, some dog breeds have a strong propensity to develop skills, while others respond only to a consistent, persistent effort by someone who knows how to go about it.

Remember that the following is one person's opinion, and there are those that would disagree with some breeds being included in the "hard to train" category,and those that are included in the "easy to train" category.

Visit New Animal Control to see which dog breeds are easiest to obedience train:

View the charts HERE.

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Related Article: Dog Training For Dogs With Behavior Problems-How To Train The Difficult Dog

Wordless Wednesday

The ball is rolling

Today I had a meeting with the new warden (and others) about getting the Canine Corrections program back up and running. It has been on hiatus for various reasons. The meeting went very well. So well that they had me go over to the shelter and bring a dog back over to hobnob with the prisoners to get interest peaked for the handler positions. We have put 7 dogs through the program in the past one at a time. This time around they want one dog for each unit. (2 units) I am very excited. The more dogs we can get over there the better.
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This is Duke. He is a 4 year old bull mastiff. He was the dog I took over since he has a lot of wow factor. (one of his eyes has an injury that is being treated hence the odd look) He is very sweet and quite goofy. He did great with his little field trip. Thankfully he loves to ride.

He came to the shelter with his housemate Daisy seen below. Their owners were moving and couldn't bring them along. The staff at the prison really loved Duke and would love to have him and Daisy to start the program. They certainly could use the training, especially on loose leash walking.

It was such a nice day that after I brought Duke back I took Jenny out for a tracking training run. (44 whole degrees!) She did great. I need to start ageing the tracks for her now. This was my first time tracking when there has been snow on the ground. I admit it, I am a wuss and hate to be cold. Of course she isn't exactly a fan of the cold or deep snow either so it works for both of us to avoid it. This is her after our last track playing with the glove. I love that she is a good tracker. She has a fabulous nose. Tho I have to say once in awhile it has it's downside. Last night my husband was sharing some cheeze its with the dogs. Well one apparently ended up under the couch. I didn't see it go under and neither did the dogs. But a few minutes after he was done sharing, Jenny picked up the scent and started whining and trying to get under the couch to get at something. I knew it had to be food, she does that when treats fall out of her crate too. She simply will not give up. She'll try everything she can to get the fallen treat and when that fails she takes up her station and stares intently at the area and occasionally whines in frustration. Eventually one of us notices and helps her out. I know we will never have an ant problem since Jenny tracks down any hint of a crumb in this house.

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She is also the dog that can get ANYTHING out of a Kong. I have taken to stuffing them with a hard biscuit I wedge in it and then add peanut butter and freezing. She has learned bouncing it or chewing the outside to break up the cookie works eventually and goes for broke to get the job done. Food is definitely her currency. That sounds like it would be ideal for training purposes but for her it can mean she gets overstimulated by it. Instead of thinking about what she is supposed to do she gets to focused on the presence of the food. Timing is very important as is slowing her down. It's a good thing I love a challenge.