Dog Training Secrets

It isn't very often that I come across something in the world of
dog training that truly impresses me, but recently I came across a
dog training guide that is simply outstanding.

Before telling you what it's about, I just want you to be clear on
what it is NOT.

It is NOT a guide to dog training that teaches you how to get your
dog to obey by hitting, scolding or abusing your dog.

It does NOT encourage you to punish or hurt your dog in any way.

Here's what it IS about...

You'll learn how to get your dog to WANT to please you and WANT to
be a good dog.

He'll learn:

- Where and when it is appropriate to bark
- To stop digging up your yard
- To stop chewing your furniture and clothes
- To stop being aggressive towards people and other dogs
- To stop whining, especially at night.
- To stop bolting out the front door
- To stop pulling on the leash
- To stop jumping up on strangers and other family members
- Potty training secrets, and a whole lot more!

And he'll learn how to do all of this using his natural dog
instincts (rather than human psychology).

You'll discover that mistakes that you are probably making, such as
giving your dog attention when he jumps up on you (eg petting, or
scolding) and others, are communicating the wrong message to your
dog.

You'll find out how you should communicate to your dog.

It's not your fault, most other dog owners make these same mistakes
and you'll be so impressed with the changes in your dogs behavior
once you read this essential book.

To find out more, go get your copy of Secrets to Dog Training - STOP Dog Behavior Problems

Basic Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog To Come When Called - Part 2

The less distractions you have, the faster she will be to learn that these two events just did not happen by chance. So it is best to start training her in the house in a one-on-one situation when there is nobody else around. You can start out giving her praise and a treat, with nothing to interfere.

Once she learns that the command "come" or "come here" means she should come to you, you can start on her outdoor training. It will probably help if you have her on a long leash to begin with, as this will stop her wandering too far and not being able to hear you clearly.

When she has learned the skill thoroughly, you can stop giving her the treats. But never, ever  stop giving her praise. Even when she is 20 years old you should still praise her for coming to you when she is called.

And just to make sure you are in charge, only reward her for this when she comes to you when called, not for coming to you at other times.

Always remember that for most things, dogs have a relatively short attention span. So in order for the dog to remain interested the lessons need to be reasonably short.

And one final point to remember is your tone of voice. When we start out with our training we tend to use a stern or serious voice. This is not good as the dog may think you are angry before you start and become even more confused. This in turn can make the training stressful for her. So when you are beginning your basic dog training, please try and use your normal voice, at least most of the time.

Basic Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog To Come When Called - Part 1

One of the first dog training skills that most people would like to master with their new dog  is how to teach her to come when called. This is an important command for any dog owner, and being able to use it effectively is a huge benefit to both owner and dog.

A dog who is obedient and comes when called by her owner is more likely to stay out of trouble. You will be able to bring her to heel before she can frighten children, or stop her from getting into fights with other dogs. Or keep her from running onto the road and out of danger by the simple art of calling her to you at just the right time.

You would think that this most basic of dog training skills would be a very simple thing to teach your dog. However, there are many reasons why dogs, and especially puppies, do not want to leave whatever interesting thing they are doing when you call them. They love to explore and to check out all of the fascinating scents that they come across when they are taking a walk.

So, if you want your dog to come to you every time you call her, and not only when she has nothing better to do, you will need to offer her some kind of reward. Rewarding your dog for obeying your commands is common practice in dog training.

The rewards should take the form of praise, which should be given lavishly, and other forms of positive attention. And you should always have treats handy for her. When you first start your dog on basic training, you will want to keep distractions to a minimum so she can make the connection between coming to you when she is called and receiving a treat.

This ends Part 1 of teaching your dog to come to you when called. Concluding part will follow shortly.

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