Getting The Help You Need To Train Your Dog
No one says dog training is an easy thing to do. Dogs have different temperaments and varying personalities and will present challenges to a dog trainer. Some breeds are easier to train than others; some are capable of a greater degree of difficulty than others but no dog is untrainable. Some dogs will take longer to learn a command and not all dogs will be able to do everything to the same degree. A good dog trainer understands there will be limitations and takes that into account. You wouldn’t want to try to train a toy breed to be a ...
Dog Training Tone of Voice
Dog training takes a dedication that is time consuming and immeasurably rewarding. It is an amazing joining of different species and entails a give and take on both ends of the leash. We who have dogs are constantly training whether we intend to or not. Ignoring behavior that is unpleasant and then correcting it sporadically leads to confusion and poor results. A few minutes a day can reap amazing results in the form of a well behaved and friendly dog. There are many different dog training techniques practiced today. Some people maintain a dog needs discipline and will reprimand a behavior ...
Dog Training – Old versus New
Dog training, like most other things in life, has evolved. The old method of jerking a dog’s collar to get its attention, rubbing its face in its own waste, and whopping it on the butt with a rolled up newspaper, has, thankfully, been replaced with clickers, treats, toys and a better understanding about timing and training. Today, the old dog training school of beatings and yelling has given way to finesse and a “bonding” between dog and handler. The three step method of showing, teaching and proofing has results that are indisputable. Dogs like people; people like dogs. A method of ...
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Train A Happy Dog
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Dog Training Tools
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Getting The Help You Need To Train Your Dog
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Dog training has evolved over the decades. What used to be the accepted training...
Dog Training Tone of Voice
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Two Legged Therapy Dog
Check out this inspiring story of a Jack Russell terrier who was born without his front two legs and destined to be euthanized. Two dog lovers adopted him and built him not only a pair of roller skates in a harness during summer, but a single ski for him to play in the snow during winter. Get... [Read more of this article]
Dog Behavior Courtesy
There are many dog behavior actions you, as a therapy dog handler, should be aware of: your dog jumping on someone, sniffing at their crotch, prolonged eye contact, toy and treat guarding… all are behaviors that indicate poor dog behavior and courtesy. A Working Definition of Good Dog Behavior and Courtesy I had been looking for a working definition... [Read more of this article]
Training Tips for Introducing Dogs
Here are some training tips for introducing dogs for the first time. The fact of the matter, it can be stressful. Therapy dogs have to have passed a pretty thorough test in order to get their certification. This means, among other things, they are socialized and get along with other animals. However, the idea of meeting an unknown dog for the first... [Read more of this article]
Inadvertent Dog Training
Inadvertent Dog Training.. What is it? Here is a hypothetical situation: Your dog is barking outside. You open the door and yell at the dog to shut up. Guess what? You have just done inadvertent dog training; you have encouraged your dog to bark! You reinforced your dog’s barking by giving your dog attention. Okay, so being yelled at isn’t the best... [Read more of this article]
Crate Train Your Dog
It is easier to crate train your dog than you might think. Dogs, foxes, coyotes, wolves – all like to use a den for sleeping and caring for their young. Your therapy dog is no different. If you introduce your dog to crate training correctly he will feel secure in his crate. It quickly becomes a place to go for peace and quiet, a place he can go... [Read more of this article]
Healthy Diets for Therapy Dogs
Healthy Diets for Therapy Dogs Proper dog food is a basic part of a healthy dog diet For Your Therapy Dog. It is important for your dog to be fed a well balanced, nutritious diet. This is not news to you, I’m sure, but I wonder if you have been told the importance of reading labels. The first ingredient listed is the main component of the food. Most... [Read more of this article]
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