Dog Training Part I
Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Some examples are:
* Teaching a dog basic obedience commands (part of obedience training)
* Teaching a dog to perform tricks casually or for circus acts
* Teaching a guide dog to lead the blind
* Teaching a rescue dog to find victims of a disaster
* Helping a hunting dog learn to perform its instinctive behaviors at appropriate times
The specific behaviors taught in each case are different, but the underlying principles are similar.
In the wild as pack animals, canines have natural instincts that favor training. These instincts are manifested when the dog lives with humans as a desire to please a handler, as a dog would please senior members in a pack in the wild. The handler is simply whoever is working with a dog at the time.
Basic training
Most dogs, no matter their eventual advanced training or intended purpose, live with people and therefore must behave in a way that makes them pleasant to have around and for their own safety and that of other people and pets. Dogs do not figure out basic obedience on their own; it must be trained.
Basic training classes
Professional "dog trainers" usually do not train the dogs, but actually train the owners how to train their own dogs.
Although it is also possible to send a dog away to a training school, the owner still must at some point learn what the dog has learned and how to use it and reinforce it. Owners and dogs who attend class together have an opportunity to learn more about each other and how to work together under a trainer's guidance. Training is most effective if everyone who handles the dog takes part in the training to ensure consistent commands, methods, and enforcement.
Formal training in classes is not always available until the puppy has completed all its vaccinations at around 4 months; however, some trainers offer puppy socialization classes in which puppies can enroll immediately after being placed in their permanent homes as long as disease risk is minimal and puppies have receieved initial vaccinations. In most cases, basic training classes accept only puppies who are at least 3 to 6 months old.
Next article: Dog Training Part II - Age for early training.
Uses for Dog Crates
If you own dogs, chances are you've either used or considered using dog crates for puppy training. Or you've planned a trip and wanted to take your best friend along and thought about them as pet carriers. But while puppy training and animal transport are important considerations, dog crates serve another purpose that might be even more important for your pet's quality of life ? a safe den. Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines naturally crave. Millions of years of evolution have instilled this desire.
That being the case, it's very important while puppy training that you teach your pet early on that his crate is safe and a good place. Never use it as a form of punishment! Another use for dog crates beyond puppy training is as a place to recuperate from an injury or illness. This is especially advantageous if you have two or more dogs. Sick and injured animals, canines included, seek solitude while healing. They can be temperamental and even dangerous, even if normally...
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Puppy Love - Wonderful Companions
Everybody loves puppies.
Who can resist those cute little faces and wet noses?
Puppies can be a lot of fun, but they also come with a lot of added responsibility.More than five million puppies are born every year in the United States.
In fact, one in every three families owns one or more dogs.
A female dog carries her puppies for a term of approximately 60 days before they are born.
Puppies are born blind, deaf, and with very little sense of smell.
Their eyes stay closed for about 10-15 days.
By four weeks old they have complete vision.
A puppy's sense of smell and hearing develops quickly.
Puppies have 28 temporary teeth, which start to appear around 3-4 weeks.
Their 42 permanent teeth begin to emerge around four months.
Be sure to have plenty of chew toys for your puppy.
Puppies need to chew to stimulate the loss of their baby teeth and to help place their permanent teeth.Puppies...
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4 Million Dog Bites In The United States Every Year
Westport, MA (ContentDesk) March 30, 2006 -- Each year in America there are approximately 4 million dog bites: 800,000 of these bites happen to children 14 years and younger. Dog training expert, Eric Letendre, of Westport, MA says that one of the main causes of aggression in dogs are the training methods used by the majority of dog trainers.
In his new book, "The Amazing Dog Training Man," Eric tells the story of how a frustrated and confused dog owner learned how to train his dog using positive methods.
"The over use of choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars has greatly contributed to the amount of dog bites that occur every year in the United States," said Letendre.
"If we want to lower the number of dog bites, we need to take a completely different approach to the way we interact with our dogs.
With an estimated 79 million dog owners in the United States, we need to take steps now more than ever," added Letendre.
In the book, "The...
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How To Housebreak Your Dog...Even If It's Still A Puppy.
The one unpleasant aspect of owning any puppy is the job of housebreaking. As cute as puppies are, each must be trained but remember that every puppy will conquer housebreaking although at a different rate. While some dog breeds can be housebroken in a very short amount of time, other breeds can be quite challenging.Paper TrainingPaper training or using commercially made training pads should be avoided. While this method of training has long been promoted as being easy and successful, the truth is that it teaches the puppy that going potty indoors is acceptable. Instead of encouraging the puppy to go outside, it actually causes confusion.
Therefore, you should consider paper training as a last resort.Crate TrainingUsing a crate to potty train your new puppy is an excellent and very effective method. With crate training, your puppy will, in time learn to wait to do its business outdoors. It is important to remember that puppies, just like babies, have very small bladders. For this...
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Train Your Dog With Respect
Proper training of your dog should begin when he is a puppy.
The first four months of a dog's life are very important in the training of your dog.
This is when they learn behaviors that they will practice in the future.Socializing your dog is one of the most important things you can do to influence your dog's future behavior.
As soon as you bring your new puppy home, you should start letting him interact with other puppies, dogs and humans.
Take your dog to parks where there will be other pets and people.
Ask your friends if it is okay for your dog to visit their dog at their home or yours.
Puppies will learn how to get along with other puppies and dogs if they are allowed to play with them when they are young.
Introduce your dog to new experiences.
Give him rides in the car, walk him on a leash around the park, let him hear the vacuum cleaner running.
Help your puppy get used to a regular routine of baths,...
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Dog Training Part I
Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Some examples are:
* Teaching a dog basic obedience commands (part of obedience training)
* Teaching a dog to perform tricks casually or for circus acts
* Teaching a guide dog to lead the blind
* Teaching a rescue dog to find victims of a disaster
* Helping a hunting dog learn to perform its instinctive behaviors at appropriate times
The specific behaviors taught in each case are different, but the underlying principles are similar.
In the wild as pack animals, canines have natural instincts that favor training. These instincts are manifested when the dog lives with humans as a desire to please a handler, as a dog would please senior members in a pack in the wild. The handler is simply whoever is working with a dog at the time.
Basic training
Most dogs, no matter their eventual...
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Choosing a Labradoodle Breeder
"Temperament and Soundness are the two KEY elements in a good family companion; they must not be sacrificed for any reason."
Quoted from the LAA Breed Standards
http://www.laa.org.au/breed_standard.htm
I want to stress the importance of not choosing a Labradoodle puppy based on price. You want to buy your puppy from a credible and experienced breeder, and that usually comes with a heftier cost. However, if you're looking for an allergy-friendly, top-quality Labradoodle, the price should be at the bottom of your priority list. You know you've found a good breeder if their mission is to better the breed with healthy, well-tempered dogs. The best way you can do this is - research, research, and more research.
It's a long and tedious process, but it's worth every minute when you find the breeder who can provide you with the right Labradoodle.
Finding the right breeder is especially critical with Labradoodles,...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of VOIP
Is your phone bill getting out of sight, like ours did? We were disconnected from Verizon, so we looked elsewhere. What we found was Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP) services through our cable. So far, we have liked the services we have received, and we would like to share the advantages and disadvantages of switching to VOIP.Advantages of VOIP servicesYou get to make free long distance calls, and you get all the free features such as caller id, call waiting, three-way calling, voice mail and...
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El Alamein Holiday Resort Is Hot With UK Tourists
(ContentDesk) September 7, 2005 -- Peltours Ltd., a leading Egypt specialist travel company has reported encouraging sales of the UK's first ever flights to Egypt's new Mediterranean resort of El Alamein. Just 90 minutes from the ancient cities of Alexandria and Cairo, El Alamein is set to be the next travel hotspot for UK tourism, and here's why.The newly built 5 Star Movenpick Hotel and Spa offers luxury surroundings and a relaxing stay. With the brand new airport just 20 minutes from the hotel,...
Dog Training Part I
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