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Speaking dog

The number one complaint I hear from dog owners is that their dogs refuse to listen, despite knowing exactly what the commands mean. The owner ends up repeating the command over and over, while the dog refuses to comply. You swear your dog is thinkng:" So let me get this straight. You've told me eleven times to stop sniffing the buffet, and this is supposed to affect me how?"

Repeating your commands is same to a parents empty threat. If you want your dog to take you seriously and obey you the first time, don't repeat commands.

Dont get so upset at your dog for not listening that you start yelling and making yourself even angrier. Speak clearly and concisely when giving commands, using no more than two to three words at a time, and always use eye contact. Like us, dogs communicate with their eyes. By using eye contact and one command, you are expressing leadership.

To be successful at speaking dog, you must live by the motto,"Never give a command that you can't enforce". You will never convince your dog that you're serious if you're staring at the ceiling or the ground, or waving your arms around, shouting, begging, or bargaining with him to comply; you're only proving you have no power over him. By using eye contact and only one command, you express leadership.

Remeber to enforce a command when your dog won't comply. This shows him that you'll back up your words and that he will not be his way. (Ancient Dog Training Secret: this works wonders for kids too!)

Sometimes we confuse our dogs by giving them mixed signals. You feed your dog at the dinner table and expect him not to beg at your dinner party. You let him sleep on the sofa but be angry with him when you find him on the bed. Be consistent with your approachto discipline. You need to decide if you want your dog to bark at everyone or no one. It's unfair to expect him to know that you need him to bite the burglar but kiss the mailman. Dogs are intuitive, but they can't read your mind.

You must also be consistent with how and hen you issue commands. For example, if you don't like your dog lying on the sofa, you must issue the off command every you catch him there. If, once or twice a week, you decide hat you're too tired to deal with it and let him stay here, you'll confuse him the next time you demand that he get off. Your dog doesn't understand why some days, you let him at it, and over days you don't.

Over time, confusion leads to behavior problems. If you have problems with your dog, perhaps it's to assess your relationship with him. Ask yourself if it's possible that you're giving him mixed signals. Do you disciplne your doggy your mood? For example , do you get angry at your dog for sleeping on the bed when you're in a foul mood, but when you're happy, it's no big no deal? Do you laugh when your dog exhibits a certain behavior but at othe times yell at him for it? No one is perfect-we all have done this once or twice. Be aware of your actions, and try to put more effort into catching tv traps you may set for our dog. Bring conscious I your own behavior can benefit you and your dog greatly for as more fulfillng life.

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Love and praise

Love and praise are extremely important and useful tools in training. Petting your dog and using words of love and encouragement whenever he complies with a command or does somthing that makes you happy encourages your dog to seek out this response as often as possible and be a better dog by showing appreciation and love.

Consider how you would feel if someone you loved never complimented you or said anything to make you feel you were important in his or her life. Chances are, you'd suffer from low self-esteem or possibly behavioral problems. The self thing applies to your dog. Your dog needs to know what makes you happy.

Dogs often think exhibiting certain behavioral makes us happy, when in reality, they often are just annoying us. You need to let your dog know, gently and consistently, when a behavior is unacceptable, then praise your dog when he/she complies. Take for example, a dog that likes to lock your face. He does it out of respect and submission, by to annoy you. If you get angry with your dog, your dog may feel ashamed and insecure. Instead of punishing your dog for his bad habits, praise him when he does somthing that you like. You dog will soon learn what makes you happy and what makes you upset.

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Tips for Sucessful Obedience Training

The most important part of obedience training is getting your dog's attention. Start at home by calling his/her name periodically throughout the day. When he comes, reward your dog by giving him a treat and praise him for coming when called. After you've done this go about your business. By associating his/her name being called with a treat/praise, your dog will love hearing his name called. Once your dog is consistent about giving you his attention, you have mastered the first step in obedience training.

The next step is to keep that attention. When your dog is required to keep that attention for more than a few minutes during training sessions, you may discover that he seems bored and easily distracted. The younger the dog, the more easily distracted your dog will be. Avoid training your dog in a park or public place, as these create many distractions. Your backyard, or your livingroom are nice quiet places for your dog to learn. Use motivators such as treats and toys to make it fun and to keep your dogs attention.

Other useful tips

use eye contact to get your dog to listen and pay attention

exericise petience-remember, your dog is learning and with learning you need repetition

be creative-if your dog gets easily bored use a different motivator

be happy-dogs can sense your mood by the tone of your voice, if you are in a good mood then your dog will want to please you, and be in a good mood as well.

 Be consistent-the most important tool for success is consistency, if you do not practice everyday your dog will forget what is expected of him.

Basic Training

Teaching your dog Basic Obedience Skills can often be a challenge, especially if you've got a troublesome puppy or a dog that wants to be in charge. If you're having behavior issues with your dog, don't put off obedience training-it may be too late to change bad habits that you and your dog have developed.

If you haven't already done so, reasearch your dog's breed and become fimiliar with its basic characteristics, personality traits, and exercise requirements. Breed traits can help you understand why your dog behaves the way it does. If you have a mixed breed dog, research as many breeds as you can identify your dog and study them all. If you have trouble idenifying your dog's breed, ask your vet's opinion. If you have what appears to be a mixed bredd, it shoudn't be difficult to single out at least one.

Maintaining Nutrition and Exercise

Proper nuttrition and exercise are crucial to your dog's health. In fact, food is more essential to your dog's well-being than family, warmth, comfort, r toys. If you get this element of your dog's life right, the, the rest will fall into place. If you get it wrong, however, you may struggle with behavior issues that no training can help to control. When your dogs diet goes astray, so can your dog. Start off on the right foot by making sure your dog eats well.

Second only to nutrition is exercise. Providing the right kind of exercise for your dog's age and breed helps maintain a well-balanced body and releases pent-up energy. It can also ease stress and anxiety and can help your dog gain success in obedience training.

Being the alpha

The word "alpha" is defined Is something that is first. In the animal world, it describees the highest ranked or los dominant individual of one's peer group.

Your dog has social similarities to a wolf-your dog
Needs a leader and views his human family and other dogs in the family as a pack.

Unlike dogs, wolves need to use aggression to survive, that is their nature

Dogs do not need agression to survive, nor do they need people to use aggression to get them to comply.

If you do not step up to the plate, your dog will do what comes naturally. If you behave like an alpha, then you will be viewed as such by your dog. If your dog feels any doubt whether or not you are strong enough to hold the Alpha position, he will continuously try to challenge you and other family members.

Being dominant over your dog will not make him fear or dislike you, but there is a differnece between being dominant and abusive. Dominant is establishing yourself as the leader by making your dog sit before food or play, not repeating commands, and making eye contact.

Abusive behavior: yelling, hitting, rolling him over on his back, or getting in his face, or bullying him, forcing

Dogs feel secure when they know what to expect in their daily lives. By teaching boundaries, dogs feel safe andknow they are loved. To yeah boundaries you must always be clear and consistent!

Riding in cars with dogs

Having your pal accompany you on the road, whether for short or long trips, can be a whole lot of fun. Most dogs love the car and eagerly anticipate their next travel adventure with you. Before you hit the road, however, there are some things to keep in mind.

Keep your dog confined while in the car. You will find it difficult to concentrate on driving if your dog is overly excited, jumping back and forth, or suddenly becomes carsick.

Using a safety harness or crate prevents injury to your dog. If you can't afford a safety harness with rope and clips, or loop your dog's leash through the seatbelt to keep him from moving around.

Offer your dog the same attention and safety you would give a child riding with you.