Nov 11 2011

What You Need To Understand To Effectively Train Your Dog

Coaching any dog of any age or breed can be so frustrating if you do not have the right strategies and techniques in mind. There's a true secret to dog training, and it's in the realization that you have got and the understanding of the dog you are training, their behaviour, and the way that they learn best. These tips about how to coach your dog, however , could get you to a good start.

Dogs will be confused if you're not consistent in leading the pack. Dogs need an alpha role model to follow and it's your job to fill this niche. Always be firm and in control with your expectations, discipline and control over the dog and you will maintain this position and have a happier pet.

If you've a dog with separation hysteria, you can educate him out of this foreboding by varying your routine. If you act like you are leaving the house, but then don’t or store your jacket in the car rather than the closet, you can break the cycle of actions, that get the dog hyped up with stress to start with.

If your dog isn’t keen on automobile rides, there's still hope. It's easy to get your dog used to going for rides in little steps. Begin by sitting with your dog in the automobile. Take along 1 or 2 treats and his fave blanket or toy. After you've done this enough times for him to feel comfy, take a short drive, maybe just down to the end of the street. Make each trip longer and in virtually no time at all of your dog will be used taking rides in the car.

If you would like to start in canine obedience training, you have got to begin with a good deal of information so that you can understand best what your dog is going to reply to. All dogs are different, and all could be a bit difficult to train if you are not using the right tips, such as these found in this article.

Anthony Bule is keen on dogs, and writes often about dog training and dog health. He also works with dogs at Eastside Boarding Kennels Gippsland.

Aug 21 2010

Vizsla Clicker Training

Do you want to know how to clicker train your Vizsla fast?

I get it… there’s nothing worse than an ‘out of control’ dog. It took me 12 months to find relief.

Whatever kind of dog you have, clicker dog training is one of the most effective and impressive methods for controlling and dictating a dog’s behaviour when trying to teach them basic commands. It takes very little time to master clicker training and with a well operated clicker, you can teach your dog nearly anything.

Clicker Training – The Theory Behind It

The concept behind clicker training is that you are training the dog to link the sound of the clicker – a strong, pointed sound that they can hear from 20+ yards away – with a particular command you give. The point of the training is to mark particular desirable behavior and then reward it with the sound of the clicker.

Training doesn’t start with the clicker. You’ve got to first teach your Vizsla that the clicker is a reward for good behavior. This can be achieved with a bag of treats and a simple 2 dollar clicker from your local pet store.

Should you follow this method?

* Your Vizsla will associate the clicker with ‘doing a good job’ and ‘receiving a treat’ only

* Verbal commands are given in a myriad of situations – this can cause confusion in your dog’s mind and therefore verbal commands are often not as strong as a clicker response

Clicker Training – The Method

There are 3 very easy steps to train your dog to respond to a clicker.

Step 1. Entice the behavior – ask your Vizsla to do something you desire. It can be sitting, heeling, lying down, or whatever other behaviours you are attempting to teach.

Step 2. After you’ve gotten them to perform their behaviour, mark it with a click.

Step 3. Give them a reward.

It generally takes only 2 or 3 markings before your dog learns the connection between the behavior and the click.

Once the dog has done the behaviour and received their reward, continue doing it to reinforce the behaviour as much as possible. You do not have to use treats every time. Praise and petting work just as well and can eventually replace the behaviour.

Clicker dog training works well because they will immediately respond, allowing you to reward them and immediately instill it in their minds. A verbal command will take time to get through.

Transitioning to a Command

Once your Vizsla has associated the new behaviour with the click – it is time to transition to a command.

Step 1. Say the command Step 2. Click Step 3. Give a Reward

Your dog will quickly learn to associate all 3 steps.

Ultimately, with good clicker training, your Vizsla will respond to oral cues and praise for behaviour without the need for treats.

As you might imagine, clicker canine training has a considerable number of applications. It can make coaching your dog far easier in some ways. With an easy, pointed command, you can mark and fortify almost any behavior.

The question is, can you change your Vizsla’s troublesome behaviours for good? Yes you can! Download my FREE e-book on How To STOP Your Vizsla’s Obedience Issues For Good!, and become the alpha dog. Check here for free reprint licence: Vizsla Clicker Training.

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May 31 2009

Dog Biting Problems-As Serious As It Can Get

by Brad Davenport

Of all of the dog behavior problems there are, biting is probably the most serious. If your dog pees on the rug, runs away, or goes on the couch it probably won’t be a big deal. If you dog gives someone a serious bite, however, many communities require that it be put down. Dog biting problems can literally mean the end of your dog’s life, so it is important to train your dog to never bite anyone.

However, biting problems in puppies are quite normal. When puppies start to teeth, they will have a natural tendency to bite everything that they can get hold of, including you. Though a puppy bite might break your skin, it will not cause any serious damage. But then, this is the right time for you to start training your puppy to stop biting.

You dont have to be cruel or give harsh punishments to train your puppy. They are very sensitive creatures and all you need to make them repent is a firm No! or a censorious Bad Dog, whenever they try to bite you. When your puppy bites you, pull your hand away and repeat the firm phrase again and again which will make him realize that he is hurting you.

Most often a dog bites due to some psychological reasons. A dog takes a bite not just because he wants to hurt something or someone. They also bite to hold on to something or they bite a person or another dog to warn them of something, or they bite just for the joy of it. The best way to break the biting problem of your dog is to start early, when he is still a puppy.

But then, some dogs are naturally aggressive and bite because they are inherently temperamental. To take care of such dogs you have to send them to an obedience school.

You absolutely have to take the problem completely seriously and find help even if it costs a bundle. Dog trainers can help almost any dog, but your average pet owner can’t.

If you have a pooch with biting problems in your neighborhood, the best defence is to be prepared with a bottle of pepper spray that is specially formulated to combat biting dogs. Never hesitate to use the pepper spray if any dog tries to bite you. Or, you could opt for a friendlier approach by offering a beef jerky.

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