Dog Training - Talk to Your Dog

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There are those people who would have you believe that your dog cannot comprehend the human languages. I don't agree.

Their understanding may not function quite the same as ours, but they are certainly capable of learning their own names, names for their toys, words for out, meals, ride, etc. The key is to use the same words consistently.

If I were dropped into a foreign country, it would not take me long to learn the words for certain things. Most people are capable of that. If you were shown by example what the words meant, you could learn to cope with that society.

I contend that the same holds true of dogs (and cats, although they are less likely to really care). If you say "out" to the dog and take him to the door consistently, why would he not learn what that word means? In fact, we had a dog once that quickly learned how to spell the word, too. We finally had to mis-spell the word to get it past her clever hearing and mind.

Many trainers will tell you that the dog learns commands because of the tone of voice used. There is something to that, but I would suggest that the dog is smarter than that. For instance, I can tell my dogs to "move" when they are in the way of my path, and they will get out of my way. I can even tell them in a variety of words--"move it," "get out of the way," "excuse me," and other terms. My dogs have learned that they all mean the same thing.

Where is the consistency, you ask? By using the same term frequently, and associating it with the other terms, they have learned a variety of commands that mean the same. Plus, I don't even have to use my command voice in those cases. Normal conversational tones will do. Why is this?

It may well be because I actually talk to my dogs. I talk to them as I would to most people and they have learned a great many things. They know the names of specific toys; they know to go looking for toys if I ask them where something is; they know that if I ask them if they're ready for "supper," (or, breakfast--I feed twice a day) that a meal is coming.

I can say things like, "go lie down," and they will. Mind you, they have been taught the term "down" as meaning lie down, but without putting it into a command tone, I still get pretty consistent results from the request.

They can even learn the differences between colors. Recent studies have shown the dog can actually see colors such as blue, green, and, I think it is, yellow. So, if you have a blue ball and a green one, the dog can differentiate between them simply by color even if they are the same size, texture and shape.

Now, I don't use "baby talk" with my dogs. "Does sweetums want (such and such)?" I suppose that if you did that all the time, it would work, but they are more likely to learn and respond to your normal conversational tones than such "sweet" talk.

Talking to your dog also expands the thought processes. A dog that is tied to the doghouse in the yard, does not have the "educational" level of the dog kept in the house. The outside dog will function more on developed instinct than trained impulses. They also tend to make-up their own rules out there and develop their territory that they will defend. Sometimes, even from their people.

So, the upshot is, keep the dog in the house and talk to him or her. You'll come to find that the dog's functional vocabulary expands over time. No, they cannot speak our language, so you'll have to learn some of theirs (looks, body-language, etc.) as well, but it's totally worth it to do so.

C. Rogers Upson has been training dogs and studying them for nearly 40 years. Her website is http://www.dogpotentials.com and she has two dog-related stores at http://www.cafepress.com/keepbts (Keeping to the Borders) and http://www.cafepress.com/dp52 (Dog Potentials).

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In addition to all the commands your dog has now mastered, you may want to teach him a few that will make him the entertainment In the neighborhood. He will be much easier to train for these commands now that he has mastered so many tricks.
 

1. Dance. This trick may actually be helpful when your dog has a hard time with the "Off" command when he's jumping on people. Sometimes dogs respond well to replacement behavior, and teaching him how to dance is a great way to put all that energy to work.
 

Each time your pet gets excited and is jumping around you, command "Dance" while you gently take and hold his front legs, forcing him to stand on his hind legs. Sway him from right to left a little. Praise him, give him a treat, and gently put him back on the floor.
 

2. Pray. The object is to have your dog put his head down between his paws on the command "Pray," or "Say your prayers," and all of your friends and family to say, "Awwww! How cute!"
Begin by sitting in a chair with your dog in the "Sit/Stay" position in front of you. Put a treat on the chair between your legs. Command your dog to "Pray," then encourage him or place both of his paws on the chair while he remains in the "Sit" position.
 

Use the "Leave it" or "Don't touch" command so he doesn't eat the treat, and then give him the "Pray" command. Your dog should stick his nose down to the treat between his paws. Command the release, "Amen," then give your dog the treat and praise him. For smaller dogs, or if your larger dog doesn't get the chair route, you may want to use a low table. You can stand behind him to guide his paws to the table
 

3. Sneeze. You can train your dog to sneeze on command. You'll do it with a hand signal, which is cupping your hands around your nose and mouth and commanding, "Sneeze!"
 

 

Sit in a chair, and put your dog in the "Sit/Stay" position. Cup your hands around his muzzle, say sneeze and gently blow into his nostrils. Keeping blowing until he sniffles or sneezes, then give him praise and a treat. Some dogs take quickly to this trick, while others may take some time.
 

 

4. Turn out the light. Amaze your family and friends with your energy-conscious dog! To prepare for the trick, be sure your dog can reach the light switch on his back legs. If not, you can train your dog to jump on a table under the light switch to perform this feat.
Hold a treat at the light switch, and command "Turn out the light!" When your dog jumps up to get the treat, make sure his paws touch the top of the switch so that when he comes down he turns off the light. Reward with the treat and verbal praise.
 

Once he gets that down, stand away from the light switch and issue the command. Toss the treat nearby when he jumps up and paws at switch. Be sure to give him lots of verbal praise. Eventually you won't need to give him a treat to perform the trick.
 

5. Bow. This is a good trick to teach your dog when you're working on the "Down" command. Put your dog in the "Stay" position, and put a treat in your hand. Kneeling in front of your dog, move both your hands toward his front paws while giving the "Bow" command. Your dog will extend his head down to get the treat, putting him in the "bow" position. Work on his bow until you can command him to bow from across the room.
 

 

6. Counting: Your dog, with time and patience, can learn to count. Because this is a complicated maneuver, there is a prerequisite - your dog must know the "Speak" trick and be commanded to stop with the release word, "OK." All you do at that point is plug in a number to the command, "What is six, Laska?" When your dog counts to six, you command him to stop with "OK."
There is a catch, however - timing is involved. If you don't combine the "What is" command with a subtle signal, your dog will start to bark before you say the number. When you start training him, make a noticeable signal, like a deep nod of your head, when you give the "Speak" command. Nod your head deeply when you give the "OK," release command, too.
 

You'll need to practice the trick for some time until your dog is trained to respond to the nods alone. Once he has it down, slowly make your nodding more subtle. Once your dog performs the trick with just the most subtle of nods, you're ready for Broadway.
 

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Dog training is all about communication. A calm, firm and authoritative voice is most effective while training a dog. It is a process of teaching a dog so that dog displays certain behavior in some specific conditions. Trainers generally teach basic obedience commands and lessons to perform tricks or circus acts.

Rescue dogs are the best source to find victims of disaster. Behaviors taught to a dog in each and every case are different but the principles are similar. Normally dog training starts right from the birth of a dog. Owners of dogs give regular training during first eight weeks of dog’s life. Puppies are fearful about new things and are unable to get all instructions.

Generally puppies start learning all tricks and commands in the age of 8 to 12 weeks. It is an easy task to teach basic commands, like sit, to young dogs. Dog training is the best way to make best relationship between dogs and humans. It also provides entertainment and can easily reduce boredom problems.

You should work hard to understand your dog’s behavior. You should try to maintain close bond with your pit so that he can easily learn your body language. Try to spend some time to understand your dog as well as his communication habits.

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Dog training in the form of basic obedience is the foundation of problem solving for your dog. In order for your dog to have a safe, happy, and productive life he must first learn to sit, stay, and come when he is called. Dog training will help him learn to refrain from bad habits such as incessant barking, biting, chewing, fighting, and using the bathroom indoors.

The two most common misconceptions about dog training are the dominance issue and the dog’s age. It is not necessary for you to be the ‘alpha dog’ in order to teach basic cooperation and respect. This is done through kindness and support rather than through fear.

The other great dog training misconception is the old adage, “You can’t teach old dog new tricks.” That is simply not true. Dogs of any age can and will learn when the teacher approaches the teaching in the appropriate manner.

Where can I go to find a good dog training program?

A good place to start your dog training program is through a local obedience school. You and your dog can become educated on the basics together at school but do most of your practicing at home. After the basic safety commands, come and stay, are learned; the training can move to places such as the park, or the car. Don’t forget, you must be sure your dog will obey your commands everywhere, not just at home.

Keep the lessons short and positive. Try to incorporate the dog training in all you and your dog’s daily activities. For example if your dog follows you into the kitchen to watch you make breakfast ask him to sit while you cook. While he’s sitting tell him what a good dog he is and when you are finished give him a treat.

Training should become your dog’s favorite activity. The key is praise. If you reprimand your dog when he does something bad and forget to praise him for behaving throughout the day he will only concentrate only on the negative aspects of training and miss out on all the fun.

Dog training can be both simple and fun if done correctly and consistently. The three steps are catching the dog in a questionable act, reprimand positively and redirect his energy into an acceptable activity. Don’t nag your dog and never spank him. Above all, praise him all the time. When he lying on the floor minding his own business tell him what a good dog he is. If you follow these simple instructions you and your dog will get along smashingly.

Mike Long runs a dog training website that focuses on educating people about the different ways of training your dog or puppy. If you would like to learn more, including additional articles, and training tips, tricks, and ideas, check out his site at http://dogtraininginfo.wordpress.com

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You consider yourself a responsible dog owner and understand that every dog needs some form of training in their life. Nevertheless for whatever reasons, you actually do not know how to go about training your dog. While searching for dog training tools online, you came across this highly recommended tool known as electronic dog collar. What is it exactly and how can it help you train your dog more efficiently and effectively.

There are several types of electronic dog collars available in the market, and they are primary used for two purposes. Firstly, it is to help keep your dog within a boundaries set by you outside of the house. The second purpose is to help house train your dog to understand the house rules and the desired behaviors expected of him in the family.

For an electronic dog collar that is use to keep a dog within a confine area to work, you will first need to have an electronic fence installed in your own yard. Currently there are DIY systems in the market that allows you to do it yourself, nevertheless the installation process can be complicated, and unless you have the technical skills or have some form of experience and help, it is advisable to get the professionals to install the system for you.

These electronic fences are invisible fences and are usually bury underground. They have the benefit of being invisible for those people that don't like the look of fences around the house. It works by having your dog to wear an electronic dog collar, and when your dog goes near the outside perimeters of the electronic fence, he is met by an electric shock that will remind him to keep away.

For the electronic dog training collars use to train dog behaviors. They operate by sending shock waves to the dog telling him that a certain behavior is unacceptable. They either send the shock on their own, or by a remote that is control by the owner. Electronic collars are useful in aiding dog behavior training, on the other hand, users must also think of the humane aspects while using and not abuse it. Although the electric shock they receive is not immense, there are still alternative ways to teach a dog not to misbehave. Squirting vinegar water mixture solution with a spray bottle at your dog while he is misbehaving is also a good way.

Those collars that send the shock waves by itself are usually electronic barking collars design to help stop dog barking problems. The primary purpose of this collar is to stop a dog from barking when it is not suppose to. The collar works by having sensors incorporated into the dog collar. These sensors can tell when the dog is barking. Whenever the dog starts to bark, the electronic dog collar either emits a high pitched noise, or releases a squirt of citronella fragrance under the animal's nose, both actions are very irritating to the dog and will make it stop barking.

These electronic dog collars are surely useful when use in the right way. It is perfectly alright to use them to aid your dog behavioral training. You can also stop using them as long as the dog has been house trained. If you would like to purchase an electronic dog collar, make sure you learn how to use it properly first.

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There's always been some controversy over whether you should give treats (i.e. dog biscuits or MilkBones) when you are training a dog. There are advantages and disadvantages to giving treats to a dog when you are training him. This article will hopefully clear up any confusion you might have.

Now, some people say, "Of course! Give the dog treats so he'll obey you. After all, you won't get his attention if you don't give him anything he enjoys." On the other hand, some other people will say, "No, don't give the dog treats! He'll be only obeying you for the food."

There is truth to both the opinions stated above. The dog does need some incentive to obey you, right? But also, what if they dog does begin to work only for the food? What then? If he's not hungry and doesn't really want the food, then he doesn't have any reason to obey you!

So should you use dog treats? The answer is YES, but in moderation . Don't give the dog a biscuit every single time he obeys you; instead, sometimes just praise him excessively instead. Also, don't make the "prize" too big or you'll be overfeeding him. For example, break a biscuit in half or even cut it into three pieces so you're not feeding your dog too much when you train him.

Here's another idea for training young puppies. Don't feed them biscuits at all – just use adult dog food pellets. The pellets are big enough to be a treat for the young puppy's tiny mouth, but small enough that it won't overfeed the puppy.

Another very important point I'd like to make is that you shouldn't train your dog to obey you only for the food as a reward. Although you might not consciously be doing this, it's easy to slip into the habit of just rewarding your dog with a treat every single time he does anything remotely good.

Instead, you want your dog to think of you as the "strong master," or the "alpha" over him, so that he obeys you because you're the master and because he wants to please you, not just because you have a treat. You can do this by praising him a lot in a high voice when he does something good and in a deep, "you're in trouble" voice when he does something bad. You want him to distinguish between the voices and figure out that a high voice means "good" and low means "bad" and whenever you do the low voice, you are not pleased with him.

I hope this article has helped you in training your dog. I hope you have much success in developing a well-behaved, friendly dog!

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For many people, as soon as they buy a puppy they sign up at a dog training school in order to make sure their puppy is well behaved. For others, it might be that your dog develops some unpleasant behaviors, or maybe you've decided that you're tired of the things he's always done. Whatever the reason for enrolling your dog in a dog training school, it's a great way to get professional assistance training your dog.

The main purpose of a dog training school is to teach the owner how to communicate effectively with their pet. This is particularly important when a dog has developed bad behaviors, as the owner needs to make it clear to the dog when he's doing something wrong, and help train the dog with new, appropriate behaviors.

Some behaviors that often result in a visit to a dog training school include:

- Jumping on people
- Jumping on the furniture
- Disobedience
- Not listening to commands
- Biting
- Excessive barking

Both the dog and owner attend dog training school, as often the owner needs to be trained correctly in order for the dog's behavior to improve. Some dogs react badly in certain environments, for example, and you need to learn how to recognize those triggers and either avoid them or help the dog to overcome his negative reaction. Other problems are caused by boredom, and by changing routines, the dog owner can help to alleviate the boredom issue.

Good behavior is the result of good communication between the dog and owner. So a lot of the dog training school program will focus on establishing a social hierarchy that puts you as the leader. Then, you can start to work on establishing obedience in your dog. Both verbal commands and hand signals are used to communicate with your dog. If the dog responds well, it may even be possible to complete a more advanced program which is conducted off-leash.

It's hard to love your dog when he's behaving badly, so the most positive outcome of attending dog training school is the chance to establish a positive, loving relationship with your dog. In some ways, that's even better than having an obedient dog.

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1. This first one is easy. You just start by saying "sit" every time the puppy sits itself. He learns to associate the word sit with the action. This is a tip you can use in all training.

2. Take out his favorite treat and keep it in your hand. Sausage usually works well but remember to cut it in small pieces so the puppy can swallow it fast.

3. Sit down on the floor so you get to the same level as the dog. You are less threatening when you sit. More important is that you are close to the dog so you can reward him faster. More about this soon.

4. Slowly move the treat over your puppy's head. The intention is to get the puppy to smell the treat (he will) and follow it with his nose. He has two options. Either back still standing or sit down. It's easier to sit down.

5 Immediately as he sits you say "sit" and give him the piece of sausage. This is the key factor to all training. The reward has to be exact in the same moment as the dog does the right thing.

6. Praise the dog. Show your joy with your voice as well as with your body language.

7. Repeat these steps 3-5 times. Not more than that though, as it has to be fun! On the other hand you can repeat the steps several times during the day.

8. In the next step you should try these steps while standing up. You can try to see if the dog reacts only to the word "sit" without your hand and the treat. If he sits down you obviously should praise him and if he doesn't don't care. You should never show your disappointment to your dog when you are training.

This is pretty easy for the puppy. In a day or two you will get him to sit with your "sit" command. Now you can try to make him sit down beside you. This is actually a preparation for the heel training. There you want him to sit as soon as you stop walking. If you have thoughts about obedience competitions with your dog you should consider the exact position where he sits and also how fast he sits. That is however off topic in this article.

The next level is to strengthen the word so you get the dog to sit in every situation no matter what's going on around him. This is an ongoing process and you should never stop training. Use every new situation to train him. Make him sit with new people, new dogs and new surroundings.

It's quite easy to train your dog to sit. If you consider not training your dog my advice is, think again. When you start training with your new puppy you get much more than the sitting part The puppy loves to do things with you. He learns to listen to his name. He gets used to training and doing things with you and on your initiative. This all together strengthen your position as the leader, and the puppy feels secure. When the puppy falls asleep in the evening his last thoughts should be: "This is really a great pack!"

Author's WebSite: http://mcranddogtraining.blogspot.com/ William McRand Sr is happily married, Holds down A full time job and is also involved in Internet Marketing (Affiliate Programs).

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On the surface, dog training may look like a waste of time. Why train your dog to learn tricks? What good are they? Your dog already knows the basics, so why should you do more than that? Oh, sure, Joe's dog can play dead and roll over. So, obviously Joe has far too much time on his hands. Why bother? Well, primarily training beyond the basics has three very good advantages; socialization, safety, and bonding.

Socializing your dog is simply the act of making him a pleasure to be around for people and other dogs alike. Who wants to be around a dog - especially a large one - who jumps on everyone with whom he comes in contact? If you have a dog that jumps, you may feel forced to resign him to the backyard when company visits, which may in turn make an annoying barker out of him as he feels left out of social gatherings. But if you treat the problem by training him not to jump, you will enable him to enjoy the company of others when they come for a visit. You will be able to do things with him like go to the park and walk in areas where there are other people and dogs.

One of a pet owner's biggest fears is losing control over their pet and possibly having them end up hit by a car or worse. Additional training can give you a nice little safety net when faced with those circumstances. Suppose your dog bolted out of the door ahead of you after a cat? When you do catch up to him, he is on the opposite side of a busy street. His first reaction may be to bound towards you. A simple gesture as small as a hand signal can tell him to stop and stay put until you can safely get to him and escort him back across the street.

Aside from those two very practical reasons to train your dog, however, there is a third benefit that busy people sometimes overlook. Time spent training your dog is time the two of you will spend together. If you've ever built a model with your kid or fixed a computer or baked a cake with a friend, you know that accomplishing a goal with a loved one can be a valuable bonding experience. Dogs are not immune to this. If you spend just a few minutes each day training your dog, it will give both of you a sense of accomplishment and bring you closer together.

Don't leave out the party tricks either! As soon as the basics are mastered, there is no reason to stop the learning process. Keep going - see how far you and your dog can go!

Joseph Wilson provides research and excellent tips on a number of dog breeds at http://www.onlinedogbreeds.com/ You can find a great source and collection of articles on dog behavior, health, and finding the right pet for you and your family.

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Facing the daunting task of training your dog, the first command you should tackle is sit. All other commands logically follow sit to your dog, and it is so easy to teach and learn that it is the perfect starting point for behavior training success.

The purpose of training a dog to sit is to place it in a calm, ready stance where she is prepared to follow your other commands. The sit stance is also a non-threatening stance in social situations. For your training session you will need her collar, her leash, and a bunch of soft, bite-sized training treats.

Dog training should be fun and rewarding for both you and the dog, so setting the stage for learning removes distractions and possible frustration. Walk your dog on a leash for a while to release nervous energy, and select a training location where other pets and people will not draw her attention. The training location should be familiar to her and provide good footing, preferably carpet or grass.

Once in your chosen training area, keep her standing on the leash with the collar high on her neck. Stand in front of her in a calm, assertive pose. Take the leash in the hand furthest from her, and a training treat in the closest hand. Let her see the treat.

At this point, you want her standing calmly with attention on the training treat. If she becomes excited, wait for her to calm down. Keep a slight pressure on the leash to prevent her from sitting or lying down before she is commanded.

Once she remains standing calmly and has her attention fixed on you (and the training treat), simultaneously move the hand with the treat over her head to a position behind her ears, relax the pressure on the leash, and say, “Sit.” She will want to keep the treat in sight, so will either back up, or lower her haunches in a perfect sit.

If she backs up, do not react. Just reset in front of her and start the exercise again. You may have to repeat this training exercise a few times before she becomes lazy and sits rather than backs up. Only a dog can actually be rewarded by being lazy!

Reward her for sitting if, and only if, she fully sits. Don’t reward a half-sit, don’t reward the sitting motion, and don’t reward a sit that wasn’t done on command. When she does sit on command, reward her instantly by giving her the treat and with a reward word such as “yes!” or “good girl!”

The first perfect sit is a glorious thing, but you have to realize that you still have not trained your dog to sit. From her perspective, she has just randomly received a reward. To make the connection between the sit and the reward in her mind will take many, many repetitions of this exercise.

Keep your training sessions short. Five minutes is a long time for your dog to pay rapt attention; she’ll quickly start to become frustrated. Take a break and play for a while or knock off for the day and train again tomorrow. Remember, she will need days to learn her lessons, not hours.

Behavior training is a lot of fun for both you and your dog. She gets ample opportunities to please the boss, and you get to spend time with your best friend. Since it is easy to teach, easy to learn, and the building block for all other training, the sit command is the perfect first bonding exercise.

Brock Lorber is a dog lover and co-author of the Pampered Pooch newsletter. You can find more dog health care and training tips at his website, http://www.myotherkids.com/

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