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Dog Training Tips – Guide to Stop Dog Chewing

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All dogs need training, plus some pet dogs need training out of some anti-social or dangerous behaviors. This is not impossible and we can use a dog’s basic instincts to help us help them learn what we want them to do. Probably the most annoying habits dogs get into is chewing on your shoes or items around the house. Chewing destroys our home, it can mean that your family dog gets out in the yard and gets himself into dangerous and possibly fatal situations. Chewing is something that you will need to train your puppy out of, but there is much that you can do to help them. Firstly we have to ask why a dog chews? Puppies have a chewing stage when their adult teeth come through. You are able to anticipate this by getting them tough dog toys that they’ll chew, and encouraging them to chew them. The best way to deal with it is by making sure they have plenty of other activities to do as opposed to chew things. Make sure you play with them, give them enough exercise,

Clicker Dog Training Tips for Common Behaviour Problems

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Even dog training tips go through fads and the current fad within the world of dog obedience training is the use of the clicker; however this is one fad with real results that will stand the test of time if done properly. Let’s take a look at how the clicker can be used to effectively discourage unwanted behaviors. Clickers, dog whistles and noisemakers have been around for years, but the movement away from dominance training has led to a rise in the use of positive reinforcement training tools like the clicker. To use the clicker effectively, you must first train your dog to understand that the clicker sound means he will get a treat. This is referred to as “charging the clicker.” To charge the clicker, gather 10 or 20 pea-sized treats. Then, face your dog, click and immediate give your dog a treat. Repeat this process until you are out of treats. Your dog will catch on quickly that the clicker means treats and he will be eager to get that treat.Let’s look at some clicke

How to Keep Your Dog Training at Home Full of Fun – Remote Training Collars

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After your dog has completed his obedience training classes be sure to continue your  dog training  at home by developing a routine and keeping it fun. Regular training sessions reinforce what both you and your dog learned. Keeping it fun leads to big smiles and lots of tail wagging – a sure sign that you have a happy dog who is deeply bonded with you. Look at your schedule  to figure out the best time of day for you to set aside ten minutes for training. Your consistency is sure to be rewarded with quick results simply by focusing on your dog and his training on a daily basis, but this routine doesn’t have to be boring. There are a number of ways to keep training fun and interesting. Remember, your dog doesn’t think, “Okay, time to train.” He decides only if it’s something he enjoys doing. If your dog enjoys the training sessions you can bet that he’s going to be eager to please and ready to participate in the entire process. So, how do you keep your dog training at home f