Dog Training – What are people more interested in, Training Puppies or Training Adult Dogs ?
November 21, 2009 by TopDog
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Hey, I’m in the process of putting together a website full of free articles regarding dog training. One of my stupid New Year resolutions.
I was going to concentrate on providing tips for people with problem dogs (mainly adults, because people love puppies). The feedback I have from friends is that I should target Puppy training issues ?
So what do I concentrate on – Puppies or Adult Dogs ?
Sorry, here’s what I’ve got so far, I think it’s coming on : http://www.advicedogtraining.com.
Good People Can Make Bad Puppies – Puppy Training Advice – Don’t Make Mistakes
November 14, 2009 by TopDog
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There are many different breeds of dogs and no one of them has a monopoly on brains. Puppies are idividuals just like humans. Some may be bold and some may be shy, but most of them can be molded, in fact a lot of puppies mimic the behavior of their owners. Some of the best puppie training advice is to know what you are doing as a trainer. One of the first things that you should concentrate on is to teach the puppy its name. Pick a simple name and use it always when you talk to your puppy so that the puppy gets used to hearing it. Make sure that the puppy connects hearing its name with something good like praise or a treat. Start the training gently and don’t be harsh. Puppies and all dogs learn through repetition so you must be patient, you probably won’t see results overnight. Talk to your puppy a lot and establish communication with it. This relationship will draw the two of you closer together. A good piece of puppy training advice that will save you a lot of frustration is, if the puppy can’t learn a certain thing, switch to something else. Another tip is to make the lessons brief so that the puppy doesn’t get bored. As was mentioned before, you must reward or reinforce the puppy for the response that you want. This can be with praise and treats or just praise. Remember to give the reward immediately as a puppy’s memory is very short. If you have to correct or discipline, a disgusted voice is usually enough. If you need more force, make a startling noise by hitting a rolled up newspaper against your knee or some object. Avoid using your hand to hit the dog, if you must, make sure that it is just a light tap. Basic training consists of name recognition, the “No” command, “Quiet” and house training (housebreaking). Talk to the puppy a lot and start with only a few minutes a day of training and lots of play time. The best puppy training advice is to keep at it, be patient and don’t let either you or the puppy get bored. Follow these basic steps and you should be on your way to successfully training your puppy.
Puppies Training Tips – 3 Important Tips To Get You Started Right Away
November 13, 2009 by TopDog
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There are many puppy owners who find themselves losing the novelty for their new pet after a while when they end up spending lots of time clearing up the mess it created. This is very unfortunate and it does not have to be that way if the owners had taken some time to learn some puppies training tips at the beginning. It will save you a lot of time and problem later on if you start training your new puppy right from the first day you brought it home. So how do you train your new puppy and what are the basic things you need to train your puppy in?You do not have to worry too much about how to train your puppy because there are professional sites around where you can easily get free step-by-step puppies training tips which you can easily apply at home. These tips will apply to whatever breed of puppies you have purchased but you do have to note that some puppies might just take a little longer time than others to get trained. You just have to be more patient and consistent in your puppy training. Below are three tips which you can start applying right away. The first thing you need to train your new puppy in is to potty train it. Yes, puppies are like little children, they need to be potty trained too! It is important to teach it from young so that you do not have to continue cleaning after it when it has grown into an adult. However, you cannot expect it to become potty trained overnight. You need to be persistent and consistent in your training and over time, your puppy will be able to remember its correct potty area. When you are training your puppy, it is vital that you do not allow it to get rid of its waste on your tiles, carpets and any wooden furniture you might have in your house. Another of the puppies training tips that you need to teach is how to show respect for you. This is essential in order for your puppy to learn about self control. When you are training your puppy, you must never give in no matter how its whimpers, otherwise it will never follow your instructions. You need to show your puppy that you are the dominant one so that it will follow what you say. On the other hand, you must also not frighten your pet into listening to you. That will only turn your puppy into an unhappy, fearful and aggressive pet. Start applying the above two puppies training tips given above, you are on a good start to having a lovable and happy pet. However, one other tip to puppy training is to create opportunities for your puppy to socialize. One way is to invite friends to your house. This will show your puppy that these strangers are not posing any threat to you so it will not grow up to be an aggressive adult dog. You do not want your pet to pounce on your guests whenever they visit you!
Puppies Training Tips – 2 Vital Tips To Help You Train Your Puppy Quickly
November 13, 2009 by TopDog
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I have come across many dog owners who look for puppies training tips which can allow them to train their puppies quickly. To this, I can only say that you will not get a satisfactory answer because you cannot expect to get your puppy trained in a matter of a few hours or days! If that is what you are looking for, you will be disappointed as a skill cannot be internalized immediately. However, if you are looking for an effective training system that can show you results in a few weeks, I do have two tips to offer you. 1. Daily Intensive PracticeIf you want to be able to train your puppy quickly, you must first of all remember that you need daily intensive practice. I am sure you know that practice makes perfect so your puppy will also be able to learn a skill more quickly when you can make time to train every day. Let’s say you want to train your puppy to come to you when you call it. Move your puppy a distance away from you and call its name repeatedly. When it comes to you, praise it and reward it with a dog treat. Do this a few times and carry out this training every day. You need to spend a lot of time together in order to teach your puppy new skills. It is vital that you set the rules right from the start and ensure that your puppy follows the rules every time. Puppies are just like little children â you have to be firm and carry through with your instructions. Never give in to your puppy’s whims or you will risk not having your puppy obey you. Just remember that you can learn all the puppies training tips in the world but if you are not firm in carry them out, you will not be successful in training your puppy. 2. Take the cue from your puppyBy taking the cue from your puppy, I do not mean to listen to the whims of your puppy! However, if you see that your puppy looks very tired after some training, it is time to let it take a break. You should not over-strain your puppy. It will do more harm to your puppy if you insist on training your puppy hard in an attempt to get it trained quickly. Regardless of which training system, programme or manual you refer to, all puppies training tips will point you towards training your puppy in a relaxed and non-stressful environment. In fact, the best and fastest way in which your puppy learns anything is when there is no pressure faced by either you or your puppy. Be prepared to give your puppy at least one week before it learns any skill. You also need to spend a lot of time with your puppy in order to teach it well. So just enjoy your time with your puppy and build up your relationship with it. If you feel that you need more professional help, never feel shy in seeking out special training centres which can help you out.
Puppy House Training – 4 Basic Puppies Training Tips For A Happy, Well-Behaved Pet
November 13, 2009 by TopDog
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Puppies can make very lovable and adorable pets but there are a lot of responsibilities involved. Not only do you have to ensure that you give it sufficient nutrients, you also need to provide a loving home in order for your puppy to grow happily and healthily. You also do not want it to become a nuisance in your neighbourhood. As such, it is essential that you carry out the necessary puppy house training, especially in the first few months when you first brought your puppy home. If you are wondering how to get hold of some useful puppies training tips to help you in your training, you have come to the right place. Below are 4 basic tips that you can use for a start. Â 1. Potty TrainingThe first puppy house training exercise that you need to carry is most probably potty training. This is essential because your puppy needs to learn where the correct place for it to eliminate its waste is. You do want it to soil your carpets and furniture so it is vital that you teach this rule right from the first day you bring your puppy home. Before it leant the correct place to eliminate its waste, you must not let it go near your carpets or onto the sofa. When you are potty training your puppy, you have to be very patient and consistent. The best timings to potty train a puppy is after each meal. Decide on its potty place and bring it there after every meal. Do not get mad at your puppy if there are any ‘accidents’, give it some time to learn. 2. Training Your Puppy To Stay Alone Without Misbehaving There will definitely be occasions when your puppy needs to stay alone at home so you have to train it to behave when there is nobody around in the house. You can start your training by confining it to an isolated area but do not lock it up in a small cage where there is not enough place for it to move around. Little puppies need to sleep a lot so do not feel bad that your puppy is sleeping on its own. Start by confining it for short periods each time and slowly extend the hours. You can prevent it from getting bored by giving it some toys to play with. After some time you will be able to allow it to move around the house even when there is no one in but ensure that it has already been potty trained. Otherwise, you will come back to a messy home every day. Once your puppy gets used to being alone for a few hours each day, it will not suffer from separation anxiety. That is why it is important that you start puppy house training early. 3. Training Your Puppy To Socialize In order that your puppy not become an aggressive pet, you have to bring out for walks everyday so that it has a chance to socialize with other animals and people in your neighbourhood. Very often you get to read about dogs behaving in aggressive manners to their neighbours. That is usually because the dog owners did not spend enough time carrying out puppy house training exercises for their pets. Remember that if you ever face difficulties house training your puppy or older dog, you should always seek professional trainer’s help. Never give up on your pet. 4. Training Your Puppy To Obey Basic CommandsAfter you have trained the basic and more important rules such as potty training, food routine and proper behaviour when no one is home, you can go on to teach your puppy to obey some general commands like ‘sit’, ‘heel’ and ‘no’. These are usually taught when your puppy is older. They are also very vital training rules if you do not want your puppy to misbehave when you bring him out for walks. Once you bring your new puppy home, it is important that you start teaching it the basic puppy house training exercises as mentioned above. On the other hand, you must also not forget to show your puppy your love for it. Having a new puppy is a very interesting and fun experience for the whole family, so do not forget to enjoy the companionship of your new pet. Have fun!
“Secrets To Dog Training” – Proven Ways To Jumpstart Your Puppies Training Programme Right Away!
November 12, 2009 by TopDog
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I had my first pet back in 1985 â a puppy. It was actually not intentional as my parents were against the idea of keeping a puppy because there was just too much responsibility involved. However, it was a case of bullying that got me my first puppy. Yes, somehow my brother’s dog did not like his son and insisted on biting him and the little puppy was only 3 weeks old. Not wanting the poor puppy to grow up into a depressed and unhappy dog, he came under my care and that was how I had to start my search for puppies training tips as I did not want my parents to throw the puppy out for messing up our house!
Back then internet was still not popular so my knowledge had to come from books and books on puppies training were rather expensive. If the internet had been as easily accessible at that time, I would not have to burn a hole in my pockets! Recently, I had to help a friend to look for a good puppies training manual which is both informative and inexpensive and I happened to chance upon an online book â “Secrets To Dog Training”.
What is “Secrets To Dog Training” all about?If you have just bought or adopted a puppy or a dog, you will need to train it so that it will listen to your instructions and not mess up your house. You will need a training manual that provides reliable content and workable methods for training your new pet. Upon comparison with the numerous puppies training books that I’ve read, I must say that the content covered in this book is very useful and easy to comprehend. The important point to note is that it is written by seasoned professional dog trainer who has many years of experience in dog training so his advice and tips are not based on theories only but have been tried and proven to be effective.
“Secrets to dog training” is an ebook that you can easily download from the internet immediately after you’ve made payment. What makes this manual effective and simple to use is that you will also get a 30 minutes video recording which helps you to easily learn the remedies to the common doggy misbehaviour that you would want to correct in your own puppy or older dog. In fact, the video recordings give such clear demonstrations that you can be off to try them out on your own puppies right away!
I was expecting this ebook to only talk about puppies training but how wrong I was. A lot of information is given in this ebook such as:â¢Â How to select a suitable puppy?â¢Â Where is the best place to get your new puppy?â¢Â What important information you need to know about the breed of your puppy?â¢Â How do you ensure that your home is safe for your new puppy/dog?â¢Â How often should you bring your puppy to the vet?â¢Â How do you correct the behavioral problems in your puppy?â¢Â How can you prevent separation anxiety?â¢Â How do you know if your puppy is sick?
Would I recommend this product?The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!” because it is definitely a worthwhile investment. I thought I know everything about puppies training since I’ve started keeping dogs since I was a teenager but this book puts me to shame! I have read a lot of books on puppies training but nothing comes close to “Secrets to dog training”. I was most impressed by the section on dog whispering which teaches you how to train your puppies or dogs through communication and mutual respect instead of punishments. There are even step-by-step instructions for you to easily follow and apply immediately.
At such a low and affordable price, you not only get tons of puppies training tips and information, a step-by-step dog training manual, a video clip of practical solutions and even 4 bonus informative ebooks! Wow! A lot of times you get free bonuses that are basically useless but with this purchase, you get bonuses that you can use on your puppy such as how to groom your dog, how to resolve canine aggression problems, how to train your dog to keep your house safe, etc.
You can really solve a lot of your doggy problems when you purchase “Secrets to dog training” because you are even receive free consultations from a member of the Kingdom of Pets team by simply sending them an email with your queries! It is the first time I come across a company that caters to its customers needs even after the purchase has been made.
The only problem I get from buying this product is that I have a lot of reading and watching to do! I learnt a lot of puppies training tips from the ebooks and I had so much fun training my puppy after that. If only this product had been around in the past, I would not have made so many mistakes when I was training my earlier puppies!
Puppy House Training – 4 Basic Puppies Training Tips For a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet
November 12, 2009 by TopDog
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Puppies can make very lovable and adorable pets but there are a lot of responsibilities involved. Not only do you have to ensure that you give it sufficient nutrients, you also need to provide a loving home in order for your puppy to grow happily and healthily. You also do not want it to become a nuisance in your neighbourhood. As such, it is essential that you carry out the necessary puppy house training, especially in the first few months when you first brought your puppy home. If you are wondering how to get hold of some useful puppies training tips to help you in your training, you have come to the right place. Below are 4 basic tips that you can use for a start.
1. Potty Training
The first puppy house training exercise that you need to carry is most probably potty training. This is essential because your puppy needs to learn where the correct place for it to eliminate its waste is. You do want it to soil your carpets and furniture so it is vital that you teach this rule right from the first day you bring your puppy home.
Before it leant the correct place to eliminate its waste, you must not let it go near your carpets or onto the sofa. When you are potty training your puppy, you have to be very patient and consistent. The best timings to potty train a puppy is after each meal. Decide on its potty place and bring it there after every meal. Do not get mad at your puppy if there are any ‘accidents’, give it some time to learn.
2. Training Your Puppy To Stay Alone Without Misbehaving
There will definitely be occasions when your puppy needs to stay alone at home so you have to train it to behave when there is nobody around in the house. You can start your training by confining it to an isolated area but do not lock it up in a small cage where there is not enough place for it to move around. Little puppies need to sleep a lot so do not feel bad that your puppy is sleeping on its own. Start by confining it for short periods each time and slowly extend the hours. You can prevent it from getting bored by giving it some toys to play with.
After some time you will be able to allow it to move around the house even when there is no one in but ensure that it has already been potty trained. Otherwise, you will come back to a messy home every day. Once your puppy gets used to being alone for a few hours each day, it will not suffer from separation anxiety. That is why it is important that you start puppy house training early.
3. Training Your Puppy To Socialize
In order that your puppy not become an aggressive pet, you have to bring out for walks everyday so that it has a chance to socialize with other animals and people in your neighbourhood. Very often you get to read about dogs behaving in aggressive manners to their neighbours. That is usually because the dog owners did not spend enough time carrying out puppy house training exercises for their pets. Remember that if you ever face difficulties house training your puppy or older dog, you should always seek professional trainer’s help. Never give up on your pet.
4. Training Your Puppy To Obey Basic Commands
After you have trained the basic and more important rules such as potty training, food routine and proper behaviour when no one is home, you can go on to teach your puppy to obey some general commands like ‘sit’, ‘heel’ and ‘no’. These are usually taught when your puppy is older. They are also very vital training rules if you do not want your puppy to misbehave when you bring him out for walks.
Once you bring your new puppy home, it is important that you start teaching it the basic puppy house training exercises as mentioned above. On the other hand, you must also not forget to show your puppy your love for it. Having a new puppy is a very interesting and fun experience for the whole family, so do not forget to enjoy the companionship of your new pet. Have fun!
Puppies Training – How Do I Get Started
November 12, 2009 by TopDog
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If you just got a brand new puppy, congratulations! You’re in for a very fun yet frustrating time. One second, you’ll be smiling at him for being so cute, while the next second, you’ll want to scream at him for breaking something in the house. So when it comes to a puppies training, the sooner you do it, the better off you’re going to be. Although it’s important to get a puppy trained early, this still means you are going to have to show some patience. Let’s face it. This is a brand new situation for a puppy. You are going to have to give him a little leeway. He’s not going to pick it all up on his first day at a new home. The beginning part of the puppy training should be focused on boundaries. What can the puppy do? Where can it go? All these things have to be answered. The best way is just to simply keep an eye on him. Watch and see where he goes when he is in the house. If he walks into closet, be prepared to say “NO”. The dog will soon get a sense by your tone, and where he is in the house, as to where he can go, and where he cannot. Obviously, take him out a lot with a leash. Not only is it great for outside stimulus, but is also important for the dog to know that he has to relieve himself outside, not indoors. Whenever he does his business, make sure to give him a little treat, so he knows he’s done good.
Effective Potty Training For Puppies
November 12, 2009 by TopDog
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Potty training is the act of giving training to a child in the use of a potty for urination and defecation. Just as a child needs this training, a dog will also have to be potty trained. HOW TO POTTY TRAIN A PUPPYLike a newborn child, the arrival of a new pet puppy, also evokes the same emotions. A puppy has the habit of defecating anywhere and anytime, without any warning. Thus, potty training is a very essential part of puppy training. Since it is difficult to manipulate an adult dog, potty training of a puppy, should be carried out during the initial stage itself. The two things needed for potty training dogs, are time and patience. TOP TEN TECHNIQUES YOU CAN USE TODAY• Make the puppy sleep in a designated place. • Record, the times of eating and peeing of the puppy. Maintain a chart of this data. • Follow a routine. • Shower praise for positive behavior. • Establish his potty territory: • Puppies may pee during odd hours and at odd places and this behavior should not be punished. • A dog should be potty trained in the puppy stage itself. • When a puppy refuses to come for walks or poop in his designated area, he should not be condemned. • Gaining the trust of a puppy is very important before training him. • A puppy may urinate or poop out of excitement, which is not to be punished.
Training Pitbull Puppies- The Secret To Pitbull Puppy Training
November 12, 2009 by TopDog
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Training Pitbull puppies to be great family pets takes more “know how” than most people would expect. Whlie Pits are a loving and loyal breed, they still can get out of control if not properly trained. Laura and I should know, we spent several months trying to get our Pitbull, “Rocco”, to cooperate. We had no success until we received expert advice from a professional Pitbull handler.
The key to training Pitbull puppies is to start the training when they are very young. Even at a very young age, Pitbulls are very responsive to vocal tone and one word commands. In fact, Laura and I learned that you can begin training as early as 8 weeks!
Needless to say, at such a young age, Pitbulls have EXTREMELY short attention spans! Nevertheless, firm commands such as “NO” and “Down” can be applied from the day you bring your Pitbull home. The key is to be consistant and firm. Don’t make the mistake of being firm in some instances, and not firm in other instances when the behavior is the same.
BIG mistake!
We learned that Pitbulls learn best in an environment where the “alpha leader” of the household conducts one on one training in a controlled environment on a regular schedule. Of course, the dog must be old enough to pay strict attention for approx. 10 minutes each session. Generally, this form of training Pitbull puppies can begin at about 5 months.
For training to be effective, a Pitbull must get plenty of exercise. If they are restless and have too much pent up energy, their attention spans suffer. And for Heaven’s sake, if you want your Pitbull puppy training to go smoothly, don’t isolate your dog. Allow your puppy to socialize REGULARLY!





