Dog Barking Collars Are An Excellent Training Tool

If your dog’s barking is becoming a problem, then you may want to consider stopping excessive dog barking with collars. There are collars that are designed to deliver different levels of stimulation, so there is a perfect setting for large and small, gentle and aggressive dogs of all breeds.

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electronic collar on dog

While it is not recommended to expect your dog never to bark, Dog Barking Collars can help you train your dog to be quiet in certain situations. This is very helpful if you live in a busy neighborhood, and your dog is constantly barking at neighbors.

To use the dog barking collars in a situation where you need or want the dog to be quiet, you need to first wait for the dog to bark. Once the dog has begun to bark, then you need to begin using the remote to deliver the stimulus to the dog. You will want to use the quiet command along with the stimulus to ensure your dog understands what you expect.

You may want to use this method randomly when your dog is barking for the first few days. This will help him learn to associate barking with the unpleasant stimulus, and help him learn that there are some times when barking is okay and other times when it isn’t.

You will want to use the different setting to help you teach your dog when to bark and when to remain quiet. You will want to give the dog plenty of time to learn using the lowest setting on the dog barking collars, typically two or three days.

It is very important to use many different situations to train your dog. If you have a dog for security purposes, for example, then you may want to allow him to bark when someone enters your lawn or personal area. Helping your dog make the distinction between a threat and a passerby using dog barking collars will help you have a pet that can alert you when needed, and remain quiet when the neighbors pass by.

You will find that dog barking collars are one of the simplest and most effective ways that you can help your dog learn to follow your quiet command. With consistent use, many owners have found they see results within just a few Dog Training sessions.

When you are bothered by excessive barking, dog barking collars may be your best option. The collars can be used on all types of dogs, and are an easy way to train any dog.

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Dec 14, 2009 | 19 | DOG TRAINING

Crate Training For Your New Puppy

Crate training your puppy . Have you ever wondered if crate training might be right for your puppy or dog? Using a crate to train your new puppy is a very effective puppy training technique. Actually is does not matter if your dog is a puppy or a full grown dog, a crate will still be very useful at times. Teaching your dog or puppy that his crate is his and his alone will have many benefits for you and your dog as well. Your dog will come to view his crate as his safe place to go whenever he likes and for you the crate gives you a place to put your puppy or dog when you leave the house.

Dogs have a tendency to display a lot of energy, thus calling for a fair amount or exercise. A high energy dog is highly susceptible to separation anxiety. If your dog displays any type of separation anxiety crate training will become a necessity. It is not a rare occasion when a dog owner has gone out for the evening only to come home to torn up furniture, ripped down curtains and papers strewn all over the house.

Crate training your puppy is one of the easiest ways to potty train him as well. You need to be sure that the crate is just slightly larger than your puppy because he will soon learn that he does not want to pee or poop where he sleeps. To make your job easier you will want to introduce your puppy to his crate as soon as you bring him home.

You do not want to use the crate to punish your dog, your goal is to make his crate his own special place. The last thing you want to do is to associate a negative experience with your dog’s new home.

The Benefits of Crate Training Your Dog

Your dog needs to know that he has a place all to his own. When your dog is trained to use his crate that becomes his special place. Dogs that have been raised using a crate to train them to follow certain behaviors come to grow an attachment to their crate and they begin to feel safe inside them. There are many times you may find your dog retreating to his crate out fear such as a thunder storm or loud yelling in the house hold.

Puppies are rambunctious little dogs and when you are not around they can get into a lot of trouble so having a crate to keep him in at times can prove to be extremely beneficial.  As soon as you bring a new puppy into your home you should introduce him to his new crate and get him as used to it as soon as possible. When you first start crate training your new puppy try to make is a fun of an experience as you possibly can. Never just bring him home, throw him in the crate and lock him in as this will have lasting negative association with the crate and your puppy will forever fear going near it.

You want to get into the habit of praising your dog every time he goes in his crate on his own, it is good practice to leave the crate open while you are at home. Place the crate in a part of the home where he will feel like part of the family, do not isolate him in a corner of back hall if you do he will never want to go use his crate.

When you first begin crate training your puppy he may not take to it right away, you need to remember he is young and probably a little scared and intimidated. The first few times he spends more than 15 minutes or so in the crate he may begin to whine or cry and this is one of the hardest times for you the owner because your first instinct is to let him out and comfort him but this would be a terrible mistake. If you let your puppy out when he begs he is going to think that all he has to do to get out of his crate is to start whining and yelping. You need to be strong, give him some time and he will quiet down and then about 15 or 20 minutes of him being quiet you can let him out and praise him and give him lots of love.

Unless you want your puppy to associate his crate with negative behavior you should never put him in there for long periods of time. Always start out with around 10 minutes or so and then gradually build up from there. The only time that he should be in the crate for extended periods of time is when it is time for the family to sleep or if you leave the home.

Crate training will help your puppy know his own space inside the house. Using a crate is great for potty training purposes because dogs generally do not like to do their job where they sleep. Most dogs prefer to sleep in den-like spaces. This explains why your puppy crawls under the bed or the table. Positioning the crate in such a space will coax the puppy to use it.

If your puppy is in his safe place, he will naturally not have destructive tendencies as seen in puppies who feel insecure in their environment. Puppies get anxious when left alone, this is where crate training can have some great benefits.

They have just been separated from their mother and look at you for security and love. If you have trained your puppy into believing that his crate is not a punishment he will find comfort inside it when you are not around. When introducing your puppy to the crate for the first time, praise him and gently coax him into it. Place the crate next to your bed at night to give the puppy a sense of security.

Make the puppy stay in his crate for small periods and then longer periods when you are home with him just so he knows that even if you are home there are going to be times when he must stay in his crate. Do not force him to get inside the crate.  When crate training it can be very helpful to use treats to coax him into his crate the first few times. You could even feed your puppy in the crate. Let him know that this is his safe place to rest. Make sure that your puppy has done his job before you put him in the crate. Just like you would with a child, ensure that he empties his bladder before putting him to bed.

If you are crate training a puppy you need to take into consideration that they have very small bladders and have to be let outside often so they can do their job where they are suppose to

When buying a crate for your puppy, it is important to buy one that is appropriate for his size. Remember to buy one according to his breed too, so that the crate is neither too big nor too small for him later. If you have bought a bigger crate for your puppy considering his future growth, block one section of the crate so that the puppy does not feel insecure. While crate training always remove the dog’s collar before crating so that he can be comfortable. Dogs that have been properly crated will be secure and happy. You can use the crate while traveling or if you need to leave your dog with friends, if you go out for the evening.

Crate training should never be a scary moment for your new puppy, and it should not be traumatic for you as the new owner as well. Do what ever you can to make the experience a positive one for the two of you.  crate training

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Dec 11, 2009 | 3 | DOG TRAINING

Teach Your Dog To Sit!

Teach your dog to sit following a few simple guidelines. If you are just bringing a new puppy into your home you should give the little guy some time to adjust to his new surroundings. Just think about what a drastic change it has been for your new puppy, he was used to being part of a little and he had his Mom with him for comfort but now he is brought into a whole new atmosphere.

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Before you try to teach your puppy any commands you first need to form a bond with him. Once the little fellow is acclimated to his new home you may then want to start to teach him some simple commands. After successfully potty training your pup you may then want to teach your dog to sit.

First you are going to want to find a nice quiet place with no distractions because a puppies attention span is very limited. This not only goes for puppies it is the same for older dogs as well.

The biggest mistake most dog owners make when attempting to train their dog to follow any particular command is they make the whole process to complicated for the dog. When training your dog to sit you must only use a one word command such as “sit.” You don’t want to say “now sit Fido” or “sit down Fido” if the command is too long for your dog to comprehend you will not have any success with your training.

The most effective method to use to teach your dog to sit is to reward him with small bits of treats when he follows the command correctly. The first step is to put your dog gently into the sitting position by pressing down on his rear end all the while repeating the command sit. If your dog stays in the sitting position for any length of time give him a treat and lots of praise. It may not seem like it at times but the fact is your dog wants to please you so if you give him lots of praise and loving when he responds to a command correctly he will associate that command with your positive reinforcement.

When attempting to teach your dog to sit you need to remember that dogs have a short attention span so you do not want to make his training sessions more than 15 to 30 minutes at the most. If you try to work with him any longer than that it is only going to result in the two of you becoming frustrated and you never want a training session to be a negative event for your pup.

So to teach your dog to sit you will want to work with him every day for about 15 minutes at a time and you need to keep in mind that repetition and positive reinforcement are going to be your best tools while raining your dog. Now to be successful with your training you will need to continually put your dog into the sitting position all the while repeating the command sit.

Every time you put your dog in the sitting position give him a treat and lots of praise. While working with your dog you can try holding the treat above his head and slightly farther back so that he must stretch his snout in order to see the treat. When you present the treat to your dog in this fashion it will generally be more comfortable for him to sit in order to get a better view of the treat. I find this to be n excellent way to teach your dog to sit. You just need to have a little bit of patience and a lot of love to give to your new companion.

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Dec 02, 2009 | 0 | DOG TRAINING

Training Your Dog Using An Electronic Collar

Training a dog with an electronic collar is very simple once you have learned the basics. Such a collar uses a small static electric like shock to teach dogs which behaviors are acceptable, and which need to be avoided. These tips can help you teach your pet to behave quickly and easily.

electronic collar on dog

electronic collar on dog

There are many reasons that you may want to train your dog with an electronic collar. First, the safety of your pet depends on his ability to follow your commands. This is especially important if you live in an urban area, where the dog risks running into a busy street. An electronic collar can help you train your dog to follow your commands quickly as they are very effective and safe.

Your dog’s electronic collar works by delivering an unpleasant shock that is similar to static electric. The shock isn’t painful, but it is unpleasant enough to help you teach your pet which behaviors are acceptable and the collars are extremely safe.

Before you begin training your dog with the use of these collars you must decide on the training commands that you will use on a consistent basis. You will want to remember the specific command words, such as “come” and “quiet”, and use them consistently or you may simply confuse your dog. Training sessions should always first begin without the use of the shock collars, you may find that it is possible to train your dog without the use of these collars.

Typically, you will begin using the dog electronic collar on the lowest setting but this is really dependent upon the dog breed and size. Most pet owners find that the lowest setting is effective in training their dog. If your dog isn’t responding to training on the lowest level, move up the settings incrementally to find the lowest setting possible that your dog responds to.

A dog electronic collar works by conditioning the dog to associate the undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus (the shock). You may find that your dog begins following your commands within just one or two training sessions, or you may need to work with him a little longer to see results. You should be aware that you do not necessarily have to use the collar for them life of the dog, in many cases you can use the collars while you are initially training your dog but once he learns the commands you will definitely want to see how well he does without the use of the collar.

In general, a dog electronic collar is the quickest way to train a dog, however. Most dogs are very receptive to conditioning, and really want to please their owner. You may even want to combine positive reinforcement with the use of the collar. You can do this by offering the dog a reward when he engages in desirable behavior.

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electronic collar

You may be surprised to find that your dog’s Shock Collar is fine as a standalone training aid. There are many different training methods that you may wish to try before resorting to the use of the electronic collar.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 0 | DOG TRAINING

Dog Training Basics

Dogs are faithful loyal companions that enrich our lives in many ways. For example, dogs can herd sheep, guard the house and act as guides for the blind. Although specialized training is needed for law enforcement, search and rescue and assistance for the disabled, basic Dog Training for a family pet is essential for raising a happy, well adjusted dog. Training a puppy can start as early as 8 to 10 weeks of age, and housebreaking is one of the first things to be taught. A treat or other reward given when the pup has gone to the bathroom outside will help speed the process.

Two of the most basic commands involved in dog training are sit and stay. Be sure you have your dog’s attention by holding a treat or favorite toy just out of his reach. Firmly give the command “Sit!” while gently pressing down on his hindquarters. When he does sit, shower him with praise and give him the treat. Once your dog has learned to sit, the stay command naturally follows. While your dog is sitting, place a treat on the ground a few feet away. As he starts to move toward the treat, remove it and say “Stay!” The dog eventually learns that moving results in no treat. Once the dog does not move, give him the treat as a reward for staying. Sometimes a command learned indoors may not work outdoors. For example, the dog may know the sit command happens in the kitchen, but in the backyard it is confusing to him. The command may need to be taught again in new situations. Remember that successful dog training requires repetition and positive reinforcement.

One of the most important areas of basic dog training is teaching your pet to come. Inside the house with dog treats in hand, back up a few steps and call out the command “Come!” Praise the dog as he approaches, and reward him with a treat. Training your dog to come while outside will take time and patience. Running free to explore is very tempting, and the key is teaching the dog that you are much more attractive than temporary freedom. Too many people punish an escaped dog once they catch him, but this only teaches your pet to not come and this can really hinder your dog training sessions. This essential command can save a dog’s life if he starts to run onto a busy road.

Dog training is crucial to keep your pet well behaved. Dogs that are a nuisance can irritate the neighbors who may call an animal control officer for assistance. Training your dog will build communication and respect between a dog and his owner. Obedience training should be taught to every dog that will be a beloved family member for years to come. It is very important that dog training does not turn into dog punishment.

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Oct 16, 2009 | 0 | DOG TRAINING