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Untitled document 7 Dog Training Secrets Our lovable, furry companions can be mischievous and naughty at times The knee jerk reaction is to shout No or Bad Dog but lets face it, that rarely wor.Untitled document 7 Dog Training Secrets Our lovable, furry companions can be mischievous and naughty at times The knee jerk reaction is to shout No or Bad Dog but lets face it, that rarely wor.
7 Dog Training Secrets Our lovable, furry companions can be mischievous and naughty at times The knee-jerk reaction is to shout "No!" or "Bad Dog!" but let's face it, that rarely works So we asked certified dog trainers to share some of their best training secrets, and we found it's easier than you might think to get the results you want Do you find yourself trying hopelessly to get your dog’s attention? Does “in one ear and out the other” sound familiar? Or does your dog find it easy to listen to you until he sees the dreaded mail carrier? Whatever the case, it’s important that us owners are able to capture and hold our dog’s attention Just imagine the consequences if our dog ran onto a busy road and was not able to listen to us calling him back! In this article I will cover simple tips you can apply immediately to help your dog become more attentive Offer high-value rewards There’s nothing wrong with a well-deserved “Good boy!” and tummy rub, but they’re simply not as rewarding as that coveted, freeze-dried liver or other delicious doggie treat You just need to find out what treat your dog will go crazy for when performing new or preferred behaviors “Exploring your dog’s high-value food rewards is a lot of fun and part of the process “Always carry a pouch or bag with your puppy’s daily allocation of food and lots of treats in it to teach your dog appropriate new behaviors.” Just be sure to consider these treats as part of your dog’s daily food allotment, or you may wind up with an overweight pup on your hands Got puppy fever? Find out how much a pup could cost you Train in a boring environment Ever try teaching your fur baby something new at the dog park or while interacting with people? It probably didn’t go as well as expected Here’s why: Too much distraction “Initially, as with any new behavior, you want to start in a boring, non-distracting environment, typically a room inside your home with no toys, with your dog on a leash,” says Hartstein And keep those high-value treats handy for rewards Don’t miss these 50 secrets your pet won’t tell you Stop yanking on the leash Are you walking with your dog or is your dog walking you? If it’s the latter, forget about yanking the leash It won’t work “Dogs have an opposition reflex You pull back, and they pull forward They are not being stubborn or difficult It’s built into the way a dog is designed,” says Hartstein In other words, if a dog pulls and gets to where it wants to go, the dog is rewarded and will continue the behavior The solution? Head back inside for some walking on the leash “After your dog has walked successfully next to you many times in your home, advance to the backyard, then the front yard, then a few houses down, and etc.,” suggests Hartstein Reward them for walking close to you Find out the 53 mistakes every dog owner makes Paws on the floor, please We’re all suckers for cute puppies, and they’re just as excited to jump on us to receive the attention we give them It may seem rude, but it’s important to tell everyone your fur baby comes into contact with that your pup is in training and they should only pay attention to him/her when they have settled down with all four paws on the floor “When a new person wants to greet my puppy I ask my puppy to sit (or stand) and then offer them treats while the person is petting them,” says Hartstein Here are 13 amazing facts you never knew about your pooch “Leave it” is better Dogs are attracted to things that repulse us, like food that fell out of a garbage can or goose poop Besides being gross, objects dogs pick up are potentially harmful Harstein says the “leave it” command is more effective than “drop it.” It makes sense—”leave it” is preventative, while “drop it” means it’s already too late Again, practice in a boring environment and not on the street where distractions abound “I many iterations of a behavior before we walk on the overstimulating and distracting streets where a dog may pick up something dangerous or unwanted,” says Hartstein Find out the foods your dog should never eat Stop digging! Digging is a natural and fun activity for dogs—we just don’t appreciate it when they it in our yards or gardens The solution for dogs that love to dig is to give them a place to it “Set up a sandbox or a designated area where you encourage and reward your dog for digging That will also keep them out of your vegetable garden or flower bed,” suggests Hartstein You may even want to hide a few toys in the dirt for them to find as a way to reward them for digging in their designated spot Here are 15 things you need before you get a new puppy Teach them where to poop You’re a good parent and always have poop bags on hand but it’s still kind of embarrassing when your dog pops a squat on your neighbor’s front lawn while they’re sitting on the front porch Luckily, there’s a simple solution Just teach them where to poop “Guide your dog to an area where you want them to poop, wait a few minutes, and don’t play or speak with them Allow them to sniff and their business and reward them heavily for elimination by immediately giving them many high-value food rewards,” says Harstein Make sure you also know these etiquette rules all dog owners should follow The secret to making your dog’s problem behaviors disappear Hi dog lover, No matter what your dog’s problem behavior is… Be it jumping, peeing inappropriately, aggression, pulling on the leash…or whatever… There is ONE SOLUTION that can help STOP this problem now The sad fact is… Most Dog trainers miss this solution entirely They give you cookie cutting training programs They use outdated and ‘mean’ dominance techniques Or worse yet… They have no qualifications and are complete phonies So what’s the answer to stopping your Dog’s behavior problems? 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PS Check out the brain training for Dogs course now It’s great for eliminating any bad behaviors by tapping into your dog? ??s hidden intelligence PPS- check out the cool dog pictures on this page... stubborn or difficult It’s built into the way a dog is designed,” says Hartstein In other words, if a dog pulls and gets to where it wants to go, the dog is rewarded and will continue the behavior