Posts in category "Dog Training Articles"

How to build your puppies confidence
2011-04-18
Developing confidence within your new puppy should start the minute they arrive home. Introducing your puppy to new experiences and situations in a controlled manner as early as possible is the best way to avoid potential fears and phobias later in life.....
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Stop your dog pulling on the lead
2011-04-12
Nothing takes more fun out of walking your dog than being dragged every inch of the way and having a sore arm to show for it. ......
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Dog and puppy house training - the modern way!
2011-04-11 - 1 comment
All dogs are pre-programmed to soil outside their nest, so in this respect puppies already have an instinct to move away from the nest at around 3 weeks of age to go to the toilet. With time, puppies will learn by themselves to be toilet trained. All we are doing is speeding up the process and adding a few helpful things along the way.....
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Dog whistles and dog whistle training
2011-04-09 - 4 comments
Dog whistles were traditionally considered the domain of the gun dog and herding dog handler. They are now becoming increasingly popular with the wider dog training community as well as many pet dog owners who want to achieve better distance control of their dogs.....
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Make your dog look shy
2011-04-07 - 1 comment
I promise your eyes will glaze when your dog has mastered this one. This trick takes quite a lot of practice to get right, but you will love the result when your dog endearingly hides his eyes behind his paw.
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Make your dog look sad
2011-04-06
This one is also surprisingly easy to teach, although it always takes a few sessions before dogs fully grasp it:
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Train your dog to say hello
2011-04-04
Really impress your guests when your dog presents his paw to greet them. This is the first trick most dogs learn and it is very easy:
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Train your dog to close the door
2011-04-03
This is one of my favourite dog tricks and I was amazed how easy it is to teach! This was the first trick Dexter learnt using a clicker, but you need to build this one up in steps:
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How to make a dog carry a bag
2011-04-02
Dexter loves this one and he does this with such enthusiasm. Again, this trick is done in a number of small steps and he will learn other very useful commands whilst learning the overall trick:
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How to make a dog bow
2011-04-01
After his trick routine, teach him or her to bow to the audience. A number of approaches are required to teach your dog this trick:
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Teaching Your Dog to Stay on Cue
2011-03-29
Staying when told is another wonderful skill to teach your dog. It allows you to settle your dog down when you want a few quiet moments in the evening or to keep her out of trouble so you can check out a strange noise in the garden.
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how to train your dog as a smoke alarm
2011-03-28
The first dog to be trained as a smoke alarm was a female Labrador in 1985. This was the work of Swedish animal psychologist Anders Hallgren who, during tests, established that a dog can smell smoke up to a full minute before conventional smoke alarms. During a fire emergency, these extra seconds save lives.
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Teaching your dog to sit on cue
2011-03-27
This article walks through the process of teaching your dog to sit on cue reliably. Even if your dog already knows to sit when asked, it’s handy to practice teaching sit with the ‘lure and reward’ method.
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Coming when called - Learning the recall
2011-03-25
One of the most valuable things you can teach your dog is to come when called. Ironically, the more control you have over your dog, the less you need to use it and the more freedom your dog will have. So time spent on this exercise is well worth it.
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Dog toys and playing with your dog or puppy
2011-03-24
Teaching tricks is another wonderful way to play with your dog. Trick training has the advantage of feeling silly and fun for both of you,while still teaching your dog that it's fun to pay attention.
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What is line training
2011-03-22
Many dogs respond to their owners' commands at close quarters. But the further away they get, the more deaf they seem to get. How many of you have spent considerable sections of walks chasing after your dog that refuses to stay close to you and obey commands?
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What is Clicker Training
2011-03-20 - 1 comment
Some say that clicker training is one of the most significant advances in dog training in recent history. Derived from dolphin training, the idea behind this technique is that dogs are better able to understand exactly what we are asking of them if we are able to precisely tell them the exact moment they are doing it.
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Children and dog training
2011-03-19
Very often the behaviour of a dog is highly influenced by the behaviour of the children around it. This is no surprise since they often spend considerably more time with the dog than adults do.
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How to select a puppy class
2011-03-16
Unless a school has been recommended to you, it is a good idea to visit a class without your dog. Here are few hints and tips to be looking for from a good puppy school:
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Training a rescued dog
2011-03-15
It is a sad fact that dog rescue centres are often full with abandoned and homeless dogs. But thanks to increased public awareness, more and more people are responding and choose to provide a loving home to an adult rescue dog.
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How to use a target stick
2011-03-14
With a target stick you can teach your dog to move to particular locations, into cars, over jumps, retrieve objects by name, close doors, switch on/off lights and of course heel work
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What is dog agility?
2011-03-10
Dog agility is a sport in which a dog moves through an obstacle course with the guidance of his or her handler. Dogs run off lead, so the handler's only controls are voice and body language, requiring exceptional high standards of obedience.
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Dog crate training and why it is important
2008-01-01 - 2 comments
Is it cruel to lock my dog in a crate or cage? Many people think this is true, as they would certainly not want to be locked in a dog crate (note that dog crate and dog cage are the same thing) for any length of time themselves. Well, this is not the case for dogs who are 'den' animals.
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Puppy Socialisation
2008-01-01
At the age of 4 ½ months, puppies quickly move from cuddly teddy bears to confident and mischievous adolescents. For your own and your dogs benefit, it is important to adequately prepare for this transformation to make it as enjoyable (!) as possible.....
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Why is puppy training & socialisation so important
2008-01-01 - 1 comment
At the age of 4 ½ months, puppies quickly move from cuddly teddy bears to confident and mischievous adolescents. For your own and your dogs benefit, it is important to adequately prepare for this transformation to make it as enjoyable (!) as possible.
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