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BASIC DOG TRAINING TIPS

Basic dog training tips

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BASIC DOG TRAINING TIPS

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Life with a dog in your home has the potential to be one of the greatest joys in life, or one of the greatest sources of anxiety, depending on how well it is trained. Poorly trained dogs can be aggressive, destructive and very insecure, while well-trained dogs are calm and loving and secure.

INTRODUCTION CONT…

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INTRODUCTION CONT…

It really doesn’t take an expensive, complex training regimen to get your dog to behave the way you want. Just be sure to start with some basic dog training tips the minute you first bring the dog into your house, and you should be fine.

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BE A LEADER

The only way that any dog can find a permanent place in your home is if you assume the role of leader. Dogs are pack animals and they must have a leader in order to function.

If you don’t provide that leadership, the dog will naturally assume the role, even though he isn’t equipped to do so. Being a leader includes setting ground rules, not catering to his every whim and getting him to focus on what you want him to do. If he feels taken care of, he will be far less anxious and will feel less vulnerable.

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DON’T ALWAYS REACT

Sometimes, when you react to barking and similar unwanted behavior at the moment it happens, you are actually reinforcing it and encouraging him to continue. If you do anything, move to him physically and claim the space that he is barking in, as a real pack leader would do.

Experiment with different reactions toward barking, especially if you find that your verbal responses are only making it worse.

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PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR SLEEP

Your dog wants and safe and comfortable place to relax and sleep, and it’s up to you to provide it for him. Giving him that little sanctuary will help to:

• Keep him off furniture• Calm him down when he is agitated• Reduce barking when you aren’t home• Reduce anxiety because he knows that space belongs to him

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PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR

POTTY TRAININGPotty training is a huge issue for many dog owners, and it can be more than a little maddening getting your dog to realize where he’s supposed to go. With a new dog, you should leave him outside six times a day for roughly 30 minutes each time. Take him out:• Before going to bed• Upon waking in the morning• After eating his meal• After energetic play time• When you return home from being out• After he has a nap during the day

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DON’T DISCIPLINE FOR ACCIDENTS

It’s important to praise your dog when he goes outside, and just as important not to discipline him if he has an accident.

If he does have an accident, remain calm and walk him to the area where you do want him to go. Also, make sure you clean the urine from the area he did go with an enzyme cleaner that will completely remove the smell.

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IGNORE WHEN NECESSARY

There are times when it is important to ignore the dog altogether. The main one is when you arrive home and the dog is in an excited state, demanding a greeting from you. When you react like most dog owners do, you’re only reinforcing that behavior.

Ignore the dog until he has calmed down and stopped demanding your attention. Once he is relaxed, then you can call him over and say hello.

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WALK YOUR DOG DAILY

As a pack animal, a dog requires exercise on a daily basis in the form of walks. Walking your dog regularly will help:

• Create a bond between the two of you• Reduce anxiety and nervous energy• Keep both you and the dog healthy• Reduce aggression and tension

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MASTER THE LEASH

Of course, if you’re going to walk the dog regularly you must learn how to master the leash. It won’t do you or the dog any good if he ends up walking you or if the leash is a tangled mess.

It’s important that the dog’s collar fit so that just fit two fingers between the collar and back of his neck. Your leash should be made of cotton and be around six feet long.

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THE LEASH CONT…

Give the dog the freedom to move and try not to pull him back at all. He will pick up on any tension in the leash and that tension will transfer into him.

The goal is to get the dog to willingly follow you, without using the leash as a physical force to control him. If your dog continues to pull you around despite your efforts, contact a reputable dog trainer to give you a hand and sort it out.

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DON’T STOP TRAINING

Even once your dog knows the basics, you should always continue with the dog training for the entirety of the dog’s life. Your dog has a great capacity for learning, and it’s important to reinforce the things you’ve taught and continue to teach new things to keep him happy and stimulated throughout his life.

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REFERENCES

http://www.barkbusters.ca/Bark Busters

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/its-me-or-the-dog/training-tips/9-basic-training-tips.htmAnimal Planet