February 27th, 2009 by Thomas
One of the most important commands for dogs in their early years or as an untrained dog for safety is the ‘come’ command. If your dog breaks the leash and runs free, this command could save your dog from running in front of a car or into any other of the many dangers untrained dogs face.
In this article I will guide you through the different steps needed to control your dog using the ‘come’ command and how to do it in the easiest and least confusing way for your dog and you. This command is best learnt when the dog is a puppy or very young and has not yet picked up too many bad habits or actions.
To start you should get someone else weather it is a friend or neighbour to lightly restrain your dog from being able to run after you as you show it one of their favourite treats and show them you have something of interest that they will want.
Start this exercise by keeping yourself not too far away from your dog or puppy to start with until they get the idea of the game. Once you are the correct distance get your friend or neighbour to let go of the dog so they come running at you, as they do this you should say the command ‘come’ and move back slightly so they have to travel slightly further.
When the dog gets to you, reward him with the treat or ‘good dog’ and a hug. After the first success it should get easier as you retry the game from further and further away. After a few times of playing this game your dog will get familiar with the way things are done.
When you feel comfortable with this training method, try playing hide and seek with your dog and let them find you when you shout ‘come’, rewarding still after every success. When your dog is comfortable with this method your training is complete and ready for the next time your dog darts for the road.
February 27th, 2009 by Thomas
Jenny Lev Praee at the age 11 weeks- the first search training.
This female puppy is IWGSDC registered.
Lev Praee web :
www.dog.co.il/gsd
The International Working German Shepherd Dog Club web site :
www.iwgsdc.org
February 26th, 2009 by Thomas
The breeder I am interested in getting a labrador from requires that the pup be enrolled inatleast a “kindergarten” puppy training class…
I havent done any research on this yet, but I know classes are offered at petsmart. Roughly, what do you think this will cost?
Were just trying to get all the information on what her needs will be and what we need and want to buy for her before she is even born, so we are already prepared, and its always a good idea to have an idea of costs on each thing.
Misery, as Ive said, I am required to take her to the training classes.
February 25th, 2009 by Thomas
I’m mulling over the idea of getting a second dog. I have a dog now, a dachshund. She’ll be almost a year old when I would bring this “maybe” second pup into my life.
So, for anyone who has ever brought another dog into a home with an existing dog…what effect did this have on the first dog? Did he/she seem happier? Glad to have a canine playmate? Confused? Depressed? Scared? I’m fully aware that dogs are pack animals and it is natural for them to live together, but I can’t help but worry.
Also, what effect did it have on his/her relationship with you? Did you stay close, or did both dogs grow a bit more distant from you? I always worried that if they have each other, they won’t need me! Haha, that sound a little selfish, but that was my thought. I love her very much and I would **** our “relationship” to be negatively affected.
I’ve always only had one dog at a time, so anything else you can tell me about having more than one dog would be very helpful!
Thanks to everyone who has answered so far. I’m really looking for personal experiences and stories. Please, if you’ve introduced a second dog into your home, share them with me. This is a very important decision for me.
Raymond – Ha, my pup is at the vet right now being spayed. Definitely not interested in pups (although they would be cute). I’m no backyard breeder.
February 24th, 2009 by Thomas
Dog ear infections are common in dogs and other pets alike, these infections can be caused by numerous situations and causes but as your pet relies heavily on their hearing it can be extremely annoying for them as well as soar and painful.
The shape of a dog’s inner ear is the cause for many of the different ear infections due to it being able to collect moisture from playing around water or in rain, ear wax, dirt and unclean debris, and unwanted parasites.
To identify and determine whether your dog has an ear infection or ear related condition, you will have to study your dog’s behaviour. Common ear infection activities include, rubbing their heads and ears against objects in your house like sofas and tables in order to stop the irritating ear, tilting of the head, and a red looking, soar, foul smelling ear with possible discharge.
To start you should take your pet to a vet to properly diagnose the infection that has occurred they will then probably issue you with medication or need to have the dog sedated in order to clean out the foreign debris. This process can be a difficult one for a vet and may have complications in finding the correct medication.
Dog ear infections that are diagnosed correctly can more than likely be cured, but taking your dog to the vet is crucial, without this step you will be putting your dog through more pain and it will take longer to become better.
To give your dog the prescribed medication you will need to raise the dog’s ear and apply the medication to the vertical part of the ear so it can seep down into the correct area of the dog’s ear. Then holding the base of the ear flap with your finger and thumb massage the ear canal and you will hear a squishing sound to note that the medication is in the correct area, then clean the outside and around the ear with alcohol to stop further dirt from getting into the ear to complete the process.
February 23rd, 2009 by Thomas
I tried the puppy training pads at an early stage, now my dog will nto go potty otuside at all. We coudl be outside for hours then i let him in and he goes straight to the pad to ***. However i recently tried movign the pad to another location closer tot he door, however he still went to the spot where the pad was. He is trainined that, there is only one spot to go potty pad or not.
February 23rd, 2009 by Thomas
A puppy bridges the gap between a mother and her teenage daughter while teaching them lessons in love.
February 23rd, 2009 by Thomas
I’m planning to train my lab mix, Jet, to do agility training. what is a good site that has tips on starting agility training?
February 23rd, 2009 by Thomas
Here’s an easy method that you can use to stop your dog from jumping on friends and family. Don’t forget to rate this video, leave comments and subscribe to my channel.
You can also get my FREE ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior” at:
http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com/
February 21st, 2009 by Thomas
And how old should they be before starting to teach them how to do agility?
February 21st, 2009 by Thomas
There’s lots of training questions on here, so I wonder when most people begin training a new puppy. I’m talking about more than house training her too. Does it start the day the puppy comes home? Do you wait a couple weeks, let things slide, because puppy needs to settles in to the new home? Do you wait until 6 months or older?
Just curious when people think it’s the right time to begin proper training.
February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
Dog Training Video – Learn some simple steps to help prevent dog bites. Especially good for children. Don’t forget to rate this video, leave comments and subscribe to my channel.
You can also get my FREE ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior” at:
http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com/ (more)
February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
Lizzi’s first lesson^^
February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
The most famous boxer in South America and maybe the world: Oscar the Boxer does his thing…NO this doesn’t hurt his ears, he loves sirens and pulls to be close to them.
February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
“Justice Lev Praee ” at age of 7,5 weeks – puppy training with Amnon Ben Izhak in Israel
February 20th, 2009 by Thomas
SO Cute
February 19th, 2009 by Thomas
I have two dogs. One pitbull/small hound mutt and a pure Beagle. They are both extremely athletic and a little mischeivous. I would like to be able to set up an agility course in my back yard so they have a positive activity that will challenge them and burn off some of their never ending energy. But first I need to learn how to train them to do this.
P.S. I also have to train the Beagle to behave off leash.
February 18th, 2009 by Thomas
I’m an experienced dog trainer (I’ve fully trained my three dogs, as well as several of my friends dogs which included a pitbull, rottweiler, and german sheperd) and needing some extra cash for how everything is so expensive these days, I want to take up a part-time job of dog-training and sitting. How much should I charge? What would you pay for a personal trainer? By the way, I’m 17 1/2.
February 18th, 2009 by Thomas
Dog Training Video – American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as amstaffs are sometimes generalized as a pitbull. Learn about the American Staffordshire Terrier in this dog training video. Don’t forget to rate this video and leave comments. You can also subscribe to my channel.
You can also get my FREE ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior” at:
http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com/
February 17th, 2009 by Thomas
My german sherpard dog is already 10 months old. She is still very shy with other dogs. Even a very small size dog can chase her. If other dogs approach her aggressively, she submitted immediately. I would like her to play with other dogs happily with confidence. Most dogs she met in off-leash park were very nice(not as aggressive as she thought). Please give me some tips on how to train her to be confident like a gsd should be.
