Dog Training Tips Videos & Articles

Posts Tagged ‘Don’

by National Library of Scotland

Question by almostthere$ : Does anyone know of some free dog training web sites?
I have a 11 week old German Shepherd and she is driving me up the wall! its very hard to potty train her also… please help!

Best answer:

Answer by hanksimon
Go to the library and ask about interlibrary loans for books and tapes by Ian Dunbar, and other positive training methods.

House Training:
Don’t use ammonia, because it smells like urine to the dog. Use vinegar or the special pet stain cleaners, instead.

For eating feces, ask the Vet, and if there is no medical problem, then switch food. Don’t give any people food, and don’t give any wet food, just provide dry food, like Purina. She may not eat it, but persist for a couple of days, because she won’t starve.

Since she was mistreated, I suggest starting from the beginning in the same way that you would house train a young puppy:

1. Watch her very carefully when you are home and take her outside after she drinks, eats, or sniffs around. Keep her outside for 5 minutes, then come back in…. but keep careful watch. Always take her to the exact same spot outside for her toilet, and clean up solid waste every few days.

2. When you can’t watch her, put her in a crate. It is only cruel, if you keep her in the crate all the time. You want to try to let her out about every four hours, but she is old enough that she can handle 8 hours, if you are diligent in walking her before and after meals, and before and after leaving for work/school.
Also, a crate is less cruel then returning her to the shelter.

3. If you don’t use a crate, then confine her in a room, like the bathroom or kitchen that you can cover with newspaper.

4. Put food, water, toys, and bedding in one corner. When you come back after a few hours, take her outside for a walk. Then clean up soiled newspaper, clean the floor underneath with vinegar, and save a small piece for the smell. Place some clean newspaper in another corner of the room, away from her food, and place the smelly piece of newspaper in the corner. Keep newspaper on the rest of the floor.

5. The next day she should have tried to go to the bathroom close to the smelly corner. Repeat the process from above, clean the floor, use new paper, place a new smelly piece of paper in the corner opposite her food.

You are trying to teach her where her toilet is by placing a large blinking sign that says bathroom. Since your dog can’t read, you are using a small piece of paper for the same purpose. Your dog has a good sense of smell, so the smelly paper doesn’t have to be very large or disgusting. Just a few inches.

6. Keep doing this for a few days, until your dog goes to the bathroom consistently in the same 5′ x 5′ area. If you are patient and loving, and if she is not too damaged, then she may learn to go in an area less than 2′ x 2′ in less than 4 days, but don’t push it.

7. If things are on track after 5 or 6 days, then remove all of the paper, except a 5′ x 5′ area in the corner, with a small smelly piece of paper.

8. Advanced: If she is relaxing, then you might slowly reduce the area to about 1′ x 1′, then you can train her to use a kitty litter box inside… but that may be pushing things.

9. When she is consistent, then remove all the paper, and move the smelly piece of paper to the outside to show her where her bathroom is. She may have a few accidents, so try to understand what happened and why she had the accident.
But this method should work for most puppies and dogs.

10. Things to remember:
A. You can remove the paper when you are home and watching her. You only need the paper during the training period of about two weeks, and only when no one is home to watch her, while she is confined in the kitchen/bathroom.
B. Always clean up the floor under any mess or mistake with lots of vinegar to remove the smell.
C. Remember that the smell to a dog is like a blinking sign to people.
D. Always get rid of soiled newspaper, except for a tiny peice with smell. Replace the soiled newspaper with clean newspaper for the first few days.

Also, walk her, pet her, and talk to her softly… so that she will learn the difference between a neglectful home, and a loving one.

Give your answer to this question below!

Note: Dottie, the red heeler kissing the bunny in the video, went missing from our fenced yard on Sep. 23, 2011. Please check out bringdottiehome.com for more information and help me find my girl! She is almost 12 and is now blind. Have questions about rabbits? Go to http Here is my precious Weber (Feb. 10, 2002 – December 20, 2006) in healthier times. He is playing with his terrier, Digit (the spastic one… I think he’s part beagle and part Jack Russell) and DotCOM (she also answers to Dottie, she is a Red Heeler). All three animals were adopted. Digit showed up at my house in 1998. In 2000, I adopted Dottie from the pound and in 2002, I got Weber from the same pound, after Easter. He took to litter training in days and Dottie immediately fell in love with him. Digit learned to play with him instead of trying to hunt him. Digit and Dottie had docked tails when I adopted them. Don’t ask me why anyone would dock the tail of a mixed breed dog, or why they would do so when it’s not part of the breed standard (as is the case w/ a Boxer or Doberman). Even though I wouldn’t have chosen to dock their tails, it was pretty adorable to see both dogs and the bunny laying down, lined up together, with similarly-shaped rear ends! Weber died after surgery to treat a dental abscess on 12/20/2006. He was 4 and a half years old. Happy indoor rabbits that are fed a proper diet can live into their teens. Weber was the first rabbit I ever had – he was perfect. Rabbits can make great pets …

www.woofd2.com The Washington Owners of Flying Disc Dogs — WOOFD2 — demonstrate freestyle canine disc skills. (Sorry if you’ve already viewed this. I had to change the music to something I had rights to use. This was originally downloaded with audioswap background music and entitled, “Disc Dog Clips May 2009.”) If you try the tricks shown in this video, be careful not to hurt your back during “back stalls” and be careful not to hurt your dog is you “vault” your dog off your back. Always play on a well maintained, grass surface.

Question by luv_ofmusic: Does anyone have any experience in training a dog to walk outside of Invisible Fence area to go for a walk?
This is a follow-up question from a previous question I asked about the Invisible Fence. I know for the next while I need to only transport my dog from the yard in my vehicle until I know she is trained. I wanted to know if anyone had any experience on training the dog to leave the yard on a leash to go for a walk. I already think it is going to be difficult to get her to go because she stays away from the flags and sound, but I need to find a way to take her for a walk. Anyone heard of using a towel and have them walk across it? I would carry her across, but she is going to be a big dog.

Best answer:

Answer by Daniella M
You might be able to show her that if you hold the leash and walk across the line then she will be OK. So I would at least put a leash on her and tell her that it is OK to walk with you but not with out you. I will just take a long time. Don’t put the towel because then she will not know what is gong on and if she gets scared knowing that she is close to that line she might bite you or scratch you . But if she is still small enough now. I don’t see why you can not pick her up and walk her over the line cause then she knows if you are with her then it is OK to cross the line.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by : Has anyone tryed “dog training secrets” by Don sullivan?
I want to know if i should buy this DVD. I have a male dog aggressive APBT (5 years old) who also is difficult on walks. and a brand new GSD puppy (5 months) I enjoy seeing different technics. i wanted to know if anyone else has seen don Sullivan’s training methods and if its worth the money to buy the DVDs.

Best answer:

Answer by Conner
Never seen it. I prefer to train my dog’s by the way I want to train them.
– I could tell you how to train your dog to walk with you on a leash though I have taught a couple people before. Here’s a question I have answered before about dog walking : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoKrYvUuyjI20bxljJoa1RTty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100709210636AAefnXu&show=7#profile-info-Ko9KvPxyaa

- But I really don’t know if you mean aggressive when you take him on walks or just don’t wanna go..

Give your answer to this question below!

Check out this cool app and learn guitar – howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Equilibrio and more videos in the Housebreaking and Training Dogs category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Make your pooch the hippest dog on the block by teaching him how to greet you with a high-five. To complete this How-To you will need: A quiet area A dog Dog treats Step 1: Pick quiet area Choose a quiet area where you and your dog can work without distractions. Step 2: Let dog smell treat Place one of the treats in your palm, make a fist, and put your hand under your dog’s nose. Hold it four or five inches away from their face. Your dog may smell the treat and paw at your hand. Tip: Don’t stand too far away from your dog. They may lose their balance when they touch your hand. Step 3: Reward dog Reward your dog with a treat each time your dog paws at your hand. Repeat until your dog consistently touches your hand. Tip: Move your hand slightly to the side. Your dog will have lean to follow the treat, which will encourage them to touch your hand. Step 4: Open hand for high-five Open your fist and hold your flat palm in the air vertically. Acknowledge each successful touch with a treat. Step 5: Mark behavior with a verbal cue Add a verbal cue, like saying “High-Five …

by George Eastman House

Aggressive Dog Training Tips, With Some Reasons Your Pet May Have Changed Temperament

Aggressive Dog Training Tips, With Some Reasons Your Pet May Have Changed Temperament

Every pet is different, but many owners find that their meek and mild dogs suddenly express aggressive behavior. Dogs have good reasons for the sometimes sudden change. Here are the four most common causes, and some aggressive dog training tips.

Is Your Pet Becoming a “Teen”? Maybe Your Pet Is Shy PTSD…Animals Get it, Too Is Your “Best Friend” Ill or Hurt?

Is Your Dog Becoming a “Teen”?
Like human children, canines go through developmental stages that produce hormonal changes, which may result in “passive-behavior dogs” becoming “aggressive-behavior dogs.” It is a myth that getting your pet “fixed” will address this issue. Your canine’s temperament will still be adjusting, especially at this time.

This is especially true for those who come from an aggressive family tree. Aggression will many times become manifest any time between 6-18 months of age. If your male puppy has not been neutered, his tendency will be strongest at this age to become aggressive–in particular against other males.

The first of the aggressive dog training tips is two-fold: expect this behavior at this age, and get your pet spayed or neutered to temper the degree to which he or she expresses this trait.

]]>

Maybe Your Pet Is Shy
Perhaps your little “Fido” is simply a bit shy, or needs to be acclimated to social settings. Owners who have more than one dog tend to believe this will provide enough socialization for their animal, but this is not the case. It is the unfamiliar dog that your sheltered pet will defend against, out of fear.

Every breed is going to display the ability or inability to adapt to new social setting differently. Your first puppy may be an angel, whereas your second is a little beast. Also, different breeds will want to socialize or play differently, which may lead to your pet’s display of sudden-onset aggression.

The second aggressive dog training tip is to have him leashed and under controlled settings as you acclimate your pet to new situations. Try to make your pet feel safe, with reassuring words and even removing your dog if he or she becomes overwhelmed. Using positive reinforcement, train your pet with rewards for good behavior. The use of a clicker and treats for this training is a great idea.

PTSD…Animals Get it, Too
Maybe your dog was traumatized somehow. This can be as simple as being attacked or made to feel threatened in a public setting. If your dog has been attacked, especially as a puppy, the deep-seated threat may incite your pet to respond aggressively in similar situations.

The next of the aggressive dog training tips is: you may need to get a training muzzle for public settings until you can train your dog to be confident around other dogs. There are quite a few dog training resources available online, or seek the help of a dog behavior specialist. Initially, reassure your dog of your presence when in public, kept under a leash, rewarding good behavior as you give a command such as the simple “heel” command.

Another great way to overcome this is to schedule a “dog’s day out” with other friends who have dogs. Introduce your dog to these other dogs, one at a time, while you socialize with your friend. As your dog acclimates to these other dogs, introduce more dogs to the meeting, one by one.

Is Your Dog Ill or Hurt?
Dog language is body language, so when your dog comes down with, say, arthritis, he may turn into an aggressive grump. You can’t blame the poor guy. When a sick pooch is jumped on by a playful puppy, for instance, aggressive behavior may result.

Aggressive dog behavior may be your dog’s indicator that he or she needs to see the vet. Don’t ignore the aggressiveness, it will only get worse over time if left untreated. You’ll want to either learn positive reinforcement techniques through online resources, or hire a professional dog behavior specialist/trainer if you can afford the higher cost. When “passive-behavior dogs” become “aggressive-behavior dogs,” it’s time to get aggressive dog training tips from a user-friendly, professional-grade handbook.

More Dog Training Articles

Question by stop it somemore!: How do you train your dog to be mean….???
im mean just to strangers. i have a pit, and shes toooo nice..
i just want her to be able to scare away trespassers and other dogs.
HELP!

Best answer:

Answer by NoWay
You are the type of pit owner that is going to get my right to own a pit taken away. I have a Pincher now, my Pit died a year ago and now there is legislation to stop pit breeding (Thanks Micheal Vic, you have proved to be less than worthless!) Don’t make your pit mean.

Give your answer to this question below!

Incoming search terms for the article:

• being mean to your dog in fable 3

by Powerhouse Museum Collection

Dog Training Guide – Training A Dog To Lay Down Using Only A One Word Command

If you are a puppy/dog owner, his/her safety and well being is of high priority to you at all times whether he/she is on or off the lead. So the use of the down command is a powerful one, as obviously you have less influence over your puppy/dog if he/she is away from you. Being able to train your puppy/dog to drop like a stone to the floor in the down position with just one command is a very useful one and may, just one day prove to be a life saver for you or your puppy/dog.

Sounds incredible or even impossible you may think to be able to do that with just one command. Let me assure you that this really is achievable. To train your puppy/dog will take some patience and effort on your part but, the time and hard work that you are prepared to put into training the down command will soon reap huge benefits and will certainly strengthen the bond between you and your puppy/dog.

So where do we start? Firstly, it is important to remember that your puppy/dog learns by repetition (and yes, it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks) So, use the word down as your command each and every time you want him/her to perform this task. You must be consistent in saying the same word. It is all too easy for your puppy/dog to become confused.

]]>

The other factor in training the down is about the tone of voice which you use to say the command. This really is just as important as the command itself. The emphasis should be on the last letter, the N (when you say down, it should almost sound like it is spelt with an extra ‘N’) make it a firm and deep sounding command.

From day one when you get your puppy if he/she lay’s down, use the command down or say good down. Make a big fuss and praise him/her. Of course your puppy has absolutely no idea of what he/she has done at this stage (of what is in fact training) other than you appear to be very pleased with them.

Another tool in your dog training box is the use of treats. Dogs and food are a brilliant combination and there are not many dogs that do not respond to this type of training (if any!).

This is a good stage to start training the down to an older dog so, place your puppy/dog on a lead. We need a small element of control here. Show him/her that you have a treat and that should get his/her attention. You then say down and with the treat in your right hand, touch your hand to the ground/floor directly in front of your dog. He/she will immediately look for the treat and where the head goes you will find the rest of the body follows. As soon as your puppy/dog adopts the down position heap lots of praise on him/her and reward with the treat.

It will take time for your puppy/dog to learn what you are asking him/her to do and with puppies especially they become bored very easily. Keep your training sessions short and always try to end on a positive note.

Just imagine the satisfaction of seeing your puppy/dog go down to the floor for the first time on your command knowing that your hard work has finally paid off.

Teaching a dog or puppy anything can be made easy by learning and using the correct training techniques. There are plenty of Secrets to Dog Training that very few pet owners are aware of that make training your dog as easy as following A, B, C. The Best Dog Training Guide online has helped over 200,000 dog owners so far and is well worth reviewing.

Find More Dog Training Articles

Tips On Dog Training

Tips On Dog Training

Many dog owners and trainers will tell you that training your dog can take weeks and months. Some owners think that after a couple of training sessions that there dog will understand and instantly obey all commands.  This is not the case, and it can be a lot more difficult than expected.  However, dog training can often be made much more difficult due to common mistakes made by owners.  These mistakes cause training to take longer, and be more difficult than need be.

Tips on Dog Training – It Should Be Positive:

Dog training should be a positive experience for you and your dog.  Don’t concentrate on the little mistakes that he does and punish him, but instead focus on the correct or positive things he does and reward him for these. 

These rewards can be a ‘good boy’ vocal command, a stroke or fuss made of him, an edible treat, or a play with his favourite toy.  If you positively reward him he will want to please you all the more, but if you constantly nag and punish him he will lose interest, lose confidence and will not want to do anything.  So, positive reinforcement is much more effective.

Tips On Dog Training – Why Doesn’t He Understand:

]]>

People often forget that dogs do not understand every word you are saying, they are not brought into the world fully tuned to our English language!  They do not have a memory that functions like ours.  For example if you have been out and left your dog alone, you then arrive home to find he has messed on the floor, you will do absolutely no good at all by shouting at your dog or punishing him, he will not understand, they cannot connect between what you are shouting about now and their messy actions of 10 minutes ago.

In order that your dog understands a reprimand it has to be done at the time that the undesirable action is occurring in order for the dog to understand.  It may be frustrating that your dog may do the undesirable actions a few times before you catch him in the act to deal with it, you must have patience and persevere, do not give in and punish after the event because it is pointless and will be ineffective, and in actual fact may make matters much worse. 

You should obviously ask yourself why your dog is doing the undesirable behavior too, for example he may need a good walk before you leave him so he has been to the toilet and is a bit sleepy and may then sleep whilst you are out.

Tips On Dog Training – Don’t Get Angry:

If your dog misbehaves or is not making progress as you would like, do not get angry with him.  Dogs are not calculating animals; they do not misbehave on purpose to make you angry.  If you are getting frustrated with training, then it’s time to take a break, and go back to that lesson at another time, it will do no good for you or your dog if you get angry.  He will sense this and you will not get the results you want, a dog will work much better with a calm owner rather than an irritated one.

However there may be particular points that you simply cannot get your dog to do.  So, if these points are reasonable and well within your dogs capabilities, and if your training methods are correct but you are still not getting the results, you may want to consider the help of a professional trainer.  They will be able to help you overcome training problems, and may advise you on points that you may not even have considered.  A good trainer is a fantastic help to someone having training problems with their dog, and can be worth every penny of help and advice they offer. 

These tips on dog training are points to consider when training your dog, and don’t forget, a well trained dog is a happy dog, and is a joy to own.

Related Dog Training Articles

Tips On Dog Training

Tips On Dog Training

Many dog owners and trainers will tell you that training your dog can take weeks and months. Some owners think that after a couple of training sessions that there dog will understand and instantly obey all commands.  This is not the case, and it can be a lot more difficult than expected.  However, dog training can often be made much more difficult due to common mistakes made by owners.  These mistakes cause training to take longer, and be more difficult than need be.

Tips on Dog Training – It Should Be Positive:

Dog training should be a positive experience for you and your dog.  Don’t concentrate on the little mistakes that he does and punish him, but instead focus on the correct or positive things he does and reward him for these. 

These rewards can be a ‘good boy’ vocal command, a stroke or fuss made of him, an edible treat, or a play with his favourite toy.  If you positively reward him he will want to please you all the more, but if you constantly nag and punish him he will lose interest, lose confidence and will not want to do anything.  So, positive reinforcement is much more effective.

Tips On Dog Training – Why Doesn’t He Understand:

]]>

People often forget that dogs do not understand every word you are saying, they are not brought into the world fully tuned to our English language!  They do not have a memory that functions like ours.  For example if you have been out and left your dog alone, you then arrive home to find he has messed on the floor, you will do absolutely no good at all by shouting at your dog or punishing him, he will not understand, they cannot connect between what you are shouting about now and their messy actions of 10 minutes ago.

In order that your dog understands a reprimand it has to be done at the time that the undesirable action is occurring in order for the dog to understand.  It may be frustrating that your dog may do the undesirable actions a few times before you catch him in the act to deal with it, you must have patience and persevere, do not give in and punish after the event because it is pointless and will be ineffective, and in actual fact may make matters much worse. 

You should obviously ask yourself why your dog is doing the undesirable behavior too, for example he may need a good walk before you leave him so he has been to the toilet and is a bit sleepy and may then sleep whilst you are out.

Tips On Dog Training – Don’t Get Angry:

If your dog misbehaves or is not making progress as you would like, do not get angry with him.  Dogs are not calculating animals; they do not misbehave on purpose to make you angry.  If you are getting frustrated with training, then it’s time to take a break, and go back to that lesson at another time, it will do no good for you or your dog if you get angry.  He will sense this and you will not get the results you want, a dog will work much better with a calm owner rather than an irritated one.

However there may be particular points that you simply cannot get your dog to do.  So, if these points are reasonable and well within your dogs capabilities, and if your training methods are correct but you are still not getting the results, you may want to consider the help of a professional trainer.  They will be able to help you overcome training problems, and may advise you on points that you may not even have considered.  A good trainer is a fantastic help to someone having training problems with their dog, and can be worth every penny of help and advice they offer. 

These tips on dog training are points to consider when training your dog, and don’t forget, a well trained dog is a happy dog, and is a joy to own.