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Jesse shows off some of his talented tricks; complete with his award winning smile =o) None of the footage has been sped up or reversed; Jesse actually knows how to walk backwards. The only effect added was slowing down the jump for the Frisbees to go in time with the music. The footage in this video is from October 2007 and March 2008 when Jesse was 2 and 3 years old. All of Jesse’s training has been done through the use of positive reinforcement and relationship-based training. Find out more at Jesse’s Official Website: justjessethejack.com Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of the song “Learn to Fly” (Full song and Instrumental Mix) Check out more amazing songs from him by visiting http Honors: #166 -Most Viewed (This Week) – Pets & Animals – Australia #129 – Most Viewed (This Week) – Pets & Animals – Canada #107 – Most Viewed (This Week) – Pets & Animals – New Zealand #187 – Most Viewed (This Week) – Pets & Animals – Mexico
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Hunting Dog Training Works Best To Help You With Teaching Your Pets Well

Men love hunting, as it is a good sport for anyone who loves the thrill and enjoys spending time outdoors. Having a hunting dog is great if you have got one. It is important that proper training for hunting dog is given before you embark on an expedition. If you are unable to get any hunting dog training done on time, you are sure to be frustrated with its actions.

The most important thing is to train the dog the art of retrieving your game. In this case, hunting dog training aids such as the dead fowl trainer can be very helpful. These training aids that have the actual texture and same weight will give your dog the real feel of a dead bird.

Hunting dog training must be done once your dog has completed the basic command training. Your dog has to be mature enough for this to be a success. The ideal age would be two years and older, especially if your dog is a Dalmatian or English Pointer. The training can be done on younger dogs but only if you’ve got a pack of dogs at the same time. For example, if you have four dogs at one hunting session, hunting dog training can be done on the youngest and newest member in the clan, as it will be able to learn from the older dogs.

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Hunting dog training works best on English Pointers, as they are good for bird hunting. Dalmatians too are good for this task, especially if you are carrying out the hunting on horseback.

Many individuals think that training for hunting dog is difficult to do. Of course there is the option of handing over your dog to a professional trainer equipped with the right kind of hunting dog training equipment. Unfortunately these dog trainers charge high amounts that training the dog by you yourself can seem like a better option. This can be done if you know the basics of hunter dog training.

It is always better if you conduct the hunter dog training as opposed to an unknown dog trainer. Your dog is most comfortable with you. After all, it is you it will be trailing with during the hunting session.

Using a variety of hunting dog training aids is important if you want your dog to be on the top level. It will definitely be beneficial and is considered to be the first option by all trainers.

Question by Pestagirl: How do you train your dog to speak (bark)?
My pet chihuahua can sit, jump, come, and stay, but i like to hear my pets bark or howl on command or sign (like playing recorder and they howl). Can anyone help me?

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Answer by Patrick T
you have to yell speak really loud in a low voice. so it sounds like another dog.

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Appropriate and Effective Dog Training For Families and Their Pets

Welcome to the DogSmith and an overview of our training philosophies and methodologies. If you are embarking on a dog training career or if you just want to further educate yourself and your dog then you are about to commence a fascinating journey into the world of interspecies communication. What exactly does that mean?  Well, to train dogs we first need to understand how to communicate with them.  As we all know, we speak human and they speak dog.  We are primates and they are canines. Of course the other side of the communication coin is that we need to understand how they communicate with us using their bodies and vocal tones. In addition, we need to understand what they are physically capable of doing and of course we need to understand what motivates them.  To motivate a dog to do something it is physically capable of doing we need to accept that dogs are a predator and an opportunist and every behavior they display is designed to support their survival.  There are millions of dogs in the world.  Biologists consider the canine species, because of their numbers, to be hugely successful. There are more dogs than wolves and there are more dogs than almost any other animal so domestication has been a critical component of their success.  Yet domestication means dogs rely on us for much of their needs.  We humans are in a position of control and power in relation to our dogs and we are necessary for their ongoing wellbeing and survival.

 

Some methods are inhumane, cruel and abusive while others are just plain ineffective. At The DogSmith we work toward a world where people and their pets live together to the mutual benefit of each and where, by our efforts, we can significantly reduce the number of unwanted pets and provide abused, neglected, and abandoned pets an opportunity to find their “forever home”.  Our mission exists to enhance the lives of pets and their owners by improving their relationship and the quality of the life they share through:

1)      Providing professional support and training to pet dog owners,

2)      Supporting and assisting animal shelters and rescue organizations to minimize the number of unwanted animals, and

3)       Offering affordable and professional care to family pets so that pet ownership is never a burden.

Our vision and mission is guided by some very stringent values. First, we seek to do no harm.  Secondly, we emphasize a ‘holistic’ approach to pet care by attending to the physical, emotional, and environmental well being of all pets and, thirdly, each DogSmith  will support, through its  deeds, efforts and sponsorship, animal shelters and rescue organizations to promote and implement the “no kill” animal philosophy.

 

How did the DogSmith training methodology and training philosophy evolve? Having spent considerable time researching and studying psychology while working with pet dogs and their owners, we recognized that dogs learn in two ways. The first way dogs learn is from their environment (acquisition learning).  This type of learning is going on all the time.   In the ‘pet dog world’ examples of this include learning that takes place in and around the home on a daily basis whether under supervision or not, at the dog park, at their day care or when they are out and about with their owners.  Dogs do what works for them and what brings them rewards in their daily life. It is not hard to imagine how dogs pick up and develop unwanted behaviors when owners unknowingly and repeatedly reinforce the wrong behaviors exhibited by their dog.  The other way dogs learn is in a formalized learning environment such as a dog training class or during periods when you specifically work with your dog to train them on a particular skill or task. This learning is more structured and formal. This is learning derived from education rather than from the accumulation of experience. With formalized learning the pet dogs are  involved and active in the learning process.

Because we at The DogSmith recognize that dogs learn in two ways, we found it necessary to develop our MTR approach to Dog Training. This is a tool that guides us in our approach to helping pet dog owners with their four legged family members. MTR© refers to the three critical and key components of learning: Management of the dog and their environment, Training with the dog and the dog’s owner and the Relationship that a owner and their pet dog share.  It would be pointless to invest in dog obedience classes with a pet dog if the dog is then left unsupervised to pick up bad habits from its environment.  Alternatively, it is not possible to train and manage a dog’s environment correctly if the relationship between dog and owner is lacking trust and mutual respect.

The DogSmith approach to the actual training and the philosophy that drives our methodology is the DogSmith ARRF© methodology. The ARRF© methodology of dog training and behavior modification was developed by The DogSmith  Training Center and provides the most effective training system possible for the pet dog and its owner.  By understanding and using the most current scientific learning principles applied to pet dog training, The DogSmith ensures that learning will be humane, effective, reliable, fun and easy.  DogSmith Trainers are skilled at developing objective learning criteria, applying positive reinforcement and establishing training guidelines to ensure desired behaviors are frequently practiced in a variety of contexts. Most importantly, DogSmith Trainers fully engage pet dogs and their owners in the learning process by creating a fun and highly motivating environment ensuring active participation is sustained by both students (dog and human). ARRF© stands for

A= Active Involvement. Active involvement in the learning process is critical. When the student is actively participating, rather than passively observing, greater learning takes place.  This applies to both the dog and its owner.

R= Repetition. Newly acquired skills need to be repeated frequently in a variety of contexts to ensure they are robust. This means the skills you and your dog learn will be effective everywhere. Frequent repetition in various scenarios ensures the skill is truly ‘owned’ so the student can not only generalize its behaviors in new situations but can also discriminate when appropriate.

R= Reward. Positive reinforcements, in the form of rewards for accomplishing skills successfully, are far more effective to ensure learning takes place. Rewards such as food and toys are then quickly replaced by life rewards, such as attention and petting, when behaviors are under cue control.

F= Finite Objectives. Clearly defined and attainable objectives make it clear to student and instructor what is to be learned and taught. With clear objectives the student and instructor can easily recognize when a particular skill has been mastered and during the process we ‘train – test –train’ to ensure our objectives are met.

The DogSmith does not condone or use harsh corrective training methods that seek to only punish unwanted behaviors rather than reinforce suitable and searched for behaviors. When we address behavioral problems we use functional assessments to identify the drivers of the unwanted behavior and then work with sound scientific principles to modify inappropriate responses.  We do not use flooding techniques that further suppress behavioral problems or accelerate learned helplessness. These methods are in direct conflict with our vision, mission and values. We believe that “violence begins where knowledge ends” and we recognize that coercion has major consequences that our not conducive to the relationship we believe people want with their pet dogs.

At the other end of the training continuum,  The DogSmith also recognizes that training  methods that use food and only food with no plan to remove the food lure early on in the training process can be as ineffective, though not as damaging or as harsh, as compulsion training methods.  The DogSmith methodology addresses this by replacing food lures and reinforcement with play, petting and motivational dog toys early in the training process. The DogSmith Dog Training and Pet Care franchise is a socially responsible organization.

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Presenting, Useful Dog Tricks!! Whoever said tricks can’t be useful? Jesse loves helping around the house, and I just love his happy attitude and smile on his face =o) *Our relationship is based on mutual respect, understanding, and trust. We have a wonderful relationship and bond, and that is the foundation of our training. We train all behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement* Jesse chooses to do the behaviors in this video, and has so much fun bringing smiles to people’s faces. He gets treats for doing his tricks, and enjoys learning new things. Tricks are just one of the activities we enjoy doing together. When not doing tricks, Jesse can be found playing with his cuz ball, chasing squeaker tennis balls, digging in search for lizards, de-fluffing stuffed toys, swimming, and a companioning me on outings. Jesse loves adventure, and lives each and every day to its fullest. Jesse is my best friend, heart dog, and truly a member of the family, and I love him with every beat of my heart. ~Heather and Jesse~ Wanna learn more about Clicker Training? Check out Karen Pryor’s website at: clickertraining.com to get started. Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the use of the songs “Coffee” both Full & Instrumental version. His music is under Creative Commons. Check out more of his awesome music at youtube.com #57 – Most Discussed (This Month)) – Pets & Animals #7 – Most Viewed (This Month)) – Pets & Animals #7 – Top Favorited (This Month)) – Pets & Animals #14 – Top …

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Not so long ago, dogs with disabilities or serious injuries on its back or joints could not stay vigorous for long. They were totally reliant on their owners to take them around. Their quality of life deteriorated and their caretakers can not watch them agonize. The scenario is different now. dog carts have completely altered the lives of disabled canines and pet owners are once again able to see the smiles back on their pet’s faces.

dog carts are a big boon for canines enduring back leg problems or other disabilities that hinder their mobility. A well fitted cart can prop up a dog’s rear legs, back and spine and give it good support. Once a k9 wheelchair is mounted, the dog can once again lead an frisky life. Many factors need to be considered while ordering a cart for your dog or if you are custom making it. There are several kinds of carts for different problems prevalent in the market today. The size of your dog, its weight and other vital statistics will be the deciding factor to choose a particular cart. The kind of disability the dog is suffering from will also determine the cart type.

Dog cart should be light and at the same time rugged and long lasting. When the dog uses its front and hind legs, the cart should be able to sustain its weight comfortably. When buying a cart, you must also determine whether it can be folded when it is not in use to facilitate easy storage. A lot of pet wheelchair designs are available online. You can check them and decide the one that suits your dog and your needs.

Aged pets or dogs and those recuperating from surgery and other mobility related issues can also make use of dog cart and bring back joy in to their lives. Recently, a veterinary surgeon developed carts that are custom made for handicapped dogs and other animals. This custom made cart caters to all sorts of disabilities ranging from heart disease to arthritis to neuro related disorders and other orthopaedic damages. For pets with really weak legs, the original cart can be supplemented with other accessories like counterweights, training wheels and also full scale quad front wheels.

If you are searching for k9 wheelchair and the subject is new to you, try to talk to people who have used it in the past before rushing into it. They will give you an idea about different products and their reviews.

K9 wheelchair are available in plenty of designs and need to be picked according to the size of your pet as well as depending on the kind of support it requires.

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