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Question by .: How do you train your dog to stay in the back of you pickup truck without using a chain or leash?

Best answer:

Answer by Omega
You start by using a leash. After a couple of weeks of riding the dog will think that every time you put him on the truck he has the leash on him. It worked with my dog.

When we go on the freeway we put a leash on him just to make sure.

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Question by moon: do you always train your dog by using treats? bad or good?
i was wondering if everyone uses treats to train their dogs.
i just realized i hardly ever use treats, because i don’t want my dogs getting use to always getting rewarded for a command i ask them to do. i will not aways have a treat in hand, and what about if i have a treat he doesn’t like, he will probably just ignore me. what do you guys think?

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Answer by Shelton W
well i have a black yorkie poodle but she got trained in a week but we didn’t give her treats

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3 Steps To Train Your Dog To Shake A Paw Using A Dog Training Treat

Over many years, studies have proven that dogs respond better to positive reinforcements such as a reward. This is because they are always looking to please their owners. Dog training treat when used effectively could be a rewarding experience for both the dog and the owner. You could get your dog to do any trick you want using treats. But before we move to training your dog how to shake a paw, it is important to prepare for the training session.

Preparing for Dog Training

1. Choose a place where there are no distractions for your dog. Your dog needs to focus on the training exercise.

2. Carry a bait bag or a coat with a large pocket to put all the treats for your dog. This would come in handy during the training. If you don’t have a bait bag, a paper or a plastic bag would work as well.

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3.  Dog training treats have to be soft, so that your dog does not spend too much time trying to finish the treat and focuses on training

Lets train your dog to shake a paw!!

Step 1

To get your dog to shake a paw, your dog should be in a sitting position. So put a flat collar on your dog and ask your dog to “Sit”, when your dog sits, immediately reward him with a treat and acknowledge him by saying, “good sit”. Remember to always be enthusiastic while training your dog. Your dog should be sitting with his hips square and not with his back leg tugged behind his hip.

Step 2

Now pull the flat collar towards the left and see the weight of your dog shift towards the left leg. This would leave your dog’s right leg free. Now take the right foot of your dog and shake it by saying, “shake a paw” for the first couple of times. Each time reward your dog with a treat and be enthusiastic about it.

Step 3

Leave the dog free and ask him to shake a paw. When your dog lifts his leg, take the leg and say, “good shake a paw” and reward him again. Do this exercise a couple of times during the day and your dog will understand the command “shake a paw.”

If your dog does not respond to command just repeat step 2 a couple or more times. Don’t force your dog to shake a paw. Remember the objective is to make the training fun for the dog and yourself. So be patient with your dog.

 

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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.

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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.

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Question by ????: POLL: Do you recommend using treats to train your dog?
My dog was treat trained before. It was hard for us after to train him without treats. Even with praise, he wont do it unless there is a treat. He is ok now.

Do you know any safe non-abusive way of training dogs without treats.

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Answer by Naysaツ
Well if praise doesnt work then yes you will have to use treats

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Prevent your Dog From Barking Excessively by Using Citronella Dog Training Collars

Barking is a normal conduct for dogs, but it can get very exasperating for you and people around you if it turns extreme. The only thing you can do is to get large dog training collars or citronella dog training collars. Dogs own an innate impulse to bark, out of the need to notify peril or to communicate with their master and other dogs around them.

When barking becomes too much, it is necessary to retrain your dog. It is possible to do this quite easily by using citronella dog training collars. Such large dog training collars bring into play a very simple principle of psychological conditioning. This essentially means that the dog associates the undesired behavior of barking with the unpleasant effect of the citronella training collars.

Sound or vibration turn on citronella dog training collars, but because of accidental jet release due to external noise, the most reliable large dog training collars are those that use both sound and vibration to determine when the dog is barking.

There are several types of training collars, but some are very controversial. There is a possibility of using a shock collar to train a dog, but people frequently look at this method as a cruel one. Although the collar does no physical damage, as the electric current it produces is small, the real debate is about the psychological damage it can produce to your pet. The controversy and painful aspect of shock training collars have determined pet owners to get the harmless citronella training collars.

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These small and large dog training collars emit a harmless jet of spray near the dog’s face that startles it, because it is cold, unexpected and fast. The spray can be odorless or have a citronella, mustard or lemon scent that is unpleasant to the dog.

Other kinds of large dog training collars include collars that aim the jet or spray onto the dog’s neck or training collars that restrict the dog’s movements only to a specific area. You can have an invisible fence around places you do not want your dog to get into, such as flowerbeds or your swimming pool.

Training your dog to stop barking or to stay only in certain areas of your yard is not at all difficult if you use small or large dog training collars. These are harmless to your dog and help it make a connection between the undesired behavior and an unpleasant sensation. The dog will soon understand that barking will cause a jet of water or unpleasant scent to burst on its face or neck.

If you want the behavior of your dog corrected, but nothing has worked, you should consider investing in a citronella dog-training collar. The price will be worth your piece of mind. You will no longer get funny looks while walking your non-stop-barking dog and the neighbors will stop complaining that your pet barks all night long without any good reason. You will be a lot happier and less stressed out and you will be able to enjoy the company of man’s best friend a lot more.

You can also use small or large dog training collars to control the movements of your dog and to stop it from digging up your flowers or vegetable patch. See all the benefits of citronella dog training collars online with our online shop that describes various kinds of small and large dog training collars.

by National Library of Scotland

Find Out How to Prevent your Dog From Becoming Too Aggressive by Using Some Dog Training Skills to Help

Anyone that does own a dog definitely hopes that they will be well trained and well behaved because of it. Well, for so many families, they have the unfortunate experience of having to deal with a dog that is just really too aggressive, which can really create some problems and concerns within the family. It is very, very important for anyone who owns a dog and has children to remember that they are responsible for using good judgment while choosing the best dog most suitable to be around children and once they get their dog at home, it is also their responsibility to properly train their dogs so that there is no reason to have any concerns about the dog being too aggressive with your children. There are plenty of different websites online that can provide you with endless amounts of helpful information regarding proper and efficient dog training techniques, for any families that do possibly have these types of concerns about their dogs.

So many dog owners make the terrible mistake of “training” their dogs in a very inappropriate manner, which can really turn a good dog into a dangerous dog, seriously. If you are an owner of a dog and do have small children there are so many different things that you should really take into consideration in order to protect your children and raise a healthy, happy and very friendly canine. With the appropriate dog training techniques, which you can learn about over the internet or even in books, you should have the ability to have your very own, well behaved, very well trained and safe dog, for you and your family, including your little ones, to love and enjoy for a very long time. The family dog is just that, a member of the family, so be sure that you take the time out to perform every task necessary to ensure the safety of your children when your dog is around, by teaching them how to behave at all times. They are very smart animals and with the right kind of training they are really capable of doing just about anything that you ask of them, if they are taught.

Allow your dog to be free sometimes, take them for walks, or maybe take a trip to the park nearby, you and your dog will definitely enjoy this bonding experience and it has many wonderful benefits as well. Your dog will begin to enjoy your company and trust in you, which will seriously make your dog training techniques actually work, every single time. Before you know it, you and your family will have a friend, your dog, to love and have fun with every chance that you get. If you have a dog and are having trouble getting them trained properly then perhaps you should consider taking them to a professional dog trainer. It will cost you but the peace of mind that it gives to you and your family will make it so worth it.

by National Library of Scotland

Dog Training Using the Praise and Reward System

The Praise and Reward System is without any doubt the most animal friendly approach to train your dog. This method, often referred to as positive reinforcement training, is considered by experts to be the correct method of dog training.

In the same fashion as parent reward and praise a child for good behavior so it is with training your dog. The difference in dog training is, you praise your dog when the dog does something you approve and ignore your dog’s behavior when you disapprove.

In the past, dog training methods did not consider the harm that it caused to the animal. Unacceptable and cruel methods such as beatings, electric shocks were once common practice in dog training. As more people discover the humane approach to dog training, the old animal abusing methods are no longer being used.

The Praise and Reward System takes your dog temperament into consideration. This method is such that the dog has a chance to absorb the commands you are asking him to do. The praises and rewards make the dog understand that certain behaviors please you and dogs thrive on pleasing their master.

When a training is more meaningful for the dog, the behavior change tend to be more rapid. With time, the behaviors become more natural for the dog as the dog has a chance, in fact the opportunity, to use his own brain in deciding how to act.

To leverage your success in dog training follow these tips and tricks.

The use of food treats and showing affection to the animal work much better then simple verbal praise followed by a pat on the head.

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The giving of the reward must immediately follow a behavior you want repeated. It must be clear to the dog as to why he is being rewarded. When the dog exhibits a proper behavior, immediately mark this behavior with a significant distinctive noise (such as a clicker) or by simply saying yes in an excited tone of voice, either will work. The treat needs to follow immediately so that the dog can understand that if he behaves in such a way, a treat is going to be given. Always use the same marker when the dog repeats the behavior and soon no treat will be needed for the dog to repeat the behavior. You need to be consistent for proper training to take place.

The commands used for training must be the same all the time. The dog needs to able to link the commands to the expected behaviors. Do not vary your commands as this will only confuse the dog. It is simply a matter of repetition until the dog associates behaviors with commands. A good idea is to pre-determine what commands to use, write them down and use them all the time.

You need to reward your dog in a fashion that is meaningful to the animal. Most dogs have a preference as far at what treat they like and as to what demonstration of affection they prefer. Some dogs will do back flips for a certain treats; other dogs just aren’t big eaters and prefer to be rewarded through a game with a favorite toy, or through some physical affection from you.

You probably already have a good idea of how much the dog enjoys being touched and played with. Each dog has a distinct level of energy and demonstrativeness, just like humans do.

The following are good ways to stroke your dog: most dogs really like having the base of the tail (the lowest part of their back, just before the tail starts) scratched gently; having their chests rubbed or scratched (right between the forelegs) is usually a winner, too. You can also target the ears: gently rub the earflap between your thumb and finger, or scratch gently at the base.

As far as food is concerned, just experiment with different food treats until you find one that the dog really likes. Some dogs actually respond most reliably to training commands when they receive treats sporadically instead of predictably. Giving the dog treats in an irregular schedule might prevent the dog from growing tired of the food reward. Some dogs could make a conscious decision to forego a treat.

No punitive measures have to be used with the praise and reward method which is a definite improvement in dog training.

With this type of training, all you have to do is ignore the behavior that you don’t wish to see repeated. Not giving any attention is enough to make just about any dog miserable and is therefore an adequate deterrent. After a while the dog will decide to no longer use that behavior.

The more you give attention to the dog when it behaves properly, the clearer the connection will be between a bad behavior with no response and the good behavior where you give positive attention and rewards.

by National Library of Scotland

Be a Responsible Dog Owner and Consider Using a Dog Training Collar!

We love dogs and we consider them to be our best friends; however, how much do we love them after barking at the slightest sound heard outside or at two o’clock in the morning? There are many reasons why dogs misbehave and there are just as many owners who are discouraged when it comes to training their beloved pets. For many owners, experts in the field of dog training have developed innovative devices in the form of remote dog training collars. Online, there are plenty of attractive offers for such products and also a lot of information on the subject. Dog owners should have no problem in finding a highly effective remote dog training collars, destined to make their pets behave properly.

Of course dogs bark. It is their natural instinct to do so every time they want to express their feelings or warn their owners of potential dangers. At the same time, they might bark when they have a difference of opinions with a cat or even another dog for that matter. The truth is that they are bound to bark sooner or later, no matter how hard you try to train them. Having a dog that makes constant noise is not only upsetting for you but also annoying for your neighbours who might not be so happy with the incessant barking. This is why you should consider one of the remote dog training collars, allowing you to train your dog in an efficient and comfortable manner. You will be able to enjoy special times with your dog, finally taking advantage of him being the perfect companion.

How do remote dog training collars work and where can you actually buy one? First of all, you must understand one essential aspect: these collars may be electronic devices but they are not going to harm your dog in any matter whatsoever. Throughout the entire training period, while wearing the collar your dog will be 100% comfortable, the only difference being observed when it comes to barking. The dog will not perceive the collar as an act of punisment; on the contrary, he will understand that barking is not such a fun activity at all times. The remote training dog collar is innovative and highly effective; being placed around the neck, it controls all of your dog’s intentions to misbehave. He barks too loud, you press the buttons and release a cold spray on his neck or chin; some are odourless and others have a citronella smell. Despite all the fun he had while barking, he will nevertheless stop, his attention being caught by the smell or simply by the cool feeling provoked by the spray. Featuring a 300 m range of activity and also a sound button, the dog training collar will be the best thing that you ever invested in.

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The best thing about dog training collars is that there are suitable for all dog sizes and various breeds. One just has to use the Internet and find out more about the potential advantages of using such electronic devices. For example, small dog training collars are extremely useful to correct abnormal behavior of small breeds such as: Yorkshire terrier, Bichon Frise, Chihuahua and Shih Tzu. Even small dogs can present behavioral problems, barking without any apparent reason and disturbing the quiet of the neighborhood. If you want a completely safe and efficient way to stop your dog from his continuous barking, then you have definitely have to consider small dog training collars, easily to be mounted and just as easy refilled.

Small dog training collars use an electronic device to release a spray in order to attract the dog’s attention from what ever he is doing. No matter if the dog goes to the garbage making a mess everywhere, if he leaves paw marks all around the living room or barks continuously at the new teddy bear you just bought, this device is guaranteed to correct all the problems of your pet. If you do decide to go for small dog training collars that release a citronella smell, then you are guaranteed to amaze your dog with the citric smell. Sensing the unknown smell, he will instantly forget about all his adventures and stop barking, concentrating simultaneously to identify the source. Such electronic devices are perfect for those small dogs that can sometimes be extremely annoying, disturbing not only the neighbors but even the owners.

The next time you see your dog misbehaving and barking when he feels like, consider the possibility of a dog training collar. Go online and see the differences between various training kits offered by specialized companies in the field. Read carefully about the information provided and make sure that you choose the dog training collar that best fits your pet. Do not let your pet to become master of the domain and show him who the boss is without being too pushy or strict! Remember, you don’t have to resort to violence as long as you can benefit from some of the greatest innovations in the field, such as remote dog training collars.