Useful Ideas on Potty Training a Dog
February 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under Dog Training
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Potty training a dog is one of the first things every dog owner faces. Many times it is harder than it sounds and owners get frustrated when they really should not be. Here are a few ideas that will help you with potty training that you can start right away with.
You want to make sure that your dog is eating healthy meals with out sugar and fiber. Make sure that you do not feed your dogs treats in between meals. By giving your dog healthy food it will help them with there teeth and there coat.
When you do find the healthy food for your dog be sure you stick to a good routine for them on when they eat and go to the bathroom.
When you and your dog wake in the morning take them out to go the bathroom. Then feed your dog at the same time and put some water next to the food. After about thirty minutes take your dog outside to the bathroom.
A lot of times dogs drink to much and that is why they have accidents in the home. You dog needs to stay on a routine and it will help them know when it is time to go outside to the bathroom.
Approximately twenty to thirty minutes after your dog eats it will be ready to have a bowel movement. Again get in a routine and take your dog outside to go to the bathroom. Using this routine will prevent accidents in your home.
If you have a specific spot you want your dog to go to the bathroom in your yard just take your dog on a leash to that spot every time and praise them every time they go. That will become their spot all of the time.
One command you can use is “Go potty!” and they should go. If they do not go right away go back in your house. Do not play with your dog or get them excited at all. Then in fifteen minutes take them out again and see if they will go. Be sure and praise them when you get the results you wanted.
Hopefully you will find these ideas on potty training a dog useful. Your dog just wants to please you and by sticking with the information above it will help you potty train your dog and allow them to do just that.
Tips for Successful Dog Obedience Training
May 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Dog Training
Just about anyone who has ever owned a dog for a long period of time will tell you that they truly are man’s best friend. No matter how bad your day has gone, there is nothing like coming home to your faithful companion, who greets you with a welcoming bark and an expectant wag of the tail, wanting nothing more than to offer you its unconditional love. But in those rather unusual situations where dog and owner don’t see eye to eye, the problem can often be traced back to the early stages of the relationship, to a lack of proper dog obedience training.
There are many things to keep in mind to ensure that dog obedience training goes smoothly, making the person-dog relationship turn out to be a happy one. First of all, you need to be very patient with your dog initially. Keep in mind that your dog is entering into a strange new world and he may be reluctant to listen in the beginning. The important thing is to stay calm and don’t over train, or become too strict or demanding. Just like people, dogs usually response to positive reinforcement as opposed to negative, so be sure to treat it with respect.
A big part of dog obedience training is to reward your dog when he performs a command correctly. By doing this all through training it is a great way of building rapport and your dog will learn to associate good behavior with a positive outcome. A reward can be anything from a kind word, a gentle pat on the head or even a little sample of its favorite treat. It may take a little trial and error, but once you find out what motivates your dog to listen to you and behave properly, be sure to reward it religiously.
By the same token, you do not want to punish your dog for bad behavior during training. Never yell at it or yank on its leash, for example, since this will result in a negative response and make your dog even more resistant to being trained and could permanently hinder your relationship, turning it into a pet you might rather not have around. When it comes to dog obedience training, taking the time to get to know your new friend and treating it with respect can make all the difference when it comes to a long, rewarding relationship.
