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Dog Training

Dog training takes time and effort. And it needs to start the day you bring your puppy or dog home.

Dog training should be a lifelong project for you and your dog. Make it fun and mix playtime with dog training.

To be successful, use these dog training tips: Be a leader, be firm, be humane and give praise.

Be a leader
Dogs are social, pack-oriented animals who respond best to a leader figure whether dog or human. The best pack leaders are the ones who are the most consistent. Dogs react to consistency because they know they can trust the consistent leader. Consistent leaders don’t invite the dog onto the couch one day and punish him the next when he jumps on the couch without permission.

Be firm
Good leaders are firm without being harsh. A good leader tells the dog to do something. He or she doesn’t shout at the dog, plead with the dog or scream at the dog to obey. The punctuation at the end of a good leader’s command is merely a period.

Be humane
Third, a good leader is compassionate. He or she doesn’t punish the dog for mistakes that were made by the leader.

Give praise
When the dog does something praiseworthy, deliver approval immediately. The good leader does not praise behaviors that are unwanted, no matter how unintentional the recognition may be.

If the dog is showing fear, aggressiveness, or timidity, the good leader either ignores the behavior or tells the dog to knock it off. The good leader doesn’t praise, and, therefore, encourage the response, by stroking the dog, telling him it’s OK, you’re a good boy, etc., while the dog is acting out.

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Nose work for dogs: 5 unique jobs only a canine can do

Posted April 5, 2021

Nose work for dogs uses canines powerful scent receptors to fight crime, track poachers, save avalanche victims, and find truffles.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Working dogs

Owner trains dog using a clicker. If your dog is not motivated by food, get a little more creative in how you reward your dog. Try praising your dog or use a clicker to reinforce good behavior.

How to train dogs who are not motivated by food

Posted March 26, 2021

If your dog is not motivated by food, it’s not the end of the world. You just have to get a little more creative in how you reward your dog.

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Dog training: 5 common mistakes to avoid

Posted March 12, 2021

Avoid common dog training mistakes like not having enough patience, failing to properly reward your dog, or set a schedule.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog training tips

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How to stop dogs digging? Tips for hunting dog breed owners

Posted March 8, 2021

Stop dogs digging by modifying your dog’s behavior. Most dogs dig because they are bored. Provide exercise and mental stimulation.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog training tips

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How to prepare for taking your pet to college

Posted March 8, 2021

Bring your pet to college to help you manage your homesickness and the stress of college life. Make sure you have time to care for your dog.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog health benefits, Major life changes

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Training tips: 7 habits your dog must learn early

Posted March 2, 2021

Follow these training tips to help your puppy establish good behavior traits. Set a schedule and stick to it. Focus on house training.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Potty training

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Puppy training 101: 7 tips to start your dog off right

Posted March 1, 2021

Raising a puppy takes a lot of work and patience. Use DogsBestLife.com’s Puppy Training 101 guide to help get your puppy started on the right paw.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Neutering and spaying, Potty training, Socialization

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What you need to know about the benefits of dog kennels

Posted February 25, 2021

Using dog kennels helps boost your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Boarding your dog helps improve socialization skills.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog business, Pet sitter, Vacation dog care

Fearful Staffordshire Terrier. Learning the nuances of your dog’s temperament is an ideal first step in the training process

Understand and work with your dog’s temperament

Posted February 24, 2021

A dog’s temperament is indicative of its attitude towards people and other animals and plays a major role in training.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Aggression, Dog training tips

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Do you need to register your dog as a service dog?

Posted February 18, 2021

While you don’t legally need to certify your dog, it’s easier to show documentation rather than get into a legal argument about service dogs.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Service dogs, Working dogs

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