Proven Tips, Tools And Tactics About Dog Clicker Training by Michael Silvester

Dog Clicker Training is easy!
Clicker training is a technique that is highly successful for training dogs.
The trainer uses a simple clicker that can be purchased from most pet stores and the dog is trained to respond to the sound of the clicker.
The dog will quickly learn that the sound of the clicker is followed by a reward and they will respond to commands when the clicker is used knowing that a reward is to follow.
It is a great technique for home training of dogs as it is a simple technique that the owner can use to get fast results.
Some other dog training techniques can be a little difficult to master and unless the trainer has a good understanding of the training process it can become quite frustrating when the results don't come as fast as expected.
Clicker training generally gets results relatively fast and the owner and the dog can have a lot of fun during the training with both parties getting what they want out of the training sessions.
Clicker training leaves the dog with no doubt what it needs to do to get the reward.
Clicker training doesn't involve any forms of punishment if the dog doesn't do as it is told, because it will know that it will not get the reward.
Punishment training can lead to confusion where the dog does not know what it has done wrong and this confusion can lead to an unhappy dog.
There is no such problem with Clicker training.
It is actually a form of positive reinforcement for the dog and this will help it bond and build a better relationship with it's owner.
Dogs have also been shown to learn a lot faster when positive reinforcement is used rather than any form of punishment.
It is much better to let them know when they have done something well rather than bad and this process can also be used to eliminate bad behavior.

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Aggressive Dog Behavior Training No-Nos by Andrea Waggener

Aggressive dog behavior can not only take the fun out of having a dog, it can be dangerous too. The last thing you want to see in your beloved canine is aggressive dog behavior.
As soon as most dog owners see aggressive dog behavior, they try and do something about it, of course. Unfortunately, what these owners do is yell at their dogs or hit their dogs to try and get control of the canine aggression.
With aggressive dogs, it's easy to make mistakes that can lead to big problems. To make sure you don't make these mistakes, avoid these aggressive dog behavior training no-nos:
1. The first mistake people make with aggressive dogs is keeping the dogs penned up. Not exercising an aggressive dog is a big no-no!
A bored dog is far more likely to be an aggressive dog. Most dogs have a lot of pent-up energy. They're simply designed to be active. When you don't allow your dog to be as active as he or she wants to be, this can lead to problems.
The best way to avoid dog aggression is to work off that pent-up energy. Take your dog on daily, long walks. Play fetch with your dog. The more you interact with an aggressive dog in a playful, fun way, the less aggression you'll see.
2. Another big aggressive dog behavior mistake is hitting the dog. Training aggressive dog techniques require touch, but not hitting! You never want to hit any dog, but certainly not an aggressive dog. Violence will simply encourage aggressive behavior.
To correct an aggressive canine, pull at the scruff of the neck or gently nudge the dog. A firm voice and a specific gesture that telegraphs your displeasure will work too.
Your goal in correcting an aggressive dog is to surprise and get across your message. You're not trying to hurt or punish the dog.
3. Being a wimp is a big aggressive dog training no-no. Dog training aggressive behavior out of your dog requires you to be the boss! A wimp isn't going to be affective at dog training aggressive behavior out of a dog.
Dogs need guidance. They need a leader. Dog parenting doesn't simply mean care. It means leadership too.
To establish leadership with an aggressive dog, be sure you're the one in control. Enter a room first unless you give your dog the okay to go ahead of you. Establish that you're head honcho.
4. Dealing with repeated dog biting yourself is a big mistake. Aggressive dog training for dog biting requires the pros. If your dog bites, you need aggressive dog training from a professional dog trainer. Don't try and deal with a biting dog yourself. The consequences are too dire. If the above tips don't help control aggressive dog behavior, get some help.
Your dog deserves to be well-socialized so he or she can have a happy life. Take steps now to deal with aggressive dog behavior.

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Andrea Rains Waggener, author of Dog Parenting--How to Have an Outrageously Happy, Well-adjusted Canine, offers free basic dog training tips at http://www.basicdogtrainingtips.com.

Choosing a right dog - Tips and Things to Consider by Hannah

My apologies for not posting an article on my blog on Sunday but something came up on Sunday.
The English in this article is a bit poor but none the less its a good article, enjoy.
Derek

As we see healthy and lovely dogs around, it really seemed so exciting and so much fun getting in-love to have one. It was really nice feelings to have a loyal companion and friend that's always there to cheer you up. But before you decide what kind of dog want to be with, it is always better to be well-prepared and make best decisions to ensure a good quality of life for you and your pet. There are thousands and millions of dogs suffering and being euthanized around and it is really hearth-breaking, so instead of becoming part of a problem, let us be a part of solution. Be responsible enough and equip ourselves with good information and education. A dog is a part of the family for a dozen or more years; the commitment to feed, shelter, and nurture a family friend for that amount of time should be based on rigorous analysis of an appropriate breed for the family circumstances.
Here are some points to consider when choosing a dog that's perfect for you. First is the size, a large dog is not suitable for an apartment, for elderly owners, or for mild-mannered women because of their strength and incredible energy and exercise need. Large, agile dogs adapt well to apartment or condo living as long as they get a daily walk, and some are gentle enough that anyone with a firm voice and manner can easily handle them, they are good for house with children. Small dogs may be unsuitable for families with active children or elderly or infirm relatives who could trip over a small, bouncy critter. Some dogs are lethargic and others are very energetic and needs enough exercise a day to let these energy settle down. Those who fail to give enough exercise for very energetic dog, dogs tend to bored and divert it on unnecessary behavior like being too destructive, aggressive and many other behavior problems. Active families would be happier with a pet that can jog, hike, and play ball, and more sedate folks would most likely prefer a quieter animal. Basset Hounds, Dachshunds, and Corgis are not jogging companions, and Airedales, German Shepherds, and Border Collies are not typical couch potatoes, they love to walking and usually likes to perform agilities around. All dogs need some exercise to stay healthy. Most adult dogs will not exercise themselves, so time for walks and other activities is important. Some breeds are fairly easy to train, and some are quite difficult. If you lack time and patience to deal with a dog that is difficult to train, then an older dog from a rescue service may fit your bill as well as a pup of a breed that is traditionally easier to train. Intelligence is not necessarily an indicator of trainability; smart dogs often have their own agenda and require firmness of purpose on the part of their owners. Smart dogs bored easily, specially on activities that are repeated, have some different routines and activities to do, or a higher level of training like on agility training class where they can show what really they got. As a rule, terriers, hounds, and northern dogs are tough to train because of their intelligence and independent natures, and sporting and herding dogs are easier to train. The sharpest-working obedience breeds are Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies, German Shepherds, and Shetland Sheepdogs, breeds that developed to closely with humans.
Dog barks, they range from a lovely small bark of a puppy into annoying barks that are so embarrassing and might turn into hating neighborhood, too much barking can lead to noise laws or even pet limit laws. Terriers and scent hounds use their voices to broadcast their progress in chasing prey animals. Shelties and Collies bark to tell the sheep to git back to the barn. Canaan Dogs bark to alert their families to potential intruders. Barking dogs do not endear owners to their neighbors in apartments, condominiums, and close-knit suburbs. Dogs bark if they are too bored so ensure you have enough time and ability to train, walk and have playtime with your pet. There are some special collars available to deter barking dogs and some training methods that can help in some cases, but if potential owners take the noise factor into consideration, problems are more likely to be minimized. Owner's capabilities and commitment always have a dog with good behavior and temperament. Breed and group temperament can be described, but there is latitude within that description for individuality. Thus Akitas are declared to be tough animals, loyal, aloof, dominant, aggressive to other animals, and often challenging. However, many Akitas are sweet and cuddly, love small critters, will climb in laps if allowed, and are anything but aloof and dominant. Terriers are scrappy, yappy, tough, and independent, but Airedale Terriers bond very closely to their humans and are somewhat protective. Hounds follow their eyes or noses and are often oblivious to human presence, but Dachshunds bond closely with their families and Greyhounds and Whippets are sweet, gentle pets.
Meticulous housekeepers and folks with little or no time for grooming will be happier with dogs that don't accessorize the living room with dog-hair dust bunnies a couple of times a year. Double-coated dogs may also have longer, stiffer guard hairs that can penetrate bare feet like splinters. Long-coated and double-coated dogs shed, shed, and shed some more, leaving tufts of hair to float about the house and land everywhere. Dogs with oily outer coats can develop a doggy odor that can be unpleasant, dogs with heavy coats may suffer in southern climes, and dogs with short coats may shiver in the north. Brushing is needed to remove the dead hair from wire-coated terriers, poodles, and poodle relatives, and professional grooming is necessary to maintain texture and color in wirehaired terriers. These breeds are generally better than heavily shedding breeds for owners with allergies. Your environment, dogs can be destructive to gardens, lawns, and landscape plantings. Common problems such as urinating on lawns or shrubs, roll in flowers, chomp on vegetables and branches, dig holes, and generally cause havoc unless they are restrained from doing so. Sturdy fences will keep dogs from entering gardens if they are tall enough so dog owners use underground radio fences or wireless fences.
On health, have good knowledge on what to feed for your dog. Ask or look for some comments or testimonials about certain dog food before giving it to your dog. Dogs in the wild naturally eat raw food, it was natural, healthy and cheap so consider them, ask your vet about it. A good vet will say about dog raw food, if they always recommend those process food then look for a new vet that could suggest. Although purebred dogs are sometimes denigrated as harboring all sorts of genetic abnormalities and mixed breed dogs are sometimes claimed to be healthier than their purebred cousins, the truth is that all dog have the same range of health problems. Some of these problems are genetic, some result from exposure to disease or parasites, and some are the result of non-inherited birth defects or injuries. Joint problems, including hip and elbow dysplasia and loose kneecaps; eye problems; cancers; skin diseases; heart and other organ diseases; and more affect canines of every size and background. Some dogs have additional problems caused by short muzzles, long backs, giant or diminutive size, or other physical features. When you finally decide on what kind of breed, research everything about this breed. Make sure you get the dog on the right place, visit first rescue or shelter house where then can study if the dog will be perfect for your lifestyle. Also make sure you are getting the dog on true responsible breeder, they should have all the papers and required shots, etc.

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What You Need To Know To Stop A Dog Digging by Cathy Clark

Digging is naturally found in some dogs. Some breeds are more disposed to dig than others however any dog can become a troublesome digger.
It may be better to work on getting your dog's digging under control rather than trying to stop a dog digging. Digging is natural and can be the result of many triggers.
Finding the reasons your dog is digging is the best place to start.
Many dogs like to bury bones, so don't give him bones to bury.
Are the extremes of weather a problem for your dog? Sometimes dogs dig to relieve the effects of extreme heat or cold, you will notice your dog lying in his holes to cool down or warm up. You dog needs a spot to get out of the heat or cold.
Enough exercise can help high energy dogs burn off their energy, otherwise they will use digging to fill the gap. For some dogs a daily walk is not adequate exercise, you will need to exercise him twice a day for between 30 and 40 minutes.
A busy schedule can make two walks a day difficult, so save some time and substitute a game of fetch for one walk.
Another alternative to one of the walks is an all time doggy favorite, tug of war, you just have to play it correctly. Play "tug" with a select toy kept for this game and remember that you must make the rules. The first and most important rule for "Tug" is that the game begins and stops when you say so.
Is your dog making an escape attempt by digging? Check where your dog is digging. If your dog is exploratory by nature, you can stop a dog digging by making flight impossible.
If you fence doesn't extend under the ground, bury a perimeter of chicken wire an inch or two below the soil to preclude escape. The wire will not give way to your dogs digging and it feels disagreeable.
Some dogs are not trying to get out they just want to be with you, this is know as separation anxiety,. As separation anxiety is a complex psychological issue it demands more that this article can cover.
Many dogs dig because they have nothing better to use up their time alone. Does your dog have to spend long periods by himself in the yard? What can your dog do to pass the time while your away?
If you leave you dogs toys out all the time they become dull. Allow you dog only a few select toys at any one time them rotate the toys for renewed amusement. There are a few kinds of toys that require your dog to work at getting the treats inside, use a few different fillings for even more excitement.
Consider coming home to walk your dog during the day or arrange to have somebody come and do it for your. You can pay a walking service if you can't find a friend to walk your dog.
Some dogs just love digging. Don't try to fight a losing battle, work with your dogs instinct. Allow your dog to dig in a doggy digging area. Set aside a small area of the garden just for his digging pleasure.
Dig over the soil and bury toys and treats you dog can uncover. An alternative to allowing your dog an area of the garden is to provide him with his own sand box. Show him where you want him to dig, encouraging him to dig there by helping him find the buried treasures.
Digging outside your dogs area, can be corrected with a firm "No" if you catch him in the act. Establish his digging spot by rewarding him expansively for digging in the right place..
Give your dog other options and you can stop a dog digging or digging destructively.

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Surprising And Important Information About Dog Aggression by Johnny Moon

WHY ARE SOME DOGS MORE AGGRESSIVE THAN OTHERS?
There are some dog breeds that were actually bred to be aggressive using selective breeding practices. Some dog breeds were originally bred to be fighting dogs such as the Akita dog breed while others may have been bred to be fierce guard dogs. Dogs such as the German Shepherd or Doberman are breeds that are prone to loyalty and protectiveness. This instinct can be tapped into to train these dogs to become fierce watchdogs.
Every dog is unique regardless of his or her breed. You can meet a kind and gentle Rottweiler and you can also meet a mean and fierce Poodle. The way that a dog behaves does not only depend on bloodlines but just as much on how the dog was raised.
A dog can be conditioned to be fierce through abuse. Some of the training practices to train dogs to be guard dogs are actually quite abusive. A dog that is scared and fearing for its safety will naturally tend to attack. Attacking a dog physically will provoke it.
While it is true that starting off with a breed which is known to have a tendency towards aggression makes it more likely that a dog will be aggressive, there are also dogs that come from aggressive lineage but that have always been treated well and are good-natured.
DOG AGGRESSION AND CHILDREN
Many studies have been done on children being attacked by dogs. While the researchers may have set out wanting to know which breed of dog was the most responsible for attacks on children, what they have found is that while the breed of dog is not consistent in terms of attacks, what is consistent is the age of the children. Most studies have found that the majority of dog bites and vicious dog attacks occur against children between the ages of five and nine.
Dogs are pack animals with a strong social hierarchy. The one who feeds and gives instruction in a household is usually an adult. A pet dog will equate this behavior from this adult as similar to the behavior of the Alpha dog in the pack. Therefore a dog is less likely to attack his master.
Young children may be seen as peers that can be dominated so that the dog can get ahead in the hierarchy. A dog which shows domination tendencies towards children such as humping them should not be left unattended with children because signs of trying to dominate children could be a signal that this dog could become aggressive with this child.
A dog who humps adult visitors may be simply trying to show that in this house he or she is above the visitor in the hierarchy but he will not necessarily bite. Perhaps children under the age of five are not left unattended with dogs as often as children between the ages of five and nine and this may explain why there are more incidences with children over the age of five.
It has been found that three out of four dog attacks against children are by the family's own pet. Something else which people may find equally shocking is that friendly lovable dogs like Golden Retrievers have as many incidences attacking children as other breeds. One conclusion that has been made from this is that the more popular a breed is, the more chances there are that dog bites will come from this breed purely because of the numbers.
FATAL DOG ATTACKS
While all dog breeds may become aggressive in certain circumstances, the number one dog breed for causing fatalities is the Pit Bull Terrier. The Rottweiler comes in second. The problem of fatal dog attacks increases every year as these two breeds have become more popular. For this reason it is important for governments to make decisions on the conditions in which these breeds are allowed to co-exist with humans.
Some cities and countries such as Denmark, Holland and Norway have banned Pit Bull Terriers completely. Others say that this does not address the problem of dog aggression because Pit Bull Terriers are not the only dogs attacking, maiming and killing children. One thing that is certain is that a solution needs to be found to prevent such horrifying and meaningless deaths. At present, how to deal with dog aggression is a widely debated topic all over the world.

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Dog Health - How To Keep Your Dog Safe by Douglas Hanna

Preventable accidents are sadly also a leading cause of early death for many dogs. Dogs, which suffer from car accidents, injuries from, dogfights, and accidental poisonings are unfortunately seen regularly in veterinarian clinics everywhere. While accidents sometimes happen no matter how many precautions we take, there are things that you can do to help keep your dog as safe as possible.
Protect Your Dog From Vehicular Accidents And Dog Fights
Never let your dog outside unaccompanied, and try to keep your dog in a fenced in yard. Keep the possibilities of accidental dogfights down by introducing your dog slowly to other dogs, or better yet keep other dogs away from your dog all together. Most dogfights occur when dogs are outside by themselves; be sure that your dog cannot run out of the house or escape from the yard.
If your dog is in an area where there are any vehicles, even golf carts or mopeds, watch your dog closely and always keep your dog on a secure leash and harness.
Dangerous dogfights can also occur when dogs are in a household that has a lot of other dogs. If you own more than one dog, and they continue to fight, then you may need to permanently separate the dogs to keep them from hurting one another.
Train Your Dog To Respond To Your Commands
A big part of keeping your dog safe involves training, which will help your dog to respond to
your voice in any type of situation. Professional training classes are often needed to obtain the desired and effective results, and the lessons you and your dog learn in these classes will need to be continually practiced throughout the dog's lifetime.
If one day your dog does run outside without a leash, you can quickly call your dog back to you before he or she gets into an accident; if your dog confronts another dog you may be able to call your dog away before a fight occurs. Training your dog can save your dog's life, and working with your dog will also help you and your dog to develop a stronger bond.
Protect Your Dog From Accidental Poisoning
Every year dogs around the world experience fatal poisoning accidents. Many of these accidents are caused by rodent poisons that are placed around the home or in outside areas where a dog has access to them. A dog may be treated successfully from rodenticide poisonings, but ingesting these products can often lead to permanent organ damage. If you use any poisonous products around your home, make sure that your dog will not be able to reach them at all.
Poisoning accidents can also occur from products around the home that are deadly, but they do not have a bad taste or smell and so your dog may ingest it out of curiosity, thirst, or hunger.
Anti-freeze is an example of a dangerous household product that can fatally poison dogs; while anti-freeze is a hazardous chemical, it actually has a slightly sweet taste; try to be aware of any products in an around the home that may harm your dog.
Other more common accidental poisonings occur when dogs eat prescription medications and over the counter drugs. These drugs may taste horrible to us, but for some reason dogs seem to find pills particularly appetizing. You may not think that your dog is tempted to eat your bottle of xanax, but it does happen.
In fact, recently some pet owners have discovered that their dogs are obsessed with getting into anti-depressant medications. While some of these stories are amusing, the health consequences that dogs can suffer from these types of overdoses are serious. Always keep over the counter drugs and prescription medications far out of reach of your dog.
Microchip Your Dog
Chipping your dog is one of the most proactive steps you can take towards keeping your dog safe, healthy, and in your care for as long as possible. If at some time you and your dog become separated, than a microchip may help to reunite you with your dog. When your dog becomes lost there is always the possibility that another person may adopt your dog, but a lost dog can also suffer from starvation, fights with other animals, or an accident with a vehicle.
When you can't claim your dog
Dogs that are lost are frequently picked up and brought to humane animal shelters as well, but if the dog is not claimed or adopted within a specified amount of time the dog will be euthanized.
If your dog does become lost and ends up in an animal shelter, a microchip will quickly identify your dog removing any chance that your dog may be accidentally euthanized.
A microchip will also help to identify your dog if you and your dog are separated in an
emergency. Mandatory evacuations caused by fires, floods, and storms are notorious for
separating dogs and their frantic owners; while you may experience a temporary separation from your dog in the event of an emergency, a microchip can bring you and your dog back together.

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Douglas Hanna and his wife have owned many dogs over the years. They currently share their home with a Wheaton Terrier named Emma Lou, and Jake, a Cairn Terrier. Hanna is the publisher of the popular web site, http://www.doghouseplans360.com which includes information about dog houses and many other subjects relating to dogs.

Coughing In Dogs - Dog Cough Symptoms And Treatment by Ginny Carroll

It isn't enjoyable for a doggy any time he's got a cough, or for you personally. Aside from the apparent worry about their well being, their coughing can certainly keep you up during the night. In the event that their cough brings about retching and throwing up, you could have much more housekeeping duties to do!
Despite the fact that there are usually countless reason behind why your dog might cough, why don't we take a look at the most typical causes.
Parasitic organisms
Heartworms are usually dispersed through mosquitos and reside within the right section of your doggie's heart as well as within the blood vessels leading out of the heart to the lung. They aggravate those blood vessels and also additionally conflict with blood circulation, eventually leading to cardiovascular failure.
You can easily provide your pet preventive medicine to be able to prevent him from getting heartworm disease. These types of medicines do not really avoid an infection with heartworm, however they will eliminate the baby worms just before they begin to develop into adults and thus can easily start to cause your dog any specific damage.
Bacterial infections
In the event that your dog frequently visits a dog kennel or daycare, they might possibly be in danger of contracting kennel cough. This is actually a simple name for a extremely transmittable upper respiratory system infection that brings about inflammation involving a dog's pharynx and also windpipe. The actual infection is usually usually brought on by a virus known as Parainfluenza, assisted and abetted by means of bacteria recognized as Bordetella.
Those pair of offenders tend to be liable for the majority of instances of kennel cough in canines. Even though you could vaccinate your pet against kennel cough, it is not really one hundred percent defensive plus your dog might also contract an infection. Luckily, for the majority of dogs kennel cough is not a serious condition and therefore they will get better pretty fast.
Heart Disease
We have previously discussed on heart failure while we were talking on the subject of heartworm. Any time your doggie's heart is not functioning properly, it is not as efficient in pumping blood via his system. That indicates that their blood pressure rises and then there may end up being seapage of fluid within their lungs. The consequence is usually a cough that appears to be more serious during the nighttime.
Certainly, there are usually numerous origins of heart failure in canines, which includes a weakness associated with the specific heart muscle as well as damage involving the small valves inside of the heart. Treatment method will depend on the underlying cause, therefore bring your dog around to your current veterinarian in order to find out what is taking place with your doggy. A prognosis of cardiovascular disease can certainly be frightening however together with modern-day medicine, it is in all likelihood that your dog can possess a very good high quality of living for quite a few years to come.
Bronchitis
In the event that your pet is older, they might begin to cough a good deal more. That occurs mainly because their breathing passages can be significantly less flexible. Thus the small tiny hairs, known as cilia, which line their airways grow to be not quite so efficient.
The cilia's duty is simply to help progress mucus upward and out of the respiratory system, and in the event that they do not perform this properly, generally there may end up being more mucus in your pups bronchi. That mucus can cause your dog to cough even more. Your animal medical practitioner may recommend medicine that can serve to relieve your older dog's cough.
It is not unusual for a dog to tremble or shake when he is ill. However, as I mentioned in my article, Dog Trembling - Trembling And Shaking Symptoms In Dogs, an infection may not be the only reason for the trembling.
Treatment methods associated with coughing in dogs may include anti-biotics, anti-inflammatories as well as humidifiers. However prior to attempting anything at all at home, make an consultation with your veterinarian. When you understand the reason why your dog is usually coughing, you will wind up being in a position to begin the proper therapy for their condition, plus he will quickly start to feel a more like his old self.
My next article in this series, Symptoms Of Depression In Dogs, will deal with dog depression symptoms and treatment.
Our dogs are like family to us and so naturally it's very upsetting when they become sick. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you knew how to give your dog a check-up, so you could spot a problem early? Before it became truly serious or even life threatening?
Well, now you can!

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