http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/reward+dog reward dog Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:01:54 -0400 Shih Tzu Puppy Training the joys of having a Shih Tzu pup, that's likewise, known as a lion canine and chrysanthemum dog, is incomparable. You'll treasure their adorable and cuddly appearance, soft and smooth fur, and adoring eyes making it 1 with the most desired pets available. Puppy Training Biting might be done faster than you may well feel. Here are the details to get started appropriate.Shih tzu puppy training is all about reward and love. Whenever your pup does something that you like, offer the pup a reward like dog bones or lots of concern.Dog Behavior Therapy is necessary if you're going to have a well-behaved adult Shih Tzu. It is not that an older dog can't be trained, but it's so much simpler to start your dog off correct.Shih Tzu - This pet came from in the country of Tibet where it was employed as gifts for the Chinese. The Shih Tzu stands an average of 11 inches at the shoulder and its coat comes in a multitude of colors. Shih Tzus are particularly susceptible to plaque and a periodontal disease, so beneficial oral hygiene is crucial.house training your puppy]]> puppy leash training]]> puppy training biting]]> puppy training video]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shih-Tzu-Puppy-Training---Ideas-On-How-To-Discipline-As-Well-As-Master-Your-Little-Lion-Pup/1035477 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shih-Tzu-Puppy-Training---Ideas-On-How-To-Discipline-As-Well-As-Master-Your-Little-Lion-Pup/1035477 Prior to you are able to go by way of the course of action of Dog Training Austin it would be extremely useful when you learn about the importance of socializing your animal. This process can genuinely make a difference between a nicely behaved canine and a complicated or effortlessly excitable dog.The sole objective of socializing your dog is to be able to aid him adjust towards diverse stimuli that he may possibly encounter when traveling to diverse sites. This really is specially true if you're training a show doggie which will require your pet dog being poised and calm at all times or in Dog Training Austin.Even though socializing isn't that much of a hassle, other dog owners may perhaps face some difficulties such as their busy schedules or their inability to consider his pet dog to other spots.So, for dog owners who can and can't take their doggie to other sites to socialize here are some tips to aid you.Start off socializing at houseAllow your family members help in this process. Allow your loved ones get to know your canine or your pup.dog training austin]]> dog training seattle]]> dog training washington]]> retriever dog training]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dog-Training-Seattle---Tips-Around-Socializing-Your-Dog/1032822 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dog-Training-Seattle---Tips-Around-Socializing-Your-Dog/1032822 I watched the film Avatar for the second time yesterday. The story is in fact quite a simple one; that of the newcomer invading and trying to take land and possessions from the indigenous people, with no thought for their lives or values. But there are many deeper complexities woven into the structure of this film. Nobody could help but notice how one became hooked into the lives of the "aliens", identifying more with them than our own human species. The aliens became far more human than the majority of the humans! I don't "do" alien movies; but this film is not about aliens - it's about the real values and balance of life on this planet. There are a lot of basic themes and concepts of life which are portrayed within this film. It is interesting to notice Jake's reactions when he first encounters life on Pandora. He displays the natural instinct of fear when we perceive threat. He has to learn to face the various panther-dog and rhino-like animals in the jungle.Avatar]]> spiritual]]> spirituality]]> facing fears]]> fear]]> fears]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Messages-Conveyed-In-Avatar/1032174 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:07:49 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Messages-Conveyed-In-Avatar/1032174 Think: where do I want my puppy to sleep when he's grown up? Puppies are all cute and soft and it's fun to have them sleep on our beds, but if your puppy is going to grow to a medium or large size dog is there enough room for him on the bed or even in your room? Start where you mean to end when it comes to sleeping arrangements. It will be much better for you and your puppy in the long run. The laundry, bathroom or a warm place outside are all good places to settle your puppy in. If you have time, take an old t-shirt or other piece of clothing with you when you are purchasing your puppy. Leave it with the puppy until it is old enough to leave its family. This way it will be very familiar with your smell and be more settled when you bring it home. Set up an area where you want your puppy to sleep and place his mat or bed there.dog]]> puppies]]> canine]]> dog training]]> collars]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-To-Do-When-You-First-Bring-Your-Puppy-Home/1031956 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:02:38 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-To-Do-When-You-First-Bring-Your-Puppy-Home/1031956 We often refer to dogs and puppies that jump up on us as jumping up. It is a bad behaviour that is often encouraged when our dogs are little puppies but is a nuisance when they are older and much bigger. If you are going to fix this problem then every member of your family and all your friends have to help stop the jumping up and not allow it to happen at all. Why do puppies jump up? Puppies jump up because it is a normal behaviour for them. They do it to their parents, other dogs and their brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, young puppies do not see the difference between people and other dogs and treat us all the same way. They jump up, mouth and nip at us just like they would another dog. If this is not bad enough, we often encourage puppies to jump up when we make a fuss of them. By calling a puppy to you in a high voice and patting your legs you are saying to your puppy, "Jump on me, let's have fun".canine]]> puppy]]> dogs]]> dog collars]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Prevent-Dogs-Jumping-Up/1031929 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:24 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Prevent-Dogs-Jumping-Up/1031929 Don't get into a situation where your dog can choose between staying or moving away. For this reason, this type of training should be done on leash. By doing this you will be conditioning your dog to believe that when you put him into a stay position he has no choice but to stay. This, however, takes time and perseverance from you. For this sort of training you are going to have to really make it worth your dog's while to wait for your return. Use a treat that your dog absolutely loves, like kabana or cheese, and only use it for this type of training. You can also use toys but don't let your dog have access to it at any other time. Start in an area of your house or yard where there are no distractions. This could be a passage way or verandah. Put your dog on leash and ask him to sit or drop. Use a hand signal and say 'stay' or 'wait'. It doesn't matter what word you use as long as you stick to it and don't change it or vary it in any way.dog]]> puppy]]> canine]]> dog collars]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mastering-The-Stay-Command-With-Your-Dog-Or-Puppy/1031890 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:56:19 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mastering-The-Stay-Command-With-Your-Dog-Or-Puppy/1031890 Digging is a normal dog behaviour and dogs dig for many reasons. Habitual diggers are dogs that started digging as pups and have not grown out of it either from lack of training or other reasons. Digging is a wonderful way to explore the subterranean environment; however, many owners are often horrified when they discover the depths and lengths their puppy has gone to in his attempt to re-landscape their garden. *Why do dogs dig? It is not always possible to answer 'why' questions when it comes to dog behaviour. Many things that dogs do that we find unacceptable are just an extension of normal pack behaviour. Others are due to loneliness or boredom or 'all of the above'. For this reason, it is best to tackle unacceptable behaviour from different angles. Is your puppy overfed? Burying food is a normal dog behaviour and an overfed puppy may just be acting on instinct burying unwanted food so he can dig it up and have it later. Giving extra treats such as biscuits and bones may be encouraging your puppy to dig. If he hasn't got anything to bury, he may stop digging.dogs]]> puppies]]> canines]]> dog collars]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dog-Digging-And-Some-Ways-To-Prevent-It/1031839 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:53:01 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dog-Digging-And-Some-Ways-To-Prevent-It/1031839 Mouthing or nipping is a normal puppy behaviour. Watch two dogs playing and they will use their mouths and teeth to interact and play with each other. It is called mouthing when a puppy gnaws or puts his mouth around your hand or some other part of you. Nipping is when a puppy wants to attention and bites a person in a playful way. Neither mouthing nor nipping are aggressive behaviours and your puppy can be easily trained to stop doing them. When correcting both of these behaviours, every person in the household has to follow these guidelines or they might not work as well or not at all. Dogs don't understand 'maybe' or 'sometimes'. They need to know that their behaviour is unacceptable by everyone *Mouthing Puppies love to explore their environment with their teeth and mouth; this includes humans. By the time you are ready to take your puppy home, about 6 to 10 weeks, they have discovered these wonderful sharp things in their mouth too. Remember: dogs have twice as many teeth as humans and 10 times more power in their ability to bite.dog collars]]> puppies]]> puppy]]> training]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Puppies-Nipping-And-Biting-Visitors/1030481 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:54:49 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Puppies-Nipping-And-Biting-Visitors/1030481 Many people claim to have all of the answers about the most effective dog training techniques. Almost every dog owner is anxious to share their advice and expertise, when they find out that you have a new puppy. Just like when you have a newborn baby, each person you talk to feels that they understand just how you feel.The use of clickers for dog training has had a re-surge in popularity. When you push the clicker box with your thumb, it emits a clicking sound, that informs your dog that he has acted appropriately, and that you are pleased with his behavior. Teaching the dog the symbolism of the sound is the foundation of training with a clicker.You will first need to buy a clicker, if you would like to utilize clicker training with your dog. A book describing the clicker training procedure, available in most pet shops, will also be quite useful. To begin, try to train the dog on one trick - sit. Use the command word "sit" and attempt to make the dog follow your command.dog training]]> dog behaviour]]> dog house training]]> dog obediance]]> puppy training]]> puppy behaviour]]> pet training]]> clicker training]]> dog clicker]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Training-Your-Dog-With-Using-A-Clicker-Device/1030239 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Training-Your-Dog-With-Using-A-Clicker-Device/1030239 Have you ever noticed how focused your dog becomes on his dog food during feeding time? Granted there are differences between dogs. Some dogs are mild mannered and just intently stare until you set it down and then attack it with silent diligence. Others however, practically knock you down with enthusiasm, as if they haven't eaten in a month. So how can you use this to your advantage when trying to train your dog? It's really a simple concept if you think about it. When your dog is hungry, it is instinct for them to want to eat and they will do anything to get to that food. Since they will respect and consider the person who gives them their food, that person becomes the "pack leader". Your dog then begins to look to you as their only source of food. What this means is, your in charge during feeding time and you need to utilize that power as a training tool. To start your training you will first need to work on the actual skill of feeding them before you can move on to other training. Remember you are in charge and they will obey you.puppy]]> dogs]]> canine]]> dog food]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Food-Types-Can-Affect-Dog-Training-Success/1029656 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:33:41 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Food-Types-Can-Affect-Dog-Training-Success/1029656 Dog training should be known to the existing dog owners or new dog owners or a person who is going to become a dog owner. People who have dogs with behavior problems should also know about the importance of dog training. It is important to know your dog and its behavior properly before you start any type of training. The first and foremost that you should know is about the breed of the dog and its origin. Over the years breeding of the dogs might have modified some of the traits in a particular breed and you can't expect some traits in them. You should remember that dogs are sociable animals. It is necessary that you interact with them often to make them energetic and happy. It is necessary that you encourage your dog during training for the actions done on the line of your expectations. Apart from that you can also be strict or harsh for not doing certain actions. Such behavior of yourself is considered as reward or punishment and this helps very much in dog training. Avoid smacking your pet thinking that you are punishing them.dog training]]> puppy training]]> dog grooming]]> dog care]]> pet care]]> dog potty training]]> veterinary books]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Factors-To-Consider-In-Dog-Training/1029562 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:24:33 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Factors-To-Consider-In-Dog-Training/1029562 I don't doubt that within a few hours of bringing your new pup into your home you will have a puddle on your carpet. To stop this quickly, use dog obedience training methods from the very first minute, along with the use of a crate and a confinement barrier. You should never use violence on your pup to train him to do your will but I am going to tell you how I use the traditional rolled up newspaper. Take around 6 to 10 pages from a newspaper and starting at one corner, roll the newspaper into a tight tube. Holding the tube in one hand lift it into a striking position, up behind your head. Now, with a flick of the wrist, hit yourself repeatedly, in the back of the head and say "I was not watching the puppy - I was not watching the puppy - I was not watching the puppy". That is as close as you need to get with physical violence in relation to your puppy. The most important thing to remember is that pups need to pee as soon as they wake up and will generally poop soon after eating a meal.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Obedience-Training-And-Puppy-Housebreaking/1029481 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:16:34 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Obedience-Training-And-Puppy-Housebreaking/1029481 You can train your dog to retrieve anything you care to throw for him when you use dog obedience training systems to train him. There is more to obedience training than just sit and stay work. You need to include fun activities in your training program. Training him to retrieve a toy and give you the toy in your hand, on demand, is easy when linked with my dog obedience training article on teaching the tug game. You can find these notes in my blog. If you are lucky enough to have a pup that already tugs then you are already ahead of the rest, but you have to keep the pup tugging or he will forget how. This retrieve teaching system requires that your pup is a happy little tugger so that the retrieve can become a game the dog loves. Once your dog is tugging really well, sit or kneel on the floor and start the tug game. Have the dog give you the tug toy and throw this just 2 feet away. As the dog grabs the toy, you also grab the toy and tug the dog back towards you.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Retrieve-Game-For-Puppy-Training/1029425 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:11:17 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Retrieve-Game-For-Puppy-Training/1029425 When you teach your pup his name, thoroughly and properly, from day one, you will enjoy his immediate attention, on command, right through your dog obedience training experience. Through your dog's life, there are going to be many times when you need to call your dog and get his immediate attention. If you fail in this basic area of training you could very well experience some problems in your dog's later training program. I am a strong believer in this exercises ability to be a major help in sorting out some bad behaviour issues such as aggression and shadow chasing amongst many similar issues. This training system can be started from the day you bring your pup home. You do not need to use a clicker but I recommend you do. So you need a clicker and a bowl of very tiny tasty treats such as chicken chunkers, cooked chicken or sausage, broken into tiny pieces. You need to take the pup to a quite room in the house. The bathroom is a good place. Close the door and let the pup sniff around. You should be sitting down - on the floor if necessary. Call the pup's name.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Teach-A-New-Puppy-Their-Name/1029416 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:09:42 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Teach-A-New-Puppy-Their-Name/1029416 Teaching a dog to tug whilst working through a dog obedience training program will leave you with a dog that can have fun whilst being trained. So maybe you got a rescue dog or a dog from the pound and it does not tug for you. Bet you did not know that puppies actually forget how to tug but you can teach the put to tug again quite easily. The simplest way is to get hold of a raw chicken wing and break it into 2 parts. To reduce the amount of food intake and increase the number of times you can use this game, just use the last portion of the wing, the thin pointy end, and you can casserole or barbeque the fatter end for yourself. Holding the one end of the pointy portion of the wing, show it to the pup and let him take a hold of it. Now simply have a gentle tug, up and down, left and right, for about a minute. Let the pup have the wing.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Teaching-Your-Dog-While-Playing-The-Tug-Game/1029396 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:07:56 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Teaching-Your-Dog-While-Playing-The-Tug-Game/1029396 You can train your dog to retrieve anything you care to throw for him when you use dog obedience training systems to train him. There is more to obedience training than just sit and stay work. You need to include fun activities in your training program. Training him to retrieve a toy and give you the toy in your hand, on demand, is easy when linked with my dog obedience training article on teaching the tug game. You can find these notes in my blog. If you are lucky enough to have a pup that already tugs then you are already ahead of the rest, but you have to keep the pup tugging or he will forget how. This retrieve teaching system requires that your pup is a happy little tugger so that the retrieve can become a game the dog loves. Once your dog is tugging really well, sit or kneel on the floor and start the tug game. Have the dog give you the tug toy and throw this just 2 feet away. As the dog grabs the toy, you also grab the toy and tug the dog back towards you.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Retrieve-Game-For-Puppy-Training/1029392 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:07:25 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Retrieve-Game-For-Puppy-Training/1029392 Teaching the dog some basic obedience is essential, because it not only produces a canine good citizen, but basic obedience is essential when solving some problems. Here I am talking about basic sits, downs, stays, heeling, and informal recalls. If you intend training your dog for obedience trial work then, whilst I shall give you the basics here, you may wish to enroll in formal training lessons at a dog obedience training club. THE SIT This is an easy exercise to teach, as is the drop. I use the click and reward system and at this time you need to zip the lips and do not utter a sound. Hold a treat in one hand and the clicker in the other. With the dog standing next to you, you lift the treat over the dog's nose in an arc back over its head. Move slowly and let the dogs nose follow the food. As the head lifts and goes back the hind quarters start to fall and the dog will sit down. It is important to be consistent with the hand movement. The slow and smooth arc must be repeated every time.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-And-Tricks-On-The-Sit-And-Drop-Command/1029389 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:07:01 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-And-Tricks-On-The-Sit-And-Drop-Command/1029389 In dog obedience training, the sit and drop are only two exercises that your dog needs to learn. Walking, stays and recalls are equally important. Walking Walking your pup on a loose lead can be taught, using two positive reward training methods. i) If you have a dog that tries to pull your arm out of its socket then try this retraining exercise. When the lead goes stiff, stop in your tracks. Wait for the lead to go slack, call the dogs name and click and treat as he comes to you. You may find it takes an hour to walk down the garden path to the front gate but the dog soon learns that a loose lead is more rewarding than a tight lead. As the dog starts walking closer to you, you can start introducing method 2. ii) You need to hold three or four small tasty treats in one hand, the leash and the clicker in the other hand. The hand with the food should be the hand nearest the dog. So dog on the left, food in the left hand.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Bare-Basics-Of-Dog-And-Puppy-Training/1029373 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:05:52 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Bare-Basics-Of-Dog-And-Puppy-Training/1029373 A fear of thunder and other loud bangs can cause some dog's extreme distress. With the use of certain dog obedience training methods and some drugs we can desensitise dogs. Drug Use There are drugs that can help us to relax an anxious dog. The veterinary drug of choice is one that comes from the benzodiazepine family, an anxiolytic drug. Usually available under a prescription, wherever you are in the world, the drug is distributed under several names. The following are the more common brands: Alprazolam (Xanax)(Xanax XR)( Nirvam), Diazepam (Valium)(Diastat), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan), Flurazepam (Dalmane). Your vet will discuss side effects and the dangers of exceeding recommended dosage and duration of treatments. The drugs are all addictive and will lead to with drawl issues if given for periods longer than advised by your vet. You may experience extreme mood swings and be wary of being bitten by a dog suffering these symptoms. Another drug, a member of the tricyclics antidepressant (TCA) chemical class, usage of which is becoming more common, is Clomipramine (Anafranil). The veterinary name for this drug is Clomicalm, and is used for both antidepressant and anxiolytic treatments, including panic attacks.puppy training]]> dog training]]> dog collars]]> obedience]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Stop-Thunder-Scaring-Your-Dog/1029362 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:05:26 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Stop-Thunder-Scaring-Your-Dog/1029362 Apart from the breed, another way to classify dogs is through their jobs. You could say that a working dog is a canine that simply does more than just hang around, play tricks and be cute and cuddly all day. Some dogs have 9 - 5 jobs just like humans do. Types: There are many types of working dogs. Some of the different job titles are: -Service dogs that help visually or hearing impaired individuals perform everyday tasks -Rescue and/or search canines that assist in finding victims of disasters and rescuing them when necessary -Therapy dogs visit sick people in hospitals and in their homes bringing joy to the patient -Sledding are mostly used for sporting events in snowy terrains but occasionally help in transporting people and supplies -Herding assist in controlling cattle and sheep -Police or K-9 dogs are actual members of the police force who protect and serve the community Breeds Not all are cut out to become working dogs. Poodles are not employed to work for the police, but are great lap dogs. Chihuahuas are definitely not cut out to be used in sledding.dog]]> puppies]]> luxury dog collars]]> training]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Training-The-Working-Dog-Or-Puppy/1029324 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:01:33 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Training-The-Working-Dog-Or-Puppy/1029324