Puppy training 10 weeks old
22 Jun 2009
Puppy Prodigies neo-natal and early learning program.
Training of puppies at 10 weeks old
Duration : 0:9:45
Archive for June, 2009
Best Methods of Training a Labrador Puppy
20 Jun 2009
Labrador puppies are very smart puppies. They are moody and training a Labrador puppy needs your physical and mental patience. During training a Labrador puppy, if your Labrador puppy does not follow you. You should not beat Labrador puppy in this situation and just look at the matter and try to find the reason that why your Labrador is not learning.
Labrador puppy does not like to learn all the time. Try to teach your Labrador puppy in the way which it likes instead of teaching it in your style as it does not like it and will never learn from you. You should always prefer Labrador puppy’s choice and likeness during training a Labrador puppy. In the beginning of training a Labrador puppy, first teach those things which you consider that your Labrador puppy likes and after that, be frank with your Labrador puppy.
Try to teach your Labrador puppy with different symbols. Whenever you see it, forward a smile to it and call it with two fingers of your hand and repeat it several times in front of it. At last, you will succeed in trying to teach it that when you’ll raise two fingers, it will have to come towards you. Try to teach it that when it feels hungry, it should stand near the door of kitchen. Try to teach your Labrador puppy about all other things which you want to teach it during training a Labrador puppy by selecting such numerous symbols.
If you feel that your Labrador puppy likes to spread filth here and there. Breathe deeply and close your nose when it does so and show it that there is some unpleasant smell in the surrounding area and change the place of your Labrador puppy. In this way, it will come to know that when it spreads filth in its surroundings, smell spreads, and it will stop this habit. If you feel that Labrador puppy does not give any sort of response to your specific symbols, change them and choose some different symbols which you feel that your Labrador puppy will like.
Give toys to your Labrador puppy for playing and play with it daily when it is in a pleasant mood, and it will help you to be its friend. Try to buy only such toys which you consider that your Labrador puppy will like. Be careful about buying toys for your Labrador puppy and never buy such toys which have sharp corners because your Labrador puppy may injure during playing with such toys, and you will never like to injure the Labrador puppy during training a Labrador puppy. Always buy such toys which may not break or injure your Labrador puppy if Labrador puppy throws them from some height.
Always remember above mentioned methods of training a Labrador puppy when you decide to give training a Labrador puppy and keep your Labrador health by giving it fresh food on time and make happy a Labrador puppy by pampering it.
Andy Ayres
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/best-methods-of-training-a-labrador-puppy-561769.html
Crate train your new puppy in this free video.
Expert: Melanie McLeroy
Contact: www.taurusdogtraining.com
Bio: Melanie McLeroy co-owns the award winning Taurus Training dog training facility in Austin, Texas. She is also certified in animal CPR and first aid.
Filmmaker: EV studios
Duration : 0:3:8
Potty Train Your Puppy
19 Jun 2009
How to pottytrain a puppy, all the essentials in a 4 minute video. For more, visit my page at http://training-dogs.com/potty-training-dogs.html
If you have questions, please come to my website as I can’t answer them here.
Duration : 0:4:7
The Ins and Outs of Puppy Crate Training
18 Jun 2009
Puppy crate training can be an invaluable tool. Not only does puppy crate training help you to have an aspect of control for your training, but it can satisfy the dog’s need for a den. Puppy crate training can help with housebreaking, separation anxiety, destructive behavior, puppy safety, and as a mode of transportation. Do puppy crate training properly and your dog will use it for resting in, even as an adult.
Introducing The Crate: The first step of puppy crate training involves introducing your puppy to the crate. If you have purchased a vari-kennel type of crate, like the ones used for airline travel, start by taking the crate apart. Allow puppy to go in and out several times until he or she is comfortable with the crate and the reattach the top. For puppy crate training with a wire mesh crate, tie the door open. Place a piece of cardboard or a towel under the plastic floor plan to keep it from rattling. Again, allow the dog to go in and out several times before starting puppy crate training.
What Should Go In The Crate?: For puppy crate training, the crate should be a fun place to be. That means furnishing it with a few items. Some difficult-to-destruct toys can help keep your dog entertained. Make sure to discard toys if they become worn or broken and do not use toys that are small enough to be swallowed.
If you will be gone more than a few hours, make sure that you puppy has access to water. A water dish may be messy, so a water bottle hung from the side can help keep the crate dry. You should also make the crate comfortable for the puppy.
A blanket or towel can be used to make the crate softer, however it should be removed if puppy urinates in the crate or chews the towel.
Where The Crate Should Go?: While it may be annoying the first few days, due to the barking and whining, placing the crate in a room where puppy can see and hear you will make puppy crate training much easier. Dogs are pack animals, and they are happiest when they are with their pack.
Introduction Tips: There are some things that can make puppy crate training easier. These include:
1. Hiding or dropping treats into the crate periodically for puppy to find.
2. Praising puppy for entering the crate.
3. Use treats to encourage puppy to enter the crate - make it a game.
4. Crate when you are home. If the puppy’s first experience with puppy crate training involves you leaving him home alone, he could associate the crate with you leaving and develop separation anxiety.
Sometimes A Crate Is Inappropriate: While doing puppy crate training, there are some times when a crate should not be used. Do not do puppy crate training if:
- The puppy is younger than 3 months
- The puppy has diarrhea
- The puppy is vomiting
- You need to leave the puppy alone for more than a few hours
- The puppy has not eliminated (with the exception of house training)
- It is hot outside
- The puppy has been confined for excessive periods in the past and needs additional socialization and exercise.
Remember, puppy crate training is designed to make life easier and more comfortable for both you and your puppy.
Nick Luvera
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/the-ins-and-outs-of-puppy-crate-training-497863.html
Dogs are considered man’s best friend. Throughout the ages and of all animals, dogs have been man’s companion. More than companions, dogs serve a variety of functions. There are working dogs (e.g., police dogs) and dogs that are used as guides for the disabled. Farmers and livestock owners use dogs for herding, and some home owners get dogs specifically to guard their property.
Whatever the primary purpose of a particular breed of dog is, it’s important that it receive proper training. Many dog training professionals will attest to the importance of having a well-trained dog. You don’t have to be a professional dog trainer to train your dog. You can do simple activities to teach your pet how to behave.
Dog training tip #1: Curbing your dog’s digging behavior
As a dog owner, you need to understand that dogs are social animals. When they are lonely or alone, dogs resort to digging. Loneliness isn’t the only reason dogs dig, though. In some instances, dogs that dig are experiencing some sort of nutrient deficiency. To make up for this condition, dogs oftentimes would eat the dirt they dig. If your dog tends to dig a lot, spend more time with him. It also pays to have your dog checked up to make sure that his health is in good condition.
Dog training tip #2: Potty training your dog
A reward-based method works best when potty training your dog. To use this method, give your dog a treat after it potties in the right place. Following up good behavior with a reward will make it easier for your dog to remember doing good behavior.
Dog training tip #3: Repetition is key
Whenever you are trying to teach your dog something—whether it’s a trick or making your dog obey a command—repetition is important. Repetition and consistency are keys that will help your dog understand a command. To test if your dog knows a command after so many repetitions, test him without any assistance. Do this at least three consecutive times to make sure that your dog’s grasp of a command is not simply a fluke.
Dog training tip #4: Communicating with your dog
When training your dog to follow a certain command or do a certain thing, it’s vital that you not just issue the command out. It’s also important that you direct your dog how to perform a command or drill as well as correct your dog if he doesn’t follow the command properly. Be consistent when you are issuing out commands and trying to teach your dog to develop certain behaviors. For instance, if you are trying to teach your dog not to chew on slippers or shoes, do not praise him one day when you see him chewing on a slipper.
Dog training tip #5: Proper timing in training your dog
It’s always best—and professional dog trainers will recommend this—to train your dog when it is still a puppy. When it comes to training dogs, it is indeed true that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. So start training your dog early.
Dog training tip #6: Let your dog know you’re the boss
Dogs are pack animals, which means they follow a hierarchy. Thus, when training your dog, it’s important that you establish yourself as the alpha dog (the leader). Your dog needs to understand that he is the submissive being. Avoid showing any fear when your dog snaps back. Doing so will break the established hierarchy you have with your dog. When your dog is doing his exercises, never allow your dog to stop mid-way or not complete the exercise. Firmly let your dog know that it should do what you, the alpha dog, wants him to do.
Dog training tip #6: Act around your dog
Your puppy will naturally want to chew on things so give your puppy an outlet for his chewing urges. You can give your puppy a chew bone to chew. If your puppy tries to chew on you, yelp loudly, fold your arms and ignore your puppy for about ten minutes. When a puppy becomes too rough on other puppies, the others yelp and tend to ignore the puppy. However, you may need to assess your puppy’s personality because he may react to the yelping by biting more and even harder. If this happens, you may need to apply a more aggressive approach.
Shannon Lueck
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/6-dog-training-tips-for-a-well-trained-well-behaved-pet-65524.html
There are no instant answers for Potty Training Puppies“>potty training puppies. However, there are proven practices that have stood the test of time. One of the main top tips is consistency. You should take your puppy to the same place at the same time to do his or her business. That creates a pattern in the puppie’s mind and gives you more control over the process. Here’s an article with more training tips that I think you’ll find helpful. Click here.
Puppy Training Basics - Essential Guide
16 Jun 2009
Often people wonder exactly when puppy training should take place. Well, the answer is as soon as possible. A puppy is able to learn things as soon as he can walk. And the earlier you start training, the more acceptable to it the puppy will be.
Training introduced at an early age will yield good results and cooperation; at a later age it will prove more difficult and meet with resistance. So, get your puppy started on the right track with some proper training, and he will become a welcome addition to your home.
A puppy’s brain grows and develops dramatically in the first six months of its life. This is a time where you can have an enormous influence on how he develops regarding his learning, socialization and emotional behavior. In fact, a puppy can start training as soon as he opens his eyes. Socialization training is very important to a puppy and it is sensitive to this during the third to sixteenth week of its life. It can prevent behavior problems, presented as aggression, at a later age. A well-socialized puppy will turn into a happy, secure dog. Initially, the puppy is around the rest of its litter. Handling by humans should start early also. As he grows he should be taken out, so he can continue to be around other people and pets. By spending time with your puppy through play, the puppy will develop a bond with you and will want to please you.
It is important to establish who is in control. A puppy that is allowed to roam as he wishes, with no limitations on behavior, will learn he is in charge. He will take signals from his setting as to how he should act. So, it is good to set restrictions. Start by setting up an eating area and his crate area. Get a crate just big enough for him to stand in. Too big a crate will allow the puppy to have an area to use as a potty. And house training is one of the first training areas you should address. Take the dog outside frequently so they have the opportunity to go outside. This way they will sense where they are supposed to go. If he messes in the house, clean it up, give him a firm ‘NO’, and take it outside. This way he will know where it should go. Try to keep his urine smell out of the house, as he will associate that with the potty area.
Puppies also love to chew on things. They will do this when they become bored. So play with your puppy and keep him entertained. Also provide him with plenty of chew toys especially if you catch him chewing on something he is not suppose to. It is also a good idea to start early in teaching the puppy not to bite people. While playing with the puppy, try to get him to bite you. When he does, say ‘ouch’ really loud to startle him and stop playing. After a few minutes go back to playing with him and keep repeating. He will get the idea.
Puppy training should be done routinely on a daily basis. And it should be consistent. Stick to the rules. And make sure the whole family does also. Dogs do have a short attention span; so make sure each session is short. It is also important to never hit the dog when he does something wrong. Instead, reward good behavior. He will get the point. Positive reinforcement for good behavior, and a firm ‘NO’ when he does something you don’t like, should do the trick.
Simple commands such as “sit”, “stay”, “down”, “come” and “no” can be taught the first year sometimes even by the 8th week. Their brains are like sponges in the early months of their lives. Say their name and commands often. They will learn through repetition. Reward them with treats initially to get them to follow a command. Later you can withhold the treats and instead offer a ‘good dog’ as a reward.
It is important during your training process, to have a great deal of patience with the puppy. You should never yell or hit your dog. Instead reward good behavior. They will respond better to this, than harsh words. Through proper training, and lots of love, your puppy will grow up to be a well adjusted, sociable, happy and obedient dog. And you will be a proud owner.
Matthew Hick
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/puppy-training-basics-essential-guide-125203.html
Awesome Puppy Training
16 Jun 2009
to walk on a leadPotty training puppy Coco Rings the Bell
16 Jun 2009
Our Maltese puppy was potty trained by my beautiful wife to let us know when she wants to go out by ringing the Bell.
Duration : 0:0:17