Tuesday, June 29, 2010
How to Train Your Dog to Come When Called
As with any sort of training, start your dog off slowly when teaching him to come, then gradually increase your expectations.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Canvas Dog Toys
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Toys
- Dog Training Aids
- Dog Treats
- Fleece Dog Toys
- Leather Dog Collars
- Rope Dog Toys Vinyl Dog Toys
Step 1
Begin inside the house, with you and your dog in the same room.
Step 2
Have some dog treats on hand. Facing your dog, back up a few steps.
Step 3
Call the dog by name, followed by the simple command "Come." (For example: "Spike, come.")
Step 4
Reward your dog with a treat after he approaches you.
Step 5
Slowly increase your expectations for your pup by calling him from another room.
Step 6
Gradually move into the backyard, front yard on a long leash and so on.
Step 7
Praise and encourage your dog as he comes to you.
Step 8
Remember to say "good" right when the dog exhibits the behavior you want.
How to Train Your Dog to Stay
Teaching your dogto "stay" involves the same positive reinforcement techniques necessary for all training. Be sure your dog understands a "release" command first so she'll know when it's OK to move from the "stay" position
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Dog Bones
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Food
- Dog Toys
- Dog Training Aids
- Dog Treats
Step 1
Be sure your dog understands a release command, such as "free" or "okay," before teaching this command.
Step 2
Have your dog sit or lie down in front of you. (See Related eHows "Train Your Dog to Sit" and "Train Your Dog to Lie Down.")
Step 3
Place your hand, palm open, in front of your dog's nose and give the command "Stay."
Step 4
Say "Good" at the exact moment your dog exhibits the behavior you want.
Step 5
Give the release command immediately after (within 1 to 2 seconds), followed by treats and unlimited praise.
Step 6
Reward your pet even if she only "stayed" for 1 second; and always offer rewards for even slight indications of understanding.
Step 7
Lengthen the amount of time your pet remains in the stay position very gradually, and slowly move farther away.
Step 8
Remember to give the release command after every successful "stay" as you increase the length of time your dog must remain in the position.
Step 9
Aoid going into another room until your dog fully understands the command.
Step 10
Train in 5-minute sessions.
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Jump
Sure, it's cute when a puppy jumps up on you - a demonstration of her affection - but it's important to break this habit early on. It's not so cute when a 90-pound dog tackles you (or your visitors) just to say hello. Here's how to stop the jumping on people and furniture.
Stop Your Dog From Jumping on Furniture
Things You'll Need:
* Dog Bones
* Dog Toys
* Dog Training Aids
* Dog Treats
Step 1
Take your pup off the furniture and say "Off!" Teach your puppy early on that you do not favor her sitting on the furniture.
Step 2
Be consistent. It's important that you don't allow your dog to jump up on furniture one day and then punish her the next time she jumps on the couch.
Step 3
Try not to leave food on the countertops and tables. These are temptations that a dog in training cannot resist.
Step 4
Limit your pup's roaming area to places that don't have furniture with nesting qualities if your dog jumps on furniture while you're gone.
Step 5
Consult a pet behaviorist if the behavior persists.
Stop Your Pet From Jumping on People
Step 1
Be consistent with puppies and dogs; it's counterproductive to discourage your dog from jumping on others, while allowing her to jump on you and lick your face.
Step 2
Turn all the way around when you first walk in the door and your dog leaps up on you.
Wait until your dog stops jumping, and say "Good!" the moment she does.
Command your pup to sit if she knows the command, and don't touch her until she does. Again, be consistent.
Step 5
Tell your dog to find her toy if she doesn't know "sit." This redirects your pup's energy from jumping on you to finding her toy.
Step 6
Practice "no jump" with friends once your dog learns not to pounce on you. Have friends give treats and praise when your dog succeeds.
Step 7
Anticipate potential jumping situations, and tell your dog to sit or redirect her attention to something else.
Step 8
Praise your dog when she doesn't jump, especially during situations that might give her reasonable cause.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
How To Train Your Dog In 3 Hrs.
If you're striving to raise and train a happy, healthy and well adjusted dog yourself at home - this tips for you.
It is my goal to help you properly care for, socialize and train your dog in a positive, non-violent yet highly effective manner.
Training a dog whether it is a puppy or an older dog takes time. The first commands that a dog needs to know are sit, stay, no, lie down and come. Start with sit, then move onto stay, come and then lie down. The no command may need reinforcement, but most dog learn this command with housebreaking. It is important to be consistent and train the dog daily for about 30 minutes a day. After training, there should be a little playtime.
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Step 1
Training a dog to sit, you will need a six-foot lead and some small dog treats. Gently pat the dog's rear as you are saying sit. As the dog sits, reward him or her with a treat. Walk the dog a few feet and repeat the command while gently pressing down on the rear. Then reward. This training should be done every day for about a week until the dog knows and performs the command
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Step 2
After the dog has learned to sit, the next command to teach is stay. Using the lead, tell the dog to sit. After the dog sits, say good boy or girl and reward with a small treat. While putting your hand the stop position like a crossing guard does, tell the dog to stay and gradually walk back four feet while holding the lead. Wait two minutes, then walk back to the dog and praise with a reward. Repeat this step gradually walking a full six feet and returning. After a week, drop the lead and command the dog to stay while you walk thirty feet away. Then practice walking out of sight
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Step 3
Training the dog to come is going to come right after they learn to stay. To teach a dog to come, use the lead, tell the dog to sit and stay. Walk the full six feet away and tell the dog to come while gently pulling on the lead. When the dog comes to your side, reward with a treat. Repeat this step and gradually work the distance until you reach forty feet. After this success, leave the dogs sight and when you reappear, ask the dog to come and reward.
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Step 4
Teaching the dog the no command should be easy to do. When the dog is doing something wrong, say no and point your finger at the dog. The no command is probably already being learned since you had the dog, but some dogs do not understand what is meant by no. The understanding of no is usually understood with housebreaking.
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Step 5
Training the dog to lie down is done by telling the dog to sit, then telling them to lie down while placing your hand down to the ground in front of them. Reward as the dog learns and does what is commanded. This command is usually learned quickly and can be used with the stay command.
