General Dog Training Tips

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Dog training can be a great way of ensuring your dog does not embarrass you when you are with him/her in public places.

A well behaved dog is sign of a good dog owner who is in authority and cares about their pet. Now, there are many programs that offer dog training courses and advice.

Very often, choosing a dog training course can be a daunting task especially if you are a new dog owner and have not been to it for a while.

Though this is a challenging task, if you understand the basics of general dog training, then you will be at a good position to train your dog and have a healthy relationship with your dog.

Dog training is not easy as many people think since it requires total commitment and dedication to what you do. It also require a lot of time if you want to train your dog to be a great pet and train them on daily basis to make your dog obey.

The best way to train a dog is to begin when they are in their early life. If you have to adopt a dog, tt is highly recommended that you adopt the dog when they are young. This will ensure you and easier time in training them.

Alternatively, you may consider hiring a professional to train your dog. Though this is an expensive venture, you may opt for this if you do not have time to be with your dog. Of course, you are expected to visit your dog during their training to let them know you care about them and still are involved in their lives. Although many dog training professionals can do a great job, training your dog yourself is the best way to make sure you get best out of your relationship with your pet. 

When you commence on training a dog, there are a number of things that you should consider: behavior corrections for old dogs such as wandering, eating feces and barking. Another essential thing that all dog owners need to do is to potty train your dog. General dog training on behavior and obedience will involve getting the dog to understand simple commands used in the day to day life; such as sit, heel, stay and stand.

The secret of successful training of your pet is establishing the best friendship and creating a lifetime bond with your dog. This is the only way you will have a great life time companion who is also going to be your best friend.

If your dog is exhibiting some common behaviour problems, head over to the specific sections to find out more. Alternatively, you could get specialized help from Sarah Hodgson's site and I highly recommend you check out her website.

General Dog Training Tips :

1. How Do Dogs Learn?
   
   So, how do dogs learn? Dogs learn by association and memory. If a dog associates a good consequence with certain behaviour the dog is likely to repeat the behaviour.
2. 7 Ways to Make Your Dog LOVE You
   
   The deepest desire of every dog owner is to be loved by their dog. From the moment you see a well-trained, loyal dog as a child you want your very own - a pet that will follow your every move and protect you above all else.
3. Identifying Your Dog's Temperament
   
   There's something of a fallacy about dogs that goes around telling us all which breeds are calm, which ones are aggressive, and which ones are hyper.
4. The Fundamentals of Dog Psychology and How They Learn
   
   The number one problem I see in families that have dog problems is that they want to believe that their dog is a furry little person. They seem smart. They seem aware. They seem empathetic. And in some ways they are all three.
5. Ways to Prevent Your Dog Getting Run Over By a Car
   
   The number one fear of any dog owner is that their dog will get out the front door and immediately run into the street where they will get hit by a car. It's a horrible fate and one that even the best behaved dog is in danger of if you're not careful.
6. How to House Break Puppies
   
   Every pet owner will need to, at one time or another, house break their puppy. Even if you plan on leaving your dog outside most of the time, it is a good idea to train them early on where they are permitted to relieve themselves. The last thing you want is to have them making messes.
7. 10 Interesting Facts About Dogs
   
   Every day, we sit and watch our dogs do seemingly amazing things. But, do we really understand everything that makes our furry friends so special? In today's message I want to touch on 10 things that I find simply fascinating about dogs.
8. 9 Dog Aggression Tips
   
   An aggressive dog is a scary dog and in almost any household, having one just won't do. You cannot allow your dog to control your home when you should be the active pack leader.
9. What Really is Dog Language?
   
   Every now and then you hear someone say "dog language". But, what exactly are they talking about? Are dogs actually talking to each other in some hidden, silent language we cannot hear?
10. Tips for Removing Dog Odour from the House
    
    You love your dog - I get that. But, let's face it. Not every dog smells like sunshine and roses. Some dogs like to roll around in the mud. Others eat poop. Others still will find whatever garbage there is outside and do horrible things with it.
11. How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Household with an Existing Dog
    
    Just when you thought that having a dog was getting simple, you go out and snag a second dog - a new housemate who will need to fit into the hierarchy you and your first dog have finally settled into.
12. 7 Ways to Stop Dogs Digging
    
    Digging is one of those things that just never seems to stop. Whatever you do, your dog finds a way to tear up your newly planted flowers or create a mess of the neighbor's yard.
13. Friends or Family Afraid of Your Dog?
    
    You may be the biggest dog lover in the world, but that doesn't mean everyone in your family or circle of friends is a fan of canines.
14. Dog Obedience Training | Canine Obedience Training
    
    Dog obedience training ranges from ability to follow basic commands such as “sit” “stay” come” to more advanced commands such as “fetch” and “jump”.
15. Dog Training: When to Reprimand And When to Reward
    
    During training, the concept of rewarding a dog is to help them understand when they are doing the right thing and when they are not.

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