Beyond Basic Dog Training

Beyond Basic Dog Training - Guide To Dog Training

Obedience instruction has become more accessible to common people with the publication of the Diane Bauman’s guide Beyond Basic Dog Training. This book is a door open towards the secrets of an entire training philosophy, and it has been successfully used even for the preparation for canine competitions. Beyond Basic Dog Training helps you understand the principles and patterns on which dogs learn, which is in fact a dual system of trial and error. With Beyond Basic Dog Training you will learn to apply corrections in a positive way, teaching your canine friend not to fear failure.

As Diane Bauman proves in Beyond Basic Dog Training, for a successful program you have to understand that from the two elements involved in the equation, both are thinking. There is the “thinking handler” in charge of the “thinking dog”, so don’t ignore you’re pet’s “feelings”, on the contrary stick to an effective development of the communication level. With Beyond Basic Dog Training you will come to achieve more than obedient behavioral patterns, you will understand your dog and learn to respect and listen to its needs. We’re talking about security, trust and confidence and lots of fun too.

With a guide such as Beyond Basic Dog Training you can have fun entertaining classes with your dog in the comfort of your backyard. At least you’re 100% sure of the methods used, since you are in perfect trust. With Beyond Basic Dog Training you’ll turn your dog into a great companion; therefore it is very good for puppies to benefit from a fast and very humane way of teaching. It is perhaps the time now to answer a simple question: why would anyone go beyond basic dog training? Simple methods will only leave the training process at a minimal level exploiting the specific animal drives as much as possible.

Going beyond basic dog training, means getting to understand the more complex structures that make your dog what it really is; you come to appreciate a wagging tail more than you would have done before. Books such as Beyond Basic Dog Training may prove to be the right choice and the best source of information for strengthening man-animal friendship. Being able to see your dog succeed in performing complex tasks is the reward of every owner and amateur trainer. May all your efforts be fruitful!

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Stop A Jumping Dog - Easy Steps To Dog Training

Jumping Dog - Jumping For Joy Or The Dominator!!



"Bad dog"..."Down boy"... I'm sure you have used these words and others to try and correct your dogs behavior. You were able to house train your dog, but now he won't stop jumping up on your friends...that have seemed to stop coming by. Can you really blame it all on your "bad dog"? There seem to be so many persistent problems that are robbing so many dog owners of the true enjoyment of dog ownership.




Your "bad dog" keeps ignoring commands, pulling on the leash, jumping up on people, manic barking...just to name a few. Any of them sound familar to you? And these are by no means the hardest ones to control. But they are still some of the most common. What frustration the dog owners feel when confronting these persistent and often embarrassing problems. After all, when you bought this dog you never dreamed you would have to deal with a dog that ignores all your commands.




But tell me something...Did you ever call your dog to "Come", just so you could punish it for doing something wrong? And then wonder why your dog refuses to "come" the next time you call him over to play. This may have worked for your father, when you did something wrong as a child. But your dog relates to things, and gathers together information together the best they can. And YOU just taught your dog that "Come" is a bad thing...a time for pain, or a punishment that they would rather avoid.




Consider when you let your dog to jump up on you when you arrive home after a long day of angry people at your work place, and more angry drivers on your commute home. It feels good to have someone that is really happy to see you and give you all the affection they know how to give!! But then an hour later a couple of your friends, still in their suits from work, stop by to visit. Your dog is then punished for jumping up and rubbing dirty paw prints on your friends $500 suit! Again, who's fault is it? You now have one confused sad dog laying in the corner of your yard, nor sure what he can and can't do.




And just so you know ...you can teach your dog to know who, and when they can jump up, and when they can't. But I hope I gave you something to think about the next time you interact with your special friend. The real benefit of not having to deal with obedience issues is the fact that you (and your dog) can put all of your energy into making your relationship a fulfilling one. When things go right, you know, as I know, your life will be all the richer for the experience. And you can't emphasize that enough.


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Are Dog Trainers Helping Your Dog

Dog Trainers, Obedience School For Dogs - Good Or Bad?



You can't afford to waste another penny on ineffective dog trainers. Did you know that 99% of all dog trainers use ineffective methods, and will actually INHIBIT your dog's ability to learn new things in future? You can't afford to be following a dog obedience training plan that isn't getting results immediately. Going from "untrained, overaggressive" to "tame, fully obedient" isn’t as easy as all these so called "experts" claim it to be.




You’ve had advice from expert dog trainers, you’ve tried their plans, you’ve spent lots of money on their services, you may have even tried electronic shock collars (did you know that they lower your dog’s immune system making them susceptible to illness?).... and now you’re reading this because all your hard work, time, and money has done you no good. You’re still stuck with the same old disobedient dog. And maybe more confused than ever to determine right from wrong.




Most dog obedience training courses are based on theories "so and so" said, that all rely on punishing your dog whenever he doesn’t listen. They never reveal proven strategies that show exactly how to make your dog UNDERSTAND what you are communicating to him, without forcing you to pull your hair out! They don’t discuss the most vital part of getting your dog to learn new things! (Which is making sure he understands what you are trying to get him to do!)




You don’t need some "scientifically calculated" dog training program based on hours of repetition that’s impossible to follow (not to mention doesn’t work). For example, anyone who tells you that if you rub your dog’s nose in his own urine to house train your dog doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Just because you rub a dog’s nose in urine doesn’t mean your dog will understand why you are doing that, or learn not to urinate inside! In fact, punishing your dog in such a way without him understanding why, will frustrate him and will stunt his learning, making it impossible to get him trained!




Here’s What It Really Takes to STOP your Dog’s Behavior Problems – And Get IMMEDIATE Results!! I know what works for even the most difficult to train dogs because I've come across thousands of dogs in my time training dogs and I've seen first hand what works! I am so sure you will agree with me that I will give you a risk free 60 day trial. I hope you and your dog will be very happy with the results!!



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How Can I Stop My Dog From Digging

Why Do Dogs Dig Holes - Rover Took Over My Flower Bed!


You just spent the afternoon digging in your flower bed, planting , weeding, having all kinds of fun! Anyway that's what your dog must have thought as he watched from afar. But after you went back in the house for dinner, Rover took over!!


So, Why Do Dogs Dig?

Lack of exercise. Digging is a good way for a hyped-up, under-exercised dog to burn off some of that nervous energy
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Boredom. Bored dogs need a “job” to do, something rewarding and interesting, to help the time pass by.

Digging is often the ideal solution for a bored dog: it gives him a sense of purpose, and distracts him from an otherwise-empty day.

The need for broader horizons. Some dogs are just escape artists by nature – no matter how much exercise and attention they get, it’s nearly impossible to confine them. It's simply exploring the unknown.

Separation anxiety. To a dog that’s seriously pining for your company, digging under those confining walls represents the most direct path to you. Separation anxiety is an unpleasant psychological issue relatively common among dogs – but it’s too complex to discuss within the content of this blog.




Many of the reasons contributing to your dog’s desire to dig suggest their own solutions: if your dog’s not getting enough exercise (generally speaking, at least forty-five minutes’ worth of vigorous walking per day), take him for more walks. If he’s bored, give him some toys and chews to play with during your absence, and wear him out before you leave so he spends most of the day snoozing. An escape-artist dog might need to be crated, or at least kept inside the house where he’s less likely to be able to break free.



Basic Tips For Controlling Inappropriate Digging

Restrict your dog’s access. This is the most effective thing you can do: if he’s never in the yard without active supervision, there’s no opportunity for digging.

Use natural deterrent. 99.9% of dogs will shy back, horrified, from the prospect of digging anywhere that there’s dog poop. Even the ones who like to eat it, won’t dig anywhere near it – it offends their basic, fastidious dislike of soiling their coat and paws.

Use nature’s own wiles. If the digging is bothering you because it’s upsetting the more delicate blooms in your garden, plant hardier blossoms: preferably, those with deep roots and thorny defenses. Roses are ideal.

A more time-consuming, but super-effective way of handling the issue: roll up the first inch or two of turf in your yard, and lay down chicken-wire underneath it. Your dog won’t know it’s there until he’s had a few tries at digging, but once he’s convinced himself that it’s pointless (which won’t take long), he’ll never dig in that yard again.



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Stop My Dog From Eating Grass

Eating Grass - Not A Big Deal !!





My dog crops grass like a cow. He eats it with gusto whenever he encounters it, to the extent that my friends have begun to refer to him, jokingly, as ‘The Ruminant’. This habit of his doesn’t bother me at all, since it seems to have no ill-effects on him whatsoever.




Unless your dog’s digestion is suffering unwanted upheavals from his grass-eating habit, it’s not really a problem. Dogs have been eating grass since the dawn of time (or at least, of the species) with few ill-effects, aside from the odd bout of vomiting - and really, this is one of those things that seems to bother owners a lot more than their dogs; most dogs, will simply re-ingest the vomitus and go about their day unfazed.




But WHY do they eat grass...that is the question. Growing up, we were led to believe from our parents that it meant it was going to rain...And /or they had an upset stomach. Another thought out theory pertains to the fact that dogs are not, actually, carnivores. They’re omnivores, which literally means, “eat anything”.




This theory claims that the modern-day dog eats grass in a deliberate attempt to supplement his diet with nutrients that are missing from his daily meals. The main crux, thrust, and gist of this argument centers around the idea that dogs, as omnivorous animals, are eating too much meat and need to balance this out with a nice tart salad to go with our steak.




Another popular theory is that dogs use grass as a sort of natural emetic: that, since a nauseous dog lacks the phalangeal structure necessary for the good old ‘finger down the throat’ move, he’ll resort to nature’s bounty as an alternative. It’s true that grass does sometimes make dogs vomit – those tickly stems can irritate the stomach lining, and there have been a few occasions when I’ve seen dogs vomit up a chunk of something that’s proved to be indigestible, and along with the offending article, there’s also been a clump of grass in the vomit too...Interesting!!




All very interesting theories, but there is no truth to back any of them up. Really, grass-eating is nothing to worry about – it’s a life-long habit with many dogs, and if yours does decide that it’s no longer in his best interests, he’ll simply stop eating it all by himself.




Do worry about recently treated lawns, or anywhere where nasties like pesticides, snail bait, and rat poison could be around, since most garden chemicals are highly toxic to dogs. Ideally, you’d be keeping an eye on him anyway if he’s around those substances, but grass-eaters are at higher risk than most since they’re more likely to ingest plant matter that herbicides and other toxic chemicals have been sprayed onto.




In addition to this, it’s also best if he’s kept away from those clumps of dried-out grass that lie around on the lawn after it’s been freshly mowed. It shouldn’t be a problem if the grass is mowed by a push-mower; but if it’s been through a gas-operated machine, the grass will be tainted with petrol fumes and grease, which at best will taste horrible and at worst can make him pretty sick.




If you want you can try varying his diet slightly. Unlike humans, dogs do not need a widely varied diet to keep them “interested” in food; they’re creatures of routine, and diet is no exception to this rule. However, since one of the theories that attempts to explain why dogs eat grass is centered around a lack of nutritional variety, you can try introducing various tasty vegetables into his food: most dogs enjoy tomatoes, carrots (either steamed or raw) and chopped apples. Be sure to stay well away from grapes, raisins, and onions, since these are toxic to dogs.




The general consensus from the experts seems to be that grass-eating, although somewhat of an enigmatic pastime to us humans, is just ‘one of those things’ as far as your dog is concerned. It won’t do him any harm, and you can be sure that if he’s eating it, he’s enjoying it – so there’s really not a lot to be said for depriving him of that simple pleasure.




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The Barking Dog - Make Him Stop!!

Dealing With Your Dogs Unwanted Behavior - Barking!

First of all,should we try to stop their barking, or start to understand why your dog is barking? Some owners seem to want their dogs to stop barking, period: a good dog is a quiet dog, and the only time that barking’s permitted is when there’s an intruder trying to steal you blind in the middle of the night.




Dogs don’t see barking in quite the same light. Your dog has a voice, just like you do, and uses it just how you do too: to communicate something to the people she cares about. I don’t think that barking is necessarily a bad thing – in fact, I think it’s encouraging that my dog wants to “talk” to me. Unfortunately, the language barrier between dogs and humans can be a problem. So it's up to us to use the context, the body language of our dogs, and the circumstances of the vocalization to make some meaning out of the barking dog.




So why do dogs bark? It’s not easy to say (it’s like trying to answer the question, “Why do humans talk?” in so many words). Let’s start off by saying that dogs bark for many different reasons. A lot of it depends on the breed: some dogs were bred to bark only when a threat is perceived (this is true of guarding breeds in particular, like Rottweilers, Dobermans, and German Shepherds); some were bred to use their voices as a tool of sorts, to assist their owners in pursuit of a common goal (sporting breeds such as Beagles and Bloodhounds, trained to ‘bay’ when they scent the quarry), and some dogs just like to hear themselves talk (take just about any of the toy breeds as an example of a readily-articulate dog!).




Circumstances When Any Dog Will Bark

She’s bored
She’s lonely
She’s hungry, or knows it’s time for a meal
Something is wrong/someone is near the house
She’s inviting you to play
She sees another animal
She needs the toilet



If your dog is barking for any of these reasons, it’s not really realistic for you to try to stop her: after all, she’s a dog, and it’s the nature of all dogs to bark at certain times and in certain situations. Presumably you were aware of this when you adopted your friend (and, if total silence was high on your list of priorities, you’d have bought a pet rock, right?). Of course, there are times when barking isn’t only unwarranted, it’s downright undesirable. Some dogs can use their voices as a means of manipulation. In the same manne as a child when he or she screams , stomps their feet until you give in , and give them what they want. The end result: you have rewarded them for being bad. If she learns that she can get what she wants by barking, then your house is going to become a Noise Pollution Zone (and this is not going to endear you to your neighbors, either).




I’m sure you know that respect is an essential part of your relationship with your dog. You respect her, which you demonstrate by taking good care of her regardless of the convenience of doing so, feeding her nutritious and tasty food, and showing your affection for her in ways that she understands and enjoys. In order for her to be worthy of your respect, she has to respect you, too. Something that many kind-hearted souls struggle to come to terms with is that dog ownership is not about equality: it’s about you being the boss, and her being the pet. Dogs are not children; they are most comfortable and best-behaved when they know that you are in charge. A dog has to respect your leadership to be a happy, well-adjusted, and well-behaved pet.




When you ignore your dog, she’ll probably be confused by this, and will likely bark harder. This is particularly true if you’ve given in to her bully-barking in the past – the more times you’ve reinforced the behavior, the more persistent she’s going to be. In fact, the barking will almost certainly get a lot worse before it gets better – after all, it’s worked for her the past, so it’s understandable that she’ll expect it to work again.




Here’s what you do to stop your barking dog. When she’s barking, give her a second to ‘get it out of her system’ (it’s a lot kinder, and a lot more effective, to give her a chance - however brief – to express herself before asking her to be quiet). If she doesn’t calm down under her own steam, reach out and clasp her muzzle gently, but firmly, in your hand. She’ll try to shake you off, or back away, so you can place your other hand on her collar to give you greater control. This method is useful for two reasons: firstly, it effectively silences the barking (since no dog, no matter how loud, can bark with her mouth shut!). Secondly, it reinforces your authority: you’re showing her through direct physical action that you’re a benevolent but firm leader who will brook no nonsense, and who won’t balk when it comes to enforcing your guidance.




Hold onto her muzzle and collar until she’s stopped trying to break free: only when she calms down and stops wriggling does it mean that she’s accepted your authority. When she’s still, hold on for one or two more seconds, then let her go and praise her. In addition to this short-term fix, there are also a few things you can to do to reduce your dog’s need to bark in the first place.




The number-one cause for unwanted barking (as in, the kind of barking that’s repetitive and is directed at nothing) is nervous, agitated energy – the kind she gets from not getting enough exercise. Most dogs function best with one and a half hours’ exercise every day, which is a considerable time commitment for you. Of course, this varies from dog to dog, depending on factors like breed, age, and general level of health. You may think that your dog is getting as much exercise as she needs, or at least as much as you can possibly afford to give her – but if her barking is coupled with an agitated demeanor (fidgeting, perhaps acting more aggressively than you’d expect or want, restlessness, destructive behavior) then she almost definitely needs more.




The second most common cause of excessive vocalization in dogs is too much ‘alone time’. Dogs are social animals: they need lots of attention, lots of interaction, and lots of communication. Without these things, they become anxious and on edge. If you’re at home with your dog, you’re not paying attention to her, and she’s spending a lot of time barking at what appears to be nothing, she’s probably bored and lonely and would benefit from a healthy dose of affection and attention. Pretty simple isn't it, when you break it all down and understand the barking dog from the dogs point of veiw.




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