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Pointers on Puppy Toilet Training

Monday, July 6th, 2009

 

This apparently is the top reason for puppies being taken to dog rescue charities. It is often difficult and often dog walkers are asked to help, so a key part of puppy care. The general consensus as to the best way to toilet train is to use a cage. Most breeders will {use a cratehave used one}, and will often sell on the crate, as the puppy is used to it. The cage method is based on the understanding that dogs do not like to soil their beds and in a cage would be forced to lie in the mess. Whilst in these confines the puppy will try to manage their bladder. Young puppies from 8 weeks or so should last around 8 hours. During toilet training, leave the pup inside the crate when he cannot be supervised, whilst you are say cooking. Just before to placing him into the cage or taking him out of the cage, take him outside so he can do his business. There should not be any food or water in the cage, just a blanket and perhaps a toy to occupy his time. As your confidence with your puppy increases, you can leave him for longer periods out of the cage.
The crate needs to have the right dimensions, enough floor space for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The crate is useful for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing cages as he grows, buy one large enough for his mature size, with a partition that you can move when needed.
The two alternatives to cage potty training a puppy are constant supervision, which in today’s busy life is too difficult for most people. To do this, you need to be with the puppy all the time, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the carpet. Then taking him without delay to his potty area, then bring him straight back, remembering to give him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The pup needs to realise why he was taken outside was for the toilet, nothing else, do not baffle him.

The third alternative to potty training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging them to use these areas, for practical reasons positioned in the bathroom or utility room. The pads have chemicals to draw the pup. When you observe with their pre- potty behavior, pick them up quietly and carry them to the papers. Praise them if they do the business. The problem with this method, is you have to transition them to doing this outside, by moving the pads closer to the door.
Potty timing, generally, pups should to go out, soon after waking and 30 or 40 mins after feeding.
Occasionally puppies will spontaneously urinate when scared or excited, sometimes known as submissive urination. Do not punish them for this. If they are liable to this, go for a walk, prior to any excitement, like family coming. Or if visiting, take them for a walk, just prior to, or when you arrive. The puppy will normally grow out it after about 6 months.
To support the toilet  training, as in dog training, you should to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everybody in the family or in contact with the dog, such as dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words.
Outside: For going outside, to go to the toilet. Use another word such as “play” if its for more of an enjoyable activity, though he may eliminate when he is there.
Potty: Go to the toilet.
Good Dog: For praise – any.
No: When the puppy is doing anything wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside.
There are probably two rules to follow:
1. Praise success always.
2. Never punish him, if you do not catch him in the act of doing something wrong. He will have no idea why you are punishing him.

If you catch him urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.

 

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Dog Training Rules Of Basic Dog Training

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

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Before you start any dog or puppy training program, concentrate on the end result you’re after, instead of the behavior you want to avoid. As you get ready for each new class or training day, create a picture in your minds eye of the goal you’re aiming for, and concentrate on that. Never give a second thought to what it is that you don’t want to happen.

If you don’t have a destination in mind, how are you ever going to arrive there? This is so true with everything in life, particularly when it comes to dog house training as well

It’s a natural emotion to concentrate on the things we don’t want in our lives. And it seems to be a wide spread phenomenon with dog training too. We sure don’t want the dog to urinate on the furniture, or start chewing slippers, or run away when we call, or bark like a guard dog when older members of the family come to the house.

But think about it. Suppose you’re about to adopt a puppy. Do you really want to spend the next ten, twelve, or fourteen years reprimanding your dog for things you didn’t want him to do? Don’t you think it’s a better idea to coach your dog to be obedient and socially acceptable?

So rather than worrying about, “The dog had better not chew my shoes, or furniture,” try, “My dog will chew and play with his own squeezy toys.” Instead of, “I don’t want my dog to jump up on my guests,” change it to, “My dog should greet and welcome my guests controlled and quietly.”

Simply by wording your aims in a positive manner, you’ll have a clear destination in mind. That’s a great way to start your training journey.

Reward Good Behavior

Probably the best thing that has happened in puppy house training over the last few years is the shift from emphasizing correction, or penalties, and moving towards rewarding good behavior.

The practice of rewarding your dog’s good behavior is a smart one, especially for potty train puppies. A fundamental reason for using rewards is that whenever you scald you dog for making a mistake, the outcome may be irreversible. If your dog is of a particular temperament, he might respond with aggression to being overly punished. Other dogs shut down. They simply lose their bounce and energy. They may seem broken-spirited.

You also get a better sense of accomplishment and enlightenment when using reward training techniques. It’s a great feeling to be the bearer of rewards and praise for a well behaved pet.

But regardless of how good it makes you feel, rewards based training actually works. Simply because using rewards helps build your dogs self esteem and strengthens your relationship. When he learns that a particular behavior gets rewarded, your pet will want to repeat he behavior as often as possible. By practicing with your dog how to apply that simple rule, you can use rewards to reach virtually any training goal.

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Puppy Training Basics

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Basic puppy training

One should never attempt to train a dog if they have no knowledge about basic puppy training.

There is a lot of information available on how to becomming a dog trainer. Too much available for that matter. Learn how to train a dog, before to attempt to train one.

Dogs by nature, love to please and love to be rewarded. This basic nature of a puppy makes dog training quite an easy task. The difficult part of dog training is the communication between man and beast.

Three fourth of the dog training battle is won if you can get the dog to understand your intentions, actions and commands

The cardinal rule in dog training is ‘TRUST’ ‘RESPECT’ and ‘LOVE’ and definitely NOT FEAR. You can never train a dog properly if he fears you. If a dog fears you, he will mistrust you.

Avoid striking the dog al all costs, whether it is with your bare hand or with an object like a leash, cane or anything.

Avoid loud repetitive and harsh scolding al all costs.

To convey your disapproval a single stern verbal NO is more than enough, anything else would be over doing it.

Be positive from the very start. Use rewards and praise instead. If the dog realizes that it will get no praise or reward if it does the wrong thing, it will soon try and remember the things HE SHOULD NOT DO

Rewards are a very important part of basic puppy training.

Remember that any praise or reward will reinforce correct behaviour. Hugging and petting or lovingly stroking the dog when it does the right thing is OK, BUT a reward with a small treat goes a longer way in reinforcing correct behaviour.

Food is the prime motivator with all animals, and the dog is no different.

Body language is the next best tool in good dog training. Develop the art of communicating with your actions instead with your words. From the beginning develop body movements that express approval and disapproval. Movements of the head and the hands can be perfected to mean many things.

A dog is a very attentive and sensitive animal. Body language can go a long way and achieve just as good response as verbal commands.

Start by having a definte body action accompany each individual verbal command. Identify that particular verbal command with that particular body movement.

Once you are happy with the response to the verbal command, try only the body movement instead. Reward the dog on a positive response and establish in its mind what that body movement meant.

Perseverance and persistence is the key to successful dog training. Frustration can be an early experience, but do not give up.

Everything takes time. Do not expect results overnight. Do not have unrealistic time frames. Do not set a time timtable for results. Work at achieving results instead. As a trainer, you must learn to be patient.

Never give up. Soldier on and be rewarded with a well trained and well behaved dog.

For more tips please visit on www.basicpuppytraining.net.

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