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Whenever I teach class, I start off with a review of the commands we are going to cover in the program. I then discuss what equipment each student will need to successfully train their dog. I also make it a point to ask each owner what breed or type of dog they will be [...]
Continue reading...If you have a Dog, You are a trainer.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Whenever I am out in public and speak with people, whether it’s at a social gathering or just meeting someone, I often hear the question “What do you do for a living?” When I tell people my profession, it almost always sparks curiosity and genuine interest. Of course, as any dog trainer will tell [...]
Continue reading...How your Dog Learns 1
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
This Article will help you understand the scientific principles of how dogs learn. Since all learning is governed by these basic principles, learning them can help you develop better training skills through a proper understanding of behavior. Over the last 15 years, it has become increasingly difficult for own¬ers to translate the behavioral jargon used [...]
Continue reading...Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer Faces Criticism
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Cesar Millan has become a household name in the world of dog training and millions of television viewers tune in to his show every week. Whether they are more impressed with Millan’s undeniable charm and charismatic appearance rather than his apparent correction of any dog’s behavioural problems remains to be seen. Controversy grows as many professional [...]
Continue reading...Your Dog as a Family members
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
For roughly 30,000 years, human beings and dogs have had a fascinat¬ing and rewarding relationship. At the core of human-dog interaction are some very interesting similarities. Humans and dogs are both highly social beings with numerous sophisticated communication skills. Both species are group or pack oriented and territorial. Although we were once competitors for [...]
Continue reading...Response to stimuli
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
There are eight types of responses to stimuli: 1. Single event learning 2. Orienting reflex 3. Desensitization 4. Sensitization 5. Adaptation/flooding 6. Learned irrelevance 7. Back-chaining 8. Pattern training Single Event Learning The dog judges every event that occurs in her life as either relevant or irrelevant. Here’s one example: A skateboard rolling down the sidewalk star¬tles your dog and she yelps. You scream, run over [...]
Continue reading...Excessive Barking
Monday, January 5, 2009
There are many reasons dogs bark and bark excessively. The word “excessively” is important, because a little barking is normal. Dogs bark to express themselves verbally, and they are entitled to a little verbal expression. However, barking that is triggered by the slightest provo¬cation and/or goes on for more than a few seconds can [...]
Continue reading...Off-Leach Obedience IV
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Second Month Moving into the second month, a number of improvements will be added to the “come” concept. First, you will start to use the command when the dog is farther and farther away from you. Second, you will start to wean the dog off food rewards. At this point, you are working on some exercises [...]
Continue reading...Off-Leach Obedience III
Monday, January 5, 2009
Third Assignment: Days 15 Through 20 Backing up game with “come” command when the dog is one foot away; five to 10 repetitions per session, five to 10 sessions per day. Group come with “come” command when the dog is one foot away; 15 to 20 repetitions per session, two to five sessions per day. Remember [...]
Continue reading...Dog Health - Common Problems
Monday, January 5, 2009
Allergies in Dogs Dogs can have allergies just like humans. Some signs are constant scratching, rashes excessive shedding. The difference is that dogs react differently to allergies than humans. Dogs react with skin problems which can often lead to infections. Dog allergies are often caused by topical substances such as ointments and flea collars, or air [...]
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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