Dog Training Initial Training how to train a dog

Dog training – Initial Training

Dogs are known as a faithful animal, most dog owners or dog breeders would love to have a calm and obedient a dog. It is said that a calm and an obedient dogs can be acheved by a good training program on how to train a dog. Moreover, these trained dogs will have lesser tussles with people and other dogs.

If it is a puppy, you will need much more patience and time to house train your puppy correctly.

If you want your puppy to use the bathroom outside, you have to observe to its need to use the bathroom. When he needs to go outside, it will help if you condition him by saying "outside" or "out" in a high-pitched tone of voice, just to get him used to the idea of where he is going. He will soon learn what you mean and that it is time to go to the bathroom. Never forget to reward him with a praise when he follows or obeys your command.
Whatever dog training we give the dogs, there are some basic trainings and commands a dog must understand and follow. There is will be great to have a good program on how to train a dog.

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Some of these commands are:

· Sit – Training your dog to sit on a command is a basic and an important part of any dog-training program.

· Stay – A well-trained dog should be able to remain where his or her owner commands. So stay is another very important command in dog training.

· Down – Lying down on command is more than just as necessary; it is a key factor of any successful dog-training program.

· No – the word “NO” is one word that all dogs must learn and obey. Training your dog to respond to this important word can save you a lot of unnecessary trouble.

A well-trained dog will respond well to all the owner’s command. This dog will not be confused or show displeasure. Therefore, to achieve this it is vital to embark on a good dog training program.

Also a well-trained dog will also be a very good companion to you and your family. Further, you will have fewer problems like getting into tussles with people or with other dogs. So a good dog training is necessary

Obedience training is essential and is a great way to satisfy some of the dog’s own needs, example, exercise, relationship with it’s owner or handler.

Obedience training should be on going sessions; apart from dog training, playtime should be part and parcel of the training. This will ensure that the dog does not become bored and it also reinforces the bond between the owner and the dog.

Have many happy years with your friend and companion. Cheers

P.S.
Dove Cresswell is Professional Hollywood North Dog Trainer. Find out her success secrets.

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Which Dog Breeds Excel in Agility

By Linda Cole

When people think of a specific dog breed for the sport of agility, the image of a Border Collie often comes to mind. The dog’s piercing eyes are focused on his human partner as he waits to start his run. Both dog and owner are pumped and ready to go, eager to test themselves against the clock. The dogs job is to race around an obstacle course as quickly as he can, taking direction from his partner. The Border Collie excels in this fast-paced and demanding sport, but there are other breeds that have the speed, intelligence and determination to be agility champs.

Aside from being a fun way for a dog to burn off energy, agility is a sport that builds confidence and patience. One look into their intense, eager eyes and you just know that agility is something dogs truly love to do. A paralyzed Border Collie named Zip enjoys agility so much that she continues to run courses in her wheelchair!

Herding Dogs

Members of the Herding Group have what it takes to excel in agility. These breeds were developed to move livestock and can make sharp turns. They have plenty of stamina and speed, can think on their own and are workaholics who follow commands from their handler. They are intelligent and quick to learn new things. This group includes the Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog, German Shepherd, Collie, Shetland Sheepdog and Australian Shepherd. Even the short-legged Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi can succeed in this dog sport.

Terrier Group

These sturdy little dogs were bred to follow prey underground, and they love the excitement of a challenging run. They are tenacious go-getters who need a way to work off excess energy on a daily basis, and agility is a perfect dog sport for that. Their stubborn streak can get in the way during training, but a pocketful of CANIDAEs new Pure Heaven dog treats will help a feisty terrier focus on learning the course. The Jack Russell, Parson Russell, Rat Terrier, Bedlington Terrier and Border Terrier can do quite well on an agility course.

Retrievers

Bred to work closely with their owner, retrievers are smart, energetic dogs that are eager to please. Retrievers are alert and have a willing attitude to pay attention to their owner’s commands. Agility requires good communication between canines and humans, which makes it a good fit for breeds like the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Other Agility All Stars

Regardless of size or breed, any healthy dog can learn how to run agility. The Doberman Pinscher, German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Schnauzer and Great Pyrenees are Working Group members that enjoy racing through a course. The Poodle, Papillon, Bichon Frise, Dalmatian and Yorkshire Terrier can also be found weaving around poles, dashing through tunnels and flying over jumps, enjoying every minute.

How an individual dog does in agility depends on how well he can follow directions. From the dogs point of view, winning isnt the end goal; its the joy of navigating through an obstacle course at full speed with their best friend. Even toy breeds have an opportunity to compete on a course designed especially for smaller dogs, and they are competing against other dogs their size. Mixed breeds are also welcomed in some dog agility clubs. The only exception is the American Kennel Club.

Giant breeds, like Mastiffs and Great Danes, and smaller dogs like Pugs, Boxers and other breeds with a pushed-in nose, may not be interested in expending the energy it takes to participate in competition. However, an individual dog from any of these breeds may enjoy running an agility course, and they are as capable as other breeds of doing well.

Its important to have your dog checked out by your vet before you begin agility training. The development of giant breed bones must be taken into account to prevent permanent injuries, and all dogs need a clean bill of health to make sure they are fit and healthy. Feeding your canine athlete a quality dog food, like CANIDAE Pure Elements, is also essential.

When it comes to the dogs that are usually sitting at the top of the leaderboard in agility competitions, ten breeds dominate. These are the Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier, Australian Shepherd, Australian Kelpie, Standard Poodle, Papillon, Shetland Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Rat Terrier and German Shepherd.

Top photo by Anita Ritenour
Middle photo by Ian Wilson
Bottom photo by David Merrett 

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Agility and Disk Dog Seminar

Cyndy Douan of the Georgia Dog Gym put on a great hands on presentation hosted by PJ The Dawg Trainer in Foristell, MO.

Learning the correct way to teach your dog how to do a jump or obstacle from the very beginning makes the rest of the course run much smoother. Agility is much more than blowing through a set of obstacles as fast as your dog can run. Doing the obstacle correctly, safely, and confidently comes first.

The seminar taught us to work on jump drills that in itself can be great fun for the dog! and help with direction changes and working away from the handler, we learned the correct ways to teach the dog weave poles without having to lure the dog through the whole line, and we learned the importance of the Pre Agility work that can be done at home without the need of obstacles.

I highly recommend Cyndys approach to the sport even if you are just wanting to have fun with your dog. As for the Disk Dog part, well, I had no idea there was so many correct ways and non correct ways to hold and toss a frisbee and to do so that the dog can catch it correctly on top of that. I have a lot of practicing ahead of me just so DeeDee can go out and catch a few. Maybe Ill get good enough at it to keep the disk in the air long enough for her to actually catch one!

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