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Dog Hiker Rules That Bring The Santa Monica Out of You!

Posted: 23 May 2014 06:03 PM PDT

 Dog Hike rules in Santa Monica

You don’t have to be an expert Santa Monica dog hiker to teach your dog some basic commands. Success is usually possible, even with an inexperienced dog trainer. What it takes is a little determination, some time, and an effort and desire on your part to get the job done. The following principles can help you to get the most out of all your dog hiking sessions.  Facebook, Google Plus

 

As long as you have a dog collar and the leash, you are ready to begin Santa Monica dog hiker your dog at any time. If you use a clicker, you can hike your dog very quickly. Have you heard of this? When you are hiking your dog, simply click the device. A sound will come out that the dog will appreciate. When your dog does something you want, you give a click, followed by a treat. The treat is a much better reward system than with verbal praise. Dog hikers understand food and not the human language. Your dog will be conditioned, and you will not have to worry about giving treats any longer once this is done. You should, however, continue to give treats at least some of the time to make sure your dog continues to associate the click with a reward. A longer dog hiking session is not necessarily better; in fact, you’re better off keeping them short. It’s better to have frequent shorter sessions, as a dog is likely to get bored, especially if it’s a young puppy. Another factor is that the longer the session lasts, the more likely it is that you’ll become frustrated or impatient. You can actually get a lot accomplished in ten or so minutes. Once the allotted time for the session is up, just end it, even if the results weren’t spectacular. It may not seem obvious at first, but shorter sessions will be more effective in the long run.

 

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to hiking your dog. Santa Monica dog hikers and dogs will both become confused as to the outcome of the training which seems to be missing the mark every time they begin. Some trainers will not punish their dogs at the appropriate time. Dogs have short memories which you need to consider.

A dog hiker in Santa Monica

Rewards must be treated in the same manner. If you reward your dog, you must do it right after they had done a good thing. So if a dog has left a mess or chewed something up while you were out, it’s understandable that you’re upset, but yelling or punishing him won’t do any good. The only time that a dog really understands is the present, so that’s the only time that it makes sense to praise or scold him.

 

If you want to hike your dog, you can probably do it. Ruffwear. Almost everybody can teach their dog basic instruction. At the very least, a dog should be able to walk on a leash and be able to sit, stay and come. A well behaved dog is the ultimate goal. And once they understand a few basic commands, you can also teach them several tricks that will keep both you and your dog happy.  colinspack.com

 

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Dog Training Tips To Correct Behavior Problems

Posted: 23 May 2014 06:02 PM PDT

 

 

It can be frustrating when your dog doesn’t respond to your commands. Communication problems with dogs and owners usually has to do with behavior issues and the owner not knowing how to handle it. It is all about understanding how to connect with your dog in an effective manner. As you continue to read, we will present simple solutions for correcting dog behavior problems.

 

It’s perfectly natural for dogs to bark, but that doesn’t mean you (or your neighbors) should have to listen to your dog bark all day long. If your dog is alone, indoors or outdoors, he might be barking a good deal of the time. Dogs left outside for long periods of time are often quite bothersome to anyone who lives nearby or passes by your house. Of course, there are also dogs who will bark even while you’re home, perhaps every time there’s a distraction. Barking collars can be used to train a dog out of this behavior, as they will deliver an unpleasant sound or sensation when barking occurs. Since much barking behavior occurs when the dog’s owner isn’t around, this collar can be a useful way to stop barking all day long.

 

Sometimes dog fighting can be an issue that can cause problems for you. This could be a dominance issue, were simply a challenge that is indicative of their pack-like nature as a breed. The easiest way to prevent fights is to go with your dog on walks and be with them at all times. If you are walking your dog, and you pass by another dog that growls, make sure there is some distance between the two animals. It’s best to train your dog not to approach other dogs in the street, as when dogs get into this habit, its inevitable that sometimes aggression will occur. Always use a leash when you go out with your dog and never allow them to pull you along.

 

Obedience school is sometimes used to train dogs. Other times, owners will give it a shot on their own to see what they can do. Time-consuming and tedious, dog training is usually not very fun and is usually left up to professionals. Professional trainers are a great resource because they train your dog using commands that work, and they also save you the time and agony of doing it yourself.

 

You can find a good dog training school near you. You just have to look. As long as the trainer has references, or comes from a reputable school, you are in good hands. Though this will cost money, the right methods will be used to train your dog and your relationship with your animal will greatly improve. Dogs may display all sorts of ill favored issues and we have just mentioned some of the most pronounced. In the vast majority of cases, it’s not that hard to train a dog out of the unwanted behavior. Dogs in general have a natural characteristic that wishes to please us, the owners; if they are not responding, we are most likely not giving them the right message. Whether you learn how to train your dog or get outside help, most behavior problems can be corrected with the right approach and a little patience.

 

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Posted: 03 May 2014 03:00 AM PDT

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