4 Million Dog Bites In The United States Every Year
Westport, MA (ContentDesk) March 30, 2006 -- Each year in America there are approximately 4 million dog bites: 800,000 of these bites happen to children 14 years and younger. Dog training expert, Eric Letendre, of Westport, MA says that one of the main causes of aggression in dogs are the training methods used by the majority of dog trainers.
In his new book, "The Amazing Dog Training Man," Eric tells the story of how a frustrated and confused dog owner learned how to train his dog using positive methods.
"The over use of choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars has greatly contributed to the amount of dog bites that occur every year in the United States," said Letendre.
"If we want to lower the number of dog bites, we need to take a completely different approach to the way we interact with our dogs.
With an estimated 79 million dog owners in the United States, we need to take steps now more than ever," added Letendre.
In the book, "The Amazing Dog Training Man," Eric explains that there are five steps everyone who owns a dog can take to become a good dog owner: 1. Start training early; the earlier the better.
2. Socialize young puppies.
The more they are exposed to as a puppy, the more stable they will be as an adult.
3. Use positive training methods.
Negative training methods have detrimental side effects which can contribute to aggressive behavior.
4.
Become a leader to your dog.
Dogs need and respond to leadership.
5. Exercise your dog.
Letendre states that 75% of problem behavior can be eliminated by proper exercise.
You can read the first three chapters of Eric Letendre's new book at the website http://www.AmazingDogTrainingMan.com..
How To Train A Dog To Stay
In this article I want to explain how to get your dog to stay. Most of the time, when you get up to leave out of a room, your dog will want to follow, especially if they're energetic. Sometimes you will want them to stay in one place.
The first thing you want to do is get a supply of dog treats. Take your dog into a quiet room and have him sit down. Hold out the dog treat in your hand, letting the dog know that you have it.
When the dog tries to take the treat, close your hand. Your dog should then pull his head back. When he does this, praise him and give him the treat.
Timing is very important for training your dog to stay. Repeat the process again. Keep doing it until the dog doesn't go for the treat, and instead pulls back immediately.
After the dog is consistenly pulling back each time you hold out the treat, you want to begin the next stage of the process.
Repeat the first step again, but wait two seconds after your dog...
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17 Tips That'll Safeguard You and Your Family From Dog Bites or Attack
Did you know that more than one millionnorth americans will be bitten by dogsthis year, and about one million dog biteswill go unreported. Its sad but most of the victims will be children. These dog bites will come from animals knownto them. Unleashed dogs will account for most of the bites inflicted.
What Makes Dogs Bite
Not being educated and pet owners not beingcommitted on training their pet is what leadsto most of these dog bites. We must realizethat dogs don't normally become a part of our families already trained.
Why Then Do Dogs Bite?
1.They will bite if scared, angry, or threatened.Even a dog thats friendly will bite.
2.If he feels he's cornered or crowded.
3.They will protect what they think belongs to them.Like their...
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Basics Dog Training - Commands
Training Your Dog to "give"
Basics dog training your dog to release whatever he has in
his mouth
on your command helps to stop him becoming an
aggressive and possessive dog. Nature dictates that
whatever he finds is his.This is just normal dog behavior.
This is where you use obedience dog training. Whether it
be his favourite toy or a juicy bone he has to be taught
to drop it when told, with out growling or bearing his
teeth.
To do this is quite simple using your basics dog training
method.
First you need to put his lead on so he can't run off. Then using
a new toy play with him. When he has the toy in his mouth,
in a stern voice say "give" or "drop it" whilst also offering
him his favourite treat.
He should drop the toy and take the treat.
When he does praise him again and again.
If during the basics dog training...
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Secret Signal That Tells You Your Dog Is Ready And Eager To Learn
No one knows your dog better than you, and as such you will find your dog has ways of telling you, it's time to play. This can occur by him bringing you the collar you use while training or he may run back and forth to the front dog around training time. Different times of the day and evening, We find it's best to Practice commands at different times of the day and evening as your dog gets better and more adapt at learning. The best way to motivate your dog to learn Your dog LOVES to please you, as such when your dog does what you want him to do praise him HEAVILY and use high tones a lot of rubbing and food reward. This will ensure that your dog will look forward to learning Different body positions while issuing command Does your dog really fully understand a given command? Try giving the command when you're in a different position than usual.
For instance, if you are sure your dog understands the command "Stand", try issuing the "Stand" command (from a sit or down):
- While...
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