Dog Training Collars and Harnesses - Making the Proper Selection is Essential to Training Success
Dog training is an art, and like any artist you must pick your tools carefully in order to properly train your dog. Each dog is different, and thus you must be able to decide which collar is most appropriate for your dog based on its temperament, personality, and strength. Below, you will find a description of all the major varieties of dog training collars that you might come across when deciding to purchase one for you pooch.
The metal choke collar is perhaps the most popular and widely used collar in the dog training world. It should be used in training larger, stronger dogs that tend to take YOU for a walk.
The metal toggle choke collar is basically the same as you regular choke collar with the major difference being that you can correct you dog easily by using the toggle while your dog is off-leash.
The pinch collar should be used RARELY and only in situations where the choke collar is ineffective in controlling your dog (i.e. in situations where your dog is very strong, where its highly aggressive, and when it repeatedly lunges at other dogs and people).
The fur saver choke collar is designed to control the dog without leaving chain marks around the dogs' neck or getting fur caught in the chain which sometimes occurs when using an ordinary metal choke collar.
It is mainly used when showing dogs and NOT in training them because the dogs don't tend to respond to them in training and they don't give the quick jerk needed for proper correction.
The nylon choke collar is best used in small dogs and puppies up to 3 months, because they tend to be more gentle and they tend to get young puppies used to wearing a collar.
The gentle head leader is best used on dogs that are more shy and easily corrected (i.e. dogs that respond quickly to your commands and dogs that tend to cringe upon your correction).
The electronic collar is mainly used for two reasons: first its used on field dogs (i.e. in bird hunting) and second it is used as a means of training the "out" command to a protection dog in its bite training phase.
The tracking harness is used for exactly what its name suggests: for tracking game, suspects, lost individuals, or competition articles.
And finally, the seeing eye dog harness is designed so that the dog's owner can hang on to the lead while the dog guides her to her destination. Unlike other leads, this lead is designed so that the dog can pull its owner forward as it walks instead of gently walking beside her on loose lead..
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Dog Treat
Dogs are a member of the family in most homes. This means they are rewarded for good behavior with dog treats. But that is not enough. Remember to praise the dog as you give the treat so it associates the praise with food. Use dog treats to reinforce or teach good behavior.
Dog treats can be anything that dog enjoys if he is easily motivated.
They also help train the dog to do the things you ask him to do. A visit to the vet or a dose of medication can be made into a pleasant experience if they are followed by a dog treat each time.
Dog training involves use of dog treats or some type of snack after it has obeyed your commands. The training method is right to teach dog manners and obey commands; as long as the owner is in control of the treat box. Treat training is one of the methods of motivational training that encourages the dog to do It helps develop an obedient dog, who sits at commanded, comes at your call, and waits to be petted.
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Is Dog Obedience School for You?
Are you thinking about dog obedience school? Do you know what to expect out of it? Do you know what it costs or where to find a good school?If not, let me help take out some of the mystery of finding one to make sure you and your dog get the best experience you can.If you have searched the web in this topic, you probably found some sites that are basically search engines within search engines, no real information about dog obedience schools. Or you might have found some obedience schools that were on the other side of the country. Needless to say, neither one was of much use.Chances are you have a dog obedience school of some sort in your town, unless you've got a population of less than 20,000. In that event, you might need to opt for dog training videos or books, and I will go over some good resources for that later. The first thing I want you to do is look for someone with proven experience.
You can start in the yellow pages and look under "Dog Training" as opposed to "dog...
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Tips on Hanlding Getting a Second-Hand Dog
It's appealing to see ourself "saving" an adult dog from an animal shelter but dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging.The good news is that you'll be getting a full size dog so you know what to expect in that regard. He's likely to have at least some rudimentary training, perhaps from shelter personnel.The worst thing that can happen is that the dog and the owner are not well matched. Inexperienced shelter personnel might place a strong-willed, dog with an elderly couple or a busy couple with young children.Sometimes, owners over-estimate their own abilities and under-estimate the time commitment to handle dogs with tricky or troubled personalities. Many older dogs entering a new home will not behave well. Expect problems like whining, barking, destroying things, and toilet mistakes.
That's because the dogs are anxious and do not feel safe in the new home. Do not take this behavior personally and try not to become angry.Please recognize that...
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New Book Helps Families Enjoy and Train Their New Dog or Puppy
(ContentDesk) October 21, 2005 -- A new book, "Kippy: Second Chance Dog," is part story, and part training manual.
The first part is the story of a dog and the family that picks her out from the local shelter.
The story is fun to read, and also includes a lot of useful information.
Young children can have the story read to them, while older children can read it for themselves.
I encourage any family to use the book as a talking point both before and after they get a dog or puppy.The second part of the book includes a lot of training information, primarily geared towards older children and parents, although I encourage younger children to be included in the training."I recommend Kippy: Second Chance Dog to any family with children who want to introduce a new dog into the family.
This book is for the whole family to share and to learn how to train the dog, solve problems, and give each family member a role.
Susan Mann has done a great...
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Premier Gaming Design Firm Launches New Web Site
White Bear Lake, Minnesota (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 18, 2005 -- If you play slot machines and have played games such as Viva Mexico, Valley of Gold or Lucky's Diner, you have been exposed to the design talent of Inventiv Gaming Solutions. To promote their talents and capabilities, Inventiv Gaming Solutions is excited to announce the launch of their new Web site www.inventivgamingsolutions.com.Inventiv...
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Fruit Fly Set to Invade Nations Bookstores
NORTHAMPTON, MA (PTRWEB) August 29, 2004 -- Massachusetts native and author Janice Tucker has published her first novel, "Fruit Fly". Set in the picturesque city of Northampton, Massachusetts, "Fruit Fly" takes you on a satirical romp through the lives and relationships of a middle aged woman and her best friend, a gay man in his thirties. "Fruit Fly" is a delightful glimpse into an esoteric friendship, which brings Northampton and its cast of characters to life.Tucker, who has had a passion for...
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Mounting Plasma Television Sets
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Looking for more options to position your television? You may want to consider investing in a plasma type of television set. Mounting plasma television sets is relatively easy. You have a variety of ways of locating your television including hanging it on a wall.
Location, Location
Where you want to put your plasma television set will be influenced partially by the television that you buy. Before going shopping for your...
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