Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training
While to many a may seem that all the dog she retrained alike there are in fact different things you need to consider depending on the size of the dog.
There are many basic training techniques that apply to both large and small sized dogs however different sized dogs have different challenges and special considerations.
Whether you have a small or a large dog, you should always treat your dog with kindness and use positive reinforcement.
Never hit your dog as this will do little to enforce training.
While some dogs are harder to train than others, all dogs can be trained with patience and persistence.
Small Dogs
Small dogs can be transported easily which will give you more choices for training locations both inside the home and out of it.
One consideration was small dogs is that they tend to bark a lot so extra effort may be needed towards bark suppression.
Often times small dogs are very fearful and you want to take that into consideration your training.
On the other hand there are many small dogs that are too bold which you should also take into consideration.
You should always start training or small dogs when they are young and hold regular training sessions as persistence is the key.
You will need to establish early on that he was a leader of the pack, or alpha dog.
Be firm when you're small dog challenges you and don't give in to his cuteness or be afraid to be firmer than due to his size.
You should give careful thought when leash training your small dog because their throats are easily bruised.
Be careful to correct with the sideways tug as opposed to a backwards tug.
when the dog is pulling forward, you should jerk the leash sideways in order to correct him -- just a tug for correction not a jerk for punishment.
While it may seem like a neck muscles a very strong remember their throats are delicate.
When you teach your small dog to sit, remember he is small and do not apply excessive pressure on his hind quarters.
The size difference between a large human in the small dog make it easy for you to be a bit too forceful even if you don't mean to.
Large Dogs
Large dogs have their own challenges when training.
When you training a large dog the wheat strength ratio is in the dogs favor.
And, therefore, you must make special considerations.
If you are training a large dog you should always be alert.
While a small dog can be annoying when he turns on the leash a large dog can throw you off balance which can be dangerous.
If you are training a Rottweiler or German Shepherd and he wants to let loose and run after a cat you need to be prepared to hold them back.
Large dogs will need a thick leash - at least an inch of leather or good nylon.
A wide collar of good quality with solid fasteners that won't break open while you are in the middle of training as a must.
when you're walking with a large dog be sure to hold the loop of the end of the leash in your right hand while inserting your thumb through the loop.
Then, in your left hand, hold a few inches of the leash draped over your left her in insert your left palm through the little loop which is formed while draping.
Claims the leash across your left hand palm.
Even with a large dog, you want to perform leash corrections by jerking sideways as opposed to back.
While they are obviously much stronger than small dogs their throats can be bruised by excessive force.
Just give them a short tog and release this will let them know that they've done something wrong.
Large dogs, in particular, need to be trained not to jump especially around children.
Many dogs get excited when they see children and they want to jump up on them and play.
Your job as a trainer is to be prepared with leash corrections whenever this happens.
In the beginning you will correct with the leash but eventually the dog will learn to not jump with a voice command.
Whether you're a dog is large or small, daily training is necessary especially in the beginning to reinforce the commands that you want your dog to learn.
In order for your dog to be the best pet he can be, it's important for him to learn what is acceptable behavior and what is not.
Dogs like to have rules and they love to please their owners so training is probably something your dog looks forward to.
While training can be tedious and time-consuming you will be rewarded with a loyal and loving pet that is a joy to be around.
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An Introduction To Dog Car Seat Covers
Dog car seat covers are used to protect seats of the car from dog-related problems. Dogs are known to shed their hair, drip their saliva and bring their muddy paws into cars. All of these are reasons enough to permanently soil car seats. Hence, dog car seat covers are used as protection for the seats.
Car seat covers designed for dogs are usually made for the rear seats. They are better suited to vehicles such as SUVs.
These covers do not drape over the seat completely; rather they are like mats over the seats over which the dogs can rest. Some covers can also fit over the seats; whether they are bucket or bench seats. They can be attached to the seats by means of straps, strings, Velcro fasteners or zippers. They may also have elastic straps with hooks with which to secure the pet onto the car seat cover.
Dog car seat covers are available in a wide variety of materials. Some popular materials are synthetic vinyl, neoprene, rubber, etc.
The material...
An Introduction To Dog Car Seat Covers
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WHAT'S IN A DOG'S NAME: 5 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT NAME FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
Your choice of pet name is important. Here are some things to think about before naming your pet. Your dog's name says as much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, but it has to be the right one. Your dog will become a unique member of your family and his or her name will heard often.
So, it's of vital importance to get it right. Browse the Internet websites that are dedicated to dogs for dog name suggestions. You'll find ideas for female dog names, male dog names, cute dog names, even Latin dog names! You choice of name can depend on one or more of the following categories:1. Choose a dog name according to gender. Do you have a boy dog or a girl dog? Maybe you want to choose a dog's name that reflects its gender.
The most popular female canine names in the US today are Molly, Lady, Princess and Missy, to name a few. The most popular male canine names are Sam, Max, Duke and Rocky, to name only a few...
WHAT'S IN A DOG'S NAME: 5 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT NAME FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
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Dog Training - The Reward Way
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The Reward method is probably the oldest form of training a dog. Most probably, this form of Dog Training may have started from early days when wolf pups were trained.
However, there is a misconception that rewarding is a morden type of training. The misconception could be due to the reason that reward training became popular over the past 15 odd years.
Many reward-training enthusiasts are less enthusiastic about other forms of dog training, such as the traditional leash and collar method.
However, the best approach to training any individual dog is often a combination of leash | collar training and reward training.
We must bear in mind that there is no one method that is suitable to all dogs or breeds.
You must be alert to watch, how you dog respond to the various types of trainings.
Some dogs respond wonderfully to reward training and they may not be encouraging at all, to leash and collar...
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Leash Training
Recently we added a female puppy to our family. We have an adult dog also. I forgot how much work it is to train a puppy. This Labrador retriever is 9 weeks old and very smart. She has learned her name and she sits on command.
We have decided it is time to get started with her leash training.
This is an area that causes many people grief. They expect to put a leash on a puppy the first time and have them follow. This is most likely not going to happen. To begin leash training it is helpful if you can get the puppy used to the feel of the leash. To do this attach the leash to the puppy's collar and let them drag it around the yard.
If the puppy has been restrained for a period of time let them get rid of some pent up energy prior to starting the first lesson on leash training.
Once the puppy has pulled the leash behind them for a while pick up the end and gently tug on the leash. It is very important that if you are using a choke collar that...
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