My Dog is Chewing Me Out of House and Home

Is your puppy chewing everything he or she can get their month on? Or do you have an older dog that is chewing everything in sight? This is common in dogs and is part of their nature to chew. Before you kill the dog (just kidding) or beat the dog (again just kidding), let's look at why do puppies or older dogs chew on things in the first place.

The Puppy

A puppy normally chews, especially on hard things, because they are teething. Just like any other baby it feels good on their gums and helps the new teeth to break through the gums. Now this is not to say that you are to let them chew on the furniture, your favorite pair of shoes or just anything. You have let them know that they cannot chew on your things. So give them things that they can chew. Like a hard rubber toys or the nylon chew bones.

I have found that a frozen treat works well. It not only gives them something to chew, it also feels good to their gums too. Here something that my dogs really love and some of them are 10 years old too, you know those trays that you make popsicles in try taking some of your dry puppy food and put it some water and then put the mix in to the Popsicle trays and place the trays in the freezer until they are frozen. My dogs prefer that dry food is still hard and not amalgamated (mixed in the water). It gives the puppy-sicle some flavor and they like chewing on the hard frozen dog food. You can use canned puppy food too. This will give him or her hours of chewing fun.

The Older Dog

Remember that it is in a dog's nature to chew and there three general reasons that a dog will chew on things:

1. It's fun, it passes the time, and it's a self-rewarding, self-reinforcing activity (for example, if he or she is chewing on something that tastes good.)

2. Chewing provides a nervous, bored, or lonely dog with an outlet for his or her emotions. To an anxious dog, the repetitive act of chewing is soothing - it's the dog's equivalent of comfort food.

3. Under exercised dogs often use chewing as a way of burning up nervous energy and giving themselves something to do.

Solution

1.Dog proof your home. This means taking whatever you don't want to end up in their mouth, and making it unavailable.

2. Prevent the dog from learning the joys of illegal chewing. The more times they manage to get a mouth of a forbidden substance the more readily they will target those items in future.

3. Don't set them up for failure by blurring the boundaries between their stuff) and your stuff. Do not offer your dog cast-off clothes, shoes, or towels to chew and play with: realistically, you cannot possibly expect them to be able to tell the difference between your current shoes and the one they have in their mouth that you gave them five minutes ago.

4. Give them lots of tasty alternatives to your stuff. If their environment is relatively barren of attractive, appropriate chewing objects, you cannot blame them for targeting your possessions. Remember, most dogs need to chew; if the dog is an adolescent (under three years) or a puppy (under one year), their needs will be even more pronounced.

5. Be more active with your dog. Remember dogs get bored just like we do, so you have to spend some time playing with too.

6. When you catch them chewing something that they shouldn't be chewing, DO NOT HIT THEM, make a loud noise. Like clap your hands or the thing I use is put some pennies in an empty soda can and rattle at them. It works for me. Then give something that they are allowed to chew on. There is a lot more that I could on this subject, but I am limited to space.

My Dog is Chewing Me Out of House and Home! by Keith Rowell

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Puppy Training - Be a Patient Trainer

Being a puppy trainer is not an easy job. The pup is like a little child, always restless, and always allowing itself to be distracted. As the trainer, your job is to guide the young pup back to the training activities, so that the training session is not wasted. Being patient is the key to success. Here are some practical tips that may help you if your pup tends to wander off the path of training.

1) Verbal commands.

A dog has a heightened sense of hearing. So if you use a harsh tone for your verbal commands, the pup may sense your aggression and back down. A young pup doesn't need aggression. It needs love, assurance, and encouragement. In the beginning, it does not even understand why it has to go through the training. Hence, it may feel a little apprehensive at first. But over time, with enough encouragement, it will learn to enjoy the training more. So be careful with the tone of voice that you use. Use a firm tone if the pup is not obeying your commands. But never try to be too harsh on the little animal.

2) Dog treats!

Always have dog treats in your pockets. Your pet will small the rewards in your pockets and respond with excitement. It will feel more energized and will respond more positively to the training. When reward is due, be generous and give the treat to your pet. When you catch it doing something right, reward your dog. Sometimes, this doesn't have to happen during formal training. It can happen at any time. For instance, the first command when you come home from work may be to get the dog to sit so that it doesn't jump up at you. If the dog obeys, give it the treat immediately and praise the animal. Pat its head to let it know that it's doing something right. Then go ahead and do your other things.

3) Don't send the wrong signals to your dog.

When you catch the dog doing something right, you reward it with a treat. But if you catch it doing something that it is not supposed to be doing, don't encourage it! The best thing to do, is to ignore the dog. If you really want to respond, don't respond with anger. Just be firm and use verbal cues like "Bad dog" to discourage the animal. Punishment is often unnecessary. If the behavior gets out of hand, use the crate or the leash to confine the animal temporarily.

Fortunately, dogs are intelligent animals and they learn very quickly, especially young pups. They not only pick up verbal commands and new tricks quickly, they also learn social behavior from the owner, family members and other human beings.

You will notice that even when there is no training going on, the young pup is constantly observing its surroundings. And that includes the people around him. That means you must always set a good example for your pet. If you express aggressive behavior, the young pup may just think that it's the right thing to do, and display aggression as well. And it's display of aggression will be far more superior than yours.

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How To Teach Your Dog "Say Your Prayers"

Here's another cool dog trick. Here's a quick video on teaching "say your prayers" to your dog.



Nice and easy trick and your friends will be amazed.

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Useful Dog Obedience Training Tips

Beauty Is As Beauty Does

One of the signs of a nice dog is that she's willing to be petted or handled by many different people. This is important because it makes grooming, veterinary care, and participation in dog sports much easier. Willingness to be handled is a by-product of socialization. The dog who meets a lot of people learns to expect petting in a variety of situations. She learns that touch is pleasant, not frightening.

Start accustoming Duchess to being handled for grooming and veterinary care when she's a puppy. Take her in your lap and gently brush her. Speak softly to her, saying things such as "That feels good, doesn't it, Duchess?" Lift up her ears and look inside them. Run your fingers around the inside of her lips. Stroke her paws and then pick them up and hold them. Although most dogs hate having their feet handled, they can learn to tolerate it if you start early enough and are persistent. A good time for these handling sessions is while you're watching TV.

At first, handle your dog for only a minute or two at a time, then gradually extend the length of time you spend grooming her. When she's used to having your fingers in her mouth, introduce her to a soft dog toothbrush. You'll be thankful for all of your prep work when her coat grows out and needs frequent combing or when she needs a bath.

Sitting Pretty

The sit command is one of the easiest to teach and one of the most useful. Pups can learn it at an early age, so it's a great way to accustom them to the training process. Requiring your dog to sit is also a great way to reinforce your status as the leader.

The first thing Duchess should learn is that she gets attention when she sits. Not when she jumps up. Not when she runs away. When she sits. Because sit is often the first command dogs learn, it seems to stick more firmly in their brain, and they often respond to it more readily than to any other command. That's why it has so many great uses.

To teach the sit command, start by getting Duchess's attention. Show her a treat and slowly move it upward so she has to raise her head to see it. Most dogs naturally move into a sitting position when they do this. If Duchess isn't quite there, gently push down on her rump while moving your hand back over her head to give her the idea. When she's in position tell her to sit and give her the treat. Practice for only a couple of minutes (puppies have a short attention span) and repeat several times throughout the day. Soon Duchess will recognize that your uplifted hand signals the sit command even if you're not holding a treat.

Practice using the sit command in different situations once Duchess associates it with the action of sitting. Teach her to sit and wait before you pet her, before you feed her, and before you put her leash on. If you're out in the yard and she wanders away from you tell her to sit so she learns to respond even when you're at a distance. This won't be helpful if she's at risk of being hit by a car, but it can be useful in a more controlled situation when you simply want her to wait for you. (A leash, of course, is the best way to keep a dog under control and should always be used in unfamiliar or unfenced areas.)

To teach the wait or stay command, place your dog in a sit. Hold up your hand, with the flat of your palm toward the dog's face, and tell her to wait or stay (whichever you prefer); then back up a few steps. If your dog remains where she is, praise her. Gradually increase the amount of time she must wait before receiving praise or a reward. If she moves out of place, don't punish her, simply put her back in position and start over.

Jumping Up

Jumping is one of the most common complaints people have about their dogs. It may be cute when a puppy does it, but a couple of months later, when her size has doubled, it can become a problem. You don't want Duchess knocking down Aunt Mary or Baby Sue with her exuberant greeting. Replace jumping behavior as soon as possible with the sit command.

Teaching a dog not to jump up doesn't require any harsh tactics. Ignore anyone who tells you to knee the dog in the chest or push her away. Instead, simply pivot so she misses you. Then give the sit command. When she complies, give her a lot of praise or a treat. Repeat this every time she tries to jump up and insist that other people do so as well.

Often, especially with toy breeds, people say that they don't mind, and refuse to participate in the training process. If you have a large dog, that's not really an option because you don't want to run the risk of someone being injured, even inadvertently. It's not so bad with a toy breed, but remember that even small dogs can snag your stockings or scratch your legs when they jump up. It's better if you teach them the same good manners you would teach a larger dog.

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Training Your Dog - Has Your Dog Earned His Independence?

July is the month we celebrate our country's Independence Day. This day that represents so much, did not come easily and it certainly wasn't handed to us on a silver platter. We sacrificed to win it and still work to maintain it.

Independence is a fragile thing. It must be respected and comes with the price of certain boundaries and limitations. The same holds true for your dog's independence. His or her ability to run at liberty, attend public events and enjoy life outside of your yard is earned by disciplined effort and the establishment of rules that teach him to self-govern.

And you are the one who has to be the ultimate governing body that teaches him what his code of conduct must be.

What is your dogs code of conduct? Let's consider it your list of none negotiables. To give you an idea of what I mean, let me share some of the non-negotiable rules on the list for my four dogs:

Coming when called; My dog's can run at liberty, but they must come back when I call them.

Bolting out the door is not an option at my home. An open door is not an invitation to go for a neighborhood tour.

Stealing food from humans or off the counter is out.

And fighting within the pack is out of the question.

Step one in helping your dog earn her independence is deciding what those non-negotiables are. Once you create your list, then it is time to devise a strategy for achieving those goals. Implementing a strategy will be greatly enhanced by working with a professional who can help you achieve things in a timely fashion. For now, let me share a few simple tips to get you started:

Teach your dog to Wait.

Waiting is a skill that few dogs understand but all would benefit from. Waiting for permission to go out the door, waiting for food rather than having a smorgasbord available all the time, and waiting for affection that comes when you decide rather than every time that wet nose nudges you. Waiting teaches patience and to yield to whomever is in charge.

Make your dog earn his paycheck.

That paycheck can be food, treats, play or affection. Requiring your dog to do something in the form of obedience commands or a trick before doling out the paychecks helps your dog to understand that all good things are dispensed through his or her listening to you.

Do not give a command you are unwilling or unable to follow through on.

Training your dog to listen to you in the midst of distraction is something that takes practice. Too often people give a command when there is no reasonable way that the dog is going to obey. This only sets us up for frustration and for the dog to learn that he or she really doesn't have to obey. Rather than getting caught in this cycle, keep a leash or long line on your dog when you know you may be in a situation that is challenging or have little control.

With a little time and consistency your dog will also learn to self govern. This gives you both a great deal of freedom and soon your dog will be a welcome guest at those picnics, barbecues, and public events. That's My Dog! Inc. is devoted to helping you have a wonderful relationship with your dog. That's My Dog! can fill your needs as a dog lover and pet owner, whether you need obedience training, behavior modification or education and socialization for your new puppy. We understand the psychology of dogs and can help you to create a well behaved, well adjusted pet that you can fully enjoy in every environment. You will enjoy reliable results on leash and off with our programs.

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Awesome Dog Trick! How to Teach Your Dog to Weave ...

Teach your dog to weave backwards through your legs. This is a really cool trick and one that others will be amazed to see your dog perform!



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Dog Agility Training - The Benefits For Your Dog

A dog's happiest moment should be spent running, jumping, catching, and stretching; dog agility training can really help turn idle dogs into active dogs that age gracefully and happily. You might be surprised to learn that the hardest part is starting, but once you have started the sense of achievement as you and your dog progress is reward in itself. Dog agility training can be great fun for both you and your dog as it consists of high energy and quick thinking movements. Dog agility training has many benefits it can

• Transform an idle dog into an active one
• Increase your dogs confidence
• Improve physical development
• Allows for mental stimulation with its quick thinking movements
• Most of all is fun

How Does Dog Agility Training Work

Through verbal cues or body language given by the instructor a dog that is off the leash is guided through a range of obstacles. The trainer needs to be aware of the course and the order of the obstacles and the dog needs to focus on the trainer and the cues given by them to conquer each obstacle.

In an obstacle course you will find a variety of exercises such as

• Jumping through a tyre
• Running through tunnels
• Running up and down a frame
• Weaving through poles
• Jumping across barriers

Training your dog

When you begin to train your dog you need to take into consideration the dog's maturity.

Dog agility training can only begin when your dog reaches a certain maturity and can respond well to basic commands. Each dog has their own starting points, for smaller dogs which weigh less than 50 pounds you need to wait till they are 9-12 months old for large dogs you will need to wait till they are around 10-14 months. If you begin training your dog too early you are putting them at risk of causing serious injuries.

A Few Rules To Consider

• The first few times your dog goes through the obstacles, ensure that you go at the dogs pace and make sure that it is a fun experience for them.

• Ensure that your dog is under control and listens to your commands this will decrease any risk of potential injuries.

• Treats and happy talk to encourage your dog through the obstacles are a must. Keep the mood happy and positive.

• Reward your pet when they have reached a goal and have performed a correct action. Gradually teach each obstacle first and then join then together to form the course.

• If your dog does not want to participate do not force them, the sport is intended to be fun for both you and your dog. If your dog does not want to initially participate then stop and bring then back to it in a couple of days.

• Have fun and always end your training on a positive note.

Like everything we all need to start somewhere and your dogs agility training is no different. Having a positive attitude and guidance your dog can master the world of dog agility training.

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Three Tips to Add to your Portuguese Water Dog Puppy Training

How old does a puppy have to be before housetraining starts? Experts advice starting as early as you can (read: the moment the puppy gets inside the house). But did you know that not much result can be expected from the puppy not until it is 14 weeks old, which is when it can physically hold its pee or poo? But despite this, early training will need to start just the same so that the dog will at least know what is expected of it. Thus when the dog's physical abilities catch up with what it has been taught all along, the dog will have an easier time putting your lessons into practice.

1. Establish regular eating routine. You can actually make predictable and even controllable the time in the day your dog poos and pees. How? It only needs to be fed on a designated time and punctually everyday. Your dog will also appreciate it if it is fed at the same spot daily, which they can relate to as their own eating space. Take advantage also of the fact that there is a narrow time between a puppy's eating and eliminating. To end, this rule can be eased later on, of course, but at this point in Portuguese water dog puppy training a routine in the puppy's life helps a lot.

2. Make sure all past accident spots in the house are completely clean. Have you tried removing pet odors from your home, but for some unknown reason the stubborn smell persists? The odor is not only embarrassing, but if you do not completely remove it, your dog will want to keep eliminating at that exact spot which contains its odor.

Sometimes, the real problem is that it is hard to see the pet stains. And if you cannot see them, it is hard to clean the exact spot. Do you know how to use a blacklight to spot the hidden stain? Here is how:

Simply focus the blacklight's glow on the spot which you think contains the odor. The special device's light will show up the stains as colored greenish/ yellow. For ideal results, use the device in the evening, with all the house lights completely turn off. The blacklight needs to be held a one to two feet away from the surface being inspected.

3. If the problem is submissive urination, then housetraining is not a solution. When you arrive at home and the dog responds in great agitation by urinating, you are faced by an entirely new set of concerns and need different solutions. So it is good not to get confused.

When it comes to Portuguese water dog puppy training, remember to be generous with your praise and use lots of positive reinforcement. It's all about putting your dog in a position to do the right thing and then observing them in the act of doing the RIGHT thing and praising them wildly. Because remember: dogs don't learn from double-intentions. They want nothing more than to please you. You just have to show them the way!

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Training Your Dog To Pee And Poop On Command

Your dog eliminating in the house is one behavior problem that many dogs get in trouble for. Some of these dogs are brought to shelters and abandoned because of housetraining problems.

By training your dog to pee and poop on command it will save both you and your dog a lot of time and stress!

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How To Train Your Airedale Dog Pet Terrier

Here are some tips you can use to keep your Airedale terrier pet dog well-behaved:

Can't teach an old dog - You have to start training your Airedale terrier pet dog as early as possible. This is because of the fact that the earlier an Airedale terrier pet dog learns a trick, the faster they will be able to learn it. This doesn't just apply to tricks. It also applies to general behavior. When your Airedale terrier pet dog is still just a puppy, you need to start training it. This way, the behavioral training that you give it will be ingrained into the Airedale terrier pet dog's brain. This way, proper behavior becomes almost instinctive to the Airedale terrier pet dog.

Use, don't abuse - Various training methods are made available for you by various experts. However, there's one thing you should know: they only work with proper use. Some people make use of the leash or of the crate to abuse their animals. What you need to know is that each method of training can only be effective if used in a way that will not harm the animals. You need to be firm but gentle with your animal when you are trying to train it.

Use the various implements humanely in such a manner that will encourage your dog to behave well and not scare it from behaving badly.

Habit inside, habit outside - Before taking your Airedale terrier pet dog outside, try to observe its behavior inside. This will give you a clue as to how the Airedale terrier pet dog will act outside the house. Many people say that a dog's behavior inside a house is very different from the way that the same dog will act in outside environments. This is not true. By observing the inside behavior of your Airedale terrier pet dog, you will realize how it will respond to you outside.

If your Airedale terrier pet dog does not listen to your commands inside the house, how can you expect it to listen to your commands outside the house where there are things a lot more interesting to a dog than your commands are?

Keep your temper - Training an Airedale terrier pet dog can understandably be very frustrating. However, you should not lose your temper. Negative actions such as hitting or shouting at your dog will not accomplish anything positive. Sometimes, we have a tendency to take out our frustrations on helpless pets. Do not blame your problems on the dog. If you know that you are having a bad day, do not even think about training your dog. All that you might get from the ordeal is a bad case of hyperacidity. Your dog will learn nothing and that would only increase your frustration.

Timing - Timing is always important. You need to make corrections regarding your Airedale terrier pet dog's behavior while those corrections are still relevant. If you praise or correct with the wrong timing, you would only end up confusing the dog. Actually, the best timing you can use is to correct the Airedale terrier pet dog before he or she even starts to misbehave.

These five tips can help you a lot in keeping your Airedale terrier pet dog's behavior in check. By following these tips, you can make training your dog an easy task.

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Training Your Dog To Swim Can Be Fun

Many dogs love the water and enjoy swimming, which is a skill that comes naturally to most of them. That said, you shouldn't ever throw your pooch into water and expect him to know how to automatically work his feet and be an immediate star swimmer. Canines can drown and some of them can develop a fear of water if they are not introduced to it properly. Thus, if you would like for your pup to learn how to swim, here’s what you need to do:

1. Take him to a quiet pond or lake on a nice warm day and dress in your swimming gear. Bring an extra helper person with you as well as towels. Note: You can teach him how to swim in a pool if you happen to have one. However, if your pool does not have steps, you will need to provide him with a ramp or some other incline that will help him out of the water. Also, keep in mind that the liner of the pool has the potential to be damaged from your pet’s kicking claws and chlorine will dry out his coat and skin.

2. Leave your helper at the shore, pick up your pooch and take him out into the water. Stop once you are covered up to just past your knees.

3. Slowly lower him into the water. One hand should be securely positioned under his belly and the other should be holding up his tail. Once his feet are submerged he should immediately begin kicking. Release the hold under his belly but do not let go of his tail. This will keep him level and get him used to kicking.

4. Have the person at the shore call for him to come. When he starts to paddle towards the shore, release your hold on his tail and stay very close to him so you can quickly scoop him out of the water should he go under.

5. Once he makes it to the shore, reward him with pets and words of praise.

6. Repeat this process over and over again and gradually lengthen your distance from the shore as you become confident with his skill.

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So, You Want A Bulldog Puppy, A Guide To Understanding Bulldog Care

When considering a bulldog for a pet, it is wise to understand that the responsibilities of caring for a bulldog will consume a great deal of your time. Bulldogs are active and need a lot of exercise, grooming, and cleaning on a regular basis. In order to make sure your bulldog has a happy and healthy life, you must commit yourself to a constant care routine.

As for the different bulldog types, you could do well with researching the different personalities of each. For instance, English bulldog puppies may have a different temperament than American bulldog puppies. It is best to understand the temperament of the type of dog you want before you get it.

Many people are under the false impression that bulldogs do not need a lot of daily exercise, this is not true. Bulldogs need exercise just like any other dog needs exercise, obviously not as much exercise as you would give an Alsatian for example, but enough exercise to keep your bulldog healthy. Find the rhythm that is good for your dog and never walk him just after a meal and you will find that your bulldog will be healthy and happy.

Bulldog ownership does have certain grooming responsibilities, which will keep your dog's overall health in good shape. Grooming bulldogs should be a routine that occurs one to two times a week to ensure that the coat remains healthy. If you groom your bulldog from puppyhood, you can teach him to sit relatively still while he's being groomed, which will make the grooming process a cinch!

With bulldogs, it is imperative that you understand the feeding requirements. While your bulldog is young and getting plenty of exercise, he will need to be fed about for times a day to ensure that he can grow strong and healthy. Bulldogs are very muscular and it takes a lot of protein and certain fats to maintain that muscle. As the dog becomes fully grown, you should reduce the feeding schedule to twice a day to prevent obesity.

Training a bulldog puppy can be difficult if you aren't consistent. The key is to keep correcting him until he understands what he is supposed to do. Make frequent trips outside and try not to use much physical correction with the pup, as they can be provoked easily. When lead training, it is recommended to use a lightweight chain collar. Many have found the choke chain collars are very effective with such strong-built pups.

So, You Want A Bulldog Puppy, A Guide To Understanding Bulldog Care by Bella Holly

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Horrible Problems A Dog Training Book Will Not Describe

A quick scan through any dog training book will reveal to you that they do not tend to talk about the nasty habits your pooch will have.

In my opinion there are three horrible habits that dogs have and they are discussed below.

Excessive Licking

Dogs, as a rule, love to meet and greet their owners and others with a wet slobbery lick to the cheek or any other area they can reach! People who have had dogs as pets for any length of time are already aware of this greeting style, however, new pet owners may be a bit grossed out!

In actual fact your dogs tongue is one of the ways that they interact with the world around them. It is used to greet humans and other animals, but fortunately you will probably only get the odd lick now and again.

At odd times however your dog will seem to go on a licking parade, your clothes and most other things in your house are all up for grabs here.

The first rule in dog training tips is to understand why a behavior is being exhibited and then work to correct the underlying problem.

A lot of the time the cause may simply be that you have not given your pet enough attention, maybe you have been busy or out of the house a lot.

The Problems With Coprophagia

This term means the consumption by a dog of the feces of another dog, sometimes of another animal too. Dogs have been known to happily eat the feces of another animal but much less often those of another dog.

Nobody really knows why dogs do this you may even find your vet puzzled as to the cause. But the best thing you can do about it is to follow a few of the dog training tips below:

- Always make an effort to keep your yard or garden free from any poops to avoid temptation

- Make a mental note to teach your dog the leave it command for when he or she is off the leash

- Try adding something to make the poo unpalatable to your dogs diet like pumpkin or grated zucchini

Nipping and Biting Problems

It may be painful for humans but biting and nipping are one of the first methods of communication your dog will learn as a puppy in order to interact with its litter mates.

It is at this time they also learn to not bite too hard by receiving rebuttal in the form of harder biting from their peers.

The best dog training tips for dealing with nipping and biting are:

Other puppies will yelp to let a litter mate know that they are biting too hard, instead you can shout a loud No! or similar loud sound to let your puppy know they are using too much force

Giving the cold shoulder is another way puppies reinforce bite inhibition, the bully of the litter will be avoided by the rest of the litter. You can copy these actions by ignoring your dog for a short amount of time after the offense, this is very upsetting for a dog and lets it know your are displeased.

Offer suitable chew toys for your puppy; this gives him a better option than your hands and feet.

A dog training book is great for most behavioral issues but the three above are often times overlooked in even the best dog training tips manuals. Hopefully the above ideas will help you to have a better loving relationship with your dog for many years to come.

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Boston Terrier Puppy Training: How To Train Your New Dog

When you bought your new Boston Terrier you may not have realized what it would entail. There is dog walking, periodic feedings, and lastly the dreaded Boston Terrier puppy training. Thankfully, this particular breed is one of the easiest trained dogs available. They are highly intelligent and have the uncanny ability to pick up on the moods of those around them.

The Boston Terrier tends to be slightly aggressive towards others and it is important to get them familiar to strangers so they don't act hostile every time someone comes in your home.

When it comes to training it is important to begin from early on. Puppies tend to be steady with everything that they do. They eat, sleep, and probably go out all at the same time each day. Of course the best way to train them is to be constant in everything that you do.

Training your puppy

It's a fact that you will get upset during the training process, but it is important that you keep your cool in order to get your Boston Terrier to listen to you. If you are upset then they will pick up on it and be that way too. Be patient with your new puppy and encourage them along the way. Your enthusiasm will quickly rub off and they will be learning new commands in a timely manner. Consider your puppy's personality when choosing the method of training that you wish to go with. Some methods will work better than others depending on the dog. Research them thoroughly before deciding on one.

The crate method: This training is used for teaching your puppy to use the outside instead of the inside. You need to obtain a crate that is just big enough for your dog to be comfortable, but not large enough for the puppy to use the bathroom in the corner. Take them out both before and after the crate and eventually they will learn that they need to go outside. This method is a great way of teaching your puppy without using scare tactics which will not work.

Being obedient: You will always want your dog to listen to you, and follow all of your commands. The best way that you can achieve this is to use obedience training. It works by giving the same commands to the puppy constantly until they learn them. Make sure that you reward the dog with a treat when they carry out your orders and always tell them how good they are for following through.

Training the puppy to behave: You will not want to have a dog that tends to jump on the furniture or people when they are not supposed to. Behavioral training is the best way to keep them from doing those things. Use the same reward methods that you used with the obedience training and you will find that your dog is listening in no time.

Training your new Boston Terrier puppy is not difficult providing that you stick with the exact same routine each day. It will make the training easier and your puppy will be more well adjusted.

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How To Teach Your Dog To Speak

Speaking, also known as barking on command, is a good training exercise for a dog who responds well to basic commands like "sit" and "stay!"



Step 1 - Get your dog into position

While in the backyard or dog park, give your dog the voice command for “sit!” Praise them for obeying you.

Step 2 - Hold out a treat

Hold a treat within their line of sight and above their head. Instead of a firm voice, say the command “speak!” in an excited, enthusiastic voice. Keep repeating the vocal command until they issue a couple of sharp, short barks, rewarding them with the treat and words of praise.

Step 3 - Remove the food

Repeat these steps a few more times with dog treats and then try the “speak!” command without food. Reinforce a two-bark response with words of praise.


Step 4 - Who’s at the door?

Reinforce the trick indoors. Bring your dog into a room close to the front door, giving them the commands to “sit!” and “stay!” Knock on the inside of the front door and give the command to “speak!” Repeat this process until they give two short barks each time they hear the knock or the “speak!” command.
Reward the first few good responses with a treat.


Step 5 - Ring the bell

Position your dog in another room, open the outside door, and ring the doorbell while using the “speak!” command. Reward a two-bark response with a dog treat and words of praise. Your best friend should now be able to speak on command.

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Tips for Efficient Shetland Sheepdog Training

The Shetland Sheepdog is one of the most popular dog breeds right now, and the breed enjoys a global following. And who would not fall for a sheltie? The diminutive stature and charming personality is hard to turn away, and is very much welcome in many homes. Even honest to goodness dog sport competitors will find the breed among the most trainable, versatile and agile. Currently not many of these natives of Scotland may be engaged in their original working history, which was herding, but they nevertheless are still very keen attention seekers. Unfortunately, this is sometimes among the main reasons for negative behaviors among shelties; it is worse when the dogs belong to people who either don't know or don't care how to properly train. The result is a rather unpredictable, and indeed a nuisance pet.

Check out these tips on shetland sheepdog training:

Tip 1: Shetland Sheepdogs are without a doubt, brainy dogs. Training is easy since these dogs are quick to get motivated; for example, they love treats and toys. Training needs to start as early as possible since older Shetland Sheepdogs tend to be more reserved and less open. More socializing with shelties as puppies will lead to better stability and confidence once your dogs are older.

Tip 2: Shelties are very much part of the herding group, despite the irony of shelties nowadays doing much less herding. This explains the dogs love for chasing. One of them may be seen trying to herd children, or anything moving. The solution to this dilemma is to channel the dog's desire to go after moving objects, e.g. balls and other toys.

Tip 3: The dog needs to be given exercise. Their bodies and brains will need to be stimulated. Lack of exercise may result to the difficulty in training them. There are plenty of activities that can be done with these dogs, whether agility, or for obedience and tricks.

Tip 4: Leadership needs to be firmly and consistently exercised by the owner over the Shetland Sheepdog. Shelties, being dogs, are pack animals through and through. Dogs also need to be taught that that humans are the leaders. Leadership is basically about the dog owner/trainer asserting authority and putting in place some boundaries. A trainer who makes it clear to the dog(s) that he or she is the pack leader, has more chances of being able to successfully train the dog.

Tip 5: Shelties are sensitive to their humans' voice, facial expressions, and body language; they can sense the mood of a person, and will adjust their own behavior accordingly. These dogs will clam up when taught or trained harshly. Positive training is better. With this, it will be seen that these dogs are indeed quick at absorbing new learning, and are fun to work with because they are so eager to please.

Lastly, it should be clear that shetland sheepdog training doesn't really eat up plenty of time; even ten minutes a day is already enough. Once the sheltie aces (and they will really master these!) dog lessons on the basics like leash walking, and commands like come, sit, down and stay, a sheltie is on his way to bigger things.

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Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training An English Bulldog Puppy

A friend of mine recently got herself an English Bulldog puppy, which is about 8 weeks old.

He is a beautiful dog and will grow-up to be a fantastic family pet.

However, after a few days my friend called me up and said she had a problem.

Firstly, she lives in an apartment and was not sure how to toilet the English Bulldog.

Secondly, she did not know how to train him, or even if she should train him? What else should she do?

The first thing I told my friend that she needs to start doing as soon as possible is to start training her English Bulldog.

I recommended that she start crate training him from the beginning. The dog should sleep in the crate every night.

This will get him used to the idea of sleeping in the crate,and reduce the effect of separation anxiety.

As the English Bulldog gets older he may continue to sleep in the crate ( obviously my friend would buy a bigger one).

Separation anxiety isn't just suffered by the dog.

After buying a crate and putting the puppy in it to sleep, she felt bad and took him out to sleep with her. This is NOT a good idea.

Once you do something with a dog that involves training, you must be clear in your actions.

Dogs like this. You MUST follow through, no matter how bad you feel.

To help with the toilet issue a good idea is to take him for a walk to toilet before bed, and first thing in the morning.

If you can't talk him for a walk, then take him outside for toilet instead.

This is a form of enforcement which is very effective. Of course, little puppies need to go toilet quite often, so it is a good idea to buy a large absorbent mat, or mats, that you can put in certain corners of the house or apartment.

Training your dog to use those mats takes dedication on your part.

You need to watch his behavior and when he is acting like he needs to go, pick him up and put him on the mat.

The following is a list of five things that I suggested that my friend do to help her:

The work that goes into owning a puppy can be very stressful. But the results from good training cannot be underestimated.

1) Exercise you dog everyday - Puppies have a lot of energy. Regular exercise does two things.

Firstly it establishes a routine - so make sure it is always about the same time. Secondly this helps get a lot of their energy out and it really does reduce their need to cause trouble at home (i.e. chew stuff).

2) Once he gets a little older, start bringing him to dog parks so that he will become very dog friendly right from the start.

The more contact dogs have with other dogs and people the better trained he will be, and there will be less issues when friends come to visit your apartment.

There is nothing worse than a dog that barks at EVERYTHING

3) Bring small children around him ASAP. This will help him get used to children's smaller stature, as well as them tugging on his ears/tail, loud sudden noises that children make, etc.

It's good to get your dogs exposes to all these things early on - before they become an 80lb solid mass of muscle with gigantic sharp teeth!

4) Start touching and petting his food while he is eating it.

Over time, your English Bulldog will allow you to take the food bowl away and pet him while he is eating without any resistance.

5) Correct your puppy only at the exact moment he's done something wrong, not an hour later.

That way he will know what to expect from you the next time you correct him when he has done something wrong.

As I mentioned earlier, dogs like boundaries and don't respond well to confusion.

There is no point shouting at him about toileting on the carpet 1 hour after it has happened.

As soon as he starts to smell around and look for a place to toilet, put him on a leash and take him outside so that he can relieve himself.

If my friend follows these simple ideas, her English Bulldog will become a well-trained, extremely sociable dog that will love to be around other dogs, people and small children.

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How To Socialize Your Dog

Just like people, dogs are social creatures. Some dogs can adapt better to other dogs, cats or whatever other creature then others. There are dogs that can even dislike the other sex of their own breed. Taking in to account that dogs are social animals it's strange that some have difficulties while socializing.

Dog owners often have other dogs and pets visiting or living with them. To make sure all animals live peacefully together is not something that happens on its own. When on top of that your neighbours' dog visits your premises every now and again and the occasional cat wandering through the garden, you better be prepared.

To prevent potential problems you better prepare your dog by socializing him as soon as possible. When dogs grow up, very much like adults, it's more difficult for them to learn the rules of social behavior. It's very important to expose your dog at the earliest age possible to other people and dogs. When they are still puppies the whole world is new and wonderful and they are very open to new experiences.

When your puppy has received all his vaccines it time to meet other dogs and people. It is important that many different people touch him especially in sensitive places like ears, toes and close to the eyes. This will make the visit to the vet much easier. Off course he needs to meet as many other dogs and animals as possible.

Dogs like to explore the world by scent. When two dogs meet they like to sniff each other out. Be on your guard and make sure that both dogs know the rules of proper dog socializing. But normally this should come natural for them and you should give your dog the time to do all the sniffing he wants.

If your puppy likes to jump on or bite other dogs, see if the other dog corrects him in a gentle dog manner. You should only interfere when one of the dogs is at the point of getting injured. Just stay near your puppy for an emergency intervention, just in case. You might want to bring a pair of gloves if you expect fighting.

If they bark constantly you might want to distract them with a snack or play a little bit until the next dog comes along or just try again the next day. What works or not differs from dog to dog and some dogs will have more difficulties to learn than others. You'll learn your dogs character over time while you observe his social behaviour.

An adopted dogs might need extra attention when you (re)socialize him. These dogs often have a past of abuse and injury invoked by humans or other dogs. Their natural tendency is to react with violence to other dogs and people. However they can be socialized and with a little bit of good will you can turn them in to wonderful dogs that love their families and play with other dogs.

Start early, expose for short intervals followed by longer ones, repeat as often as you can. All the time you should be in control of the situation, both physically and mentally.

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How To Take Your Dog Training To A Whole New Level With Animal Communication

There are so many different methods and techniques for dog training that it can all be so overwhelming. I would like to share with you a very natural way to produce complete trust and enhance your relationship, with animal communication. No matter what way of training your dog that you choose this will give you the rewards that you both deserve.

If you have ever felt that your dog is not listening to you or that horrible embarrassment when your dog does something anti social and you have no control and just end up hopelessly calling and shouting. Meanwhile the whole park is staring at you because they can all hear you and still your dog treats you like the invisible person?

Now fully in training mode, you do all your best dog training moves the distraction techniques, reward training, hand signs. You end up jumping around the place and the only effect that you are having is being a great source of entertainment to your now growing park audience. This maybe a little exaggerated, but I think that you are getting the idea.

With the right heart I believe that all dog owners want the best relationship with their pet. They want their dog to be happy and yes well-behaved. There is a very special bond between a dog and human that is laced in unconditional love, compassion and companionship. This is why persons best friend is dog!

Then what is the best way in creating this balanced working relationship with your dog? Well if you want your dog to listen to you then you had better think about starting to listen to them. Now you dog is not going to start talking to you in English but they are always communicating using a language of feelings and when you place your attention with them you will start to feel their communication

So how are you going to make this work for you and your dog? The most natural way to understand your animals feelings in detail is animal communication. When your attention is fully with them then you will share on a whole new level.

What I mean by feeling them in detail is that you can understand their physical and emotional states accurately. It sounds like this could be hard but far from it, this is not a special gift only for the few. Anyone can learn this way of communicating.

So if you want your dog training to be dramatically improved then it is time to work on your relationship! Look into animal communication it is so much easier than you maybe thinking and will give you and your animal a higher quality of living!

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Use These Successful Tips For Teaching Your Dog Tricks

Teaching a dog tricks can be a very rewarding experience - contrary to some people's belief. If you have unsuccessfully tried to train your dog up until this day you might want to take the following tips into account. Changes are, you made a cardinal mistake while doing your dog training. But don't worry, you are not to blame since most people step into unfamiliar territory when first try to teach their dog a trick or two.

Dog behavior training the way we know is wrong.

The problem starts right in our own behavior. We tend to fuss over and cuddle dogs because we love them unconditionally, especially if the dog is our pet and not a mere guard dog. If we want to successfully train a dog to obey our commands we have to exude some form of authority - much like as if you were trying to raise a child.

Your best bet is to do puppy training with your dog when the pet is still young and teachable. However, having said this there is no reason why you can't teach an adult dog tricks. In fact, adult dogs can easily be trained with the right knowledge, attitude and patience.

Dogs are very intelligent and they pick up on our energy. So if you are stressed while doing your dog training your dog will pick up on that and simply not listen.

When training your dog you should never yell at, hit, punish or curse your dog in the process. Treat the animal with respect and it will be responsive to your dog behavior training. You should keep the tone of your voice strong, but not intimidating for your pet. The dog will become used to slight changes and act accordingly.

When teaching dog tricks you should also stick with the same command lines in order not to consume your dog in the process. It's important for your dog to do these tricks in different circumstances - when you are alone with him, when there are other dogs close by and when there are other people around.

The safer your dog feels with its environment, the stronger he or she will react to your teachings. When he responds to your training, reward him with ample praise and special doggy treats.

Typical dog tricks a dog will learn first.

Typically the first tricks taught to a dog are the "sit" and the "come here" commands. These are the bare necessities you should concentrate on if your dog has had no former training. These are relatively easy to teach if you keep the sessions short and preferably during the same time each day.

Animals are instinctual and they will soon get used to their daily training. Be authoritative during that time and stay consistent with the frequency of your training.

Consider joining a dog community.

Dog communities are great to help you with tips and tricks from those who have walked the walk before you. You will be able to immerse yourself in a pool of like-minded dog owners - people who are only very happy to help each other out.

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5 Questions For The In Home Dog Training Candidate

Are you sick and tired of waking up to find another good pair of shoes all chewed out? Do you hate having people over because you just know they'll get slobbered all over, or worse? Are the water puddles and poop mounds around the house finally getting to your nerves? If you are, then it's time to get some dog training in your house.

People who want to take personal charge of their pet's training but either don't know how or have no time have come to rely on the services of in home dog training companies. Certified trainers are dispatched to do what needs to be done and the dog owners can sit back and watch their canine's progress in the comfort and privacy of their homes. Before you decide to engage in hiring the dog trainer, here are five important questions you need to ask.

How high up the obedience ladder is your dog? If your pet knows the basic commands down, then you should consider training him yourself. The owner is always the best person to teach his own. However, if you really don't know the first thing about dog training or have no chance to do so, then have the professionals take a look at what can be done to Fido as soon as possible.

Where are all the good trainers? The best trainers are those whose work speaks for itself. Talk to your friends and neighbors who have used a professional's services in training their pet. If they don't know anybody, they should know somebody who comes highly recommended. Check the yellow pages or surf through the internet for companies or individuals that offer the training your dog need (basic obedience training or specific behavior modification). Research on their rates and find one that gives you the best value for your money.

What makes a good trainer? The most important thing you need to check in a trainer is his manner of handling the dog. Violence, yelling, or force of any kind should not be tolerated regardless the reasons he may have. Feel free to ask for personal records and referrals he has to you can check it yourself. There are no official government licenses for animal training to date; however, most of these professionals have graduated from courses that will equip them in the career path they've chosen. One of the best qualifications they can have is the International Association of Canine Professionals' CDT or CDTA certification.

Which is better: individual or group classes? One-on-one sessions will ensure that your pet gets all the attention and teaching concentrated on him. It will probably help him learn faster. Group classes on the other hand, will help the dog further develop social skills with others of his own kind. If the trainer is good, he will be able to customize his teaching to each student's learning curve. It will also be better economically for more people to pitch in and share the expense of their dogs' education. If you prefer group classes, form one with pet owners you know who take good care of their pets. With all the rough housing that's bound to happen, you wouldn't want your own infected with fleas or other kinds of infection.

When should the training commence? As soon as possible! It is best to train puppies while they are still 8 weeks old. However, with patience and perseverance, even dogs can learn obedience commands at any age. If you are ready and your dog is present then anything is possible. Through in home dog training, a well trained dog is not only possible, it is expected.

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Door Darting Training - Train Your Dog to Wait

Teaching your dog to “wait” is a good command that will not only improve his conduct, but may save his life.

One common problem that dog owners have is preventing them from running out the door. This can cause serious injury or even death from oncoming traffic.

“Wait At The Door” Training

Step 1: Have your dog sit (inside of the house) facing the door. The door should open away from you. Show your dog that a door does not allow him to exit.

Step 2: Say “wait” as you reach for the door. If your dog does not move, praise him and give him a treat. However, if he starts to move, say “No,” and sit him down again. Keep the correction positive, fun, and productive.

Step 3: Repeat the process, but reach only a few inches toward the door. If your dog remains sitting, then continue to add more length as you reach for the door. Your dog should stay sitting until you touch and move the handle. Reward him with a treat.

Step 4: Next, slowly crack open the door. Reward your dog if he sits still. If he starts to move, say “No,” and make him sit again. Repeat the process while opening the door more each time.

Step 5: Your dog should be listening well now. When you are able to open the door fully and your dog remains sitting, walk through it, turn around, and look at him. Wait about 15 seconds and return to the dog, rewarding him with a treat. Try walking through the door and calling your dog to “come,” as you stand outside. Give him the “sit” command along with a treat.

With enough practice, your dog will wait every time. Because of his training, his instincts will tell him to sit until he is given permission to walk through.

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Labrador Training Techniques Using Sound to Stop Bad Behaviour

You will find that the quickest way to train using sound is to set things up in a controlled way. Then we can train our Labrador with 4 repetitions.

We are going to carry out a 4 step process. Part of this will be to use different locations each time and to use some pros to help. Along the way, we will be trying to get inside our dogs mind to understand his thinking better.

They think, have a sense of humor, communicate, tease, lie, steal, etc. just like any one else. But, they don't think human. Dogs are limited to thinking like dogs. It's your responsibility to think things out from their perspective and try to use good judgement.

By being consistent with your dog, and using reflex conditioning, it is possible to change any of his behaviour patterns. If you are not consistent your dog will get confused.

Using a set of cans, or any other source of sound, so long as it is brief, and so long as it can be presented from different directions on each consecutive instance, are all that you need to do to break any behavior. Simply create the sound, and follow through with praise! It's that simple. Any behavior can be stopped or broken, simply by creating a sound, and praising immediately. The secret is, to allow the undesired behavior to begin again, and simply present the sound from another direction, and follow through with praise. Of course you have to understand how your dog thinks and learns in order to successfully achieve this.

What you do is create the sound every time bad behavior starts and follow that with praise. You will have to so this several times in order to change his conditioning. It takes persistence.

Of course, you may continue correcting your dog forever, as most trainers do. We do not understand why a trained dog needs correction. Seems that if he were trained, that would be the end of it. That would imply that if a trained dog makes a mistake, that this mistake is probably not an accident, but rather, a challenge to your authority.

Because the process is so enjoyable many people use it forever. Part of that comes from the satisfaction of successfully training our dog. Bear in mind, these are corrections and not the teaching of new behaviors.

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Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training A Doberman

Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training A Doberman

There are secrets to dog training? .. Not really, most of it is common sense. However, many people do not know where to start when it comes to dog training.

A friend of mine recently got herself a Doberman puppy, which is about 8 weeks old. The dog will be a fantastic watch-dog and is a beautiful dog.

However, after a few days my friend called me up and said she had a couple of problems that she needed help with.

Firstly, she lives in an apartment and was not sure how to toilet the dog.

Secondly, she did not know how to train him, or even if she should train him? What else should she do?

As soon as possible my friend needs to start training her doberman, I told my friend.

I recommended that she start crate training him from the beginning. The dog should sleep in the crate every night.

This will get him used to the idea of sleeping in the crate,and reduce the effect of separation anxiety.

The crate is a place that the Doberman may sleep in as he gets older ( obviously my friend would buy a bigger one).

It isn't just the dog that suffers from separation anxiety. After buying a crate and putting the puppy in it to sleep, she felt bad and took him out to sleep with her.

This is NOT a good idea. You must be clear in your actions once you do something that involves training. Dogs like this.

You MUST follow through, no matter how bad you feel.

To help with the toilet issue a good idea is to take him for a walk to toilet before bed, and first thing in the morning. If you can't take him for a walk, then take him outside for toilet instead.

This is an effective form of enforcement. Of course, little puppies need to go toilet quite often, so it is a good idea to buy a large absorbent mat, or mats, that you can put in certain corners of the house or apartment.

Training your dog to use those mats takes dedication on your part.

You need to watch his behavior and when he is acting like he needs to go, pick him up and put him on the mat.

The following is a list of five things that I suggested that my friend do to help her:

The work that goes into owning a puppy can be very stressful. But the results from good training cannot be underestimated.

1) Exercise you dog everyday - Puppies have a lot of energy. Regular exercise does two things. Firstly it establishes a routine - so make sure it is always about the same time. Secondly this helps get alot of their energy out and it really does reduce their need to cause trouble at home (i.e. chew stuff).

2) Once he gets a little older, start bringing him to dog parks so that he will become very dog friendly right from the get-go.

The more contact dogs have with other dogs and people the better trained he will be, and there will be less issues when friends come to visit your apartment.

There is nothing worse than a dog that barks at EVERYTHING

3) Bring small children around him ASAP. This will help him get used to children's smaller stature, as well as them tugging on his ears/tail, loud sudden noises that children make, etc.

It's good to get your dogs exposed to all these things early on - before they become an 80lb solid mass of muscle with gigantic sharp teeth!

Pet and touch his food while he is eating it. Over time, your doberman will allow you to take the food bowl away and pet him while he is eating without any resistance.

5) Correct your puppy only at the exact moment he's done something wrong, not an hour later. That way he will know what to expect from you.

Dogs don't like confusion they excel when given boundaries.

There is no point shouting at him about toileting on the carpet 1 hour after it has happened.

As soon as he starts to look for a place to toilet and smell around, put him on a leash and take him outside so that he can relieve himself.

If my friend follows these simple ideas, her Doberman will become a well-trained, extremely sociable dog that will love to be around other dogs, people and small children.

There are many things that my friend will need to learn when training her doberman and these as just 5 suggestions.

Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training A Doberman by David Crocombe

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For more articles and resources on dog training, visit his site http://www.squidoo.com/secrets-to-dog-training-package. David Crocombe is the and owner of a 6 month old puppy and is a dog trainer.

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