to dogs, it is not so straightforward and it can seem strange to them. This is why we use treats as away of encouraging good behaviors. Treats are a unique motivation for dogs which is why they are usually effective in training. Below are a few ideas for ...
Some dogs are extremely food motivated, while others thrive on play. When it comes to something like house training a whole lot of praise goes a long way. To keep training sessions from becoming boring and predictable switch up the rewards. Find out what works for your dog and what doesn’...
As any dog owner will tell you,dog treatsare almost always the most effective way to reward your dog during training. While some dogs are more food motivated than others, the incentive to get a treat for their good behavior makes puppies and dogs eager to learn. It’s essential to know ...
Thousands of dogs are surrendered to animal shelters each year, or permanently relegated to a backyard pen, simply for acting like dogs. Dogs and people can live together happily, but this requires that owners make the effort to bridge the species gap and train their dogs to behave ...
If there’s one thing cats don’t get enough credit for, it’s that they’re trainable. Sure, dogs get a lot of credit – and they should – for the amazing things they can learn fromdog training. Preconceived notions about cats, like they aren’t social or aren’t trainable, are ...
Train for no more than five or ten repetitions before taking a break. Consider playing with your dog between sets of training. Where to Train Like humans, dogs can get distracted. Distractions make it harder to focus on a lesson. That’s why initial training should be done at home and no...
Before you begin, make sure you havetraining treatsto offer your dog. These treats should be soft, small, and highly appealing to your dog. If you useclicker training with your dog, have your clicker in hand. Chose a training location that is private and free of distractions, such as you...
Crate training dos and don’ts Never yell at or scold your dog if they whine while in the crate. Instead, calmly ignore your dog until the whining stops. Whenever your dog whines, you’ll have to make a judgement call: Is your dog whining to make you let them out or to go to the...
Crate training adult dogs can be a slow process. So remember to be patient. Yourdog can recognizewhen you’re unhappy, so you need to remain calm. Preparing Your Dog Prior to attempting to encourage your dog into the crate, take them out for a walk or a run, depending on your dog’...
Make sure it’s what you really love So, you might like animals, but do you love and welcome the challenges that come along with training other people’s pets? If you can handle the occasional bit of insubordination and the strong will of most dogs, then it’s time to gather your arse...