Dogs are wonderful animals, in fact they are often our best friends and become part of the family and our everyday life very easily. But there is one thing that most of us don’t get taught as dog owners, and it is the most important thing of all: how to become the Pack Leader in the eyes of your dog . This one fundamental point forms the basis of my whole training technique, and is the key cause of nearly all the dog behavioral problems I see. All [...]
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Dogs that Make Training as Easy as 1, 2, 3 Adding a dog to your household brings joy and happiness into your life; however, it also brings a whole new set of responsibilities. You must be willing to devote the time and have the patience needed to train your four-legged family member. We asked dog trainer, Laurie C. Williams, owner of Pup ‘N’ Iron, for feedback on categorizing dogs as “easier to train.” Her experience is that “dogs that have been bred [...]
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Puppy Life Skills(10 Wks – 5 Months) Wednesday @ 7:00 PM Thursday @ 6:00 PM Saturday @ 11:00 AM Teenager Life Skills(5 Months – 1 Yr) Monday @ 7:00 PM Thursday @ 7:00 PM Classes in Roanoke, Virginia Want a smarter, happier, better-behaved dog? Field of Dreams can help your dog be all that and more. We offer training classes for every dog, from puppies to adults, absolute beginners to advanced students – and everyone in-between. Our training methods [...]
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The Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) method by Grisha Stewart of Ahimsa Dog Training, is a great way to help your dog to be more comfortable with what she is fearful or upset about. BAT uses desensitization together with a functional reward for calm behavior. Simply put, you begin at a distance where your dog can see what she is afraid of without reacting to it and when your dog shows calm body language, you move away from what she is afraid of [...]
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Thinkstock By increasing the value and frequency of rewards, you may get a better response from your stubborn dog. Training a stubborn dog can be frustrating — I’ve worked with dozens of pet owners who feel like they’re on the losing end of a battle of wills with their canines, and I’ve had several difficult-to-train dogs of my own over the years. When bad habits refuse to budge, pet owners can wind up feeling frustrated, exhausted and defeated. If [...]
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Most pet owners have probably at least flirted with the idea of putting their pup in an obedience class — maybe right after their four-legged friend has jumped on the table to go after Thanksgiving leftovers, or chewed their human’s driver’s license beyond recognition. But while these things might seem silly — despite how frustrating they can be at the time — obedience class really can help. Jennifer Gray, trainer at Cesar’s Dog Psychology Center [...]
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Three Things You Must Understand to Get Your Dog to Listen to You Why does my dog ignore me?Does your dog ignore you when you call him to come or give him a command? “Why does my dog ignore me?” is one of the most common questions I hear from week 1 students in my dog obedience training classes. Some of them take being ignored as a challenge to their authority. Others get their feelings hurt and worry that their dog doesn’t love them. In reality [...]
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William Koehler with Roy Rogers. Bill Koehler trained dogs for over 50 years. He trained dogs in the military during WW2. Method of training uses positive punishment and negative reinforcement. Was the head animal trainer at Walt Disney Studios for over 20 years and trained dogs at many leading clubs. “The Shaggy Dog” was one of the animals he trained during his tenure at Walt Disney. Some of the methods he spoke about are as controversial today as [...]
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Dog obedience trainers train dogs and teach pet owners how to train and handle their own animals. As a dog obedience trainer/instructor, you can prepare dogs for law-enforcement or security, work for a dog obedience training facility or a pet store, or start a training business of your own. Here are a few qualities that effective dog obedience trainers/instructors have in common: Patient: It takes time and practice to properly train a dog. Communicative: [...]
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We are conveniently located between Washington DC and Baltimore in Howard County, Maryland providing professional dog training and boarding services to the residents of the greater DC, metro area and surrounding counties. Our goal at Premier is to evaluate your needs, train your dog and provide you and your family with the tools and knowledge to continue to reinforce your pet’s positive behavior. The results of our joint efforts will be a well behaved [...]
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Impulse control. That little voice in your head that reminds you not to hug all the dogs you pass on your walk to work. That nagging reminder that your pup probably doesn’t need another toy, no matter how cute it is. Impulse control keeps our basest desires in check, but it’s not something you are born with. Impulse control is a learned behavior. Children and teenagers lack impulse control. That’s why your two year-old throws a tantrum when they don’t [...]
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The reputation of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. precedes him. That’s not a good thing, either. He has never had the fire of his famous father. He twice has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for post-fight positive tests, for marijuana and the diuretic Furosemide, respectively. Perhaps most importantly, he hates to train. It’s that latter knock that Chavez is going to try and erase in one fell swoop with his performance Saturday against [...]
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Dogs have extremely strong jaws and powerful bites. Even the smallest of dogs can deliver an injurious bite as an adult, and big dogs can inflict even greater damage. Despite this physical ability, most dog bites do not result in terrible injury. In fact, many leave only a small scratch or a few bruises. Like wolves, with whom dogs share a recent ancestor, dogs use their jaws to both hunt for prey and settle social disputes. Because their jaws are [...]
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So, you’re an introvert. You’d rather stay in with a good book, film, or game than go out to a crowded social event. You need plenty of alone time to recharge. But you still love dogs, and you want to find the best match for your lifestyle. Because with one-on-one companionship and affection, introverts thrive, and dogs? Perfect for that. Basenji Among the most independent dogs around, Basenjis don’t need a whole lot of affection from their people [...]
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We tend to think of dog training as a series of steps for teaching particular behaviors. To teach a dog to stay in a particular position, you reward her as she remains in place for gradually longer times, at gradually greater distances, with gradually increasing degrees of distraction. Now, this is fine-training does involve teaching dogs specific behaviors with a step-by-step approach. This week, though, I’m going to discuss three mental habits that [...]
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Welcome to Off Leash K9 Training Maryland s Scheduling What separates Off Leash K9 Training, llc locations from other dog trainers in the area is we do not only teach your dog commands, we give you an off leash dog that responds with military/law enforcement K9 speed and precision. We have experience working with dogs from numerous military and law enforcement agencies, and we train your dog the same way that we train theirs. our unique program is [...]
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