I have 2 dogs 1 cat need to train 1 rottie 9 1 yr.) affen(6-9 months) I want house trainig leash and fence traing. my dog gets out how can I teacher him to stay in? I also need house training tips?
our dog trainer says use chicken liver as a treat when they potty outside with alot of praise. when u take him out and she does go praise her and give a treat to her if he goes inside don’t give her anything. Use the kennel when u take her out of it take her out right away when she is done eating or drinking take her out and before u put her back into the kennel. Use the kennel to train when done playing with her take her out then when u bring her in put her in the kennel take her back out with in a half hour to see if she goes but use alot of praise and a treat when she does go outside. give also time for food to digest and for her to go outside before u put her in for the night cut off the water and food at a certain time
Introduction
There are various reasons why a dog might want to run away or escape. It’s not to be defiant or because he’s unhappy with you. Typical reasons are boredom, not enough exercise, fear, or the desire to return to his old environment if he recently came to live with you. There are several ways to keep your "Roameo" from escaping.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need
Dog treats
Steps
1Step One Click to enlargeGive your dog plenty of exercise, including walks and games of fetch to curb his urge to escape.
2Step TwoIdentify the source of your dog’s fear if you think fear is what’s causing her to run, and try to eliminate it.
3Step Three Click to enlargePrevent your dog’s escape by physical means such as heightening the fence so he can’t jump over, closing up any space underneath the fence and making sure the gate is secure.
4Step FourUse whatever your command is for inappropriate behavior such as “no” or “stay" if you see your dog trying to jump the fence or escape. Reward her with praise and a treat when she behaves.
Tips & Warnings
There are various electronic fences on the market that restrain your dog on the property. Your dog wears a collar that sends an electronic shock when he approaches the edge of the safe area. Certain ones are approved by humane organizations, yet many people view it as cruel. If you are thinking about purchasing a unit, discuss your concerns with your veterinarian first, see what options are available and have a consultant first visit your home to see if it’s right for your property, but most importantly for your dog.
If your dog escapes and is still in the vicinity, call out in a pleasant tone something that he identifies with, such as, “want a treat?” or “wanna go for a ride?” Or if he is close enough, hold up a treat or open and shut the car door. That’ll usually get your little drifter to come running back.
Never use chains or ties to restrain your dog. Aside from being inhumane, it causes boredom and frustration which often leads to excessive barking, hyperactivity and aggression. Certain states and municipalities have anti-chaining laws which limit the time a dog can be chained or ban it completely.
Introduction
As with any sort of training, start your dog off slowly when teaching him to come, then gradually increase your expectations.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You’ll Need
Canvas Dog Toys
Dog Leashes
Dog Toys
Dog Training Aids
Dog Treats
Fleece Dog Toys
Leather Dog Collars
Rope Dog Toys
Vinyl Dog Toys
Steps
1Step OneBegin inside the house, with you and your dog in the same room.
2Step TwoHave some dog treats on hand. Facing your dog, back up a few steps.
3Step ThreeCall the dog by name, followed by the simple command "Come." (For example: "Spike, come.")
4Step FourReward your dog with a treat after he approaches you.
5Step FiveSlowly increase your expectations for your pup by calling him from another room.
6Step SixGradually move into the backyard, front yard on a long leash and so on.
7Step SevenPraise and encourage your dog as he comes to you.
8Step EightRemember to say "good" right when the dog exhibits the behavior you want.
Tips & Warnings
Set your dog up for success: Only call when you know he’s likely to come. Otherwise, you’ll be teaching him not to come.
Adopt a casual, relaxed attitude and practice with your dog throughout the day.
If the treat isn’t enough to entice your dog to come, put a leash on him and face him, leash in hand (leave some slack on the leash). Give the "come" command and then give the leash a gentle tug. Reward your dog when he comes to you.
Step OneWhen puppies are just starting to run around and play with each other, I like to fasten short lengths of crocheted strips to little collars. Sometimes I make the whole collar with crochet and leave a ‘tail’ on it.
This triggers the other puppies’ desire to tug on the strips. Thus, your not the bad guy and they are getting used to being controlled by a lead as well as having a collar on.
2Step TwoProper placement of the collar is key. When walking your puppy/dog at ANY time in their training, be sure that the collar is placed up under the chin and close to the undersides of the ears. You do not want it down around the mid or lower neck as you lose all leverage and control of your dog then. Very little coaxing is needed on your lead if the collar is placed properly.
3Step ThreeStart out with a long rope line and use treats to call your dog to you as you shorten the length of lead to keep in taunt while still avoiding resistance. Do not allow the puppy to have any lead back to go out away from you until they have come as called and gotten their reward.
4Step FourWhen walking around the house, have your puppies leash attached to your belt. This will help teach the puppy to pay attention to you as a handler and be expectant of your next move instead of your having to call the dog for it’s attention each time you want to go a new direction. A side benefit of this is that it makes housebreaking SO much easier as they aren’t out of your sight and you will know when they have to go before they do it. Be sure to reward them when they try to let you know.
5Step FiveAs the puppy gains confidence, begin walking in sporadic directions in order to teach the puppy to pay attention to you at all times when on lead.
6Step SixUse short, sharp tugs on the lead if the puppy is distracted or misbehaving while using an ‘uh-uh’ noise (they listen better to that than a simple no). You could also use a "cchhh!" sound.
Introduction
Training your dog to walk on leash can be frustrating for many dog owners. Pulling is one of the biggest problems, learn how to get your dog to walk on leash by watching this video and following the steps in this article.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You’ll Need
Leash
Treats
Steps
1Step OneStart with your dog sitting next to you on leash. make sure you have your dog under control before you attempt walking with your dog. Dogs pull because when they feel the pressure on the leash they will pull away from you. This is called opposition reflex.
2Step TwoAs you step off, give your dog the command "Let’s go" and start walking. Once your dog starts to pull, let out all the tension in the leash and go in the other direction.
3Step ThreeWhen your dog gets to the end of the leash you’ll be walking in the other direction. As your dog comes to your side quickly praise your dog and gather up the leash.
4Step FourIf your dog starts to pull, let out the leash again and go in the other direction.
Introduction
Ah, puppies. Those tiny wagging tails and big, adoring eyes–and those unsightly yellow puddles and chewed up shoes. Puppy obedience training is a necessary part of pet ownership. It’s very difficult to co-exist with an animal that hasn’t been house-trained. For best results, you should obedience train your puppy as soon as you bring her home. Here are some tips.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Steps
1Step OneTime your commands, rewards and negative responses carefully. Teach the "Come" command when your puppy is behaving rather than in the midst of mischief, and reward him promptly when he complies. Once he knows what "Come" means, you can use this command to tear him away from bad behavior.
2Step TwoRepeat the training exercises only until your puppy gets it right, and then take a break for a little while. So after a few attempts to teach her to "Sit" reward her once she complies and then let her rest or play with you. Remember that like small children, puppies have very small attention spans.
3Step ThreeDo short exercises in short intervals, rather than trying to teach a puppy an entire command like "Sit-Stay" in one lesson. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and trying to get a puppy to master both sitting and staying put in one lesson is asking too much of him–and of you. You will lose patience and he’ll disappoint. Instead, teach him "Sit" in one exercise and later on graduate to "Stay."
4Step FourKeep talking, the whole time. Your puppy enjoys your praise as well as your coaching and will stick with the exercises in part just for the attention. Make sure a lot of what you are saying is positive reinforcement for trying to learn.
5Step FiveKnow whether to touch your puppy or keep hands off her. Puppies younger than 12 weeks crave touching, so make sure your lessons involve lots of contact. Dogs older than this respond better when the lesson is pretty much contact-free–except at the very end of the exercise, when a pat is part of the treat reward.
Tips & Warnings
Let your puppy learn to think for himself. Don’t guide him too much during the puppy obedience training exercises. Allow him to get it right or fail on his own.
A puppy obedience training class might be worth looking into–or working with a certified dog trainer.
Never hit your dog. Physical discipline is not a good way to teach a puppy to behave and can have terrible consequences, including the pet becoming aggressive. Instead, say "No" when you need to respond to negative behavior. You can also block the puppy from persisting.
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