Category: Dog Training

Welcome to our post where we examine and review the different breeds of dogs that make the best guard dogs for your families or properties. Basically most breed of dogs regardless of whether they are guard dogs or just a family pet dogs have a natural inbuilt instinct to protect their owners and properties. However, some breeds have additional abilities that make them more outstanding as guard dogs than others. If you live alone or live with your family in a secluded area, then getting a more specialized breed of dogs is probably the best way to go. This specialized breed of guard dogs will be trained to protect, you, your family and properties faithfully. Although there may be many differences in opinions and preferences from dog experts and owners alike, the best guard dogs are the ones that can perform their duties according to the owners needs and requirements. The best guard dogs does not necessarily be used just for guarding purposes but they can be a good companion to you and your families as well.

How Dog Training & Top Dog Training Tips You are not sure how dog training? Dog training is not rocket science and is not as difficult as you think. It is certainly possible for ANY dog owners to train their dogs themselves provided they put in an adequate amount of effort. The principles listed here are universal to dog training of any dog breeds, be it sporting, working, toy or terrier, any dogs – big or small, pup or old, any Owners – competitive or leisure.   In short, if you are serious about how dog training and demand Only success, You MUST apply these principles. No “If” No “But”. Get the basics right first before you start to train your dog!   How Dog Training Consistency   Consistency is very important during training and correcting unwanted behavior. Always use the same “command” for a specific task you require of your dog. Don’t confuse him by using the different commands for the same task.

Dog Chewing on the body or feet often indicate allergic reactions in your dog that cause itching and inflammation, sometimes exacerbated when your dog chews the area to the point of creating a moist, infected, furless “hot spot” that requires medical attention.   ALLERGIES Corrective Actions for dogs chewing behaviors: Schedule a veterinary examination to determine the cause. Allergy resolution may involve special diet, frequent bathing in symptom-easing shampoos, topical treatments, natural remedies, antihistamines, steroids.     Boredom Dogs Chewing offers a dog welcome relief from mindless boredom but when the dog chews inappropriate items, valued objects may end up destroyed or power cords and other dangerous objects can cause injury or death.   BOREDOM Corrective Actions: Provide ample mental and physical exercise through obedience, agility, tricks or other training along with free running in a safe area, swimming, games or other activities. Supply and alternate numerous safe toys such as nylon bones, treat-stuffed rubber toys,

A barking dog, No one likes it. Often, your vociferous pooch can lead to complaints with your household or neighbors. This is especially critical if you live in close proximity to others, for example, an apartment building or a subdivision with close neighbors. There are appropriate times for your dog to bark, for example when he is protecting your home or your family. Barking dogs often alert others to problems in your home, so at times, a barking dog is a valuable asset. For this reason, discourage your dog from barking constantly while you are at home or away so his emergency barks will be taken seriously. Why Dogs Bark Most dogs bark out of frustration or boredom. It is important you find the real reason why your dog is barking before you admonish him to stop making noise. Once you find out why your dog is barking, you can work to better the situation and allow him to stop creating a vocal nuisance of himself.

Guide Dogs for the Blind, work as ‘eyes’ for their blind owners, leading them and guiding them to navigate through obstacles. Though dog guides are trained to walk their owners, they are partially color blind and also don’t understand street signs.   The guide dog owner is therefore always the director, a skill that has been acquired through mobility training. While the handler determines the destination and route, the guide dog carefully maneuvers around obstacles, through crowds, and across streets. Both human and canine are committed to each other as partners. A guide dog in harness is always “on duty”, even when sitting or lying down.   What Dog Helpful – Dog Guide In most countries, it is illegal to deny access to public places to a blind person and his dog guide. Public places include stores, restaurants, hospitals, churches and even public transportation.     Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds are most commonly trained to be Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Pet Training Where you can find all the information you need to keep your pets healthy and happy. Pet Training There are so many different ways to train dogs that it gets extremely confusing for the new dog owner and the dog. What do you do? What is best for your dog? Proper pet training is training performed with or without the proper training tools to produce the desired behavior. Improper pet training is training performed with or without the proper or improper training tools, that worsens the dogs’ behavior problem.   Halters: The Question Of Pleasant Or Effectiveness I would be lying if I said halters are totally comfortable or any method of training but something needs to be used to correct bad behaviors like biting. Sure there are more comfortable pet training tools out there, but what will work best for the problem, is the question that is most important for achieving the proper correction sufficiently.

Many dogs need more exercise than a walk can provide. The dog running that has excess energy or were bred to work such as herding, sporting, and working dogs will enjoy an opportunity to stretch their legs.   Benefits Of Running With Your Dog •Great exercise for you and your four-legged friend. • Burning off excess energy can help reduce anxiety and can lead to better behavior. • Allows you to spend time and bond with your dog. • Dogs can be motivational running partners.     Before You Begin Dog Running Make sure to check with your veterinarian before taking your dog running.  Running offers several great benefits to a dog’s health, but it is not for every dog.   Dogs who have heart conditions, difficulty breathing, are overweight or suffer from over-heating, may not be cut out for a daily run. Even a dog that appears to be in perfect health could suffer from a physical problem,

Controlling a dog barking begins with behavior modification. Dogs communicate by barking and it helps to give your dog an opportunity to interact with other dogs.  A dog park or some type of doggie daycare is a good way to offer your dog a means to socialize with other canines. This is a good suggestion for dogs that are fenced and are unable to interact with other creatures on a regular basis.   How To Stop Dog Barking Scolding a dog does not work for this type of behavioral training.  You will be more successful by using positive reinforcement. You can begin this training by teaching your pet a command such as “quiet”.  One way to begin training of this command is to have a friend come to your door but right before the knock or doorbell is employed, put a snack in front of your dog’s nose.   Reward him with a treat once he learns to obey the command to be quiet.