Important Dog Training Tips

A good dog-training session can actually establish a good owner-dog relationship that is based on mutual trust and respect. A happy, well-trained dog is a dog that a responsible dog owner is confident of and has control of in any circumstances.

The most important of puppy dog training tips involves training your little new friend to be housebroken. It is essential that you do not use violence or scold a puppy during housebreaking. You should only scold the young dog with a loud, firm "No!" when you catch him about to soil the rug. Warning signs include sniffing and circling a certain area, as well as actually squatting in preparation of the dirty deed. The puppy must be brought to the designated toilet spot and praised each time he uses it correctly. Clean up any toilet accidents so that the puppy isn't drawn to its scent at a subsequent time.

Maybe you're not feeding him enough, or maybe your dog just likes the taste of your furniture. Getting your dog to stop chewing up the sofa isn't mission impossible. There are plenty of dog training tips that can help you. Your dog's chewing habits may be indicative of emotional problems. Teething puppies can also have chewing problems. You can provide specific chew toys to alleviate discomfort or boredom. If you need to leave your dog unattended, confine it to an enclosed but safe space. You can further dog- or puppy-proof items at home by coating objects with a foul-tasting but non-toxic (of course) substance. Aversion therapy is usually successful.

For obedience training, keep training sessions short and simple. Don't issue long or complicated commands because these can only confuse the dog. Remember to use positive reinforcement and repetition to enforce the learning process. Never use force to reprimand a dog.

So, yes, it's possible to get your puppy to stop pooping on your rug. With the right training, you can also stop your dog from destroying your furniture!

Dog Training - Old Dogs

There comes a time when your dog will no longer be as young as they used to be and more care and attention might be needed. Everyone and every living thing gets old at some point and there’s nothing anyone can do.

There are however, things that can help dramatically in keeping your dog young and healthy and to set them up for a much better and happier aging. Don’t wait till your dog is old before thinking of the care he will need, you need to constantly look after your dog’s health to stop any unnecessary suffering later on.

The main things that affect your dog’s later life are the diet he/she is on and the exercise they get, along with other less important needs such as grooming and others, feeding and exercise are the main factors in determining your dog’s health later in life.

So what can happen to your dog in later life I hear you ask? Well there are plenty of illnesses and situations that may occur with age because of things not working as well as they used to much the same as human illnesses. Middle age for a dog is around the seven years mark although it depends on dog size and this is when the dog’s body will gradually start to deteriate.

One of the most common of old age symptoms for dogs is hearing and sight deteriation, this can cause the dog to be much more frightened and feeling more vulnerable than they used to. Old Dog personalities may begin to change in affect to this making some more friendly and other more grumpy and snappy. Other old age side effects include putting on weight, weaker muscles and bones, memory loss and being less able to fight off infections and diseases.

Weight gain is a big issue in old dogs and needs to be monitored and acted upon often to make sure your dog doesn’t get unwanted problems through obesity.

In general, if you pet is getting old and you can see he/she is feeling the pain, then take them to the local vet to get advice on any questions you have and have them checked over by an expert.

How to Potty Train an Adult Rescue Dog

Attempting to potty train an adult rescue dog yourself can be a challenging task. Imagine the nightmare of coming home to find one or more messes on the floor. Perhaps on your new carpet. The last thing you feel like doing after coming home from a day at work or night out is getting the cleaning materials out and having to clean the mess up and make everywhere smell nice again.

The problem is carpets don't easily recover from this kind of soiling too easily.

We had this problem with our rescue dog, a great Dane. The difficulty we had is that this dog was used to being outside. Well after a bit of head scratching we came up with a solution of our own.

Crate training. The basics are that you buy a crate bigger in size than your dog, bring it home and let your dog get used to it for a few days. You want the dog to get used to being in the crate, and there are a variety of ways you can go about doing this. It is a stage by stage process of acclimatising your dog to her new home so you need to be patient at all times.

When the dog is in the crate you need to learn to spot the signs that the dog needs the toilet. You take her out of the crate at regular intervals for a potty break. The goal is to help the dog hold it for longer when out of the crate.

Rewards are important in teaching her this behavior, and always be patient with your dog.