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Training Your Dog The Proper Table Etiquette
from:Your puppy needs to learn proper table manners if he is to become a good house dog. He must learn to give up his food to you without a struggle. He must also learn not to take food that does not belong to him. Training your puppy both aspects of table manner early on will prevent biting over his meal or over a stolen food later on. Since both aspects go against the dog's natural instinct, they are necessary lessons to learn for him when he lives with humans. It is often necessary for dogs to be trained against their natural instincts or they can become threats to their families.
Every time you feed your puppy, tell him 'Ok' as you place his dish in front of him. Nothing conscious will get through for the first few weeks, but something is definitely getting absorbed. Your puppy is beginning to learn that you will give permission when he is to eat.
After a few weeks of this automatic training, put the bowl down and do not say ok. In fact, do not say anything. If he waits for you, in about 2 seconds say 'Ok' followed by 'Good dog' and let him enjoy his meal. If, on the other hand, he goes for his food, gently pull him back with your hands on his collar and say 'No.' You may have to repeat this if necessary. When he looks up at you or waits for about two seconds, say 'Ok' followed by 'Good dog.'
Continue with the 'Ok' every time you feed your puppy. Twice a week, have him wait for the 'Ok' until he knows to wait for the command before he starts with his meal. You can then continue to say 'Ok' when you feed him without testing him every week. This is not and should not be a contest of wills. Never use this exercise as a trick to show off to your friends and other people that you have this control over your dog that he would not touch a piece of meat unless you told him he could. It is not supposed to be a trick, but proper etiquette to teach him not to take food that does not belong to him.
In about a month or so, your puppy should have no problem waiting for the 'Ok' signal. While you are teaching him restraint, occasionally add food to his bowl while he is eating using your bare hand. If he growls when your hand comes near his bowl, say 'NO!' and take away the food. Feed him again at his next scheduled mealtime.
Once every other week, when he is in the middle of his meal, call his name to get his attention or say 'No' and take away his dish. If he does not growl, add a treat to his meal and return the dish immediately, followed by saying 'Ok, good boy.' Once your puppy allows hands near his bowl, accepts the removal of his food and waits for his 'ok,' you have successfully communicated to your dog that he does not have to protect his meal as he would have in the wild.
The Importance Of Finding The Right Dog Trainer Part 2
A good dog trainer/class director should divide the beginnersand#39; group into two parts This will allow for a rest period at which time the owners may watch the others and see how they train Knowledge can be gained from watching, if only to learn what not to do! He should not dismiss his class without introducing a new exercise or a variation of the class routine in order to encourage the owners to .....More on Dog Training Treats
Teaching Your Dog To Heel Part 2
Donand#39;t expect your heeling exercises to work smoothly right away or even all the time Even dogs have good days and bad days If your dog is having a bad day, he may still execute a near perfect and#39;Sit, Stayand#39; But he may be too distracted to heel well That doesnand#39;t mean you shouldnand#39;t practice But you might want to cut your practice short this time Be sure to end on a positive note by doing somethin.....More on Dog Training Treats
Understanding The Six Levels Of A Dog Bite
A popular veterinarian, behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr lan Dunbar has developed a six level system of classifying bites Below are the levels and a brief description of each: 1 Level 1 bite Harassment with no skin contact This level is also referred to as a snap A snap is a bite from a dog with high bite inhibition It is a warning signal, telling us that we need to identify what cau.....More on Dog Training Treats
Let Your Dog Recognize His Boundaries
Unless you have a fenced yard, never leave your dog outdoors alone when youand#39;re not at home But if you are home, itand#39;s reasonable to expect your trained dog to stay near the house no matter how temptingly a distraction may appeal to him from the outside Begin by letting him know what his boundaries are Take a masonand#39;s twine made from cotton so that over a period of time it will rot away and he wil.....More on Dog Training Treats
Training Your Dog Off Leash Part 2
After months and months of training your dog off leash in a fenced area, in the park, with the drop line, and with the tab, you have now mastered your dog and his behavior He is well trained, better than most dogs you have ever seen Now, after a run or a hike and after some good obedience work in the park, you are now ready to take your dog to a familiar, quiet street Start with a heel exercis.....More on Dog Training Treats
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