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How To Train Your Dog To Retrieve
from:The 'Retrieve' must be learned step by step. First, you should teach your dog to take a very light dumbbell and hold it. Even though a handler has never tried this with his dog he should be able to accomplish it in one lesson. If you are training a dog who refused to retrieve when some other method was used, and he has become stubborn or frightened, it might take two or three lessons. The length of time it takes will depend upon your skill in using your voice as you tighten his collar.
Teaching a dog to retrieve is one of persuasion, and your voice is your most important asset here. You must use your dog's name repeatedly before each command and do so in a most persuasive tone of voice. Your voice should be kept low, firm, and pleasant, and you should talk to the dog continually as you urge him to take the dumbbell. When your dog takes it, you should immediately sound very pleased and praise him happily and excitedly as you pet him.
Never raise your voice in anger or impatience; if the dog appears to be stubborn, never shove the dumbbell in your dog's mouth or against his gums, never jerk your dog's collar, and don't hit him over the head with the dumbbell. Be gentle but firm with him at all times.
Start your dog in a quiet corner and keep him on a leash for the first three steps. Place the dumbbell under, in front of, and close to, your dog's upper lip, and as you tell him to "Get it," put your third finger behind his canine tooth. This will open his mouth slightly and you can gently slide the dumbbell into his mouth. If you can't use your right hand to open his mouth, use the index finger of your left hand. Quickly tell your dog to "Hold it," as you stroke his nose on top, in one direction away from his nose, with your right hand, and you stroke him under the chin with your left hand. By stroking him this way you will keep the dumbbell in his mouth. You should be praising him as you do this. Keep the dumbbell in your dog's mouth for two or three seconds at first so he can get the feel of it.
Most dogs accept the dumbbell gracefully and hold it firmly the first time. This is especially true of puppies who will actually reach out to take it and hold it for you. However, some dogs will put up a struggle, and you will have to hold their jaws closed gently with both hands around their muzzles as you command them firmly, but quietly, to "Hold it." Generally speaking, the majority of dogs will hold the dumbbell if you are gentle with them and talk to them reassuringly. Be careful not to bang the dog's teeth with the dumbbell.
After placing the dumbbell in your dog's mouth two or three times to get his reaction to it, teach him to take it by himself. Slide your dogs medium link chain or heavy nylon choke collar up high on his neck, behind his ears and high under his chin, and hold it in your left hand. Your right hand will be holding the dumbbell. By pushing against the dead ring with your thumb you will be able to draw the collar into the palm of your hand very steadily and smoothly. Do not jerk the collar, just tighten it smoothly and quickly. When the dog takes the dumbbell you should let go of his collar immediately and praise him.
Psychology Of Dog Training Why Do We Correct Our Dogs
What are we trying to accomplish when we correct a dog Do we want to make the dog submissive to us Are we trying to show the dog that weand#39;re displeased with his behavior Do we want the dog to feel guilty or ashamed over what he has done or how he is behaving I think not When we strip away all of the emotional considerations involved in any incident where we feel the dog deserves a correction, .....More on Pad Training A Dog
Words That Your Dog Should Know Part 1
Many dog owners are at a loss for words when they wish to communicate with their dogs Of course, your choice of words is not the issue What is important is that you pace your vocabulary lessons in such a way that your dog absorbs the first few definitions before you go on to the text And, since dogs are learning English as his second language, you must be very consistent in your teaching In f.....More on Pad Training A Dog
How To Train Your Dog To Retrieve
The and#39;Retrieveand#39; must be learned step by step First, you should teach your dog to take a very light dumbbell and hold it Even though a handler has never tried this with his dog he should be able to accomplish it in one lesson If you are training a dog who refused to retrieve when some other method was used, and he has become stubborn or frightened, it might take two or three lessons The length o.....More on Pad Training A Dog
The Relationship Between Stress And Training Your Dog
When you train your dog, you cannot prevent him from experiencing some stress, but you can keep it in a level where he can still learn All learning is stressful You must recognize the signs of stress and when you should end the training When your pet reaches the point where he is no longer able to learn, all of his actions will be the result of random, redirected, or displacement behaviors and .....More on Pad Training A Dog
The Importance Of Finding The Right Dog Trainer Part 1
What makes a great Dog Trainer If an individual is to judge how each and every dog is to be handled in a training class, he must possess the experience and the expertise Not that of taking just one or two dogs through the preliminaries, but the kind of knowledge gained from working with dogs of all breeds and under all conditions The temperament and individual characteristics of each dog must .....More on Pad Training A Dog
Destructive Behavior
A lot of people get turned off with their dogs, even give up on them permanently, because of destructive behavior, such as chewing, digging, shredding, and scratching These behaviors caused some owners to have their dogs euthanized by the local vet or the humane society Which do you think is more cruel, the use of a dog crate as a temporary training tool or putting your dear pet to sleep I.....More on Pad Training A Dog
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