Pets Smile Plus

In our series of articles on Dog Dominance Behavior, we explain various forms of dog instinctive behaviors, such as aggression dog dominance and possessive dog behaviors, and what to do about them. All such bad dog behaviors relate to each other and to dog pack instincts — the inborn drive for dog dominance and high position in the pack. Dog food aggression and dog possessiveness of a bone or favorite toy are among the most common expressions of dominance aggression in dogs, of the dog’s quest for control.

These are potentially very serious and can develop or intensify when dog possessive behaviors are not corrected. Many of us have experienced the painful results … So let’s explore how to break dog possessiveness with an example…

My hand was bleeding profusely from two puncture wounds that had been inflicted almost instantly by the defiant little one, aggressively testing the waters. I held the scruff of her neck firmly and snatched a Kleenex with the other hand.

She growled. I allowed her to release a little tension before I made a demand again. (I did not want to cause escalation.) I did not back away, nor did I let go of her scruff. I did not request of her again until she released herself from that high tension level.

The pup then dropped the bone. I blocked her from it and claimed it as MINE. She tried to bite again. I held her firmly until she yielded.

I never let go of a dog when it is tense. Tension creates fear or feeds dog aggression — and either can lead to a nasty bite!

The pup was again calm. I placed the bone in front of her and corrected her with a pack bite when she touched it. Instinctively, she understood such corrective pack behavior and ceased her effort.

When she was patient and calm, I gave the bone to her and let her chew on it for a few minutes. Then I took it away again, just to remind her who really ran the show.

Aggression in dogs is not acceptable and must never be encouraged. Some have naively said: “Well, she only does that around her bone.”

My reply? “What if the dog will not give you something which may harm her?” Permit dog possessive behavior in one instance, and you encourage it in another when the consequences may be dire!

People are afraid to be bitten and usually back away when a dog shows his teeth. You must not do that. Backing down or catering to him at such times gives him power and serves to reinforce and intensify the problem. It assures that such aggression dog dominance behavior will recur, quite possibly with bloody results for you, the dog, or someone else! Take this seriously.

My dogs have their own toys and food bowls. They have bones and crates. However, I can touch or take anything I want, whenever I want. I am the undisputed Pack Leader, the Alpha, and they defer to me. That makes them feel secure and happy, and gives me a peaceful, loving home.

Dominant dogs have all others in the pack submit to THEIR will. They do not ask the lower ranked ones what they want — nor should you. Do not let the proverbial tail wag the dog, or you are in for much annoyance, unpleasantness, even nastiness.

If your dog shows possessive dog behavior, consult a professional and learn the technique well. Apply it with consistency, and do not let bared teeth cause you to back down and submit. The long term consequences would be worse than the present challenge. Even the best of us is sometimes bitten!

Want to Stop Bad Dog Behaviors, Dog Instinctive Behaviors such as Dog Dominance Behavior and Dog Food Aggression? Ask Dog Obedience Trainer - Dog Behaviorist, Rena Murray. Rena shares extensive Dog Behavior Modification experience, blending the best of the Dog Whisper Behavior and other dog training techniques in self-help Articles, free email Newsletter - PAW PERSUASION POINTERS , and more on her pawpersuasion.com Dog Dominance Behavior web site and in her pawpersuasion.com/blog/ Paw Persuasion Blog. Contact Rena at PawPersuasion.com for the help you need!

There are many reasons your Pit Bull may bark at night. But whatever the reason, any owner who has to deal with this just wants to find a way to stop it from happening. They probably are awakened not only by their barking Pit Bull, but by their complaining neighbors as well. The owner, in the midst of all this, just wants to go back to bed and get some sleep. There have been many tried and true solutions to this problem, and no one solution may work for every Pit Bull.

One thing that has been known to contribute to excessive barking at night is a lack of exercise. Your Pit Bull has a high energy level, and needs to exercise everyday to release pent up energy. Without adequate exercise, he has no release for the pent up energy, and thus tries to relieve it by barking. Getting ten or fifteen minutes of extra exercise a day can considerably help with the barking problem.

Another thing that could lead your Pit Bull to bark is lack of attention during the day. Pit Bulls have a high need for their owners love and attention, and if you are away at work all day and busy at night, then he probably isn’t getting the attention he needs. Setting aside a few minutes each day just for your Pit Bull may help curb the barking at night. Another thing that may also help is moving his bed into your room, so that he feels close to you.

If you think that boredom is the contributing factor, try to provide your Pit Bull with a variety of toys, so that he can amuse himself. By combining exercise, attention from you, and a good toy selection, you may be able to lessen if not stop his barking altogether.

Ensuring that all of your Pit Bull’s needs are met should stop the barking problem, unless it is a behavioral problem. Giving him lots of love and attention, plenty of exercise, and toys to amuse himself with will often solve a lot of common problems. If you have a hectic lifestyle, you should devote some time each day to just being with and playing with your Pit Bull. If at anytime you are unable to provide your Pit Bull with the attention he needs, you should find a way to fit him into your schedule or give him to someone who can.

Ultimately, it is up to you to train your Pit Bull appropriate behavior. To curb your Pit Bull’s barking, you first have to figure out what is causing him to bark, then figure out how to stop him from doing it.

To learn all about pitbullsrevealed.com/ American Pitbull Terriers and how to train a pitbullsrevealed.com/ Pitbull puppy, visit pitbullsrevealed.com/ pitbullsrevealed.com/ today.

A fur coat helps keep the cold out, but sometimes it’s not enough for your dog, particularly if he/she is older, has arthritis, or is recovering from illness or surgery. Whether your dog has short or long hair, cold winter nights—and days—can chill him. A heated dog bed may be the answer to help your dog stay warm and cozy even in the dead of winter.

There are many heated dog beds available on the web and in stores. Some are better than others. The most important factor is safety. If you are in the market for one, here is what to look for:

The heated dog bed should be UL and CUL certified to ensure safety and ideally have a steel-wrapped cord in case your dog is a chewer.

Dual thermostats are preferable to automatically ensure consistent temperature; 102 degrees is an optimal temperature for dogs. Look for a heated bed that provides a full-range, variable heat control. This allows you to adjust the heat from off to full temperature heat quickly and easily.

The best heated beds have a heater that keeps the surface temperature of the bed about 12 to 15 degrees above ambient air temperature. When your dog lies on the bed, the temperature warms to a cozy 102°. Because the heater from the warmer insert only warms up when your dog is on the bed, it doesn’t waste a lot of energy. Depending on the size of the bed, most heated beds use 6-13 watts.

Look for a bed with a removable heater insert so you can wash the bed and use it year-round without the heat.

Read the product information carefully. Some heated beds are designed for indoor use only, while other beds, such as heated kennel mats, are suitable for outside use.

Heated dog beds come in a variety of styles. They include orthopedic heated beds with thick orthopedic foam to cushion joints and reduce pressure points; pillow-style beds with a heater inside; igloo style half-rounded heated pads to fit in igloo dog houses; heated, oval beds for small and toy-breed dogs; and heated kennel mats for use outside.

Another option is a thermo-wave microwavable dog bed warmer. You just heat the warmer in your microwave and put it into your dog’s bed. It becomes soft and pliable when warmed. Good ones will have two sides for adjustable warmth, will be made out of non-toxic material, and stay warm for up to 12 hours.

Never use a human heating pad for your dog. They are designed to be placed on top the body and not for being laid upon. Heating pads for humans get much hotter than a dog’s body temperature and may cause injury.

Valerie Goettsch is webmaster of my-favorite-dog.com My Favorite Dog featuring articles and information on my-favorite-dog.com/pet-supplies.htm heated dog beds, dog health issues, training, and more.

Cat Declawing

What is the use of cat declawing?

The main reason people decide to declaw their cat is to protect their furniture. An untrained cat’s claws can be very destructive in a home, damaging furniture, curtains and carpets. Cats like (and need) to scratch and claw at wood and rough surfaces, and if they are not properly trained, your furniture will look very inviting to them. Another reason people give for declawing their cat is to prevent the cat from injuring them. Cats use their claws and teeth to defend themselves and to fight. Small children may mishandle a cat and provoke it in scratching them. Some cats also have a more aggressive or nervous nature and will scratch people when they feel threatened.

Toxoplasmosis and Bartonellosis are two diseases that can be transmitted from cats. It is important to note though, that those diseases are most likely to be contracted from a litter box, or even from biting – but it is highly unlikely that it will be contracted from cat scratches.

Declawing a cat is a selfish and very drastic solution for problems that could be solved in many other ways and may bring forth much more serious problems. Owners that decide to declaw their cat do this solely for their own comfort and do not take in account the problems that may sprout from doing this.

What does the declawing process involve?

Cat declawing is also known as onychectomy and is a much more complex operation than simply removing your cat’s nails or claws. The declawing operation is in fact the amputation of each of the cat’s toes at the first joint. It involves cutting of the front part of a cat’s toes and means cutting through nerves and muscles and removing bone. This operation is extremely painful (it has been proven to be much more painful than sterilizing or spaying your cat) and it will take a long time to heal. Even after the wounds have healed, the cat may suffer from a series of after-effects.

Are there any disadvantages to declawing your cat?

Yes! There are numerous disadvantages, not only to your cat but to you as cat owner as well. Cat declawing is illegal in many countries around the world and considered as inhumane and as a form of animal abuse and mutilation.

Many people don’t realize just how painful a declawing operation can be. Scientists have proven cat declawing to be extremely painful and even test new painkiller drugs on cats that are being declawed. Although the cat may not show signs of pain outwardly and seem to be content, it will definitely be in a lot of pain after the operation. Big operations or rather amputations like declawing can hold many of the usual dangers related to surgical complications. A lot of vets also only use the minimum amount of painkillers and anesthetics during the operation, and prescribe no painkillers for the recovery process at home. The wounds take several weeks to heal, and the pain may continue months after the operation.

Complications after a declawing operation are also very common. The wounds may become infected or some of the amputated toes can begin to grow back. Some cats may experience lameness and even be crippled. You may notice a declawed cat trying to scratch at surfaces. They reason for this is because it is common for the tendons of the severed joints to detract and cause a constant feeling of stiffness in their paws.

Cats need their claws for balance and also use it to hook their paws on surfaces and stretch themselves. This stretching forms a very important part of the cat’s exercise and muscle toning. A declawed cat will need to learn to walk differently (because it doesn’t have any front joints) and its body weight will rest on their feet which can even cause arthritis.

It is very common for declawed cats to develop behavioral problems. It may develop a fear for its sandbox, because scratching in the sand may be painful. So, instead of having a cat that damages your furniture, you will have a cat that refuses to use its litter box. Also, because it has been deprived of its best means of defense, its claws, it may now revert to using its teeth to protect itself and can start to bite people when feeling threatened.

Declawed cats will also not be able to defend themselves effectively against other cats or dogs and can even die in fights.

Because of these behavioral problems developed after declawing, many cat owners become detached from their cats and may even want to get rid of them.

Professional cat declawing

If you do decide to declaw your cat after all, at least make sure that it is done professionally and with as little discomfort to your cat as possible.

The most developed method of declawing to date is laser declawing. Laser declawing is less painful, because bleeding and swelling is reduced.

Always ensure that your cat or kitten is older than 4 months before declawing. It is also not advisable to declaw cats that are old and not so active anymore, because they will take a longer time to recover.

After the operation, your cat may be kept in the hospital for the night, or a longer period of time depending on the cat. When taking your cat home, try to keep it from getting overexcited and prevent it from jumping or putting heavy strain on its paws. It is common for the paws to start bleeding every now and again, but ask your vet’s advice if the bleeding alarms you.

To minimize the pain your cat can experience when using its sandbox, put newspaper strips in the sandbox. Sand or clay can infect the wounds on the paws or cause pain when “scratching” in the box. After your cat is fully recovered you can replace the sand again. Your cat may not like the newspapers and this can become a messy affair.

Always look out for the following warning signs, and notify your vet if any occur: Swollen paws and frequent bleeding. If your cat display extreme difficulty in standing up or walking after one day.

Alternatives to cat declawing

Before deciding on such a drastic measure or “solution” as declawing your cat, first consider some of the (often more effective) alternatives. The main reason for declawing a cat is to prevent it from damaging your furniture. Scratching is a necessary instinctive habit for removing the dead cells around its claws, practicing balance and stretching and toning muscles.

Cats are highly trainable animals and can be taught to use only a scratching post for these purposes. There are numerous scratching posts or “cat furniture” to choose from, whether your cat likes scratching vertical or horizontal surfaces. You can even buy “cat trees” with attractive objects hanging from the tree to catch your cat’s attention or build your own (just make sure they are stable and won’t fall over on your cat).

To train a cat to use scratching posts, and to discourage it from scratching your furniture, you can place netting or foil over your furniture. When you see your cat trying to scratch your furniture, pick it up and put it down in front of its scratching post.

Nail caps can be applied to a cat’s claws, this need to be applied every 3 to 6 months depending on the cat. Nail caps will prevent damage to your furniture and to yourself while causing almost no inconvenience to your cat (compared to the serious discomfort caused by declawing). You can also trim your cat’s nails frequently to keep it blunt.

For more information about taking care of cats see cat-urine.net/cat_declawing.html cat-urine.net

Claudine du Plessis is a cat lover and webmaster of cat-urine.net cat-urine.net.

The question is: are electric dog fences inhumane? The answer, unfortunately, is not so simple. People (and dogs) fall on both sides of the fence, so to speak.

It seems that an invisible electric dog fence is the perfect solution to keep your pet within the boundaries of your home, without having to put up a fence they may detract from the design of your home and your yard. Of course, is the beauty of an invisible “fence” worth the chance of injuring your beloved pet? Certainly not.

Here is what you need to know about invisible electric dog fences:

· They are not as inhumane as people might think.

· They do not deliver a full out shock – rather, the shock that your pet receives as it tries to cross the line is more similar to a static electricity shock that we can give after rubbing our feet along the carpet and then touching someone. Before you buy a shock collar, ask to test out the shock on yourself — if it feels awful, then you want one with a lower shock power.

· Again, it is important to note that the shock that your dog would receive should not be painful – it is merely uncomfortable, something that your dog will want to avoid.

· Many shock collars have multiple levels of stimulation – you can keep yours on the lowest setting.

· The collars cannot burn your dog’s neck, even when at the highest setting.

· For years, electric fences have been used to control livestock…

· A mild shock is a million times better for your dog than what could await it if it escaped – a mild shock is not nearly the as bad as the dangers of traffic or running away.

· It is OK if your dog get stuck in a severe rain storm with its collar on – it will not electrocute it.

· The batteries may run out on your shock collar, and you will therefore have to replace them. Of course, once your dog has learned the boundaries, it is much less likely to cross them.

· Realize that you can simply set up and electric fence and expect your dog to immediately understand – you must still train your dog.

· Remember that an electric fence does not keep other dogs from entering your yard and attacking your dog, nor does it keep your dog from attacking children that might walk up to it.

· Your dog may still be able to cross over the boundary! And once on the other side, there is nothing to stop your dog.

· Your dog may not connect the electric shock directly with the boundary. Instead, if your dog is shocked when, say, a child is walking by, the association might be child=shock. There is a chance that your training could backfire!

All in all, you should not listen to people who say that the shock collars used with invisible fences are extremely dangerous. Very rarely have there been any serious incidents associated with these collars.

You should, however, be aware of other problems (such as other animals and humans being able to enter your yard at will) that could be solved by getting a “visible” fence, rather than an invisible electric dog fence.

Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, pets, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening. For more of her articles on pet containment, please visit invisibleelectricdogfence.com Invisible Electric Dog Fences.

Suddenly you’ve noticed your dog acting very strange and weird. An unexplainable behavioral pattern is developing yet you can’t seem to understand the reason for your dog’s behavior, so you finally decide to get professional advice through training schools for dogs with behavioral problems.

Dog training schools are highly recommended for dogs with behavioral issues that dog owners can’t understand and through the help of a training school, dog owners will be able to understand and learn to communicate with their dog properly. Behavioral issues like jumping on people or objects, not listening to commands or disobedience are behavioral problems that are resolved in dog training schools. Both participation from the dog and dog owner is required for this training program.

One example of a dog training school is the Robinswood Kennels that provides complete satisfaction to their clients and achieves success in their goal to training different kinds of dogs. In fact, dog training is seriously given importance in this school because as quoted, “dog training is an art that takes many years of love, devotion, and experience to master,..”

At Robinswood Kennels, training dogs is one of the programs most likely offered to help correct behavioral problems in dogs. Unusual behavioral problems can lead to a more serious problem that can last a lifetime. Dog training schools offers dog training specialized to correct negative problems into positive ones by avoiding environments and locations where the problems first occurred during the habit breaking method. Meanwhile, behavioral techniques and handling are taught to dog owners before returning their dogs to their homes. Continuous training allows both dog and dog owner to initiate better relationship and understanding with each other.

Dog training schools have over a number of professionals with the acquired training involving animal patterns that allows them to modify dog behavioral patterns, therefore, using certain methods that can help dog owners have better communication skills with their dogs. Due to their formalized training, professionals will also teach dogs to overcome their negative problems and invert it to positive ones.

The foundation of dog training schools is the basic training that allows dogs to learn all commands performed either by hand signals or voice. Other trainings learned are problem elimination and leaning to advanced obedience training. Advance obedience training is a complete off-leash program that allows a dog to freely move about while still on the owners command.

Dog training schools also offer a training program used for security reasons. The protection training is for dogs training rigorously for security purpose that includes learning about safety measures and protection certainty to entities that needs dog protection. There are different various protection trainings available for all kinds of breeds that specialize from basic protection to personal bodyguard of high-class entities.

Several dog training schools offer a number of different training programs that allows dogs and dog owners to engage in many exercises to further achieve better relationship with each other. Dog training schools main goal is to achieve communication and proper understanding between the dog and dog owners as well.

Dogs with behavioral issues profusely affect the relationship between dogs and dog owners, therefore, maintaining a wonderful relationship with their dogs is important. The best solution is to enroll the dog in a dog training school for a proper behavioral correction and discipline as well as improve the relationship between the dog and dog owner.

Lee Anderson is an Internet Research Analyst who researches and writes on many topics. You can learn more about Lee and what he’s up to at: Top65.com/lee Top65.com/lee

The Briard traces its ancestry back to the days of Charlemagne. Known for centuries as a herding dog, it probably also fits into the category of “working dogs” as described in the American Kennel Club, for it also performs well as a guard dog and a selfless protector. In French folklore there are legends which tell of the dog’s heroism and courageous acts of protection in the face of danger. The Briard was also used extensively during both World Wars as a messenger dog.

The Briard was admitted into the French Kennel Club in 1909, although the dog was first entered into French Expositions as early as 1863. The breed did not appear in Great Britain until 1960 and was not admitted into the American Kennel Club until 1975. It has gradually gained a group of admirers.

The Briard has a majestic appearance, standing tall between 23 and 27 inches at the shoulder. His coat is long and double in nature, requiring regular brushing. The coat falls in waves along the sides and covers the entire body, even the fronts of the legs. The ears can be either cropped, in which case they stand erect, or they are folded. In either case the ears are also covered with long hair. Typically the hair falls over the face and the eyes will not be seen. The tail should have a distinctive “crochet hook” at the tip. The coloring is usually a tan or fawn although it may be black or gray. The coat should always be of one color, not bi-colored, although there may be black tips to the hairs in a fawn colored dog there should never be a distinct “pattern” of black. The over all appearance of the dog should be one of strength and the stride should be ground covering, evidence of this will be that the rear should be well angulated and there should be good “layback” of the front shoulders.

The Briard is essentially a healthy dog which has few genetic disorders. There is as usual in larger dogs a tendency for hip dysplasia to be present and the dog should be x-rayed before being used for breeding. Also Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is present in some instances so this should also be tested.

This is not a breed for everyone, for it is an extremely loyal dog who shows affection only for its owner, a true “one-man” or “one-family” ” dog who will be suspicious of strangers and will protect his owners with his life if necessary. He is not and should not be aggressive without provocation, it is simply that this is a breed that does not care to show any notice of anyone besides his own immediate family. He is generally a happy dog, never roaming far from home. This is a breed that will put his mind and body to any task that is asked of him, although he is known as an independent thinker, he is also extremely devoted to his owner and will not sway from his devotion.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to

In planning your Shih Tzu kennel the primary consideration should be your pet’s security and comfort. However, before looking up the price of a chain-link fence, be sure your kennel will not violate any local building codes, ordinances or zoning regulations.

A water source is another important design consideration. Is your proposed kennel location close to a water source? If not, you will have to carry water daily to the kennel, or extend a water line to the kennel. One of the best solutions here is to have running water inside your kennel and outside water spouts as well. This will save you a lot of time and energy when cleaning and providing your Shih Tzu with fresh water daily.

Consider the location of your kennel relative to existing electric sources and sewer lines. Be sure you are able to tap into existing sewer lines legally.

Another reason for locating your Shih Tzu kennel near existing electric sources is the possibility that you may have to leave your Shih Tzu more than you thought you would. Nearby power makes it easier to keep your Shih Tzu comfortable in the heat (using air conditioning) and in the cold (using heating systems).

You might ponder about combining projects. If you have an outside work-shop or storage shed, perhaps you could make the Shih Tzu kennel part of one of those buildings.

Consider your neighbors. If one of two equal locations would make for quieter housing, choose that site. A well-located kennel can raise the value of your property. However, be aware that a poorly situated kennel can have the opposite effect.

If you will be building runs, consider that most Shih Tzu kennel owners increase the number of their Shih Tzu. You may only need two runs to start out with, but may need four eventually.

For a home Shih Tzu kennel to be useful and comfortable for the Shih Tzu, it must provide room for exercise. The run surface can be concrete, or gravel and dirt. The easiest surface to clean and disinfect is concrete. Concrete is also the most expensive choice. Prolonged confinement on concrete should also be avoided. You will also need to provide some grassy areas for your Shih Tzu to exercises.

If you decide to go with gravel it is certainly easier to install than concrete. Fewer tools are needed and the job does not necessitate contracting skilled labor. Other than the occasional weed that comes up through the stones. Gravel offers home Shih Tzu kennel builders a sound, practical alternative to concrete.

Never opt solely for dirt-surfaced runs. Although a dirt-surfaced run may be more comfortable for your Shih Tzu, it is a nightmare to you at bath time when the weather is wet and your Shih Tzu have romped and rolled in the mud.

Author: Connie Limon. I raise Shih Tzu puppies from top champion bloodlines. We have standard and smaller imperial/teacups. Sign up for our newsletter and purchase online at: stainglassshihtzus.com stainglassshihtzus.com

The German Shepherd is a large, strong, substantial-looking dog which is probably one of the most versatile dogs in the world.

Generally speaking, the average German Shepherd will be a very confident animal, a hard-working dog that was originally used for herding in its native Germany. The German Shepherd is exceptionally trainable and works well as a police, guide, or search and rescue dog - they have even been trained to act as hospital visitors before now!

However, in many people’s mind, a German Shepherd is inexorably seen as a “Police Dog”, with the resultant expectation that they are a naturally “fierce” animal.

And, given that the average height of a male German Shepherd is around sixty to sixty-six centimeters from the wicher, whilst the females are around five centimeters less, it is perhaps not that difficult to see why people should imagine that such a large dog will have a tendency to have a somewhat aggressive nature.

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. A well bred and equally well trained German Shepherd is a true joy, a social animal that needs to be part of a family. It also merits mention that the German Shepherd is very fond of children once he gets to know them as well.

However, the importance of a good firm training for such a strong and supremely intelligent dog cannot be over-emphasized. They need obedience training as early in life as possible, particularly for any animal that is boisterous, strong minded or dominating. Training a German Shepherd dog should be based on the use of praise and other associative learning methods because coercive or angry training methods simply do not succeed well with these dogs.

They also need plenty of care and attention, with a daily brush of their coat and the occasional bath being the recommended regimen of cleanliness and hygiene.

Without a doubt, a properly trained and cared for German Shepherd will be one of the best dogs that any family can ever hope to own, a true joy for everyone. Simply make sure that they are trained to be the way that you want them to be as soon as you can, and you can be assured of the best results for you, your family and your German Shepherd.

Steve Cowan is an Asia based businessman and writer.
webbiz99.com/dogtraining webbiz99.com/dogtraining

Potty training your dog isn’t easy! Getting your dog to come back when you call can be a struggle! Want to stop your dog from jumping up at people? You can stop all of this in one evening, would you like to know how? then read on:

I have 20 years experience training dogs and am still finding new ways to achieve the results I require. How To Train Your Dog In One Evening is a very impressive book and even gave me a few ideas.

Training sessions should be short no more than 20 mins and fun, if your dog isn’t having fun then don’t expect any results. Don’t get enraged, if you feel yourself getting cross stop the sessions right away and start again tomorrow. Keep your commands short, clear and consistant, don’t confuse your dog by using the same command for two things for example if your dog jumps on the furniture don’t say “down” as this is the command for lie down you should say “off” as this means get off something.

Potty training isn’t an easy thing to do, as puppies they are used to being able to do their business wherever they want and then unexpectedly their owner decides it is time to go potty in the right place. This is confusing for the dog and may take some time for them to do as you wish. How to train your dog in one evening can help with this process, it contains many hints and tips on how to potty train your dog quickly.

Dog jumping is ok when they are outside playing or on agility training but jumping up at you in your home, or worse, when they jump up at someone else, is unwanted behavior. Here is one answer to this dilemma, when your dog jumps up at you stop giving the dog any attention, don’t look at them, tell them off or touch them in any way.
Dogs love consideration and if you don’t react they will realise this isn’t working so they stop. In the earlier mentioned book, there are lots of other ideas as to how to stop this, also this tip may not work on all dogs, as like us they are all individuals and will react to different things.

Why won’t your dog come back when you call them, well do you take your dog for a walk, wait for him to do his business and then scuttle straight back home. Most dogs don’t get ample exercise and part of the reason for that is stated above. This is one of the reasons why dogs don’t come back when called. Try taking your dog for a longer walk, allow him off the lead for a while but when you call him bend down and open your arms when he comes back praise him by cuddling him and give him a treat if you want to, this way the dog will know that he is being called back to you for praise not scolding.

There are many more handy hints and tips for dog training of all kinds in the ebook called “How to train your dog in one evening” some training techniques do take a little longer but try it and you’ll be amazed.

My name is Emma Everson and I specialize in providing dog training solutions. I have been training dogs for 20 years and have researched extensively in all areas of dog behavior.