Dog Training- Training My Dog Splash to Maintain Front Position Using Clicker Training

December 28, 2010 by Dog Lover  
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How to Stop Dog Barking Without Using a Bark Collar

December 15, 2009 by Dog Lover  
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One of the biggest problems dog owners face is how to stop dog barking. They bark at night, they bark at anyone that comes near the house, they bark to get your attention, and sometimes they bark just to hear themselves bark. Unfortunately, barking is one of a few ways that a dog can communicate with you and with other dogs. While body language is the number one communication tool for dogs, barking appears to be a close second. There are methods to decrease your dog’s barking, and in some situations stop your dog from barking, and they are simple to learn and only require patience and consistency on your part.

Before I delve into the most effective methods to stop dog barking, it is important that you understand that your dog could quite possibly have situational barking bred into him. If he is from a Guard Dog breed, like a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, or a Doberman, he is going to bark when someone approaches you. If he is from a Hunting Breed, he is going to bark in certain situations. There really isn’t much you can do about it. What we are more concerned with here, is the dog that barks just to hear himself talk, or the dog that barks at you or other household members in an attempt to get his way.

There are two easy methods to train your dog not to bark, and neither involves shock collars or anything of the sort. Your relationship with your dog is based on mutual respect, and one of the first things you need to do is to make sure she understands who the alpha dog, or pack leader, is. YOU are supposed to be the alpha, and if she thinks she is, you have a serious problem, The first method you can use to stop barking will not only stop it, but will also show her who the alpha is. When your dog is barking, for whatever reason, don’t say a word. Approach your dog and gently, but firmly, grasp her snout. Many dogs will try to back away or wriggle free. Use your other hand to hold her collar, and continue to grasp her snout until she stops trying to get away from you. Once she has stayed calm for a few seconds, let go of her and give her a little light praise. Don’t make a big deal of it, just tell her she is a good girl. If she starts barking again, repeat everything above. You are not only stopping her from barking by grabbing her snout, you are showing her who is in charge.

The other method to stop barking works well when your dog is trying bully you, or get something from you, by barking at you. In this case, you are going to ignore him. You are not just going to just ignore him, you are going to cross your arms, turn your back on him, and not acknowledge his presence in any way. Make a big deal out of it. Continue to do this until he stops barking, even if it takes a few minutes or so. This method requires patience and consistency. If you give in, even once, you will find yourself back at square one, as you have only taught your dog to bark louder or longer to get your attention. If you follow the two methods as I have outlined, you should be able to eradicate most, if not all, problem barking from your dog’s behavior.

 

 

How Do You Stop a Dog From Barking Without Using a Shock Collar?

November 23, 2009 by Dog Lover  
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Trying to stop my dog from barking when I leave for work. He is used to being inside all day and he is in a new place. He does however have a backyard now but it is new to him. Don’t want to use a shock collar but if I have to I will.

How to Stop a Dog Barking Using Entertainment

November 21, 2009 by Dog Lover  
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An understanding of the causes can help you stop your dog barking problems, because when you know the causes, you can formulate a strategy to combat them.
Most dogs bark. Barking at people or animals can be a natural reaction. Your dog may bark two or three times, or for several minutes, but he stops barking when the thing he’s barking at stops or goes away. This sort of barking can be resolved with training.
This is a very natural part of a dog’s behavior. Certain instincts are very difficult to overcome through training, but this one can be sorted.
You see, your dog’s barking is due to his instinct to protect and defend a territory. But his instincts can be reasoned with in this case, because they also tell him that the territory isn’t his so much as it is yours. Once he completely understands that it’s not his job to be territorial, he’ll be glad to give up the responsibility.
Your goal shouldn’t be a complete elimination of barking, because his instincts will rebel at that point. It’s okay for your dog to announce something by barking a couple. He’s just trying to get your attention. However, if barking has become excessive, or if your dog is becoming too aggressive, it’s time to step up your training routine.
Do this by teaching him a new command: the command to ‘quiet. ‘ This doesn’t mean for him to never bark; it means simply for him to stop barking when you say it. This will relieve your stress, and eventually solve the barking problem.
There are three things you will need for this training. First off, his favorite treats for reward,but dont let him see them at first. Secondly a diversion that will create some quiet in him for a while,but not something that frightens him. Finally get a friend to play knocking at your door
Once you have your treats and your distraction method prepared, your friend should knock. After one or two barks, use your diversion. A spray bottle can work perfectly for this,squirt his face with a little water. When he turns to look at you, surprised (and quiet), say “Quiet. ” Then have a treat ready to give him. Just be sure to reward him with the treat before he can start barking again.
Your friend should then come in and praise your dog. Ultimately he’ll accept that when you say it’s okay, it really is okay. He doesn’t need to keep barking, and his master has a handle on the situation.
Eventually and with practice your dog will begin to understand that he should not bark more than a couple of times.
There are some barking situations where the dog barking continues for no reason. In these circumstances, there may be some underlying causes and you should research and have a look at the many online dog training guides available. Dont punish your dog,it will only make it worse.
There are any number of behavioral issues,but if you understand the underlying causes, you have a good chance of addressing them with the correct form of training.

Prevent Your Dog From Barking Excessively by Using Citronella Dog Training Collars

November 18, 2009 by Dog Lover  
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Barking is a normal conduct for dogs, but it can get very exasperating for you and people around you if it turns extreme. The only thing you can do is to get large dog training collars or citronella dog training collars. Dogs own an innate impulse to bark, out of the need to notify peril or to communicate with their master and other dogs around them.

When barking becomes too much, it is necessary to retrain your dog. It is possible to do this quite easily by using citronella dog training collars. Such large dog training collars bring into play a very simple principle of psychological conditioning. This essentially means that the dog associates the undesired behavior of barking with the unpleasant effect of the citronella training collars.

Sound or vibration turn on citronella dog training collars, but because of accidental jet release due to external noise, the most reliable large dog training collars are those that use both sound and vibration to determine when the dog is barking.

There are several types of training collars, but some are very controversial. There is a possibility of using a shock collar to train a dog, but people frequently look at this method as a cruel one. Although the collar does no physical damage, as the electric current it produces is small, the real debate is about the psychological damage it can produce to your pet. The controversy and painful aspect of shock training collars have determined pet owners to get the harmless citronella training collars.

These small and large dog training collars emit a harmless jet of spray near the dog’s face that startles it, because it is cold, unexpected and fast. The spray can be odorless or have a citronella, mustard or lemon scent that is unpleasant to the dog.

Other kinds of large dog training collars include collars that aim the jet or spray onto the dog’s neck or training collars that restrict the dog’s movements only to a specific area. You can have an invisible fence around places you do not want your dog to get into, such as flowerbeds or your swimming pool.

Training your dog to stop barking or to stay only in certain areas of your yard is not at all difficult if you use small or large dog training collars. These are harmless to your dog and help it make a connection between the undesired behavior and an unpleasant sensation. The dog will soon understand that barking will cause a jet of water or unpleasant scent to burst on its face or neck.

If you want the behavior of your dog corrected, but nothing has worked, you should consider investing in a citronella dog-training collar. The price will be worth your piece of mind. You will no longer get funny looks while walking your non-stop-barking dog and the neighbors will stop complaining that your pet barks all night long without any good reason. You will be a lot happier and less stressed out and you will be able to enjoy the company of man’s best friend a lot more.

You can also use small or large dog training collars to control the movements of your dog and to stop it from digging up your flowers or vegetable patch. See all the benefits of citronella dog training collars online with our online shop that describes various kinds of small and large dog training collars.

How to Stop Your Dog’s Barking Using Simple Techniques

November 16, 2009 by Dog Lover  
Filed under Dog Training


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