Saturday, May 26, 2007

Training Your Dog

Training a dog can be frustrating, rewarding, and sometimes painful. But without proper training, it can be very hard to have a great relationship with your dog. No one likes a dog that is always intimidating company or that chews up your items.

Dog Training is not a walk in the park. It is very demanding, but it doesn't have to be a miserable experience. Many trainers use different training styles. Two of the most common training styles are Leash and Collar training and Reward training. Leash and Collar is more commonly used as it originated with the training of military dogs. Reward training is considered the more modern technique.

Small things are important when training a dog. You must remain the dominant one in your relationship. Eye contact is very important.


"Your dog can't learn if he isn't paying attention! Make sure any stimulus is strong enough to get him to give you eye contact. Working with signals only is a good way to teach your dog to keep one eye on you at all times."

(http://www.neilsnet.com/tips/eyecontact.shtml)

It is a shame to see people get rid of a dog because they lack the patience to train it. A dog knows no better. I have personally had training issues. Although it was very discouraging, I continued to mentor my dog. Now, about 2 years later, my dogs are loved throughout the neighborhood. It is a great feeling to achieve and it makes all the work worth it.



Turn To Books

Because a lot of owners fail to properly train their dog, people (possibly you) turn to books to help them train their dog. Here is a list of some possible books to choose from. If you are reading this and currently having trouble training your dog, it is important to remember that this will not happen overnight. Eventually, any dog can learn to be odebient, it just takes time. These books won't train your dog for you, but they will put you in the right direction.

DIY Dog Training Books

Dog Training Book List


Get a Free Sample Lesson. 7 Basic Lessons & 8 Great Bonuses.
Dove Cresswells Dog Training Online.

SitStayFetch: Dog Training To Stop Your Dogs Behavior Problems.
Kingdom Of Pets : SitStayFetch.

Complete & Proven D.i.y. Dog Training System. 100% Guaranteed To Solve Any Dog Behavior Problem Quickly & Easily.
DIY Dog Training At Home


How to Housebreak Your Dog In 7 Days Or Less.
Housebreak Your Dog

All Your Ever Need To Know To House, Potty, and Obedience Train Your Dog or Puppy.
Dog Training Zone

These Are The Dog Secrets The Professional Dog Trainers Don't Want You To Know.
Dog Training

Expert Dog Training Course Reveals How To Stop Your Dog Problems Fast.
Dog Training Home Study Course

Stop Picking Up After Your Dog Within A Couple Of Days.
Puppy Housetraining - The Ultimate Guide


Below is a book that is focued on your dog's health.

Learn How You May Be Poisoning Your Dog.
Dog Food Secrets