Dog Training is Fun

20/01/2022

3 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog

1. Exercise Your Dog
If your dog has separation anxiety, the obvious way to ease their mind is to never leave them alone. That is not a reality for most pet owners, so using exercise as both a bonding time and to tire out your pet is often an easy fix!

Because anxiety can cause an excess of energy, taking your dog out to play ball or on a long walk before you leave can be helpful. Providing plenty of physical contact and talking to them during this time is also beneficial. And, like their human counterparts, exercise can help relieve stress by producing beneficial endorphins.

2. Physical Contact
There is probably nothing more soothing to an anxious dog than its owner’s touch. Try to identify the signs of anxiety in your dog and nip them in the bud as early as possible by picking them up, cuddling on the couch, or giving them a good long petting session.

4. Music Therapy
Music therapy has been proven to be beneficial for both humans, as well as our canine and feline friends. The power of music can be calming and relaxing while you’re home, in the car, or away from your pet. Music can also alleviate noise sensitivity by blocking the street or scary noises that bother some dogs and create anxiety.

Research has shown that many dogs prefer classical music. Harp music, often used in hospice situations, can be a natural sedative. You might try:

Through A Dog’s Ear by pianist Lisa Spector and psychoacoustics researcher Joshua Leeds
Noah’s Harp: Surrender by Susan Raimond

04/01/2022

Here a few more Tips on how to stop your dog at Barking! 🐕
Your dog should be desensitized to the stimulation.
Gradually acclimate your dog to whatever it is that is causing them to bark. Begin by keeping the stimuli (what makes them bark) at a safe distance. It has to be far away for them not to bark when they see it. Give them plenty of tasty goodies. Feed rewards as you move the stimulus closer (as little as a few inches or a few feet at first). Stop feeding your dog treats if the stimulus moves out of sight. You want your dog to learn that when the stimulus appears, wonderful things (treats) happen!

For example: Barking at other dogs

Have a dog-owning buddy stand out of sight or far enough away from yours so that your dog does not bark at the other dog.
Begin feeding your dog goodies as soon as your friend and their dog appear.
When your friend and their dog are no longer visible, stop feeding treats.
Repeat the procedure as needed.
It's important not to rush things; it could take days or weeks for your dog to focus on you and the rewards without barking at the other dog.

Hope this helps :)

02/01/2022

A few more Tips and Tricks about Training your Dog. 🐶😊
- Use high-value goodies to train. When compared to even expensive store-bought treats, you'll be amazed at how much harder your dog will work for a tiny piece of chicken breast, cheese, or liver. These might work in a distraction-free environment, but when the job gets tougher, you'll need to bring out the big guns. You should use soft training rewards, so you don't have to wait for Rover to chew before continuing the lesson.

- Recognize your dog's good behavior. When your puppy gets into mischief, it's easy to get caught up in scolding him, but rewarding him for being good out-of-the-blue lets him know he's doing the right thing.

- Whether you called your dog or not, always be glad when he comes to you. The dog does not come when called is a common owner concern. No matter what your dog has done in the past, never reprimand him when he comes to you. When he comes to you, call him in a cheerful, playful tone and lavish him with treats, a toy, or praise.

Hope this Helps! :)🐕

28/12/2021

Here are some tips and tricks on how to stop your dog at barking at everything. 😊🐶🐕

1) If you yell at your dog to be quiet, it will appear that you are also barking.

2) Be consistent, so you don't confuse your dog. Everyone in your family must apply the training methods every time your dog barks inappropriately. Consistency is key.

3) Your dog gets some kind of reward when they bark. Otherwise, they wouldn't do it. Figure out what they get out of barking and remove it. Don't give your dog the opportunity to continue the barking behavior.

4) If your dog is barking to catch your attention, ignore them for as long as it takes them to stop. Don't speak to them, don't touch them, and don't even look at them; your attention, even if it's simply to ask them to quiet down, will only encourage them to continue making noise. Reward them with a goodie when they are finally calm enough to take a breath. Timing is crucial, so make sure you praise them quickly for being silent, so you don't confuse them and reward them for barking accidentally.

5) When your dog starts barking, ask them to do something that's incompatible with barking. Teaching your dog to react to barking stimuli with something that inhibits them from barking, such as lying down on their bed.

If everything else fails,
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24/12/2021

More Top Training tips for your Dog! 🐕‍🦺🐶

Tip 1: Assist Your Dog in Relaxing
Give your puppy a nice hot-water bottle when they arrive home, and have a ticking clock near their sleeping space. This mimics the heat and heartbeat of littermates, which will help your puppy adjust to their new surroundings.

This tip may be even more vital for a new puppy that came from a crowded, noisy shelter, especially if they've had a terrible start in life. Whatever you can do to assist your new pet in settling into their new home will benefit both of you.

Tip 2: Say No to Biting and Nipping
Instead of criticizing your new pet, pretend you're in a lot of agony when they bite or nip you - a piercing, loud shout should suffice. The majority of dogs are so taken aback that they quickly come to a halt.
If verbal cues aren't working, try exchanging your hand or trouser leg for a chew toy. When a puppy discovers the pleasures of chewing on your beloved shoes, this switch tactic can be used. In any case, they prefer a toy or a bone. If everything else fails,

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23/12/2021

Top Dog Training Tips 🐕
These dog training ideas from professionals can set you and your new companion on the right road. 🐶

Tip 1: Pick an appropriate name for your dog.

Finding an appropriate name for a new puppy or dog is part of the excitement of bringing them home. However, did you realize that some names are better for training than others? Consider a short name that ends in a strong consonant that they can hear clearly all the time. Strong endings, such as those found in the names "Jasper," "Jack," and "Ginger," pique puppy ears, especially when emphasis is placed at the end.

If your new dog is older, he or she is probably already familiar with their name. It is, nevertheless, not impossible to change it. A new name may even indicate a fresh start if your new companion is coming out of an abusive situation. Dogs are incredibly versatile creatures. If you decide to give them a new name, stick to it and your dog will soon learn to respond to it.

Whatever their name is, try to relate it as much as possible with positive, enjoyable memories rather than bad ones. In an ideal world, your dog will associate their name with other enjoyable activities such as walks or dinnertime.

Tip 2: Establish House Rules
Decide what your new animal friend can and cannot do before bringing them home. Is it okay for them to sleep on the bed or sit on the furniture? Are there any areas of the house that are off limits? Will they be seated at your dinner table in their own chair? You can avoid confusion — for both of you — if the rules are established early.

22/12/2021

🐕 Our pets' ability to function declines as they become older. Their memory, learning ability, consciousness, and senses of sight and hearing are all susceptible to deterioration. Their social ties with you and other pets in your home may also shift as they age. Understanding the changes your dog is going through will help you humanely and successfully deal with behavior issues that may occur in your dog's senior years with the help of a trained dog trainer.🐕‍🦺

A list of possible changes and symptoms in your older dog that may suggest cognitive dysfunction is provided below.

- Confusion

Gets lost in places he knows.
He approaches the door from the wrong direction (where the hinge is)

- Social Interactions

Petting, interactions, greeting people or other dogs, and such activities are less appealing to him.
Constant touch is required, and the person becomes overly reliant and clinging.

- Increased or Repetitive Activity

Objects concentrate on or are snapped at by stares.
Paces or wanders aimlessly around
Frequently licks you, your family, or items

- Activity—Decreased

Explores and responds to what is going on around him less.
Grooms himself less, eats less.

- Anxiety

Seems restless or irritated
He is worried about being separated from his family

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