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18/12/2020

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10/12/2020

10/12/2020

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26/11/2020

Teach Your Dog to Open and Close a Door

Step 1: Tie a bandana or cloth around your door. Tell him to tug it. Wait until he tugs the door open, then click and treat.

Step 2: Keep doing this, eventually saying, "open" whenever he tugs the door open. Click and treat every time.

Step 3: After your training session, he should be able to open the door at your command.

Teaching Your Dog to Close the Door:

Step 1: Put your touch stick on the door.

Step 2: Each time he touches it and moves the door a little, click and treat.

Step 3: Start waiting until he has pushed the door closed. Click and treat.

Step 4: Do this until he will close the door each time. Click and treat generously when he does this!

Step 5: Start saying "close" when he closes the door. After repeating the action several times, he should close the door at your command.

25/11/2020

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23/11/2020

Thank you Red Hill Park!

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A well-trained dog is obedient, respectful, and relates to other dogs and human beings well. If you want to give your dog this kind of training then Montessori School for Dogs is the best place to take your dog for training.

23/11/2020

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22/11/2020

How to get your dog to stop barking

Here's a list of six techniques that can help stop your dog from barking. While all can be successful, you shouldn't expect miraculous results overnight. The longer your dog has been practicing the barking behavior, the longer it will take for them to change their ways.

Some of these training techniques require you to have an idea as to why your dog barks.

Always remember to keep these tips in mind while training:

Don't yell at your dog to be quiet—it just sounds like you're barking along with them.

Keep your training sessions positive and upbeat.

Be consistent so you don't confuse your dog. Everyone in your family must apply the training methods every time your dog barks inappropriately. You can't let your dog get away with inappropriate barking some times and not others.

Remove the motivation

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.

Example: Barking at passersby

If they bark at people or animals passing by the living room window, manage the behavior by closing the curtains or putting your dog in another room.

If they bark at passersby when in the yard, bring them into the house. Never leave your dog outside unsupervised all day and night.

Ignore the barking

If you believe your dog is barking to get your attention, ignore them for as long as it takes them to stop. Don't talk to them, don't touch them, don't even look at them; your attention only rewards them for being noisy. When they finally quiet, even to take a breath, reward them with a treat.

To be successful with this method, you must be patient. If they bark for an hour and you finally get so frustrated that you yell at them to be quiet, the next time they'll probably bark for an hour and a half. They learn that if they just bark long enough, you'll give them attention.

Example: Barking when confined

When you put your dog in their crate or in a gated room, turn your back and ignore them.

Once they stop barking, turn around, praise them and give a treat.
As they catch on that being quiet gets them a treat, lengthen the amount of time they must remain quiet before being rewarded.
Remember to start small by rewarding them for being quiet for just a few seconds, then working up to longer periods of quiet.

Keep it fun by varying the amount of time. Sometimes reward them after five seconds, then 12 seconds, then three seconds, then 20 seconds and so on.

Desensitize your dog to the stimulus

Gradually get your dog accustomed to whatever is causing them to bark. Start with the stimulus (the thing that makes them bark) at a distance. It must be far enough away that they don't bark when they see it. Feed them lots of good treats. Move the stimulus a little closer (perhaps as little as a few inches or a few feet to start) and feed treats. If the stimulus moves out of sight, stop giving your dog treats. You want your dog to learn that the appearance of the stimulus leads to good things (treats)!

Example: Barking at other dogs

Have a friend with a dog stand out of sight or far enough away so your dog won't bark at the other dog.

As your friend and their dog come into view, start feeding your dog treats.

Stop feeding treats as soon as your friend and their dog disappear from view.

Repeat the process multiple times.
Remember not to try to progress too quickly as it may take days or weeks before your dog can pay attention to you and the treats without barking at the other dog.

Ask your dog for an incompatible behavior
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.

Example: Someone at the door

Toss a treat on their bed and tell them to "go to your bed."
When they're reliably going to their bed to earn a treat, up the ante by opening the door while they're on their bed. If they get up, close the door immediately.

Repeat until they stay in bed while the door opens.
Then increase the difficulty by having someone ring the doorbell while your dog is in bed. Reward them if they stay in place.

Keep your dog tired

Make sure your dog is getting sufficient physical and mental exercise every day. A tired dog is a good dog and one who is less likely to bark from boredom or frustration. Depending on their breed, age and health, your dog may require several long walks as well as a good game of chasing the ball and playing with some interactive toys.

21/11/2020

How to Stop Your Dog From Hu***ng

Why Do Dogs Hump?
Hu***ng, or mounting, is an action that seems inherently s*xual in nature. However, this is not always the case. Hu***ng is part instinct and part learned behavior and, most importantly, it is completely normal for dogs. It only becomes a behavior problem when your dog humps people, upsets other dogs by mounting them, or when the hu***ng is excessive.

There are a few different reasons why dogs hump.

Sexual/Hormonal
An intact dog (not spayed or neutered) may hump other dogs due to hormones and s*xual attraction.1 When both dogs are intact, they usually end up mating, so you need to keep intact dogs of the opposite s*x separate if you don't want that to happen.

Sometimes, an intact dog will hump a spayed or neutered dog. Females hump too, and it may or may not be s*xual in nature. When a dog humps objects or people, it might be a form of ma********on. Having your dog neutered or spayed may help with the problem, but be aware that dogs may develop the habit of hu***ng before they're altered and continue it afterward.

Excitement
Usually, dogs aren't emulating mating behavior when they hump. Nons*xual arousal is more likely to provoke a dog to hump. It's just a way for the dog to burn off energy or relieve stress.1 Some dogs bark, some run or jump, and others hump. This is normal for many dogs. If the behavior is frequent, training may help by redirecting your dog to another outlet for its excess energy.

Along the same lines, some dogs hump as an attention-seeking behavior or because they are bored. If this is the case, providing them with ample exercise, mental stimulation, and attention when they are not hu***ng should help.

Playfulness
Like play fighting, play hu***ng can be a completely normal and acceptable behavior between two dogs as long as it doesn't upset one of the dogs. Some dogs play hump each other back and forth, and everyone is fine with it. Some dogs simply enjoy hu***ng. Make sure to break it up if one of the dogs seems annoyed by the hu***ng. Training (for instance, to run to your side when called) may be useful in decreasing the frequency and intensity of play hu***ng.

Medical Issues
Before you try to train your dog not to hump, you should rule out any medical causes. While hu***ng is not usually related to a medical condition, there are a few possibilities.

Urinary tract infections, skin allergies, and priapism (persistent er****on) may elicit hu***ng.1 This is similar to other behaviors, such as licking the ge***al area or rubbing against furniture or other objects. Your vet should be able to rule out health conditions as possible reasons for hu***ng.

How to Stop Hu***ng
Since there are a few different reasons for dog hu***ng, it may take a bit of trial and error to get your dog to knock it off.

Obviously, you don't want your dog hu***ng your guests. You also don't want hu***ng to lead to a fight with another dog. Even hu***ng an object can potentially cause damage (depending on the object). Fortunately, hu***ng can usually be managed through training.

Catch Your Dog in the Act
First of all, if you want to stop your dog's hu***ng, you need to address the behavior while it's happening. Call your dog's name and say a word like "off" or "stop." The word "no" is not ideal since it's used so often in conversation. Likewise, the word "down" may be confusing if your dog knows how to lie down on command (or if you ever want to teach it).

Offer a Reward
If your dog stops hu***ng when you say "stop" or "off," reward with a treat, a toy, or affection, depending on what your dog likes most. Remove the hu***ng target if possible. If it's a person, you might just need to remove your dog from the room.

If you can't get your dog's attention with a verbal cue, you might need to lure it away with a valuable reward. Find something very appealing, like a treat or a favorite squeaky toy. Consistently repeat the "off" or "stop" cue each time the dog humps; then coax it away. Praise your dog when he moves his attention to the reward and away from the hu***ng.

21/11/2020

20/11/2020

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20/11/2020

Teach your dog to roll over!

“Roll over” is a cute trick that is easy and fun to teach your dog. It is helpful if your dog knows the “down” cue before you start teaching this trick.

Ask your dog to perform a “down” position in front of you.

Kneel beside your dog and hold a small, yummy treat to the side of their head near their nose.

Move your hand from their nose toward their shoulder, luring them to roll flat on their side.
Try this a few times and praise and treat each time they follow the treat and lie flat on their side with their head on the floor.

Now continue the movement of your hand, holding a treat, once they are lying flat, from their shoulder to their backbone. This should cause them to roll onto their back.
Continue the moving the treat hand so they roll onto the other side.

When they are consistently following the treat all the way around in a “roll over,” add the verbal cue “Roll Over.”
Gradually reduce the hand motion and treat lure, until your dog can perform the trick on just a verbal cue.
Remember to still praise and reward your dog’s hard work!

19/11/2020

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This video will teach you how to train your dog to wait before eating. This kind of impulse control exercise for your dog can be really helpful for their beh...

19/11/2020

Teach your dog to play fetch!

Teaching your dog how to fetch seems like it should be one of those things that’s so simple it requires no real thought or effort. After all, dogs love both playing and pleasing their humans, and fetch involves both of these things — you should just be able to do it, right?

Short answer: nope.

While there are some dogs that just seem to intrinsically understand the game and will automatically chase and retrieve whatever object you use the first time you try, most do not. Either they sit and stare at you, wondering why you would choose to throw away a perfectly good toy, or they chase after the object but don’t “catch” it, or bring it back.

So what can you do to help your pup learn the game like a pro? Here are six tried and true tips.

Start with Chasing

If your dog is of the “sit and stare” variety, your first goal is to teach him to chase after the object you want him to fetch. Generally speaking, there are three ways to do this, depending upon what motivates your pup: you can offer him affection, treats, or play for retrieving the chosen object.Whichever motivator you use, the process is basically the same. Encourage your dog to go after the item you want him to fetch. When he grabs it, reward him with his motivator of choice, then take the object away. Repeat this a few times, then toss the object a short distance. When he goes for it, immediately reward him again. Repeat the process until you can reliably toss the object and get him to chase it.

Add Extra Motivation

Want to encourage her to give chase even more? Try holding her back after throwing the toy. She’ll naturally tug against you, especially if you offer verbal encouragement while still holding her back. Once you finally let go, she’ll be after the object like a rocket.

Retrieving

After your dog chases the object, the next step is getting him to actually bring it back to you. There are a number of different things you can do depending on your dog’s behavior. If he won’t bring the object back at all, it can help to use a second toy. Once he’s “caught” the first one, show him the second and throw it in the opposite direction. He probably won’t carry the first toy with him, but it will at least get him accustomed to the idea of running back to you after he’s caught the object.After he masters this, try calling him to come back to you while he’s holding the object and asking him to drop it. If you show the second object, he’ll likely drop the first one to chase after it. Eventually, he’ll learn that if he comes back to you and drops the object, you’ll throw it again.

Avoiding “Keep Away.”

For dogs that like to catch the object and run off with it, a rope can help. Once she catches the object, wriggle the line and pull it towards you or run away from your dog with it. This should encourage her to follow you. Even if she doesn’t, reel the rope in and praise her when she gets close, then toss the object again and repeat. Do this for a few weeks and your pup should come to you naturally.

Getting the Object Back

If your dog stops and drops the object before reaching you, back away while saying “All the way,” or “Bring it.” Once he reaches the spot where you were originally located, go to him and offer praise, then toss the object again. If the issue is that he won’t let go, tell him to drop it and put a treat by his nose. Most dogs will drop the object to go for the treat.

Pick Something Your Dog Likes

Perhaps the most important rule of all — your dog isn’t going to chase after something unless she actually wants it, so feel free to experiment with different objects (balls, Frisbees, sticks) until you find one that she’s interested in.

18/11/2020

How to Teach a Dog to Count

First, here’s what you’ll need to prepare to teach your dog to count.

1. Supplies

Three items that your dog can count. Try to find three items that look the same, like 3 tennis balls, 3 cotton reels, 3 treats, or 3 pieces of kibble. If your dog is food-motivated, you might find that they will focus better when counting food.

Three buttons or targets with the labels 1, 2, and 3. I used recordable sound buttons, but you can also use flashcards, a magnetic board with a number of magnets - anything that creates a target that your dog can hit to give their answer.

If you use rewards when training your dog, be sure to have plenty of them handy! I recommend a small treat that you can give in a large quantity. When I was teaching Cooper this trick, I used his dinner (dry kibble).

2. Prerequisites

Your dog should be able to touch a target on command in response to you pointing at the target. Nose or paw, it doesn’t matter what they use to touch it.

If your dog is counting food, they need to be able to reliably leave the food alone. If they can’t do that, you should use a different item for them to count.

Ready? Let’s learn to count!

1. Start out with one item on display and one “button” on the floor.

Point at the button and say “one” out loud. When your dog hits the button, praise/reward them. Continue practising “one” until your dog learns that hitting the button means they’ll get a reward. If you use clicker training, you can use a clicker whenever your dog hits the right button.

2. Add a second item and the number 2 button, and then have your dog hit the number 2 button by pointing at it and saying “two.”

Practice this repeatedly. If your dog hits the number 1 button by mistake, ignore it and wait until they hit the correct one. If you find your dog keeps switching back and forth between the buttons, you might need to reset them after a wrong answer by having them sit or lie down.

3. Start changing how many items there are, from one to two and back and forth.

Do long sequences of one item, then long sequences of two items, and then mix it up. Your dog should notice that you are changing the items, and with enough repetition will hopefully make the connection between the items and the buttons.

4. At first, you should point at the button they need to press.

Later, just say the number one or two out loud. Finally, stop saying the number out loud, and let the dog try to press the correct button simply by looking at the number of objects.

5. Adding a third item and button can be done in the same way as the previous steps.

Begin by pointing at it and saying the number, then gradually reducing your direction to only the oral cue, then no cue.

Extra credit:

To make the challenge harder and reduce the chances of your dog getting any cues or signals (or simply memorising the button locations), you can rearrange the buttons, change the placement and spacing of the items, or hide your hands while placing the items down.

How did your dog get on? Let us know by commenting below!

18/11/2020

Teach your dog to swim!

Many breeds are natural-born swimmers. Many retrievers and spaniels will swim with little encouragement, but dogs with body types less suited to swimming, like Bulldogs, may need more encouragement and should wear a life jacket when swimming.
Regardless of breed, all dogs should wear a life jacket when first learning to swim. Most pet supply stores stock life jackets in many sizes and styles appropriate for all body types. Look for a lifejacket with a handle that you can use to guide your dog in the water and a D-ring to attach a leash.

Before using the lifejacket in the water, put it on your dog at home and get him comfortable with it by feeding him dinner while he wears it, as well as rewarding him with treats while he wears it.
Start in shallow water with your dog on leash, ideally, where you too can enter the water. Wade in a few steps and encourage your dog to follow with some tasty treats. Reward him when he steps in the water, even if he only gets his toes wet. Gradually ask your dog to step further and further into the water until he has to start swimming to reach you.

If your dog likes to retrieve, you can toss his ball or toy a few steps into the water; each turn toss it a little further so gradually your dog will need to swim to reach his toy.
These steps should be done over a period of several days so as not to overwhelm your dog in one session.

Troubleshooting:

Some dogs can be overwhelmed by large bodies of water. Try starting with an empty baby pool in your yard. Get your dog comfortable stepping in while the pool is empty before slowly adding water. Reward your dog for getting in and he’ll soon be happily jumping in every chance he gets!

Start young! Get your puppy comfortable with water as soon as you bring him home! Your bathtub or a baby pool with an inch or two of water make great places to introduce young puppies. You can also carry small puppies into the water and help them swim back to shore or another person.

If your dog won’t step off a pool step to start swimming try a pond or lake where they can gradually wade deeper rather than a sudden drop off.

For safety, never allow your dog to swim unattended! Remember to follow all applicable leash laws in your area!

17/11/2020

How to Teach a Dog to Sit on His Hind Legs With His Front Paws Up

Step 1
Ask your dog to sit. If he hasn't learned the "sit" command yet, he's not ready to start learning tricks, so go back to basic training.

Step 2
Stand in front of him and hold a small treat a few inches above his nose. Say “beg”, “up” or another short, clear command that you’ve never used before. Many dogs will assume the "begging" position when a treat is held like this, but if he jumps at you, return him to the sitting position and try again until he's balanced.

Step 3
Release the treat when your dog sits up on his haunches, but not before. Praise him and repeat a few times, remember to say the command each time.

Warnings
Teaching your dog the begging position as a trick is not the same, obviously, as allowing him to beg at the table. Don’t feed him scraps from your meal while you’re eating, which would encourage a habit liable to annoy guests, not to mention interfering with his balanced diet.

If your dog has anything wrong with his hind legs, for example hip problems, do not teach him this or similar positions. The begging position puts extra strain on his haunches and should be avoided, even for brief periods.

Tips
Only teach your dog one trick at a time, to avoid confusion. It might take several sessions before he learns to sit up every time you say “beg.” Wait until he’s got the hang of this trick before moving onto the next.

Source: DailyPuppy

17/11/2020

Learn the fundamentals, guys. Your dogs will thank you 🙂
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17/11/2020

This will help you keep track of your buddy's progress!

17/11/2020

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16/11/2020

Not only are they cute, but they are so smart, isn't that right?

16/11/2020

Make sure your buddy is always feeling comfortable. Take care of them as they, for sure, take care of us!

16/11/2020

You can start teaching your dogs this commands, today! 🐕‍🦺

16/11/2020

Check out this great video, to see how one of the human races' enemies evolved into our best friend.
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16/11/2020

16/11/2020

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16/11/2020

So useful! ☺️
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16/11/2020

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