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Dogs often exhibit behaviors that dog owners consider odd and bizarre; carpet eating is one of those behaviors. It’s not practical to replace the carpet every time your dog nibbles on it, nor is it a good option to replace the dog. There are however, some simple solutions that will help discourage your dog from …
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Crate training your puppy will aid in potty training and keep your house free from chewing and other destructive behaviors that adorable puppies exhibit. Step 1 Crate training should begin as soon as you bring your puppy home. Once you’ve selected your puppy, you can select her crate. You’ll need to select the size and …
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Teaching your dog to go into a crate is an invaluable tool for housebreaking, and a safe way for him to travel. It also provides him with a space all to himself when he needs alone time. Dogs are den animals by nature, and a crate offers a den-like place for him to be safe …
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A crate is a tool used to aid in housetraining your puppy and to keep him safe when you are unavailable to supervise him in your home. It also provides a safe haven for your pup when he needs a break from household activity, which is why many people continue to use them long after …
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Crate training is teaching a dog to respect a crate as a “safe house.” It can be used for potty training, since dogs generally don’t like to eliminate in their own area. It is also a secure and comfortable place to put a dog if it is not safe for him (or other humans) to …
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Controlling your dog around visitors can be a major problem if your dog gets too excited and starts barking, jumping and making a lot of noise and commotion. An unruly dog when visitors are around gives the impression that the dog is untrained which reflects badly you as the owner. With a bit more training …
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All dog training books and classes address teaching your dog the important verbal commands: sit, stay, no, good dog, etc. These are important for obedience and control, but dogs are not limited to understanding your verbal communication. Have you noticed how much your dog watches you? Dogs learn simple lessons by observing your behavior. Your dog’s observation of …
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The dog training method you use depends on how you choose to communicate with your dog. And, this is where trainers split camp. The two camps are positive trainers and correction trainers. Correction training is also referred to as fear passed training, while positive training is often called reward-based training. Put simply, with correction training …
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There are many different ways to train your dog. Clicker training is a safe and effective method that uses a small tool that makes a clicking sound when pressed. The clicker is best used to reinforce behaviors. Here’s how to clicker train your dog: Understand the purpose of the clicker. The clicking noise is used …
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