Are you aware that before you enroll your dog in an institution it is crucial that you first train your dog at the comforts of your own home? Yes, you may not be aware of how important dog training in your home is but it is highly vital since it will serve as the foundation of their learning. There are actually three categories of house training types and that includes basic house training where you teach your pet of how to properly make use of the toilet area. Next is the submissive wetting in, where urination takes place when the dog is overly excited. The last type is marking which should be done upon reaching puberty. There are those that will mark their territory.

House training should only be completed for 2 weeks since they are only intended to establish a routine. But for those dogs that had already acquired bad attitude, retraining can last for about 6 weeks. To train dog, you must learn to be committed on the task and consistent enough in the command you are giving them. You need to be prepared enough when the training starts and that include the area where the training will take place. As soon as you get the puppy, visit a vet right ahead for complete check-up in order to ensure that your puppy is well fit and he is not suffering from any known medical complication which can hinder the success of dog training in your home. Problems like intestinal parasites, intestinal upset, and urinary tract infections can make house training difficult or even not feasible at all.

Dog training in your home should commence with toilet training them. Choose a vacant lawn in your home or a particular corner of the backyard. You need to have a designated place where the dog will be trained to prevent confusion. You need to schedule the training to and if you cannot stick with the schedule then you must not expect the dog to adhere to any of your command. Try to feed him food which would not upset their digestive tract. Avoid free feed as much as possible until the training is completed. To establish discipline in his behavior, schedule the bed time and waking-up time.

Take for consideration that young pups will need frequent nap times, be sure that your schedule can accommodate their need. And if during training in your home the dog begins to make mistakes, determinedly but gently say "No" and take the dog straight to his toilet area. Do not shout in horror at the dog nor even chase him. Always remember that your attitude is one of the most significant ingredients in house training your dog. Have patience, you puppy does not know what is wrong so it is you that must dictate what should and what shouldn't be done. If there is an error tell him "no" but do not give your punishment too severely.

Have a great "dog training" day,

Dr. Alfonso

Dogs are playful animals. They're a source of fun, but they also tend to have destructive behavior. Despite what other people would have you believe, your dog doesn't become destructive because you leave him alone all day when you're at work. The simple reason why your dog may show destructive behavior is that he has too much energy that is not getting used up. It may be that your dog isn't getting lots of exercise.

Many dog breeds need plenty of exercise to expend the energy they have. If you fail to give your dog the needed outlet for his excess energy, he can become hyperactive inside your house, which may lead to broken vases, torn furniture coverings, chewed up shoes and other undesirable things. So what's the solution? Take your dog out for exercise — play with him, run with him, do anything anything with your dog that will help him expend all that energy he has.

If you're already taking your dog out for regular walks or exercise, it may be that you're not giving him enough of it. You can add a few more to his regular exercise routine. For instance, if you take your dog to walks every day, add a ball-chasing activity to the routine or perhaps play Frisbee. Got a treadmill? Put your dog on there too. Treadmills aren't just for humans, they can be used by dogs too. You can give your dog a good cardio workout.

You can expect several challenges on an average walk with your dog. You will pass such distractions as other walkers, dogs and other animals. If your dog becomes too excited, your dog may forget his leash training. Your dog has a lot of internal instincts that must be overcome. Your dog may act in a territorial or protective manner. Keep your dogs from interacting with other walkers if he becomes over-excited. You can pull on his leash or steer him towards another direction. If there is another dog present, make sure to separate them, especially if they do not know each other. If there is aggression between the two dogs, it's best that you steer your dog away from the other dog. Try calming down your dog by talking to him in a calm voice.

In older dogs, energy bursts tend to be cause of destructive dog behavior. Your dog may be developing obsessive behavior if he is constantly running and jumping, and has a fixation on balls. Make sure to give your dog plenty of exercise. This way, he uses up his energy on exercising instead of on destructive behaviors in and around your house.

Training your dog is a two-way process. Both dog and dog trainer play important parts in training. Whether you've just added a puppy to your household or you already live with an older dog, dog training benefits everyone. It helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog, and produces a well-behaved dog. You'll end up with a happier, calmer dog, and with family and friends who aren't hesitant to visit you and your pet.

To train your dog properly, you need to understand why he behaves the way he does. Regardless of breed, all dogs are pack animals. Domesticated dogs, it is believed, may have descended from wolves. Like wolves, they consider everyone who shares their living space to be a member of their pack. Most dogs would prefer not to be the pack leader. However, if you do not behave like a leader, your dog will feel obligated to assume that role. It's really just like life in the wild.

For training to succeed, you need to assume the obligation of being the leader of the pack. Your dog must realize that you outrank him. A dog is always looking for the person who can protect and guide him: that's you. If you are very firm and consistent with your dog, he will understand this. Even if you don't think you fit the "pack leader" role, there are things you can do to underscore your position as the Alpha Creature of the house. For example, don't feed your dog till after you (and your family) are finished eating. Letting him wait and follow you out the door will also help. Don't worry about pulling rank on your dog once in a while. If he's curled comfortably in one corner of the couch, make him move over and take the place he was using. If he sleeps on your bed and tends to crowd you over, move him and make him sleep on his bed. All these actions will help establish the vital chain of command.

Never hit your dog or abuse him in any way if he doesn't do well in training. This will just make the situation worse. Your dog can sense your frustration; the result will be that he loses self-confidence. If he becomes nervous about your training sessions, he will be distracted and perform poorly. Your staying calm and firm will help him try harder to please you, and do better next time.

Remember that practice makes perfect. The key ingredient in any dog training program is consistency. You will teach your dog better if you keep focused on the training and do not deviate from the task.

Have a great "dog training" day,

Dr. Alfonso

As a dog owner, what do you really need to know to train your dog? Gathering information and preparing to train your dog follows some reasonable steps. The first phase is the most often skipped and is the most crucial. A mirror test of sorts. How good is your relationship with your dog? The idea is that it's better to have a good owner-dog bond first before you let your dog undergo obedience training. The point is, if you already have a good bond, that bond will be even stronger after the training. And maybe the training will be easier since you may not undergo a lot of frustrations compared to owners who aren't bonded with their dogs.

Thing is, if you have not established an attachment with your own dog, training him to obey is not going to be as smooth compared to if you had a good bond. You could get annoyed easily when your dog fails to accomplish tasks. You may not be as easily annoyed if you and your dog had been through a lot. That dog might not even want to cooperate. To address this noncompliance, try breaking the tasks into small and more manageable tasks. This way, despite the absence of that owner-dog bond, the chances of your dog accomplishing the smaller tasks will be easier. Suppose you want you dog to stop barking on command. You can do this and silence him at will. When you can do this you can even make him bark on your order. This means you need to start with a small objective in the beginning, and start with easy commands.

The most common complaint against pets, dogs in particular, is that they chew up on the furniture, bite into and drag objects, and munch into them as though they were baby tethers. To address this behavior, you could purchase for your dog some toys he can play with, so his attention will be on those toys instead of things to bite in your household. You need to limit these toys to four or five. More toys will just distract him and he'll lose interest. To start training, you can test if you can make you dog bite and pick up his chewing toys on your orders. Ask him to bring it to you. Throw it far again. Ask him to bring it back.

But if you just got your dog, chances are you don't know his behavior much. That's the first thing, to observe his behavior, especially those that will be problematic for you. List those behaviors that pose problems and try to address them one at a time. If your dog loves munching on household things, you have to and you can change this. If he barks incessantly, you can change this. But you really have to allot some time to observe his behavior and bond with him. If he bonds with you, he'll be motivated to please you, and you'll have more patience with the dog training.

Have a great "dog training" day,
Mayra

We all know the kind: a dog who acts as though everywhere he can sniff and sit on is his toilet. If this dog profile is consistent with how you know your dog, then your dog needs potty training. Potty training is a change in your dog's behavior, so this is not going to be easy. The trick is to start the dog potty training when your dog is still a budding pup. The earlier he is trained the more susceptible he is to further training, and you get less of those frustrating moments when you have to clean your kitchen floor, or your neighbor's driveway. The problem is when you get your dog and he's not that puppy looking anymore. But stick to the training. It will pay off, eventually.

Oh puppies. They are so cute. With their cuteness comes a drawback. They can drain you of your patience. Since they're just like crawling babies, they can't control their own bladders yet. It's up to you to teach your puppy about restraint. Until then you're the one who's going to clean up after your pup. So it's usually more convenient for you to have your pup in a room with some tiled flooring. The more washable the better. Linoleum is nice, too. This way, when the pup poops and pees, it's easier for you to clean up. His pooping and peeing, when you can catch your dog in the act, are opportunities to train him. When he does poop on a non-designated area, you can raise your voice, but not too much. Just enough to let him associate his act with something that's not acceptable. A punishment. But when he does pee or poop where he's supposed to, talk to him nicely, encourage him, give him a pat. That means you approve of his act. Give him some food. He'll soon look forward to this.

You could also get your pup to time his pooping and peeing with a certain time of day, as when you walk him out of the house, or right after he eats his breakfast, or lunch. It's also a good time for you to brisk walk, clear your mind, spend some good bonding time with your pup. Bonding and exercise are good.

Some puppy signs of potty coming out soon is his circling and arching. This usually happens some 15 minutes after he has eaten. When you see these and some other signs, scoop up your dog onto his potty place so he does it there. Then reward him. Pat him. Praise him. If you're potty training him outside the house, select a routine area you'll designate as his potty place. Like a tree. Or the bushes. Your own. Not the neighbor's. This way he'll get used to the routine and do his own thing on his own. But then, if your dog is not a pup anymore, you will have to roll up your sleeves, so to speak, and allot more time and patience. Older doggy poop can be harder to clean and older dogs tend to be more stubborn.

Have a great "dog training day,

Dr. Alfonso