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If youâve read through my dog training tips, you may have noticed that they focus heavily on verbal commands. But you can also communicate with your dog through body language in ways you donât even realize.
When you accompany your commands with hand signals, you can get even better results. If your dog is hearing impaired or loses hearing in old age, these signals are essential for communication. They can also be used when a normal hearing dog is...
Training a dog takes time and patience, but it pays off with years of good behavior. There are a few basic commands that every dog needs to learn right away, but many use similar training techniques. Before you get started training, invest in some small, tasty treats that you can use as a reward and gather your patience.
I fully believe in the value of positive reinforcement. Youâll get much better results by praising your dog for accomplishment...
Could there be anything better than a new puppy? Especially if that puppy is your very own.
But if you havenât enjoyed the company of a puppy lately, you may have forgotten just how challenging they can be. Itâs probably time for some training. Which means youâll need a hefty dose of patience.
The first step in training your puppy is knowing how to communicate. As much as we like to think of our furry family members as almost human, we know very well that the...
Like in most of my trainings, I try to approach housebreaking as naturally as possible. As instinctively as possible. Dogs have a natural den instinct. They like to sleep in a small, close, dark, confined space. And they will not soil where they sleep.
We can take advantage of this natural instinct to housebreak them.
Paper training or using wee wee pads goes against this natural den instinct. It teaches the puppy that it is okay to go to the bathroom in his den and this confuses the puppy. In...
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