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		<title>Success With Labrador Puppy Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a new pet owner Labrador puppy training can seem like a very difficult task. You will be happy to know that it is not that difficult. Labradors are very intelligent and relatively easy to train. Labradors are very athletic, and motivated to wanting to please you. As long as you use positive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a new pet owner Labrador puppy training can seem like a very difficult task. You will be happy to know that it is not that difficult. Labradors are very intelligent and relatively easy to train. Labradors are very athletic, and motivated to wanting to please you. As long as you use positive reinforcement during your training with a Labrador, you will be in for a treat as far as the actual levels of difficulties is concerned. Below are some very helpful tips provided for you that will put your training on a fast track to having a well behaved and trained Labrador.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s very important that you learn you learn some simple commands to teach your puppy. Teaching your puppy simple commands like sit, stay, and come is perfect. Once you instruct and master these simple commands, you will then be able to instruct more complicated commands as time go by. Leash training is very important and should be taught as soon as possible. Dogs, especially Labs have a tendency to wander off and get easily distracted. Waiting until your puppy is completely trained is not advisable, especially since a Lab will become a much larger dog and more difficult to handle.</p>
<p>Puppy Obedience is a very important tip for Labrador puppy training. Never hit your puppy under any circumstances. Hitting your puppy will only make things worse. Correcting your puppy just before he makes a mistake is the best time to train him. Remember Labradors are outgoing and requires lots of attention Labradors loves to eats, mainly because they are very athletic. Because of this Labs need to exercise on a daily basis, but not too much, this is even truer for puppies. Over exercising your puppy before his bones is fully developed will only give him problems as he gets older in age. The only way you can truly make sure that your puppy is learning is by spending as much quality time as possible with him. Keep in mind that in Labrador puppy training you must have the time and patience in order to see your puppy really succeed with his training.</p>
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		<title>Herding Dog Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The benefits to herding dog training are very plentiful. Fencing for your pastures can be very expensive and requires consistent maintenance. Training a dog or a group of dogs for herding takes time and effort but not only is highly useful, it is rewarding as well. Some dogs have a certain amount of herding dog [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The benefits to herding dog training are very plentiful. Fencing for your pastures can be very expensive and requires consistent maintenance. Training a dog or a group of dogs for herding takes time and effort but not only is highly useful, it is rewarding as well. Some dogs have a certain amount of herding dog training bread into them. This makes the training process easier but it still requires time and effort. Research on herding dog breeds will go a long ways. Once you have found a good pup you should start to familiarize the dog with the mechanics of sheep farming. Simply taking the dog with you to the fields is a good start. If an older dog has never been around larger animals they can sometimes be frighted. Dogs which are frighted may lash out and become unruly to train. If you happen to be trying to train an older dog who is afraid at first you will need to do a bit more work to correct this problem.</p>
<p>While having a pack of dogs (two or three) is much more efficient when herding, only train one pup at a time. Trying to control, praise, and scold several dogs at once is not only frustrating for you but it will also be confusing for the dogs. If you already have a dog who is trained for herding this can be very beneficial for a new pup to watch. Often times dogs learn from other dogs behavior. If you are training your dog for competitions you may already have friends with trained dogs. It may be possible to have training sessions with these dogs.</p>
<p>Herding dog training can be some what frustrating if you have never done it before. One thing you will want to make sure of is that you always correct your canine when he/she makes mistakes. It may get a bit tiresome after a while correcting the same mistake over and over again but if you do not your dog will develop bad habits. When a herding dog develops bad habits it can be dangerous for the sheep as well as the security of your flock. Avoid this at all costs. Dogs are working animals. Their reward for commands well done should be praise but keep in mind that dogs just wants to work. When a canine is working you will notice that their posture changes. They are alert and focused. You will notice the changes in your dogs behavior right away. Once you can tell when they are in working mode it becomes much easier to teach them new commands.</p>
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		<title>Choosing the Best Dog Training Program for Your Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many different types of dog training schools that are out there, available to all of you that are proud owners of a dog. It is very important for everyone to remember that taking the time out to find the best dog training school for your dog, is so very important and can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are so many different types of dog training schools that are out there, available to all of you that are proud owners of a dog. It is very important for everyone to remember that taking the time out to find the best dog training school for your dog, is so very important and can make all of the difference in the world when it comes to how successfully your dog ends up being trained. Every single dog is totally different, some of them might start to catch on very, very quickly while others could probably take quite a bit longer. It does not matter as to which speed your dog successfully gets trained, what matters the most is, did you get your moneys worth from the dog training school that you paid good money for, in hopes of receiving a well behaved dog.</p>
<p>Finding the best dog training school in your area would probably be easiest by just getting online, right from your home computer system, and doing the research on all of the many different dog training schools in your surrounding area, that you might be interested in paying for them to properly and most efficiently train your dog. It is up to you to find the very best dog training school in your area, for your special dog, which is why taking some time out to do a little research is of great importance and will help you to successfully find the best dog training school for your little friend, of which you will be so very proud of once this is all said and done. Dogs can be fabulous animals, however, there are unfortunately so many other dogs out there that have not received any type of dog training by anyone and they are about as misbehaved as misbehaved comes, which is what no owner wants to ever have to deal with.</p>
<p>Getting your dog properly trained at a very reputable but affordable dog training school will totally change how your dog and you and your family all get along. Things will be much more peaceful with a fun loving, well trained dog on your hands. This dog could really be around for a very long time too, so keep that in mind when you are putting off getting them efficiently trained at a professional dog training school. Talk to your local vet and see if they can provide you with any helpful information regarding a dog training school for your dog, in or close to the town that you live in.</p>
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		<title>Leash Training Your Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walking your dog on a leash, rather than just letting him out in the backyard all the time, is one of the most important things you can do for your dog and for you. It not only gives you both healthy exercise, it allows for deeper bonding and understanding between you, the foundation of trust [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Walking your dog on a leash, rather than just letting him out in the backyard all the time, is one of the most important things you can do for your dog and for you. It not only gives you both healthy exercise, it allows for deeper bonding and understanding between you, the foundation of trust and communication so important in further training. </p>
<p>It also gives your dog that mental stimulation he needs to be well-behaved, socialized and happy. Being well behaved on a leash doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean doing the &#8220;heel&#8221; thing many people think is a requirement. You don&#8217;t have to turn your playful pooch into a &#8220;Stepford&#8221; dog. Instead, your walks can be his time to stop and sniff (within reason), to explore and socialize with others you meet on your walks. Just insist that he &#8220;walk nice&#8221; for both of your sakes, which is defined as a slack leash and not losing his mind when he sees other dogs. The training technique I&#8217;ll show you usually accomplishes both of these goals. </p>
<p>If you have a strong dog who has been dragging you down the street and choking himself with a standard collar, you may want to invest in a harness until he&#8217;s leash trained. That kind of force on your dog&#8217;s throat can cause damage to his trachea and you don&#8217;t want harm to come to him nor do you need the vet bills! Choke collars are not a good idea at any time and they aren&#8217;t necessary for training your dog. Leash training is not difficult or time consuming. It&#8217;s easy, usually just a matter of stopping the walk when pooch starts to pull.</p>
<p>Your dog wants to GO, to explore and sniff &#8211; that&#8217;s his motivation and fun. Stopping dead in your tracks keeps him from what he wants to do. Shorten the leash length to keep him at your side and in a calm voice, tell him to &#8220;calm&#8221; or &#8220;shhh&#8221;, whatever comes naturally to you, and stand there until he calms down. Stand there for as long as it takes, staying calm yourself. If you feel like you&#8217;re losing patience, just take a few deep breaths and picture yourself walking your calm, happy dog who isn&#8217;t trying to rip your arm out of its socket. It will happen.</p>
<p>When he&#8217;s calm and no longer pulling, continue your walk, repeating this as often as necessary until he understands what you expect from him and learns to &#8220;walk nice&#8221;. For a very rowdy dog, you may find yourself taking no more than one or two steps at a time. That&#8217;s okay. Just stay calm. Leash training can usually be accomplished very quickly, often in a single session with a quick reminder if he forgets it the next time you walk. Happy walking! </p>
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