Dog Training

On this episode of dog training, Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all further training for every puppy. Until the puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to perform any additional training.

The first step toward getting the puppy to accept the collar and leash is to find a collar that fits the dog properly. It is important that the collar be neither too light or too heavy, neither too thin nor too thick. A collar that is too light for the dog can be easily broken, while a collar that is too heavy may be uncomfortable for the puppy to wear. It is also important that the width of the color be appropriate for the size of the dog.

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On this episode of dog training, using a head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the basic head collar concept.

Many people find the Gentle Leader easier to fit that the Halti, and in addition the Gentle Leader is designed to fasten around the dog’s neck. The advantage of this design is that even if the dog is somehow able to wriggle out of the muzzle, it is still wearing a collar. This safety feature is very important, especially during training outside or in novel situations. On the other hand, the Halti offers better control of the dog, and for this reason it is often favored when working with very aggressive dogs.

Training a dog with a head collar has a number of advantages over training with a traditional or training collar. For one thing, head collars are often easier to use for beginning dog trainers than are training collars. Head collars are also quite effective at preventing dogs from pulling, or controlling and retraining dogs that tend to pull...

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On this episode of dog training, puppy training is very important, whether you are training your first puppy or your 20th.  Properly training and socializing a puppy is vital to making it a valued member of your family and your community.

In some ways training a puppy is easier than training an adult or adolescent dog.  One reason is that the puppy is essentially a “blank slate”, untroubled by past training techniques and other issues.  In other ways, however, the puppy can be more difficult to train than an older dog.

One challenge to training a new puppy is that puppies are more easily distractible than adolescent and adult dogs.  Everything is new to a puppy, and every new experience provides a new chance for distraction.  For this reason, it is best to keep training sessions short when working with a puppy, and to end each training sessions on a positive note......

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Pulling on the leash is another problem trait that many puppies pick up. Unfortunately, this behavior is also one that is sometimes encouraged by well meaning owners. Playing games like tug of war with the leash, or even with a rope (that can look like the leash to the dog) can unwittingly encourage a problem behavior.

The use of a quality body harness can be a big help when training a puppy not to pull, or retraining a dog that has picked up the habit of pulling on the leash. Try training the puppy to accept the body harness the same way it accepts the regular buckle collar...

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This episode of Dog Training we discuss the problem of your dog jumping on people. One of the most frequently cited problems with dogs is that of jumping up on people. Unfortunately, this is one of those behaviors that is often inadvertently encouraged by well meaning owners. After all, it is cute and adorable when that little 10 pound puppy jumps up on you, your family members and your friends.

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It is always an exiting time when you bring your puppy to his or hers new home for the first time. This episode of dog training focus on how to introduce your dog to its new home. It also covers some of the basic skills your puppy must learn like climbing stair, when is the best time to bring your puppy home and what the home enviroment should be like.

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In this episode of Dog Training, we focus on house training your dog. We cover  do's and don'ts of house training so so you can avoid common pitfalls and potty train your puppy right he first time.  This training is vital to you and your dogs happiness not to mention the carpets.

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This episode of Dog Training we discuss how to gain the respect of your dog and why it is important to be be the leader of the pack. You dog will not only respect you for being the boss but will also be happier with clear leadership.

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This episode of dog training on septic radio we take a look at stopping destructive behavior in dogs and puppies. The first subject is stopping excessive barking first by making sure the dogs basic needs are meet then addressing the issues. While chewing is natural for your dog, The show also tackles stopping inappropriate chewing by your dog.

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Do's and don't of dog and puppy socialization.

Teaching a puppy or a dog proper socialization skills is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs and people with whom he comes into contact. A properly socialized dog is a happy dog, and a joy to be around for both humans and animals. A poorly socialized dog, or one with no socialization at all, is a danger to other animals, other people and even his own family.

The podcast gives the do's and don'ts.

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During the time that the puppy is confined in its little den, it will begin to develop the habit of eliminating on paper. After a little time has passed, the puppy will begin to exhibit a preferred place to eliminate. After this preferred spot has been established, the area that is papered should be slowly diminished. The first papers to be removed should be those that are furthest away from the "toilet". Eventually, the owner will have to lay down only a few papers. If the puppy ever misses those papers, it means that the papered area has been reduced too much and too soon.

Additional resources including two free ebooks Dog Care Basics and The Dog Obedience Manual are available at: Septic Radio Dog Training or http://septicradio.com/dogtraining.php

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This episode of Dog Training we cover geting your dog started with a collar and leash. Walking on a collar and leash is an important ability that your dog must learn. For the safety of your dog he or she should never be taken outside the home or yard without a sturdy collar and leash.

Additional resources including two free ebooks on dog care. available at: Septic Radio Dog Training

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In this episode of Dog Training, we discuss biting behavior in puppies.  How to discourage the behavior and why it is important not to tolerate biting while the dog is still small.

Additional resources including two free ebooks on dog care. available at: Septic Radio Dog Training

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In this episode of Dog Training, we discuss the commands that all dogs should learn.  We discuss the advantages of a well trained dog including the dog's happiness, safety of the dog and people around the dog and a happier home life.  Dog training is like a job for the dog.  It is a job they look forward to.  Why does your dog chew your shoe?  Because it does not have a job and it is bored.

Additional resources including two free ebooks on dog care. available at: Septic Radio Dog Training

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One of the most important aspects of training a puppy is socialization.  On this episode of septic radio's dog training we talk about socializing your dog with people as well as other dogs.

Additional resources including two free ebooks on dog care. available at: Septic Radio Dog Training

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