The basics of dog obedience training and teaching your dog to sit, stay and come. These basic training commands will be extremely beneficial to you later on in your dog’s life. When you take your dog out you don’t want him to be running muck in the street, you want to show him off for the perfect dog that he is! Dog obedience training can be achieved in a matter of weeks with the right attention, dedication and patience.

There are a lot of obedience classes available. So if you can’t teach your dog by yourself there is plenty support at the class, there are also other dogs there. Not only are you training your dog you are socialising him to which of course is the next step after sit, stay and come. Dogs are kind of like children to an extent, except with a lot of fur, they need to be taught right and wrong.

I always find that treats are a great method of dog obedience training; you award them with a special treat when they have done something you have asked them to. If they don’t respond they don’t get a treat. There is no point shouting at your dog as he will only become scared of you and you don’t want that, you want to form a happy relationship with him. Dog’s are a man’s best friend!

When teaching your dog obedience try and teach him away from distractions like his toys, take him to an empty field or park where there aren’t any people, only you and him. Tell him firmly but nicely that you want him to sit, then take your hand and place it on his back and gently guide his bottom down, when it is down say sit and tell him he’s a good boy then award him with a treat. Repeating this over and over again will make him realise that when you say sit you mean for him to sit and he gets rewarded, soon enough he will know to sit when you tell him to and the treats are no longer necessary.

Getting him to stay is another matter, you’ll probably need another person for that. Get him to sit (once he has learned how) and get a friend to hold him. Walk away from him telling him to stay, using your hand hold it up firmly (doing this will make him realise that when you hold your hand up in the future you want him to stay as well, not just when you tell him to) then give it a few seconds and let your friend release him, when he comes to you make him sit and tell him how clever he is! Don’t forget to reward him. While using this technique you are also teaching your dog how to come to you as well, so don’t forget to say “ome” to him, not just his name.

When dogs are born they are like soft clay, they need to be moulded and shaped. You can teach your dog from any age and the younger you start the easier it is. Like they say: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!!!

Some people think putting a dog house in the yard is a waste of space because they can just go inside the house.  This may be true, but most dogs like to stay in a small enclosure.  If you ever notice that sometimes your dog will find a box to sleep in or in a corner.  When there’s something blocking them from all three sides, they feel more secure knowing if something was going to attack them, it would come from the front.

Another reason to get a dog house is the protection from the weather.  If your dog like to stay outside, it will give them protection from the weather.  If no one is home, you can feel secure that your dog will have a place to get away from the weather.  To prevent rain from getting in the dog house, you can put a plastic sheet over the door with only the top nailed to the dog house.  That way it will be easier for them to get in and out of the dog house.

Dog house are not just made for outdoor.  It can also be placed indoor.  If you see that you dog is sleeping in a box often or in the corner somewhere, it might be a good idea to place one inside the house.  Since the dog is part of the family, you want him to feel as comfortable as possible.  When he is comfortable, he will have a good night sleep.  Some of the places to put the dog house can be in the laundry room or in the living room.  If you have a large dog, it might be a bit harder finding a place to put the dog house.

When choosing a dog house, you should make sure it’s comfortable for them to stay in.  Dog houses comes in many different shapes and sizes.  Of course, the bigger your dog is the bigger the dog house will need to be.  Most pet stores sell dog houses so be sure to check with them.  Another place to find dog houses are online.  Online stores will have a greater selcetion of dog houses to choose from. However, the cost for shipping can be expensive so be sure to ask how much is the cost of shipping.  Sometimes, you might get lucky and find a good deal online that even offer free shipping.

Beside the above reasons, there are many more reasons why getting a dog house for your dog is very important.  So of you don’t have one yet, consider getting one.  Shop around and you might find a great deal on a dog house.

Home dog training is relatively new on the dog marketing scene and is quite a hit especially in America. It’s not because people are lazy so they are hiring professionals. It’s because they need someone with a lot of experience to help them train their dog, maybe their dog is giving them a hard time.

One of the largest home dog training services are Bark Busters, they are a globally known home dog training service and have achieved results all over the world. There are hundreds of testimonials and reviews available so read one for yourself. They have sites in all parts of the globe. They offer a lifetime guarantee as well; you should visit their website to read more about them and the services they offer, also to see if you live close to a visiting dog trainer.

There is another large home dog training service located in the UK only, they are called “Dog Training UK”. One feature with them is that they don’t actually train your dog at your home. They take them away to a place kind of like kennels for three weeks and train them there, so when your dog is returned to you he can do all the things that you have been trying to teach him for months! They can only accept dogs which are up to date with their vaccinations and cannot train very aggressive dogs.

Home dog training is getting popular every year so that means more people or company will start offering that service.  There are probably plenty of people who can train your dog at home.  Try searching on the Internet for them or looking in the classified section of the newspaper.  Before you choose a trainer, make sure you do your research and get some references on the trainer.  Since you are letting a stranger in your house, you want to be sure your family and your dog is safe.

In addition, make sure you check how much each trainer charge.  If they are a part of a big company or really experienced in dog training, they will cost more.  There are some that have less experience and will charge less, but it’s a bit risky.  Whichever trainer you choose, make sure that you get as much references as possible.

Many people are turning to home dog training as it is convenient and helpful especially if you haven’t had experiences training a dog before. A lot of people get tense and irritated when their dog doesn’t do what they say but that doesn’t help. Training a dog can be a very stressful time and home dog training just makes it that much easier. I say if it’s there for the taking, why not?!

There are lots of reasons why dogs are or become aggressive. Maybe the dog feels his territory is being compromised, or he feels threatened. A lot of aggression comes from lack of confidence and insecurity. Simple obedience will not solve your dog’s aggressive problems only some serious dog training will do the trick. Aggressiveness doesn’t just mean biting; it means barking and lunging at people as well. This type of behaviour needs to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent anything serious from happening to someone or another dog.

Your vet can recommend you how to go about finding someone who can work with aggressive dogs. Training aggressive dogs is a speciality and unfortunately could cost you a fair amount of money, but the end result is well worth it and you don’t have to worry about losing your dog. Most obedience and training schools wont take aggressive dogs as most of the places run classes with other members and won’t let them be endangered. The best thing you can do is to take him to a proper dog school. Look in your yellow pages for one.

Always check the techniques used by schools on how they train aggressive dogs as training an aggressive dog can be dangerous some places may use out of date methods which could be harmful to your dog, although this isn’t always the case it is always better to be safe than sorry. I wish I could say it was easy to train your dog not to be aggressive but it isn’t.

If you rather try to train your dog, it will take a lot of patience and knowledge first.  Read as much on training an aggressive dog as possible.  In addition, make sure to get to know your dog more.  The more you know about their behavior, the better it will be to train them.

Aggressive dogs are in a league of their own and require the right skills to do it properly.  The most important factor to training an aggressive dog is getting to know them first.  If after a couple weeks and you don’t see any changes, it’s better to find a professional to help you train the dog.  You don’t want to take the chance of getting hurt or someone else getting hurt.

At the end of the day what counts is that your dog stops attacking and he starts loving. An aggressive dog can halter the relationship that you have with him therefore you and your dog aren’t having the best time together as you are always worried about him biting you, other people or other dogs. I recommend that you do what it takes to get the problem sorted!

Not only are dog training schools available locally but also on the internet. Dog training UK is very popular and has some great achievements. They also have a great guarantee for those stubborn dogs: if your dog isn’t obedient at the end of the training session you get every penny back! They claim to be able to teach your dog in only three weeks. I say if they have a guarantee go for it! You can’t loose.

There is quite a lot of controversy about dog training schools, a lot of people think that they are there to rip money of the inexperienced dog handlers, but it is quite the opposite, they need to make money to hire the hall etc. so why not charge? They are there to help inexperienced dog handlers who have got no support from anywhere else. They offer practical solutions and great company. There are other members so you are socialising while you are training what could be better?!

When attending a dog training school always be prepared for the worst! Dogs seem to know when there is pressure on them to behave and always seem to mess up on purpose. There will be a lot of other people and dogs there so a short leash is recommended. Always keep an eye on him, he may appear to like the dog next to you one minute but two minutes later he may take a dislike to him and you need to prevent any fights! The most important thing to know when you are at a dog training school is to relax and try to enjoy yourself, if you are tense your dog will sense it and he will be too, so make it fun for the both of you. And don’t forget to take a popper scoop, there is always one dog that likes to leave a little accident, let’s hope it’s not yours.

Dog training school is suppose to help you train your dog, but there are some who are just after your money.  If the training school seems like they don’t have any interest in your dog or even trying to teach you the proper way, then it’s time to find another dog training school.  To be on the safe side, make sure to check for reference of others who had their dog trained there before.  A good place to do so is online and there are people who are willing to share their experiences about the school with you.

If you are not confident enough or patient enough with your dog then you need help to get him trained, there are strict rules now concerning dogs and there behaviour. Dog training schools are there to help and you will be doing you and your dog a great favour.

I find the best training aid to be treats, small pieces of human food chopped up and given to him when he has done something good has always worked wonders, that is unless your dog doesn’t really have an interest in treats. This is a really cheap method of a training aid but if you want to blow some cash there are hundreds of options available for you.

For dog agility training aids that are available are e.g. anti bark collars. Many dogs have a problem when they do dog agility. They start barking constantly basically because of the hype involved. Anti bark collars do one of two things or sometimes both, they give a small electric charge when your dog barks and spray some water up into their face. People may think this is cruel but it is completely harmless. It just lets your dog know that barking is not acceptable. These collars are available at pet shops and on the internet and are not too expensive.

For dog obedience some dog training aids that are available are dog clickers, the newest craze out on the market which allows owners instead of associating sit with a word they use a click instead and reward with treats, no punishment allowed. Another aid available is a harness; this gets fitted around your dog’s upper body so when you are teaching him to heel a slight tug on the harness pulls him back completely. The harness is a widely used obedience aid and is greatly used for bigger dogs such as German shepherds and Rottweilers.

Many of these dog training aids are available at your local pet stores or at a department store.  If you don’t seem to find what you’re looking for, try searching online for them.  Many online pet stores will have a large selection of dog training aids.

Since there are a lot of pet stores available online, you may want check out a few store before purchasing the item.  Also, be sure to check the shipping and handling cost.  Some store will actually price their item cheaper than the competitor, but will charge a lot for shipping and handling.

There are also dog training aids available for around the home. These are simple and effective. Many people turn to dog training aids when nothing else has worked but they don’t have to be the last thing you try, with aids so cheap these days there is no reason why you can’t invest in something that will make your dogs learning process a lot more exciting!

When crate training you must ensure that you do not put your dog in there when he has been bad as tempting as it may be. Also dogs can’t be in the kennel for more than four hours due to the fact that they will need to stretch and need to the toilet. Many dogs start to feel uncomfortable after four hours and then they begin to get anxious. Sometimes the kennel isn’t the godsend some think it is. A lot of people aren’t using kennels properly and therefore end up with more problems then they had started with.

You firstly need to identify the problem that you are using cratel training for, it is for housebreaking? Chewing? Making a mess? Once you have identified the problem you then need to utilize the cage to your advantage. All dogs should feel at home when they enter their cage. Food and water should always be available to them and comfortable bedding. For chewing problems chew toys should be available in the kennel and no where else and if he is caught chewing show him his chew toy instead don’t shout at him. Housebreaking is a little bit harder. Most dogs will not do their business where they sleep. So once you notice your dog start to get uncomfortable in his kennel take him out and let him do his business, once he has praise him and continue to repeat. Dog kennel training needs a lot of attention and probably aimed at dogs that are very stubborn and hard to train.

In order for the crate training to be effective, you must do it correctly.  Improper use of the crate will just cause more problem than helping your dog.  Your dog is a very smart animal and he will learn quickly. If he is a stubborn dog, you will need patience to crate train him correctly.  After awhile your dog will learn to understand why he’s in the crate and not outside.  The earlier you crate train them, the easier it will be on you and them.

You may think caging up a dog is cruel but in truth its not, what happened to us when we were small? We were left in our cot or playpen to play, that is what you are doing to your dog, nothing cruel or inhumane just practical. Kennels are a little bit expensive to buy so make sure that you want to follow crate training methods to the end before purchasing one.  Be sure to read on on other information about crate training to help you train your dog quicker.

Dog agility training is somewhat harder than other training options, but I find it the most fun. Firstly if you haven’t heard of dog agility it is a sport for dogs and owners. It is extremely popular in the UK and now there are reports of it happening in the USA and down under in Australia. It comprises of a main event, of which there are lots of different courses for your dog to run. In the courses there is a set number of obstacles. 26 is the average. Your dog has to complete the course without getting any faults in the quickest time to win. Sounds easy? Think again.

There are certain obstacles included in the course which need much training to master. There are two different types of courses, there are jumping and there are agility courses. Jumping courses are exactly what it says on the box, they are courses full of obstacles which your dog is to jump over, things like jumps (two stands which face each other that hold a pole, the pole stand is around 4ft high) which your dog has to clear without knocking the pole down, there are weaves (the weave is a straight line of poles. They can be 6,8,or 12 poles in length, your dog must weave through this) which your dog must not come out of before the end. In agility courses there are contact points on obstacles which your dog must touch with their paws. This requires a lot of dog agility training.

To run your dog in a show you must be registered with the Scottish Kennel Club (SKC) (or the AKC, the American Kennel Club if you are from the USA) and be part of an agility club. The members of these clubs meet up once or twice a week and train together, they set up practice courses, or just do certain obstacles their dog needs practicing on.

Dog agility training is not allowed in a club before your dog is one year old. Most agility enthusiasts have some equipment at home so they can start their dog from as young as six weeks, of course the poles from the jumps lay on the ground, and they don’t make their dog do anything dangerous. There are companies such as Jax which make obstacles and also training obstacles.

A lot of dog agility training must be done before you enter your first show. Your dog must be able to run a full course.  Make sure to never push your dog to the breaking point.  It’s best to gradually train them so they will get used to it and will perform better.

Forgive me for making dog agility sound like hard gruelling work, not the fun it really is. It is spectacular. The people, the atmosphere, the fun! The dog agility training is just what you have to endure to get there!

Dog house comes in many different shapes, size and color.  Since there are many different dog houses out there to choose from, there are some factors to consider.  The dog house you pick should be large enough to fit your dog.  Many people make the mistake buying a dog house and after putting it together, the dog don’t fit in there.  Be sure to measure your dog size first before purchasing the dog house.

Another thing to consider is the location where the dog house will be at.  Try not to place the dog house somewhere that is in derect sunlight.  Even though there’s a roof to block the heat, but the dog house can still get overheated from the sun and make your dog uncomfortable.  The best place is some where that offer shades like by the house or under a tree.

The material of the dog house is very important also.  Dog houses are made from wood and plastic.  Plastic being the most popular because of their durability, affordability, and easy to setup.  Once you buy the dog house and since it’s already pre-assembled from the manufactuers, just follow some simple instructions, and you can have a dog house in under and hour.

Wood on the other hand, will need to be constructed by you first.  In addition to wood, you will need shingle for the roof as well.  Depending on the size of the dog house and the quality of the shingles, it can be expensive to buy them.  The manufactuers will cut all the pieces of wood to size and pre packaged everything that you need.  It will take longer to assemble that the plastic dog house.

For those who are more experienced with building or want a customized dog house for their dog have the option to build one from scratch.  Of course, this will require planning and a lot of time.  You wioll need to know what materials to use and need to cut them correctly to size.  However, building one from scratch will give you the ability to create the dog house as you want.

Since you don’t want to leave food and water on the ground, make sure the dog house is large enough to house the dog and their bowls of food and water.  This will ensure that no dirt or debris from the yard will get into their food and water.

Dog house are a great addition to your home and will make your dog very happy.  This is the place where he will go if he need to take a nap or shelter himself from a storm.  If you don’t have a dog house yet, try to get one.  Most dog houses will last for a very long time and you can take it with you if you decide to move to another house.

The most basic of dog training is to get your dog to sit and come. Teaching him those commands are essential for him to learn. These commands are used for various different reasons, if you are in competition, if your dog jumps making him sit will immediately get him off and “come” is the all important one. If you take your dog for a walk, you let him of the leash and you expect him to come back to you, not run around the park with you chasing after him shouting at him to “get here right this instance”. That would be just down right embarrassing!

Another example is getting your sit when they’re around people.  Even though your dog is friendly, most people fear them.  When the dog is sitting, most people feel more comfortable.  In addtion, some people don’t like get licked.  If you let your dog loose, he will mostly lick the person.  For this reason, teaching your dog to sit at your command is a good way to control them.

To teach your dog how to come requires only the most basic of techniques but a lot of repetition. The simplest way to get him to come is have a toy in one hand and a treat in the other, when you are in the house simply walk away from him, hold out the toy and excitingly call him to you, when he comes over give him a treat, always use the command for come that you are going to use in the future. Doing this several times a day is a great way to teach him, but remember to have lots of long breaks so he doesn’t get bored and stop enjoying it, and don’t forget the treats!

Getting him to sit could be a slight bit harder but again only requires basic dog training. When you have mastered the come command call him to you, place your hand on the end of his back and say “sit” while gently pushing down on his backside, when he sits his bottom down give him a treat and a lot of praise. If you want him to sit longer just delay giving him the treat and the praise, get him to sit but take your time bending down to him and feeding him his titbit.

Basic dog training is simple and very effective. It should also be fun for you and your dog, it doesn’t have to be hours and hours each day just may be 5 minutes or so. Don’t forget to reward your dog and yourself for all the “hard” work though!!