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Dog Training Basics, page 2
Sara Edans Guide To Training Your Dog Part 1 2006-9-10
Show your dog your care with Clicker Training Did you know that you can teach your dog to do amazing tricks, run and jump, do short turns and obey your commands without having to hit or yell at the ...Frequently Asked Questions About Clicker Training 2006-9-7
What is a "clicker", and how do you use it to train? A clicker is a small, simple device that makes a click sound. Using this tool for training dogs is becoming very popular. It is used to tell ...Discipline for Dogs 2006-9-4
When I talk to clients about disciplining their dogs, they usually cringe, associating the word with harsh punishment. To me, discipline is about goals and consequences. It’s about giving your ...PLAY-FIGHTING, TAG & TUG O' WAR 2006-8-2
No topic engenders such a wide range of conflicting advice than whether or not it is advisable to play physical-contact games with dogs, e.g., play-fighting, tag and tug o' war. Some breeders and ...Tug of War 2006-8-2
Dog owners have been admonished for decades to never play tug of war with their dogs because of the risk of it increasing aggression and/or dominance in the dog. Even many dog resource people such as ...Reconsidering the Dominance Model in Dog Training 2006-7-30
History of the Hierarchy A linear hierarchy, where the social structure revolves around priority access to resources, was first described in chickens, resulting in the term “pecking order.” ...Recommended Reading 2006-7-30
Great Introductory Books The Culture Clash, Jean Donaldson: Considered THE definitive book on positive reinforcement-based dog training, by the SF/SPCA’s very own Director of The Academy for ...Choke and Shock Collars: Obedience Training or Physical Punishment? 2006-7-27
Choke and shock collars are designed to stop dogs from pulling on a leash or barking through the application of pain. The dog stops pulling or barking for one reason—because it hurts. Halters ...How To Choose A Dog Trainer 2006-7-26
With so many dog trainers out there, it can be hard trying to choose the best one for your dog. Trying to determine which dog trainer is the best qualified to train your dog can be a difficult task. ...Dog Crate Training 2006-7-24
Crate training is the process of teaching a dog to go into its crate on command and to be comfortable there while enclosed. Dogs, like all canines, are den-dwelling animals by instinct and a crate ...
