December 5, 2009

Crate Training Puppies

Filed under: Pitbull Puppy Training — Tags: crate training a puppy, crate training puppies, crate training puppies whining, how to crate train a puppy — admin @ 2:37 pm

If you have a puppy or plan to get one, you need to train it. One of the ways to do so is with a crate. Crate Training Puppies is a subject that’s been up for debate for many years, though. So, before you decide whether or not to crate train, you should really understand what it is, how to use it and what its benefits are.

What Crate Training Puppies Is:

Crate training basically means getting a crate for your puppy. The idea is that you would put your puppy in his or her crate for short periods of time during the training process, such as when you need to leave them unsupervised to go to the store for a few minutes. Another use is to confine the puppy while you are asleep at night and can’t be constantly watching them.

Many people also use Crates as a step in the housebreaking process for their puppy. Puppies don’t like to urinate or defecate where they are sleeping, so, by crating them for certain amounts of time, people can train them to go outside at specific times.

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December 4, 2009

The Ins and Outs of Housebreaking a Puppy

Filed under: Pitbull Puppy Training — Tags: balls, house training a puppy, housebreaking a puppy, instinct, positive reinforcement, pup, puppy owners, reward system, squeaky toys, stuffed animals, training tool, verbal commands — admin @ 10:28 am

Whether you’ve decided to get a new puppy or already gone out and gotten one, there are a lot of things that you need to know, as new puppy owners. One of those things is how to go about housebreaking a puppy. After all, the vast majority of dogs, at least in the USA, grow and live mainly in the house with people as companions. If your puppy goes anywhere it wants to, it can make living in your house very unpleasant for both you and your pet.

Punishment:

When it comes to housebreaking, what not to do is more important than what to do. One of the common mistakes that people make in house training a puppy is punishment. If you come home to find an accident on the floor, your instinct is to find the dog, shove his or her nose in it and start yelling. Not only is that cruel and useless, even if you catch the dog in the act, but it’s too late if you don’t see the puppy actually have the accident. Puppies have a short attention span and won’t understand what they’re being punished for, even if there’s only a few minutes between accident and punishment.

Your Puppy’s Training Tool:

A much better way to handle accidents in the home is through a system of positive reinforcement. That is, you should ignore the puppy when he or she has accidents, but reward them with something they enjoy when they go to the bathroom outdoors. Each puppy is different. Some puppies like food. Some like squeaky toys. Some like balls or stuffed animals. Once you find something your puppy likes, use that thing as their training tool/reward system.

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Secrets to Dog Training Review

Filed under: Best Dog Training Courses — Tags: annoyance, attitude, consistency, daniel stevens, dog obedience, dog training, dominance, frustration, little dogs, mentality, puppy, separation anxiety, tendency, tips and tricks, tone of voice — admin @ 8:07 am

Secrets to Dog Training is an in-depth guide to dog obedience. The author, Daniel Stevens, understands that, though dogs are said to be man’s best friend, they can be unruly and destructive if they aren’t given the proper training. So, he has compiled a wonderful list of tips and tricks for training any dog. Here are just a few of the topics that Daniel covers in his guide:

House Training Your Dog:

One of the many topics covered in the guide is house training your dog. Daniel Stevens knows from experience the particular frustration and annoyance that goes along with coming home to accidents. So, whether it’s a new puppy or a dog that suffers from separation anxiety or is simply marking their territory, Daniel talks about the fastest and easiest ways to cure the problem.

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Dominance:

Dominance is another big problem, especially with little dogs. Many dogs have a tendency to think that they rule the house and are allowing their humans to stay in it. Well, for many owners, that attitude is just unacceptable. Daniel Stevens’ guide, Secrets to Dog Training, talks all about the pack mentality of dogs and how to make your dog understand that you are the alpha (leader) of the house, not him.

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December 3, 2009

Pitbulls Revealed Review

Filed under: Best Dog Training Courses — Tags: amherst, comprehensive guide, experiences, myths, nutritional diet, pitbulls, public opinion, puppy chewing, puppy proof, puppy selection, tips and tricks, toys — admin @ 1:13 pm

Pitbulls Revealed is a comprehensive guide to Pitbull ownership. It was developed by Tim Amherst, an avid Pitbull lover. According to the guide, Tim learned everything he knows about Pitbulls over years of experiences with the breed. He didn’t set out to be a Pitbull expert, but he enjoyed the breed and helped acquaintances with Pitbull advice. So, eventually, he became known as the Pitbull Guru.

Pitbull Myths:

One of the best things about Tim Amherst’s guide, Pitbulls Revealed, is that it dispels many Pitbull myths. For example, it discusses how the media has warped the public opinion of Pitbulls as a breed in general. It also talks about how a few bad breeders and bad owners have perpetuated the myth that Pitbulls are all mean, evil or somehow unstable.

Choosing a Pup:

Another important part of the guide is how to choose a Pitbull pup. Tim walks the first-time Pitbull owner through various steps, including what physical and emotional traits to look for in a puppy. He talks about how to avoid many of the mistakes that are commonly made when choosing one. Not only that, but he talks thoroughly about the importance of finding a reliable Pitbull breeder and how to figure out which breeders are the best of the best.

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The Ultimate House Training Guide Review

Filed under: Best Dog Training Courses — Tags: accidents, aggravation, convenience, dog owner, dog trainers, dogs, mr edwards, pee, puppy, ultimate guide — admin @ 12:21 pm

As any good dog owner knows, house training can be a major issue. Whether you wake up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night only to step in a puddle of puppy pee or you go out to dinner and come back to find that the dog has defecated in the living room, it’s a horrible problem.

The aggravation alone is bad enough. However, it gets worse. The smells and stains are inescapable. Your cleaning bills can go through the rough. So, every owner wants to housebreak their dog as quickly as possible. Mr. Edwards’ Ultimate Guide offers dozens of helpful ways to do just that.

The Convenience:

One of the great things about the guide is the convenience. It’s convenient on many levels. It’s affordable and easy to download, to begin with. Also, though, it’s well organized with plenty of illustrations and clear chapter headings. That way, ……………………… information can be looked up immediately, in any situation.

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The Pitbull Guide Review

Filed under: Best Dog Training Courses — admin @ 9:55 am

Chad Zetrouer’s e-book, The Pitbull Guide, is a complete and comprehensive guide to pitbull-training. It takes pitbull-training to that next level and really encourages a strong bond between Pits and their owners. Here are just a few of the wonderful things the book covers.

Health and Wellness:

Chad’s book talks extensively about how to choose the right Pitbull for you. He discusses major health concerns to look out for. He talks about the pros and cons of puppies versus older Pitbulls.

He even discusses whether or not Pitbulls should have cropped ears and tails.Those are vital, if owners want to select happy, healthy Pitbulls as pets.

Training and Fun:

Another thing that Chad’s program focuses on is the importance of combining training with fun. He talks about toys and tricks that are great for Pitbulls and can teach them to respond quickly to their owners. That can make later training a lot easier.

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December 2, 2009

Dove Cresswell Puppy & Dog Training Online Review

Filed under: Best Dog Training Courses — Tags: crate training, cresswell, dog trainer, dog training, great dogs, hollywood, obedience, puppy, rush, The Pitbull Guide, types of animals, urinating — admin @ 9:47 am

The Program Points:

One of the great things about Dove Cresswell’s training program is that it covers so many things. Many programs focus on just one aspect of dog training. Dove tries to cover everything and cover it well, rather than just touching upon it.

Obedience and Recall:

Basic obedience and recall are two of the most important things to teach any dog. If a dog doesn’t listen or come when called, after all, its life is constantly in danger. Dove Cresswell’s program can teach any dog those valuable skills. Even if they knew nothing other than “stop” and “come” they’d be great dogs, but Dove’s program takes that basic training to the next level.

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November 25, 2009

Potty Training Puppies

Filed under: Pitbull Puppy Training — Tags: bladder, excitement, paws, Pitbull Puppies, potty, Potty Training, puppy, six weeks, toilet — admin @ 8:35 am

To start with, you can’t expect your puppy to be fully house trained and fully reliable before he’s six month of age. That being said,a dog can be house trained between one to six weeks. A lot depends on your puppy’s size and mostly the hard work you put into house training him.

There is also the fact that your puppy won’t have adequate bladder and bowel controls before he’s 16 weeks old. In other words, he’s not able to “hold it” for long periods so you should be extra vigilant all through that period.

But that doesn’t mean that you can’t start house training him the minute he put his paws into your home. It simply means that you have to expect your puppy to have a couple of accidents. But don’t worry, we will guide you through everything you’ll need to deal with these little mishaps, from how to react to how to clean up.

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