23.10.2009
Dog Training Information
Dogs can be a great addition to your family or they can be the worst thing ever. If you do not know how to properly make your dog happy and balanced it can and will drive you crazy. A happy dog is a happy family. When I was a kid I had a dog that my parents never walked, had us play with it for hours and hold it at night time. The dog was honestly, un-tame almost. My parents had tons of work to do and had little time with the dog for training/exercise.
How to make a balanced dog that works for your family.
I know you probably have read other blog posts and realize almost each one talks about exercise and how important it is for your dog. Depending on your dog it might need 30min to 3 hours of walking/running. No, I am not kidding. A well balanced dog has 50% exercise 25% affection and 25% playing. Your dog picks up on energy from you and your family. You can not always be giving it love that means your dog is not getting rid of his energy or shedding excess energy. This is why lots of dogs have problems not listening or staying focused. It is like your child having sugar all day and now protein/fat or carbs. they will be wired.
So Just remember to exercise your dog and then you can play/love on him/her all you want. It will make your family happier and especially your dog happier.
19.10.2009
Dog Training Information
Trying to teach your dog sit and can’t get your dog to sit after hours of trying? To get your dog to sit can be pretty easy. You need to get some food or a toy they like. This will help them to focus on you and the command. If you don’t have your dog’s attention they will never learn.
How to teach them:
- put them in front of you
- put the tread in front of their snout
- move the treat towards the sky above their head
- The dog will want the treat and will auto sit
- After your dog does it a few times then you start saying sit right before they sit
It takes time and patience. So do not give up.
19.10.2009
Dog Training Information
Are you wondering if you really should train your dog or force your dog to learn new things? Did you know that it is healthy for your dog to learn new tricks and actions. Your dog wants to, it is his lively hood. Dogs do not want to just sit around or just play tug-o-war all day. They want something that will challenge their mind and physical skills. A dog at all times wants to please his or her master.
So you are probably wondering what you can do to challenge your dog or even how to challenge your dog. You can do simple things like teaching them sit, heal stay and other commands. These types of commands help make your dog a happy well balance dog. Another thing you can do is take your dog for at least for a walk once a day. Giving your dog a walk each day will release its energy and allow him/her to be happy. I know it sounds crazy but your dog has to get out and have organized walks and learning time or they can get stored energy they must burn off.
A good idea to help release your dog’s energy is buying a treadmill. It is easy to teach your dog to get on the tread and run/walk by themselves while you do other things. Most dogs need miles of walking each day and this is a great way to burn most their energy off and then play with them for 20-30 min after instead of an hour.
By doing these things you will find our dog being more happy and less playful to the point of annoying you.
