Dog Training Courses – Which Method is Right for You?
Dog training courses can mean the difference between having a happy dog and happy life – or not. Dogs are happier, healthier and safer when they have loving boundaries set for them and that’s what dog training courses help you learn to set for your dog.
First let’s take a look at the overall methods that dog training courses use. If you find a method that suits you best, you will know the type of course that will best for you and your dog.
Types of Dog Training Courses
Reward Training: Emphasizes positive reinforcement — instead of punishing or yelling at your dog for what you don’t want him to do, you reward your dog for doing what you want him to do. Rewards consist of praise and petting as well as treats. Treats are especially used in the early learning stages of a new behavior.
Dog Whispering: Dog Whispering is more of a general philosophy than a method. This is a more advanced method that should taken on by dog lovers who feel very confident in their connection with their dogs and are interested in learning about canine behaviors, motivation and body language.
Choke or Check Collar Training: Choke collars are collars that slip over a dogs head onto it neck and tighten down on the dogs neck when it pulls too hard on its leash. Choke collars were designed for professional trainers and for limited use – there is a health risk to your dog’s neck and trachea when using them. In general, dog training courses that emphasize choke or check collar training are not recommended.
Prong Collar Training: Don’t even think about this method. A prong collar has metal ends that stick into a dog’s flesh and digs into its neck when it pulls on its leash. Inhumane period!
Head Collar Training: Very humane collar that gently redirects a dog’s attention or the way you want him to go instead of punishing or hurting him as the two methods directly above do. Very effective especially when used with Reward Training.
Clicker Training: This method takes a hand-held clicker, which oddly enough makes a “clicking” noise when squeezed. During clicker training, a dog is reinforced in behaviors with doggie treats paired with the clicking noise. At some point, the treats will be eliminated and the dog will know it has done something right simply by hearing the clicking noise. Very effective.
Electric Collar Training: As the name implies, this type of training involves your dog wearing a collar in which you are able to administer an electric shock to discourage certain behaviors. this method should only be used by professional trainers in the most extreme circumstances. If you are reading this blog, collar training is not for you — or your dog.
Ultrasonic Whistle Training: You know of the dog whistles that you can’t hear but a dog can – right? This method uses these whistles to get your dog’s attention as well as to train him. You will need to be trained in this method first.
About the Author
Barry Sowder owns an older rescued terrier-mix, Spencer, and a young pure-bred Collie, Olivia. Find the best
dog training courses
for you and your dog at his blog, available at: =>
http://www.dogtrainingcourses-1.com/
“Becoming A Pack Leader” Clip
|
|
Educate Your Dog $19.01 Amy Robinson, Chicago’s premier dog trainer and doggie day care innovator, shares her complete obedience training program. In the wild, wolves form a pack that has one leader. Trainer Amy Robinson will teach you how to become your dog’s pack leader, and have him love you for it! This A Dog’s Life training program includes: Puppy Imprinting |
|
|
Dog Basic Training with the Tri-Tronics Electronic Collar (Now Your Dog Can Be the Obedient Companion You’ve Always Wanted) $9.95 Learn to control your dog off-leash, using the come, heel, sit and down commands. The four most popular obedience commands are covered in clear and straightforward detail. Learn how to introduce each command to a beginning dog, starting from scratch. Then learn how to train with the Tri-Tronics Remote Training collar for reliable off-leash control, even around distractions…. |
|
|
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan – The Complete First Season $13.99 If you think your dog has behavioral problems, you’ll feel better after watching 10 minutes of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan’s hard-luck cases. The smashing success of Millan’s National Geographic Channel series is due partly to that feeling of relief–that no matter how bad your own dog’s behavior, by and large, it’s not nearly as bad as Millan’s clients’; it’s kind of like Nanny 911, but with dogs…. |
|
|
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan: The Complete Second Season $14.30 In the second season of The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan shows his breadth of abilities of working with all kinds of problem pooches, gently asserting his dominance over the dogs and gaining their trust. For example, pity poor Booker. The handsome Hungarian Vizsla was born in a quiet pocket of rural Southern California, and ever since moving to bustling downtown Long Beach with his doting owner ha… |
|
|
Cesar Millan’s Mastering Leadership Series Limited Edition 6 DVD Box Set $134.98 Internationally recognized dog expert Cesar Millan brings you his complete Mastering Leadership Series. For the first time, you can own all 6 discs detailing Cesar’s approach and methods in one comprehensive collection. Get it today and enjoy a lifetime of happiness and fulfillment with your dog. Boxset Includes: > Vol. 1: People Training for Dogs. You’ll get up close and personal with Cesar as … |
|
|
Cesar Millan’s Mastering Leadership Series Volume 6: Raising the Perfect Puppy $34.98 In “Raising the Perfect Puppy,” Cesar raises four puppies to show you how to maintain their natural state of balance. Everybody dreams of having a perfect dog – one that is happy, healthy, well-balanced, and socializes well with other animals and people. Cesar shows you how to make this dream a reality DVD topics include > Select a puppy with the right energy level for you from a shelter, rescu… |
|
|
Cesar Milan Dog Whisperer $16.86 Play the part of Cesar?s apprentice and learn what you need to know in order to understand your dog?s behavior and psychology and learn how to rehabilitate him using Cesar?s three-part Fulfillment Formula and techniques.Features include: •40 different cases featuring common dog issues like Fear, Separation Anxiety, Hyperactivity, and Obsession/Fixation.•Cesar is the player’s guide and … |
|
|
Dog Backpack Saddle Gear Bag Easy Fit for Dogs New (colors vary) $18.99 Harness your dog’s pent-up energy to bring your pet supplies or extra gear to the campsite with the Pine Creek dog backpack. The backpack–which is actually a pair of saddlebags that rest over your dog’s back–is made of a lightweight material with poly fleece inner surfaces, keeping your dog comfortable and the pack stable on extended trips and hikes. Your dog will enjoy additional comfort via th… |
|
|
How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond $7.94 From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!” I… |
|
|
Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems $5.69 Book Description Publication Date: September 18, 2007 “I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” -Cesar Millan There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan-star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan-re… |
