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| An Overview of the Debarking Debate |
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One of the most controversial subjects in the field of dog training is the question of debarking surgery. Debarking surgery is a procedure designed to minimize the volume of a dog’s bark. It is generally used by those with dogs who have both a loud bark and a tendency to bark incessantly. Th |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| Being Your Dog’s Leader is Key to Training |
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Dogs, in their natural state, are pack animals. We tend to think of them simply as autonomous pups and don’t often consider their immutable core nature as pack animals, however. This failure to take into account the true nature of dogs can make training more difficult. Likewise, understandin |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| Choosing a Trainer: Two Key Considerations |
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Although many dog owners successfully train their pets without outside assistance, some benefit greatly by using a professional dog trainer. A quality dog trainer can help instruct the dog while also providing the owner with invaluable guidance and assistance. Very problematic dogs—those who |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| Differences in Training for Hunting Dogs |
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As the old song said there is a time for every purpose and the same is true for training your dog. Just as different jobs require different skills and different tools, dogs used in specialized areas require specialized training. For this discussion, we will look at the hunting dog and what |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Different Training for Different Breeds |
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I am certain we all remember a popular song a few years ago with the line “different strokes for different folks.” Well, the same applies to the canine world. Pure breeds have been refined over the years for specialized purposes and if these purposes are considered in the training, you |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Different Training Techniques for Companion Animals |
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In the last article, discussed some of the major points in how the training of hunting dogs has evolved differently than that of companion animals or pets. We will continue that discussion in this article by discussing some of the specialized areas that companion dogs are trained in |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Dog Training: Attitude is Important |
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There is nothing more critical to the success of dog training than the owner’s attitude. The mindset of the trainer is more important than the equipment purchased, the exact system used, or the breed of dog involved. Nothing can destroy the likelihood of effective training more quickly than a |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Dogs for Defense: Military Dog Training during World War II |
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During World War II, over 10,000 U.S. dogs were recruited and trained for military service as part of a program known as “Dogs for Defense.” The military believed it would be able to put a few hundred well-trained dogs to use. Their estimates proved very low as thousands would eventually be |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| FIVE EASY STEPS TO STOP YOUR PUPPY FROM CHEWING |
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You got your new pet almost a week ago. In that time, the little beast has eaten three pairs of shoes, four of your favorite Stephen King novels ( He left Cujo alone… Maybe he is a fan too? ), gnawed the trim around the bathroom doorway, chewed thru the power cord of your laptop and, just |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| FIVE STEPS FOR SOCIALIZING YOUR DOG TO OTHER PETS |
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Socializing your pet to accept new animals into the household is not always an easy task. We all read the biblical account of Noah and his Ark and wondered just how he got the animals to survive in the ark together for five minutes let alone 40 days and nights of rain. The dog usually has |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| FIVE TIPS FOR EASIER VET VISITS |
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Taking your pet to the veterinarians’ office can be an adventure all on its own. There are so many sights, sounds, smells and other sensations that your pet can easily become quite excited or agitated to the point that control is difficult. Multiply this by the ever rotating average of 1 |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Four Things to Do when Dealing with a Difficult Dog |
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When you brought him home, you just knew that cute little puppy was going to brighten your family’s life in many different ways! You visualized him running with the children in the backyard, curled up at your feet on a winter’s night in front of the fire, and as an always-cheerful companion |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Four Underpinnings to a Success Dog Training Strategy |
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Man and dog have been seemingly inseparable for centuries. The unique relationship between the two animals has been studied extensively as people have sought to better train their dogs as work partners and companions.
There are virtually as many training strategies as there are dog owners. A |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Halter Training Your Dog |
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One of the easiest training lessons you will ever encounter is halter training. Why is this? It is because your dog already knows the basics of how to function on a collar and leash system and walking is within their natural range of movement. Thus, you are not asking the dog to do anythi |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| Honey, the dog just bit the Mail carrier... or Train your dog to avoid lawsuits |
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In the litigious society in which we find ourselves living today, legal actions seem to be commonplace. You can be sued for millions if a cup of coffee, which common sense would tell you is very hot, does not contain a warning label to that effect prior to someone dumping it onto their lap |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| HOUSEBREAKING YOUR PUPPY |
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You’re the proud owner of a new puppy. Unfortunately, you are also the not so proud owner of a soggy living room carpet. It doesn’t take long to realize this can’t keep happening. So what do you do? It might just be time to housebreak your new pet.
Housebreaking may sound |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| How to Train Using Your Dogs Personality |
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In the previous article, we discussed how to typecast your dog for personality traits. Know that you have taken the time to study the animal and decide what traits they possess and which are not so strong, you are ready to put this knowledge to use in training. This type of training is eff |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Improving Your Dog’s Behavior Through Exercise |
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We’ve all heard the old saying “idle hands are the devil’s tools.” The popularity of the adage stems from its validity. Those who are not able to keep themselves busy are far more apt to fill their time with inappropriate acts. If re-written to apply to man’s best friend, the notion |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Is A Dog Right For You? |
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Early morning walks, cold noses waking you up. Are you really ready for all that a dog needs? Do you know where you local veterinarian is? What kind of dog do you want? Are you ready to play pick up maid? Do you really like those shoes? How about that new white carpet you just put in? Are you ve |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:31:09 -0600) |
| Is Electrical Collars Effective in Training? |
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Is the use of an electrical collar really an effective training aid? The short answer to this question is yes. Without a doubt, these tools are effective as training aids. They provide a quick attention getter for the animal being trained and they most assuredly provide a negative reinforc |
| Author: Richard W Gary |
| Directory: Animals - Dog Training |
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