Dog aggression, particularly on leash, is an unfortunately common problem in today’s world, where dogs often suffer from lack of socialization with their own species. Some dogs who have forgotten… Predators that they are, moving objects are always of special interest to dogs, and cars are no exception. Herding breeds, terriers, and the bull breeds especially have reputations for car… You’ll teach your dog the leave it command with treats, and then transfer the meaning to other things he would otherwise pursue with abandon if unimpeded by your command. During… In the early stages of training, or when the lure of distractions may be over-whelming for your dog, you can make your own life a little easier by using tethers… Teaching your dog to settle during meal times has lots of positive side effects. It keeps your dog from begging at the table, or scavenging underneath it for dropped morsels… Ahh, the settle command. This command, once mastered, is your dog’s ticket to freedom. It means that he can be contained in a designated area without actually being contained by… There are so many ways that the wait command can help your dog stay safe. From dashing through doors or gates, to bolting from cars or crates, your dog can… The wait command is one of the most versatile and useful commands you can teach your dog. Not only will you use it as a leadership tool and to instill… Your Relationship Affects Leash WalkingContents Like practically every other aspect of training your dog, the relationship you have with him affects how he walks on leash. Is he attentive to… Long-line walking teaches your dog to respect your leash. You’ll be walking your dog in a large square, stopping at the corners, nothing more. For this exercise, you’ll need your… Your basic 6-foot leash is what you’ll be using in your everyday life with your dog. It’s perfect for neighborhood walks, trips to the vet, and anywhere you need to… So far, you’ve been teaching your dog to respect and pay attention to you and your leash. If you’ve done all the exercises, your dog should be walking pretty nicely… The recall, or teaching your dog to come to you when you call, is arguably the most important thing you’ll ever teach your dog. Undoubtedly, you want your dog to… As mentioned previously, dogs are very context-specific animals, so just because your dog understands “down” in the kitchen before mealtime doesn’t mean he’ll understand it on the front stoop. He’s… Getting stimulus control of behaviors is a fancy way to say that your dog responds to your cues or commands with the correct behavior. There are two basic ways that… Compulsion, or physically (not forcefully) positioning your dog, can be used to back up commands originally taught using luring, or to teach the behaviors if you don’t want to use… With luring, you’ll use a treat to lead your dog into the positions. When luring, be sure to keep the treat pinched between your fingers, so you can control it… Before you start teaching your dog the positions, set yourself and your dog up for success by preparing the environment with everything you need. In addition to preparing the environment,… Controlling and training your dog is relatively easy in comparison to trying to control and train the humans in the world. It’s particularly difficult when they seem determined to undermine… By now, you probably realize that it’s not enough to just stop your dog from jumping up on people. You have to give her something to do instead of jumping,… You need to teach your little jumping bean what to do instead of jumping. During the process, you have to do something to keep him from being successful in getting… Like so many of the things that dogs do that people find unacceptable, jumping up is a normal part of canine communication and interaction. From the time they are identifying… Teeth on skin, especially those needle-like puppy teeth, are not only painful; they can also cause serious injuries and infections, even from apparently minor wounds that occur during play. First… Dogs’ interactions with each other often involve their teeth. They use their teeth to play, to threaten or discipline, to control, and to some extent to communicate. Just because using… Pica, or eating nonfood items like rocks, wood, drywall, socks, and coins, usually starts with chewing the items. A dangerous, even deadly habit, pica can cause damage to the mouth… Every dog, like every person, is an individual. They each have their own likes and dislikes and chewing styles. Some are power chewers, and others are more delicate. With the… To teach your dog good chewing habits when she’s not crated, you need to be there to let her know it’s not okay to chew on some things, like shoes,… Chewing fulfills multiple physical, mental, and emotional needs in your dog. He doesn’t just want to chew; he has to chew, and he will chew virtually anything in his path… Submissive urination is a common problem and can be very frustrating for dog owners to deal with. It often appears just before puberty, and usually goes away with a little… Housebreaking adult dogs can be more challenging than housebreaking puppies, but it doesn’t have to be. The trick is to treat them just like they are puppies, which means not…
Using ‘Leave It’ to Reduce Dog Aggression
Using ‘Leave It’ to Stop Dogs That Chase Cars
The Leave It Command
Reinforcing Settle Command
Teaching your Dog to Settle at Dinnertime
Teaching the Settle Command
Using ‘Wait’ Command to Keep Your Dog Safe
The Wait Command
Who’s Walking Who?
Long-line Walking – Teach Your Dog to Go Your Way
Walking with a Regular Leash
Heeling and Heel Position
Teaching Your Dog to Come
Problems with Teaching Sit, Down, and Stand
Stimulus Control of Dog’s Behavior
Sit, Down, and Stand: Compulsion
Sit, Down, and Stand: Luring with Treats
Teach your Dog to Perform a Sit, Down, & Stand
How to Stop Others from Rewarding Dog’s Jumping Up
Jumping Up? Give Your Dog Something Else to Do
Controlling Jumping While Training
Why Dogs Jump
What to Do When Your Dog Mouths or Play-bites
Zero-Tolerance for Teeth on People
Pica: Chewing and Eating the Inedible
Good Chewing Items for Your Dog
Interruption and Redirection of Your Dog’s Chewing
Preventing Property Damage from Chewing
What to Do If Your Dog Is a Submissive Wetter
Housebreaking Adult Dogs