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By jnavary, July 5, 2010

If you have guidelines, “a guide” and pointers concerning how to do it, any type of task becomes simpler. Also, using this type of help you are more likely to succeed with it. That is true for most things and it’s also true for stopping your dog’s excessive barking. For a lot of people, 7 is thought to be a lucky number, a number of good fortune. So, in the spirit of making things easier and of good fortune to help you, the various readers, listed below are the top seven tips for stop annoying dog barking:

1. Don’t yell at your dog when trying to teach him to control his barking. Try to be patient since teaching dogs to control their barking is a very slow process. It takes time for dogs to learn so don’t expect your dog to obey you on your first attempt.This will be critically important because raising your voice will likely have the opposite effect.

If you are unable to control your own voice you will most likely fail at teaching your dog to control his.

2. Try using a squirt gun with clean fresh water to stop the dog’s barking.. This is very important because you need to get their attention before they will listen to your commands.

3. Another way to get their attention is to slap a rolled up newspaper in your hand. . This should temporarily break their obsession with barking since the sound will startle them..

4. Similarly, tossing an object that makes noise somewhere near them can be helpful in redirecting their attention. A keyring full of keys, a rattle or similar noise maker should do the trick. .

5. Another possible way to stop the barking is to give your dog several interesting chew toys to play with. Often times, dogs start barking simply out of sheer boredom. Pay particular attention to this step if you must leave your dog unattended for a lengthy period of time.

6. Be prepared to reward your dog when he follows your command. As with most training, the judicious use of treats as rewards for positive behaviors can be very effective when training your dog to be quiet. .

7. Be consistent in your training efforts. Always use the same command word when working with your dog on controlling his barking. If you switch between “NO”, “QUIET”, “STOP IT”, and other commands you’ll only confuse the dog. Pick one command word and stick with it..

Follow these 7 tips for stopping your dog’s excessive barking and you will probably find life easier for you, get good results and relish the the resulting silence.

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By jnavary, December 24, 2009

DogTown is returning to the National Geographic Channel on January 1st! This is one of my absolute favorite shows. The staff there are, IMHO, genuine heroes and heroines.

Here’s a clip from one of last season’s shows:

And here is the official announcement from the DogTown website:

Ring in the New Year with a new season of DogTown starting Friday, January 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel. The hit series returns with 10 new episodes that follow the rehabilitation of abandoned, neglected and misfit dogs at DogTown, the last-hope refuge that’s part of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill animal facility in the country.

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By Mark Edwards, December 19, 2009

One of the biggest complaints dog owners have is that their dogs jump on people. They jump on their owners, they jump on guests, they jump on every human being that comes near them. It isn’t quite a monumental problem when the dog is small, but a medium to larger dog can do some serious damage to adults, and absolutely devastate a child when they jump on them. You have tried everything to stop a dog from jumping on people, haven’t you? The down command, the off command, yelling, a quick spanking, and anything else you can think of. Why doesn’t any of this work? And why does your dog keep jumping on people? How do you stop a jumping dog?

Well, first let us look at the reason your dog jumps on people. We have a little bad news for you, this problem is your fault. Remember when your dog was a cuddly little puppy? She would run up to you, and she was just so cute, and you encouraged her to jump up in your lap, and then you gave her lots of love? There you go. She remembers those times, and is looking to recreate it with you and everyone else. It’s not her fault, as she doesn’t have a clue that she is now an Eighty pound beast that could knock over a small car.

Fortunately, it doesn’t really matter who’s fault it is, what matters now is how to stop your dog from jumping on people. Lucky for you, the cure is rather simple, if you have a little patience, can get all the humans that come into your house to play along, and you are consistent.

So, how do you stop a jumping dog?

You ignore him.

That’s right, you simply ignore him. He is looking for attention and affection, nothing more. When he jumps up on you, or someone else, you simply cross your arms and turn away from him.

It’s that simple.

How does this work?

Dogs are wonderful creatures, and most dog owners will tell you that their dog is special because they can sense when their owners are sad or upset, and the dog will try to console their owners. Actually, it isn’t a case of heightened awareness, dogs just respond to body language, and so body language is the best way to stop a dog from jumping on people.

There is one more step you need to take to stop a jumping dog. As soon as the jumping dog has all four paws on the ground, shower her with praise. A dog’s “training memory” is very short, and she will associate her paws on the ground with your praise.

The change you are looking for in your dog’s behavior will not happen over night, but if you are consistent and patient, your dog will eventually figure it out and will stop jumping on people.

For further information on typical doggie behavior, including a fantastic resource for training how-to’s and loads of detailed information on preventing and dealing with problem behaviors,visit Dog Training Dog Obedience Training

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By jnavary, November 8, 2009

In addition to his basic requirements of food, water and shelter, a dog needs social interaction, positive attention from his human companion, exercise and mental stimulation. Several of these additional  needs  can be met by just taking your dog for a walk. Walking your dog daily provides him with the attention from you that he needs. Possibly more than anything else, our pets simply want our company. Even when you remain at home during the day, a lot of your time is spent doing household tasks rather than interacting with your family pet. When leaving for your walk, take along a plastic bag or similar container and be sure to clean up after your pet.

A walk permits you to reinforce obedience skills with your dog to increase the reliability of training. Going over the basic commands also will increase the advantages of a walk because your dog isn’t merely ambling along, but is also performing extra tasks. Walking your dog keeps him mentally alert through territorial examination. With nose to the ground and alert to the sights and sounds of his surroundings, your dog gathers evidence about how his territory has been altered since the last outing.

Together with the emotional benefits, there are physical advantages. Taking your dog for a walk is the most effective method to exercise a dog that may not be very active in your home or even in your yard. Older dogs must be kept as lively and fit as possible. However, he may not be disposed to exercise without some motivation. Whether or not your pet is active in your yard, it is certainly more active during a walk. Merely sharing an activity with you is one of your dog’s greatest motivations to exercise.

If you pass by another dog or person during your walk, your dog has the chance to socialize. Dogs are social animals. It is natural for them to investigate unrecognized individuals. Puppies ought to be encouraged, from the very beginning, to appropriately respond to and get along with other dogs and people while on walks. These friendly experiences help the puppy learn to behave appropriately when meeting visitors to your home, or when he is with you anywhere else. If a dog does not have the opportunity to socialize, it will not understand how to interact correctly with other people or dogs.

Walking your dog is among the the best means to prevent behavior problems. At least one walk each day will help prevent elimination problems, destructiveness, separation anxiety and other frequent behavior disorders. Take your dog for a walk soon after every meal, as this is often the time it’s most likely to urinate or defecate, and you’ll be able to direct your dog to an appropriate location. Praise must be given immediately to be effective. If you merely let your dog go out in the yard, you miss out on a great opportunity to bolster good behavior.

Allowing your pooch to wander freely is hazardous both to your dog and to other pets and people. It also gives the unsupervised dog freedom to revert to unacceptable wild behavior. Your dog’s life might depend on his obedience to your commands. Not permitting some activity cannot be viewed as unkind when considering the possible unfortunate outcome.

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