Getting Started With Your New Shelter Dog

Teach Your Dog House Manners: The First 3 Steps

November 14, 2008

Every dog needs to learn house manners, just like every child needs to learn manners. When you first bring your adopted dog into your house don’t assume that you can just turn the it loose and expect it to behave. Here’s how to get started teaching your dog what’s expected in your house.

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Teach Your Dog To Behave When It’s Alone

November 14, 2008

I’m assuming that you have already been leaving your dog alone, but in his crate. Here’s how you can teach him to behave out of his crate when he’s home alone.

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Balanced Dog Training

November 24, 2008

Different breeds of dogs learn differently and understanding a variety of different methods is important. A balanced trainer takes a specialized approach for every dog and owner.

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Compulsion Dog Training

November 24, 2008

Compulsion Dog Training uses positive punishment (e.g. leash corrections) and negative reinforcement (e.g. ear pinch until dog sits, or even an electric shock collar). Once the dog responds quickly to the command, the praise is given. Find out the positive and negative aspects of this dog training method, when it works, and when it is not appropriate.

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Positive Dog Training

November 24, 2008

The Positive dog training method focuses on motivate the dog to do what is being asked of them using treats and sometimes clickers and toys. The dog is lured into the correct position and then rewarded. This sounds simple enough but the problem comes when the dog does something he shouldn’t. Find out how to deal with both wanted and unwanted behavior using positive dog training.

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6 Ways to Set Your Dog Up For Success

November 24, 2008

Here’s how you can teach your dog your rules without losing your temper, without coming home and finding that he has scattered trash all over the kitchen, and without pulling out your hair in frustration.

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Your New Shelter Dogs Is Stressed: 2 Things You Can Do To Help

December 10, 2008

Shelter Dogs are almost always seriously stressed. Being given up for adoption, dumped, or abandoned removes any sense of security they might have had in their old home. Plus, dog shelters themselves are stressful places. The top 2 things you can do to help destress your new shelter dog.

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Starting Over With A New Dog–Are Your Ready?

December 10, 2008

When an old dog passes on, even seasoned dog people can be surprised by how tough it can be to integrate a new dog into their household. If you are considering starting over with a new dog, here are a couple of things to think about.

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Just Adopted A Shelter Dog? 5 Problems To Expect And How To Fix Them

January 8, 2009

It will take some time, effort, and patience to convince your new shelter dog that his new forever home is a place he can relax, and that you are “the” person in his life. This task is easier if you understand the signs of stress your dog is giving you, know what behaviors to expect, and understand what to do about them. Here’s how to respond to 5 common new dog behaviors.

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Six Ways to Build A Relationship With Your New Shelter Dog

January 8, 2009

Your new shelter dog, is coming from a very stressful environment, into your home, another unknown and therefore stressful environment, and he’s likely looking for someone to help him out. You have a unique opportunity to bond with him from day one. Here are six ways to make that happen.

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