Dog urine marking is not a toilet training issue but rather an issue concerning a whole range of instinctive behaviors. Even though a dog may go outside to empty his bladder, he may still mark indoors to mark his territory. To a dog lifting his leg to scent mark is not the same as wanting to have a pee.
We as humans tend to think of dog urine as something unpleasant but to a dog it is something of great interest. A dog leaves it's scent in urine to tell other dogs a message. This message could be about whose territory it is, about the dog's social order or advertising mating availability. Dogs use urine marking to show their dominance or to claim something as belonging to them. But there are some steps you can take to eliminate this bad habit.
Here's how to stop your dog from marking:
1. Don't confuse urine marking with wanting to pee.
If you find large puddles of urine on the floor it is more likely that the dog had to pee and couldn't or didn't want to go out. With urine marking the dog deposits a smaller amount of urine. Marking in the house is usually done to an upright surface such as a doorway, table leg or piece of furniture. Dogs often mark on objects. Quite often the object is something new or different with unfamiliar smells that has come into the house.
2. Don't let him mark every tree while you are out on a walk.
Do not allow your dog to stop at every tree and tire to mark while you are out on a walk. You should keep moving, only stopping at a location of your choosing to allow him to empty his bladder. Ask him to do an obedience cue (if you have taught him how) before releasing him to go potty.
3. Neutering your puppy.
Testosterone seems to play a role in urine marking. At least one study has shown that neutering a dog at any age will help prevent it. It can't be guaranteed that neutering a dog is going to magically cure this problem but if you don't neuter a male dog, your chances of breaking the habit are greatly reduced. Of course neutering isn't always an option as you may wish to breed your dog.
4. Catch him in the act!
Close supervision is necessary. You must be dedicated to stop the marking behavior of your dog and you must be consistent. A couple of weeks or often much less time of intense supervision and correction can save you a lifetime of tearing your hair out trying to find a quick fix for the problem. Some people have reported that it has only taken a day or two using the intense supervision method.
Confine your dog to one area of the house where you can watch him. Shut doors to other areas of the house or barricade them off with baby gates or improvise with whatever is at hand.
If barricading is not possible another option is to put your dog on a retractable lead while he is in the house with you and for you to have total control at all times.
5. Praise him when he pees where you want him to.
Don't forget to praise your dog when he marks in an appropriate place. If you are outside and he marks on a tree or other acceptable object or area tell him what a good boy he is. Tell him, 'Pee here, good boy' in a happy voice. Dogs learn quickly from positive responses to their behavior.
The message you are trying to get across to him is that urine marking isn't bad, but that marking inside the house isn't such a good idea.
6. When you go out...
Dogs who suffer separation anxiety may pee while you are out. They are not peeing out of spite because you left them, dogs just don't think like this. They are feeling anxious at being left alone. Try leaving them an item of your worn clothing with your familiar smells on it. This just might be enough to settle their anxiety.
7. Confinement is the only answer for some dogs.
Some dogs will never be able to be trusted with the run of the house. Although inconvenient to you it may be necessary to close doors to certain rooms and only allow freedom in the rooms he can be trusted.
But if you have tried everything you can think of - and nothing helped - consult your veterinarian to rule out any health issues. As with any behavior problem, there may be an underlying medical condition which is causing the marking.
My name is John Krenberg, and I'm a happy owner of a crossed breed Poodle/Terrier. Training him is extremely important to me since I live in a high rise apartment. I read a couple of books about dogs behaving badly, but felt that I needed a step-by-step approach to correct his unpleasant behavior.
I researched the internet and came across SitStayFetch, which I quickly downloaded, printed and read in one evening. Now Sumo, my pup, is doing great! At only 5 months old he sits, lies down, heals, stays, and even comes most of the time. I can not expect too much at his age but he is getting better everyday. I strongly recommend it to every dog owner out there. Here is the link: www.dogtrainingpalace.info
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Monday, 5 April 2010
4 Tips to Train Your Dog to Stop Begging - Starting Now
If you have noticed your dog beginning to beg for food, or worse, if your dog has already established the begging behavior, then it is time to train your dog to stop begging. There is nothing cute about begging and, as you know, it is intensely annoying. Happily, it is not difficult to break your dog of this habit. It is really only necessary to be 100% consistent in your training, patient enough to apply the training without exception for about a month, and able to be assertive, firm, and gentle at the same time. If you can do this, you can correct your dog's behavior, and teach it to stop begging.
A foundational rule regarding dog begging is to ignore your pet when it begs. You must never reward this behavior. If your dog has only recently begun the begging behavior, this may be sufficient, and you can stop at this point. Otherwise, read on.
Reproduce situations in which your dog normally begs. When the dog begins begging, tell it no (or say some other command to be used only for this situation), and put it out of the room, or in a or in some other different space. Praise the dog when obey even for a moment, and give it a treat.
Repeat the above. When the dog begs, put it in another room or some other specific location. Continue to provide praise and a treat.
Each training session should last 10 or 15 minutes. You can do this 2 or 3 times a day if you have the time. Never make any exception and give the dog food when it begs. This is essential. If you break this rule even one time, then you are teaching your dog that begging works, and you will have undone all of your work.
As a final word, here is tip number 5 to stop your dog begging is to put it in its crate with a toy whenever it starts to beg. But only do this if your dog is already crate trained. If you have not crate trained your dog at this point, putting your dog in a crate to resolve the begging problem could only complicate matters.
At this point, I've given you some solid rules of thumb to apply to this situation. These pointers, if applied consistently should train your dog to stop begging.
However, for a more complete understanding, take action and discover step-by-step instructions to resolve this and other training and dog behavior problems.
A foundational rule regarding dog begging is to ignore your pet when it begs. You must never reward this behavior. If your dog has only recently begun the begging behavior, this may be sufficient, and you can stop at this point. Otherwise, read on.
Reproduce situations in which your dog normally begs. When the dog begins begging, tell it no (or say some other command to be used only for this situation), and put it out of the room, or in a or in some other different space. Praise the dog when obey even for a moment, and give it a treat.
Repeat the above. When the dog begs, put it in another room or some other specific location. Continue to provide praise and a treat.
Each training session should last 10 or 15 minutes. You can do this 2 or 3 times a day if you have the time. Never make any exception and give the dog food when it begs. This is essential. If you break this rule even one time, then you are teaching your dog that begging works, and you will have undone all of your work.
As a final word, here is tip number 5 to stop your dog begging is to put it in its crate with a toy whenever it starts to beg. But only do this if your dog is already crate trained. If you have not crate trained your dog at this point, putting your dog in a crate to resolve the begging problem could only complicate matters.
At this point, I've given you some solid rules of thumb to apply to this situation. These pointers, if applied consistently should train your dog to stop begging.
However, for a more complete understanding, take action and discover step-by-step instructions to resolve this and other training and dog behavior problems.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Benefits of Training Your Dog
Obedience training is the greatest thing you can do for you and your canine companion. It doesn't solve all dog behavior issues. However, many problems can be addressed. Education is the key to positive communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog to obey your commands. You can teach him anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don't jump up on the visitors) to 'off' (don't chew the furniture).
You will have a optimistic relationship with your dog. Your dog will be able to learn through training what you are trying to communicate. Different gestures will serve as the signal. For example, you may be putting the left hand up as a signal to your dog to stop what he is doing. Through clear communication you will be happy with your dog and your dog will be happy with you.
A trained dog is more likely to have high self-worth and confidence. One of the reasons is because he is not continually being yelled at and put down. Another reason is your canine companion feels good about the choices he makes and the positive feedback he receives from you. The hugs and loving words that you give your puppy will encourage your dog to continue to listen.
A well-behaved and trained dog is more pleasurable to own because you can take your canine companion practically anywhere without being a annoyance or danger to others. And don't you want a dog who displays obedient behavior around others, good manners when you have guests in your home, is safe around kids, and who doesn't threaten other animals or innocent humans?
I persuade you if you haven't previously to get your puppy trained. You and your dog will be happier living with each other. You've probably read about thousands of ways to obedience train your dog. You may be wondering which ways work best? We're here to help with a handy dog training blog. Many dog owners from all over the world have had fantastic results from the tips and methods contained in this blog. You can find free information on ways to make your dog or puppy obey your command.
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You will have a optimistic relationship with your dog. Your dog will be able to learn through training what you are trying to communicate. Different gestures will serve as the signal. For example, you may be putting the left hand up as a signal to your dog to stop what he is doing. Through clear communication you will be happy with your dog and your dog will be happy with you.
A trained dog is more likely to have high self-worth and confidence. One of the reasons is because he is not continually being yelled at and put down. Another reason is your canine companion feels good about the choices he makes and the positive feedback he receives from you. The hugs and loving words that you give your puppy will encourage your dog to continue to listen.
A well-behaved and trained dog is more pleasurable to own because you can take your canine companion practically anywhere without being a annoyance or danger to others. And don't you want a dog who displays obedient behavior around others, good manners when you have guests in your home, is safe around kids, and who doesn't threaten other animals or innocent humans?
I persuade you if you haven't previously to get your puppy trained. You and your dog will be happier living with each other. You've probably read about thousands of ways to obedience train your dog. You may be wondering which ways work best? We're here to help with a handy dog training blog. Many dog owners from all over the world have had fantastic results from the tips and methods contained in this blog. You can find free information on ways to make your dog or puppy obey your command.
Read More
Obedience train your dog from home. You can have a well trained dog. Guaranteed affordable results in only a few weeks. Genuine dog training help. Learn how you can train any dog. http://dogobediencetrainingathome.blogspot.com/
Train Your Dog the Easy Way
Did you know there's one very basic secret about your dog and his behavior that, once you discover what it is and put it to practical use, makes training your dog incredibly easy and stress-free?
It's true.
But before I share with you the number one secret for training dogs, I'd like to share a startling fact about dogs that you may not have known.
Dogs are born in a litter that immediately establishes pack rank and behaviors. Yes, immediately.
Puppies learn from the time they are born that there's a natural order that must be followed. So from the moment they're born, they're learning the rules for survival and leadership.
It's this social hierarchy that creates the fuel that powers the number one secret to successful dog training, which is that to solve dog problems, to live with a happy and obedient dog who does what you want the first time and every time, it's necessary that you dust off your natural "powers of attraction" and become the leader that your dog wants to follow.
Why is Leadership So Important When Training Your Dog?
You see, it's your ability to tap into this pre-established inner code of dog behavior -- the same code your dog learned from his littermates and mother -- that makes a difference to how your dog acts and gives you what you want.
Dog training becomes easy when you understand the bonding process that motivates your dog to listen to you and try, try, try! You can't buy that kind of relationship for any amount of money, but you can earn it.
This is the basic secret to becoming your dog's best friend AND to achieving personal dog training success and real happiness.
The important thing to know is that leadership is an attitude best described in the words, "Follow Me!" So, what's your attitude? Are you a leader? Or a follower?
Have you avoided problems or challenges with your dog because you just don't know what to do? This doesn't happen when you're acting in the leadership role with your dog.
You see, a leader can take a stand without turning it into a confrontation -- whether that's over who leads who on walks, who controls food, or who controls what's acceptable to chew.
A leader wins without fighting because when you understand the dynamics of pack behavior, you know what to do almost instinctively.
But the catch is, a dog can't treat you like a leader if you don't act like one. You need to stand out from the pack. And how do you do it is to go back to the two simple words I talked about above -- "Follow Me!"
Every dog follows the leader of the pack. As leader, your dog pays attention to you. Your dog looks to you for fun, help, guidance, safety, and information.
Before your dog runs out the door, she looks to you to see if she has your permission.
If your dog barks, when you say quiet, the dog stops barking.
And it doesn't matter whether you have one dog or six dogs, a four-month-old puppy or a four-year old dog, leadership is that simple.
Why a Leadership Approach is the Fastest and Easiest Way to Train Your Dog
Finding time to train your dog gets more difficult every day. But the neat thing about the "follow me" leadership approach is that you don't have to add more "stuff" to your life. You just change how you do something.
For example, always go through the door first ahead of your dog. Don't walk around your dog who's lying in the hallway, instead have the dog move out of your way. There are other simple techniques you can use, but those two can get you started right now, today!
When you put the ideas into practice you'll see direct results in your day-to-day dealings with your dog. In fact, the approach is so simple that you can learn it and forget it and yet it will become part of what you do naturally and effortlessly, because there are only a few steps to the whole system!
So let's talk about what those steps are right now...
The first thing you're going to want to do right away is to head over to this train your dog primer on my blog. You'll be able to watch some videos explaining how this stress-free system works, and get details on how to get a free dog training audiobook that explains even more.
I've also posted this train your dog video on YouTube that you may find helpful as well. Then simply start putting this simple system to work, and watch how your relationship with your dog changes.
I guarantee it will!
It's true.
But before I share with you the number one secret for training dogs, I'd like to share a startling fact about dogs that you may not have known.
Dogs are born in a litter that immediately establishes pack rank and behaviors. Yes, immediately.
Puppies learn from the time they are born that there's a natural order that must be followed. So from the moment they're born, they're learning the rules for survival and leadership.
It's this social hierarchy that creates the fuel that powers the number one secret to successful dog training, which is that to solve dog problems, to live with a happy and obedient dog who does what you want the first time and every time, it's necessary that you dust off your natural "powers of attraction" and become the leader that your dog wants to follow.
Why is Leadership So Important When Training Your Dog?
You see, it's your ability to tap into this pre-established inner code of dog behavior -- the same code your dog learned from his littermates and mother -- that makes a difference to how your dog acts and gives you what you want.
Dog training becomes easy when you understand the bonding process that motivates your dog to listen to you and try, try, try! You can't buy that kind of relationship for any amount of money, but you can earn it.
This is the basic secret to becoming your dog's best friend AND to achieving personal dog training success and real happiness.
The important thing to know is that leadership is an attitude best described in the words, "Follow Me!" So, what's your attitude? Are you a leader? Or a follower?
Have you avoided problems or challenges with your dog because you just don't know what to do? This doesn't happen when you're acting in the leadership role with your dog.
You see, a leader can take a stand without turning it into a confrontation -- whether that's over who leads who on walks, who controls food, or who controls what's acceptable to chew.
A leader wins without fighting because when you understand the dynamics of pack behavior, you know what to do almost instinctively.
But the catch is, a dog can't treat you like a leader if you don't act like one. You need to stand out from the pack. And how do you do it is to go back to the two simple words I talked about above -- "Follow Me!"
Every dog follows the leader of the pack. As leader, your dog pays attention to you. Your dog looks to you for fun, help, guidance, safety, and information.
Before your dog runs out the door, she looks to you to see if she has your permission.
If your dog barks, when you say quiet, the dog stops barking.
And it doesn't matter whether you have one dog or six dogs, a four-month-old puppy or a four-year old dog, leadership is that simple.
Why a Leadership Approach is the Fastest and Easiest Way to Train Your Dog
Finding time to train your dog gets more difficult every day. But the neat thing about the "follow me" leadership approach is that you don't have to add more "stuff" to your life. You just change how you do something.
For example, always go through the door first ahead of your dog. Don't walk around your dog who's lying in the hallway, instead have the dog move out of your way. There are other simple techniques you can use, but those two can get you started right now, today!
When you put the ideas into practice you'll see direct results in your day-to-day dealings with your dog. In fact, the approach is so simple that you can learn it and forget it and yet it will become part of what you do naturally and effortlessly, because there are only a few steps to the whole system!
So let's talk about what those steps are right now...
The first thing you're going to want to do right away is to head over to this train your dog primer on my blog. You'll be able to watch some videos explaining how this stress-free system works, and get details on how to get a free dog training audiobook that explains even more.
I've also posted this train your dog video on YouTube that you may find helpful as well. Then simply start putting this simple system to work, and watch how your relationship with your dog changes.
I guarantee it will!
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