Dog Obedience Training » dog school http://www.puppypal.org/blog Professional dog training tips & techniques Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:33:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Is it to late for my dog, to go to obedience school, and should I desex him? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/is-it-to-late-for-my-dog-to-go-to-obedience-school-and-should-i-desex-him http://www.puppypal.org/blog/is-it-to-late-for-my-dog-to-go-to-obedience-school-and-should-i-desex-him#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:32:07 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/is-it-to-late-for-my-dog-to-go-to-obedience-school-and-should-i-desex-him I have a jack russell his about 7 months old is this to late for him to start dog school, and should i have him desexed, and can you please tell me the benefits of being desexed?

It’s never too old, provided the dog is fit enough to have a general anaesthetic – and there are always risks with putting a dog under anaesthetic.

However, as I say all the time, castration is never an alternative to training. The only given with this op is no puppies. Literally. And for me, I’d never have a dog castrated before at least a year in any case. This will give him time to mature a bit, and for you to decide whether what’s going on is really going to need castration which cannot be reversed. People around here will tell you all males should be castrated, as with bitches, but provided your boy is properly contained, and trained, there is nothing to suggest he’s going to get out to impregnate a b itch, or that he’ll be thinking about this all the time! It’s not like humans!! Provided he’s living a happy fulfilled life (plenty of exercise etc.) what he doesn’t know, he won’t miss.

Okay, there are risks that he could develop testicular cancer, or prostate cancer later on, but it’s only a risk. I’ve had males all my life, with my hounds, and none has developed cancers of this sort, despite being entire. I have had to have 2 castrated in later life, due to prostate problems (not cancer!) but I regretted having to have them done as they went ’soft’, lost their previous zip, grew a heavy coat and were inclined to weight gain, which can be controlled of course, but it happened. Could have been down to their advancing years at the time however.

There is a lot of information on the subject on the internet – read it, and make up your own mind. Don’t be forced into this by the neuter police!!

Training classes – for sure!! ASAP

ps. People will tell you castration doesn’t change a male in terms of temperament – if this were the case, why in the next breath, do they say it will make him calmer and less aggressive. This I don’t get!

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/is-it-to-late-for-my-dog-to-go-to-obedience-school-and-should-i-desex-him/feed 7 How To Choose The Right Dog Trainer http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-dog-trainer http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-dog-trainer#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:13:09 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-dog-trainer

Choosing a trainer is a very important decision and one that requires a fair amount of research and consideration. How your trainer works with both you and your dog will impact your relationship with your pet both during the trainings sessions as well as in the future. Many owners have hired a trainer only to find out they don’t agree philosophically with the methods that the trainer uses or are completely opposed to some of the exercises the trainer uses.

To avoid these issues be sure to answer the following questions about your trainer:

1. What qualifications does he or she have?

There are numerous training certifications and credentials that trainers may hold depending on where you are located. Check with other breeders, groomers or even vets and other dog owners to find out what trainers are in the area and then research their credentials on the internet or from the various credentialing bodies.

2. What references does the trainer have?

Does the trainer have any particular awards or recognition for their school or training program? Are they endorsed by a kennel club, breed organization or other organization? Most trainers will have references that will allow you to contact them and talk to regarding their training process.

3. Does the trainer use only positive methods or do they use punishment-based training?

Most trainers no longer use any punishment based methods and do not encourage yelling, physically punishing or using corrective devices such as choke collars, shock collars or other potentially harmful devices with the dogs. Clicker training, behavior modification training and reward training methods are all positive based and works on a dog’s natural behavior and the relationship between dog and owner.

4. Will the trainer let you sit in on a class or private session?

This is often the best way to see how you will do under the trainer’s guidance. Is the trainer positive to the owners and the dogs, or does he or she seem to become upset, frustrated or even angry with the participants? Would you be comfortable in the same environment if you were treated that way?

5. Finally, does the trainer offer flexible scheduling and what is the cancellation or no-show policy?

Many trainers have a 48-hour cancellation policy and a non-refundable no-show policy if you simply don’t come to the class. Other trainers will refund you the cost of lessons that you don’t attend. Some trainers will insist that you attend a make-up class before you can proceed with your original class as everything builds on the previous lesson.

Be sure to meet with the trainer in advance and feel comfortable with them before you commit to lessons or leaving your dog in their care. In addition find out if they need your dog to be housed with them during the training or if the dog will remain with you.

Kelly Marshall
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/how-to-choose-the-right-dog-trainer-94762.html

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-dog-trainer/feed 2 Should I reconsider taking my dog to school? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/should-i-reconsider-taking-my-dog-to-school http://www.puppypal.org/blog/should-i-reconsider-taking-my-dog-to-school#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:20:05 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/should-i-reconsider-taking-my-dog-to-school I am a senior and we have a demonstration speach to do. I love dog training so I decided to bring my dog Missie in to show how to train a dog. She is an attention whore though. Im afraid she will be to busy sucking up all the attention that she wont do the commands. Am I just worrying too much or is their really a problem here?

How she will behave totally depends on your dog. My female is the perfect princess dog and will show off how well behaved she is to the amazement of many watching. My male is usually class clown. Just showing that a dog can be well trained will be a good lesson for many of your fellow students. One trick I always like to show is the long down – people are amazed to watch a dog statue sit for several minutes.

Have fun!

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/should-i-reconsider-taking-my-dog-to-school/feed 6 Buying A Dog – It’s Easy Right? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/buying-a-dog-its-easy-right http://www.puppypal.org/blog/buying-a-dog-its-easy-right#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:17:14 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/buying-a-dog-its-easy-right

We make purchases all the time. Walk into the store, pick your favorite, slap some money on the counter and head home. So why the hesitation when it comes to buying a dog? Don’t worry, that hesitation is a good and healthy thing. It means your thinking. Much better than buying a puppy on impulse. We make enough impulse purchases for the little things. A new new puppy dog on the other hand, is a member of the family, and adding to the family is not something to be considered lightly. Here are a few points to mull over, that could make that future purchase a joyful one.

Is your home a puppy friendly environment? How large or small is your home? The size of your dwelling should have an important weight in the type of dog you can live with. A energetic, large dog will need plenty of room to roam, and exercise in. While if you live in a small apartment, something smaller than a GreatDane puppy might be in order. How your going to keep your dog on your property, without it running around the neighborhood is something to think about as well.

There are more costs to having a puppy, then just the initial purchase. Not much of a surprise there. It seems like everything we buy these days has a whole list of accessories,peripherals, and add- ons that come along. Puppy dogs are no different. The list can be long or short, but there are a few unavoidables. Food, immunizations, health care, and neutering are some of the most obvious things your dog will need. If your dog will not travel with you on long trips, then kenneling will be an expense to look into. Depending on your experience with dogs, perhaps dog obedience school is important. It can teach the owner more than the dog you know. Most cities, have some kind of registration that is required, and it’s not usually a free service.

A stable home can be important for a dog, as well as people. If there are any major life changes in the near future for the perspective dog owner, it could have an impact on the dog. Going of to university, moving to a new home, marriage, or lengthy overseas travel can all detract from an owners ability to care for a dog. Owner health problems, while often not foreseeable, can also change the life of a pet. If you know this is possible, it should be taken into consideration.

Consider the sex of the dog before you make the purchase. Females are usually smaller, and a little easier to control then the males of most breeds. Females will come into heat every six months, so neutering may be an option here.

Once you consider all the factors, a number of species will seem like a good choice, and others will not. It’s an important exercise, but once you have carefully considered all these points, your purchase of a new puppy should be somewhat easier. It certainly won’t be an impulse buy, and that’s good for both you and your newest four legged member of the family.

Chris Campbell
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/buying-a-dog-its-easy-right-62923.html

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/buying-a-dog-its-easy-right/feed 2 How do i get sponsorship for a dog training school? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-do-i-get-sponsorship-for-a-dog-training-school http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-do-i-get-sponsorship-for-a-dog-training-school#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:47:02 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-do-i-get-sponsorship-for-a-dog-training-school looking for sponsorship for dog training Agility equipment how is the best people to try?

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-Requesting-Sponsorship

only thing i could find

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-do-i-get-sponsorship-for-a-dog-training-school/feed 2 I would like to attend a dog grooming school in New York. How will I make sure that i can still groom in CT? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/i-would-like-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school-in-new-york-how-will-i-make-sure-that-i-can-still-groom-in-ct http://www.puppypal.org/blog/i-would-like-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school-in-new-york-how-will-i-make-sure-that-i-can-still-groom-in-ct#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:01:57 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/i-would-like-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school-in-new-york-how-will-i-make-sure-that-i-can-still-groom-in-ct I know hair dressers are licensed only in the state they got the license in. Is it the same for a dog groomer?

You don’t need a license to be a dog groomer in NY – you don’t even need to have gone to any kind of school for it (though obviously it’s a good idea). Your certification will be valid there.

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/i-would-like-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school-in-new-york-how-will-i-make-sure-that-i-can-still-groom-in-ct/feed 2 DS: What do you think they would teach at "dog school"? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/ds-what-do-you-think-they-would-teach-at-dog-school http://www.puppypal.org/blog/ds-what-do-you-think-they-would-teach-at-dog-school#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:11:23 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/ds-what-do-you-think-they-would-teach-at-dog-school Ok, this is going to be a very silly question and is not to be taken seriously ok? If you can’t have a laugh over something ridiculous, I suggest you click away from this page now.

Me and my friend were just imaging that if dogs went to a school just for dogs, what they’d teach there. So far our best ones are "Barkenomics", "Advanced Licking", "Sniffology" and "Intermediate Peeing".

Any others?
Be as imaginative as you can. It’s 3.15am and I’m still all pepped up!

(classes would begin at 5am..just to make sure the humans don’t get to sleep in)

The teacher would show them how to read the pee-mail, and they would take field trips to the community’s fire hydrants and trees. .
She would tutor them in which gross items are most suitable to roll in.
They would serve cat poop for mid-morning snack.
For art class, they would learn how to artistically shred paper, and make a collage from the garbage can contents.
For math, they would learn to count which dog has the most kibble, and just how many times they can beg before being scolded.
For social sciences, they would learn how to train their humans.
For history, they would learn how long that dogs have ruled.
And don’t get me started on health sciences and sex education!

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/ds-what-do-you-think-they-would-teach-at-dog-school/feed 16 what should I look for in a dog training/behavior school? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-dog-trainingbehavior-school http://www.puppypal.org/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-dog-trainingbehavior-school#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:18:55 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-dog-trainingbehavior-school I love cesar millans techniques and I dont want to do anything that he calls using human psychology on a dog. So with that in mind what should I look for in a dog training school? Is there a difference between dog psychology and dog training or is that all one in the same?

You are better off apprenticing under a successful trainer who uses the methods that you are interested in. The best trainers are not those who have gone to school but those who have trained 100’s of dogs with different temperaments, problems, and owners. Remember every dog you train comes attached to a person so you need good people skills. Likewise don’t discount different training techniques as not every technique works for every dog no matter what you see on TV. There are many different ways to train dogs.

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-dog-trainingbehavior-school/feed 3 Tips On Grooming Your Dog http://www.puppypal.org/blog/tips-on-grooming-your-dog http://www.puppypal.org/blog/tips-on-grooming-your-dog#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:08:23 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/tips-on-grooming-your-dog

We always hear people lament the fact that their dog peed on the rug, that their dog is causing them allergies, that the dog is shedding hair all over the place, and so the list of complaints go on and on. What these people do not realize is that they are to blame for their dog complaints. They should have taken the time to properly train and groom their dogs. Had they done so, they would have nothing to complain about. If you have a puppy or are thinking of getting one, heed the following advice. These are tips on grooming your dog properly.

Begin by regularly spending time with your dog.

Spending time with your dog gives him the confidence that he is loved and the tendency to follow your dictates. By spending quality time with your dog, you are forming the bond of love and trust which would be necessary to make him behave and endure your ministrations once you begin truly grooming him. Establish a routine that he will look forward to and give yourself enough time to properly groom your dog.

Begin the basics of grooming your dog.

Once you have established your bond and routine with your dog, begin grooming your dog immediately. Begin by doing the more affectionate-seeming gesture of brushing your dog�s hair. You are promoting your dog�s healthy skin and grooming his hair in a way your dog perceives as merely a loving gesture from his master. You can also trim your dog�s hair if he needs it. Both regular brushing and trimming would go a long way in preventing dog hair shedding.

Start the next phase of grooming your dog.

After a deeper bond has been established between you and your dog, begin training him to accept baths, nail trimming and teeth brushing from you. These are usually the parts of grooming your dog may not readily accept. These are necessary for your dog�s and your home�s hygiene. After such a haranguing experience, always be sure to reward your dog with a dog biscuit, a pat of affection and kind words. These go a long way in soothing your dog�s injured sensibilities and make them more willing to subject themselves to the next grooming session.

Teach your dog discipline.

You should also train your dog to follow the basic commands. Better yet, enroll him in a training school for dogs so that he can be properly house trained. Also be consistent in your responses to his actions so that he does not get confused about what behavior you expect from him. With good training and discipline, grooming your dog will be a task made much easier and much more enjoyable for both you and your beloved dog.

Caninecoalition.com
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/tips-on-grooming-your-dog-80714.html

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/tips-on-grooming-your-dog/feed 3 How much does it typically cost to attend a dog grooming school? http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-much-does-it-typically-cost-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-much-does-it-typically-cost-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 07:50:43 +0000 puppy http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-much-does-it-typically-cost-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school I’m wondering about the actual school, not online courses. Thanks!

Before spending any money, go work at a grooming shop first even if only for a week to see what it is really like. Most ppl idea of what it is like is really wrong. They don’t realize how physical, dirty & hard of a job it is.

A actual good school will cost thousands & take months to complete. You might be better off to apprentice or start as a bather & work you way up unless there is a great school close by.

]]> http://www.puppypal.org/blog/how-much-does-it-typically-cost-to-attend-a-dog-grooming-school/feed 5