A correction should be used anytime your dog is doing unwanted behavior, unwanted vocal control or unwanted assertive/aggressive behavior. Corrections are used to show the dog boundaries and limitations and that you are the Alpha dog pack leader. I often...
How is a correction is used in a wolf, dog pack. The best way to use corrections is to be consistent and routine with the correction. In all of my trainings, I show customers how to use their voice, vocal tones and their posture to achieve balance with...
Correction with sound is the primary way that I correct dogs. As I have mentioned earlier dogs are very oral and vocal animals and in the wild they communicate with barks, grunts, licks or light moans. They way I teach customers how to correct their dogs...
What is a dog correction. Dog corrections are used in a wolf pack or a dog pack to instill leadership roles and a correct behavioral balance. You will notice how many dogs who have full run of a house or don't listen to any commands have no boundaries...
Why should a correction be used with a dog. In my opinion when you go to a friend's house and the dogs are doing three sixties around the living room furniture, jumping in the pool at will, fighting, jumping on guests, chewing apart the couch or...
Correction with posture is another vital way to correct your dog. As we've talked about throughout the whole training segment the tin man posture identifies with your dog or dogs that you're the leader of the pack. Just like in any dog, wolf pack or even...
The leash is your correction connection. This is a phrase coined by myself at Doggy Steps Dog Training to instill to the customer how important the leash can be in letting your dog know that you're the boss. When used appropriately, you can use your...
Many books have been written about how to correct bad behavior in toddlers, but positive behavior reinforcement is rarely mentioned. This is the most important thing you can do for your toddler's well-being. Here is how to reinforce positive behavior.
So to summarize corrections when and why I would like to stress the importance of correcting your dog when appropriate. The different types of corrections that I would recommend are primarily sound and posture. These can be anything from a grunt. Sound...
Training a dog with a shock collar, or electronic training device, is relatively easy, as long as some easy guidelines are followed. If the owner of the dog does not know how to train with an electronic collar, emotional damage can be done to the dog...
There are two categories of dogs that fit into the defense drive-- the independent guard dog type and the runner who is easily startled. All dogs have four different drives: pack, prey, flight and defense. They can easily switch from one to the other on...
Aggressive dog dog roll can be used if your dog flies off the handle either in a irate barking or lunging manner. I often work with assertive and aggressive dogs who actually get to a point which is referred to as a red zone. Their brain becomes so...
Hi, this is Ryan Gwilliam with Expert Village and I'm going to teach you to make your dog heal. So when you're walking with your dog if he tries to pull ahead you give him a quick correction. You pull him back slightly if he gets ahead of you, and you...
A young colt is like a young boy--full of life and mischief. A colt may love you, literally, to pieces. This article will give you some tips on how to stop a colt from biting.
Many pet owners believe spoiling their dog equates to loving their dog, however, this philosophy isn't always true. In many regards, overindulgence can be detrimental to the well being of the pet and can lead to behavioral problems. A good rule to follow...
Hi! I'm Captain Ray Varner with the Page Police Department for expertvillage.com. What we want to teach you today is walking the dog in the heel position. What we want to do is when the dog is in the heel position and correctly positioned in the heel...
The temptation to get a new puppy can be irresistible at times, especially when small children are begging for one. Many people who purchase on impulse do not fully appreciate the effort it takes to housebreak a puppy. Puppies are like small children...
Hi, this is Ryan Gwilliam on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you how to create a boundary for your dog. I talked about how walking about properly and how you should always be the first one out the doors and now I am going to show you how...
You have a new puppy and are eager to introduce your her to the exciting world of agility training. Even though formal training isn't recommended at a young age, there are many things that you can do to lay the groundwork for later training even at the...
Hi! I'm Captain Ray Varner with the Page Police Department for expertvillage.com. What I want to do today is the down position with a new dog. Most people when they train the down position do a corrective measure to make the dog go into the down position...
Hi! I am Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs and we are going to talk about how to properly use a no- pull harness. This is Markie and she is very excited to go on her walks, but she...
An adult dog who growls or nips at people is like a ticking time bomb. Dogs with the audacity to express displeasure by showing their teeth or biting are often the ones who don't understand the family-pack order or those who, for lack of a better leader...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we’re going to talk about puppies. So let’s talk about puppies and chewing. It’s very important to teach your puppy not to chew on inappropriate things for...
Pet dental care is just as important as human dental care. The earlier you begin to brush your dog’s teeth, the easy it will be to do so once the pup is older. Here are some steps that will teach you how to easily implement proper pet dental care.
Formal dog training by a hired professional is generally not allowed until a puppy has been fully vaccinated, usually around four months, so if you want a trained dog, it's best to start on your own as early as possible. You can train a dog for obedience...