By: Keith Gilbert
There’s always been some controversy over whether you should give treats (i.e. dog biscuits or MilkBones) when you are training a dog. There are advantages and disadvantages to giving treats to a dog when you are training him. This article will hopefully clear up any confusion you might have.
Now, some people say, “Of course! Give the dog treats so he’ll obey you. After all, you won’t get his attention if you don’t give him anything he enjoys.” On the other hand, some other people will say, “No, don’t give the dog treats! He’ll be only obeying you for the food.” Read more »
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Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com March 4, 2010 | 
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While watching the news once morning, a special about disciplining dogs came on.
The program had taken four disobedient dogs to Washington DC dog training in hopes of turning them into refined pets. Each dog was treated individually and taken through a series of exercises.
I was astonished at the progress the dogs made in such a short time. Each went in a miscreant and came out a jewel. Read more »
Tags: Countless Nights, Dog Boot Camp, Dog Clicker Training, Dog Training, Dogs That Bite People, Good Dogs, King Of The Castle, Misbehavior, Miscreant, Vet, Veterinarian, Washington DC Dog Training
Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com July 29, 2009 | Comments (0)
By Dennis Fisher.
The refusal of food from anyone but you is very much more than a training exercise, it has unfortunately become a necessity if you live in an area where there is a great deal of crime.
There are more and more cases of dogs being poisoned by burglars and criminals who know your home is guarded by your dogs and throw poisoned meat to your dog. Read more »
Tags: Burglars, Criminals, dog food, Dog Training, Dogs Being Poisoned, Family Dogs, Feeding Dogs, Feeding Your Dogs, Its Own Feeding Dish, Refusal of Food, Refuse Food From Strangers, Reprimand The Dog Firmly, Train Dog, Train Your Dog To Refuse Food, Training Dog, Training Your Dog
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs, Feeding Your Dog | FitHealthyPets.com June 9, 2009 | Comments (0)
Dogs can be very intelligent and owners need to realize that in the first step of dog behavior training. That’s good news because it means that your dog’s training is not going to be too difficult if you go about it the right way. Here’s some advice for those interested in dog training and what is involved:
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Tags: Bad Dogs, Behavior Training, congratulate the dog's good behavior, Dog Advice, Dog Behavior, Dog House Training, Dog Obedience Training, Dog Show, Dog Training, Giving Praise, Good Behavior, Good Boy, Obedience Techniques, Perfection in our dog, Training Dog, Training Dogs, Training Your Dog
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com May 31, 2009 | Comments (0)
It is always so exciting to bring home your new puppy. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with owning a dog especially if you want to be considered a responsible dog owner. You have to feed her, groom her, provide her with proper health care, and give her a safe place to call home.
But almost every dog, no matter how sweet or well-behaved, will require training if you want a happy and stress-free relationship.
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