Category: Dog Training

Seven no-gos in dog training: these goofs are taboo

If your dog doesn’t do what you say or doesn’t listen at all, you’ve probably made a mistake or two when it comes to dog training. Whether a dog is obedient or disobedient depends primarily on your upbringing. You should avoid these seven no-gos when training a dog. You say “sit,” and your dog barks. You call “stay,” and your dog runs away? This isn’t because your dog is trying to get at you or

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Beagle: education of the cute hunting dog

The Beagle is a curious, bright, and happy dog but tends to be stubborn if left untrained. The following tips will help you ensure that your cheeky little rascal does not do too much nonsense and understands what you want from him. Originally bred as pack dogs for hunting, Beagles are still very social animals that don’t like being alone. In addition, they have a sure hunting instinct, which they particularly want to pick up

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These four dog breeds love retrieving.

Fetch is a popular game for dogs and owners. Throw, find, bring back – dummy training is as simple as fun. Some dog breeds, including retrievers, are particularly fond of retrieving and are often a little more talented than others. Here are four dog breeds that could fetch sticks all day. The dog breed does not play a significant role in fetching – most dogs enjoy the game. However, there are dog breeds that are

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Dog digs in the garden: Can you break the habit of it?

A dog digs in the garden because it is part of its instinctive behavior. Terriers in particular love to dig in the ground, for example to look out for prey. You can’t really break the habit of rooting in your dog, but you can prevent it from destroying your beds. You put so much effort into gardening, then your four-legged friend comes along and the dog digs everything up again. That can be pretty frustrating.

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Bullying among dogs: how to protect your dog

Unfortunately, bullying among dogs occasionally occurs when several four-legged friends meet – for example, in the dog park or a playgroup. If your dog is a victim of bullying, it’s essential to protect them, so they don’t develop anxiety or behavioral problems. You can find out how best to intervene here. Play can quickly turn into bullying among dogs when a four-legged friend ignores your pet’s signals to quit. As part of the group dynamic,

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Frustration with dog training is part of it.

Raising a dog is very different from raising a child. Dealing with frustration, failure and failure must also be learned. This is the only way to train the ability to find and try out new solutions. However, at some point, a limit is reached in dog training where a four-legged friend loses the motivation to learn because he has been confronted with frustration too often. How can a balance be found? As with humans, frustration

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Intervene in dog play: when play becomes serious.

Most dogs love to play and romp with other dogs. However, if a dog game becomes a dog fight, you, as the owner, must intervene. It is tricky to recognize whether an intervention is essential or whether the fur noses cannot regulate the situation themselves. A dog game can sometimes seem very rough; tussling, chasing, raging, rolling, and (playfully) biting. In the guide “Dogs and their play behavior: Different styles,” you can learn more about

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Training recall in the dog: tips for recall training

“Bello! Bella! Over here! Are you coming now? Bello, please come.” If dog recall isn’t working, recall training was probably neglected or improperly addressed at a young age. Memory is perhaps the most important call of all in dog training. It is essential that your dog listens to you and can be pulled out of potentially dangerous situations. This is best done with a clear signal or command to which the four-legged friend always reacts.

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If the dog doesn’t come: 6 recall problems

Dog recall is one of the essential things in dog training. Only when the four-legged friend returns to you reliably and safely on command can he enjoy all the freedom without a leash. But the recall doesn’t always work. Here are six ways it could be. If the dog doesn’t hear, that’s not a good sign. There are situations in which a dog must come back to its mistress or master immediately when he or

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Frustration tolerance and impulse control in dogs

The terms frustration tolerance and impulse control are used in psychology to describe socially desirable behaviors such as self-control and patience. It is also essential for your dog to learn how to deal with frustration and control its instinctive needs. People and animals need to be considerate of others and not follow every impulse that spontaneously flares up. Otherwise, living together in a social group becomes difficult or impossible in the long run because the

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