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Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs – Simple Home Remedies That Work
Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Profile
History
The title of "King Charles Spaniel" was bestowed upon these dogs
during the reign of King Charles II, who adored his spaniels and
would not be parted from them. A law that was passed by King
Charles II, still stands today that these...
Commitment to Training Your Labradoodle
You're responsible for making the commitment to train your
Labradoodle to behave properly at home, when guests are
visiting, and away from home. Unless taught, a puppy doesn't
know right from wrong. This can only be accomplished with
dedication...
Dog Agility Equipment: Where do I begin?
There is such a wide selection of dog agility equipment, where do I begin? There are several factors to consider when making your agility equipment purchases. Two major factors are your goals and your dog.
Are your goals to develop a deeper...
How to Care for Your Dog's Ear
Regular ear care for your dog Routine ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Perform regular checks and cleaning between visits to your veterinarian, it will help keep your dog’s ears healthy and pain free. This is extremely...
How To Give Your Pug A Long And Happy Life
Bringing home a Pug can change our life, but it is also a big responsibility. When you become a Pug owner, it is up to you to make sure that your pet's needs are met including, proper care, a safe environment and lots of love! Caring for a dog is a...
Meet My 4-Legged Family
If you've been reading this ezine for very long, you probably already know a good bit about my wife, Ann, who is also my business partner and soul mate, and my soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter, Amber. Today I want to introduce you to the rest of the...
The Grooming needs of Yorkshire Terriers
One of the most identifiable and beautiful traits of the Yorkshire Terrier breed is its long flowing silky coat. While this luxurious coat is what makes Yorkies so attractive to many dog lovers looking for the perfect family pet, it can also be a...
The Importance of Getting a Dog Bed
Investing on a good quality dog bed is one of the more important things a dog owner can do for their dog. A lot of people assume that getting a dog bed is an indulgence or a luxury. A good dog bed is far from that. Your dog needs a warm,...
Westie Pups - How to Prepare for Your Westie Puppy
Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westie pups are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy...
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Pit Bull Terrier Obedience Training: Clicker Training
A very popular technique that is being used for Pit Bull terrier
training is with the help of a "clicker". Clicker dog obedience
training makes use of a small plastic box that has a metal
button on top of it which makes a clicking sound once it is
pressed. Clicker training is hit or miss, your Pit may react
well and learn from it or he may decide otherwise. There have
been a lot of success stories with clicker training.
Canine training research has shown in many dog studies that the
clicker promotes obedience training without the use of harsh
discipline or negative reinforcement. The idea behind clicker
training is that whenever your Pit does something positive,
he'll get rewarded and continue to behave in that manner. Dogs
are extremely intelligent and if they do something that earns
them praise or a tasty treat, they'll quickly learn to repeat
the action.
Training your Pit Bull terrier with a clicker is a good way to
reinforce positive behaviors. If your Pit obeys you by following
your "sit" command, simply give
the clicker a "click" and
immediately reward him with a treat. The next time your Pit Bull
obeys, do the same but don't say anything verbally. Your dog
will soon realize that whenever he sits, he hears a "click" and
gets a treat. This is powerful because he will associate the
clicking sound with positive reinforcement and will soon obey
even without the treat.
Clicker dog training is never used in conjunction with negative
reinforcement because researchers believe that although
punishment does stop some bad behaviour, it could also
potentially create other unwanted behaviors. Punishment, or
negative reinforcement, is almost always practiced after a dog
has done something wrong. Therefore, dogs see punishment as a
random consequence which makes in ineffective as a training
technique.
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