On the pro-crating side, people who use crate training say that it is a place which a dog can call its own ” a refuge from unpleasant sounds and the rambunctious behavior of children. As mentioned above, they also argue in favor of crating a dog as part of the housebreaking process, averring that this trains a dog to wait until they are taken outside to eliminate.

Those who oppose crate training argue that crating a dog prevents it from acting in accordance with its instincts, keeping the animal from exploring the sights, sounds and smells of its environment.

The no-crating crowd point to those instances where puppies will go ahead and soil themselves while in the crate, despite the arguments made by the proponents of crate training. They make the argument that crate training is really more about the owner’s convenience than it is the best interests of their pet.

Now of course both sides make some valid points and no one doubts the good intentions of either camp. Studies done on the subject have yet to yield anything close to a definitive answer. The general consensus, however is that as long as it is done with care and common sense there is little to no harm and indeed there is some good which can come from crate training.

No one, not even the biggest backers of crate training would say that keeping a dog in a crate for an extended period of time is a good thing. You should never keep your dog in a crate for more than four hours ” any longer than this is really too much time to deprive an animal of the ability to move freely and to take care of nature’s call.

When crating your dog, you have to choose your crate very carefully to prevent accidental injury to your pet. Look closely at the cage and make sure that there are no places where your dog’s collar could become snagged and that it is free of sharp edges which could injure your pet. The cage should also be very sturdy ” the cage should not break under the strain of your dog shoving against the sides and most importantly of all, the cage should be heavy enough that your dog cannot tip it over.

There is one benefit to crate training which bears mentioning here, which is that pets which have been crate trained tend to have far fewer problems with travel. They’ll be used to staying in a small space and they’ll also have familiar smells when in their crate ” which goes a long way towards keeping them comfortable during the somewhat stressful experience of travel.

Another school of thought holds that pets should be left at home while their owners travel anyway. However, if it is necessary to travel with your pet, use a well built crate which prevents any foreign objects getting in, as well as falling out.

There’s not going to be an agreement on crate training in the near future; that much is certain. It’s best to decide for yourself. Try crating your dog for a couple of weeks, followed by leaving the door of the crate open and let your dog vote with their feet ” do they steer clear of the crate or do they choose it as a favored spot for their naps? Let your dog have a say and you’ll have a happier pet.

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Dogs are definitely not furry children as some owners consider them to be. An average dog is going to have the mental capacity of a human 2-year-old, but there are not as many similarities as differences between a human and the dog. Dogs cannot follow language processing or reasoning like human beings. In the same manner, they do not understand cause and effect.

That is the reason why people get frustrated when they repeat the same command a number of times and the dog does not seem to comprehend it. In 98% of the cases the dog does not understand it, and that is why it is not necessarily ignoring that particular command. One should understand that, because it is possible that they responded to that command before but not on this particular occasion.

That is the reason why owners dub a dog stubborn or disobedient as if it was human. A dog might get distracted while training or not relate the “come” command with the behavior of the previous training session and its resulting reward. There are reasons for this particular behavior.

A dog trainer is going to need a lot of patience. You will need to repeat those commands continuously and again and again. Be ready not to get 100% results every time. Many dogs need more than 2 years of training to get past the simple basic and easy to understand commands.

Physical retaliation and venting your frustration upon a dog is definitely not a good response. It is going to make the dog afraid of you instead of correcting its behavior. Physical punishment should only be kept for meting out in extreme circumstances. A dog does not understand why he is being punished physically. This punishment is going to make your dog fear instead of trust you.

Dogs are just like human beings in the way that they follow people they trust instead of the people they fear. Following a person they fear is a last resort option for dogs. Dogs also have different reasoning abilities than humans. They are not going to learn from physical punishment, because they do not understand the reason behind it. That is why physical punishment is not an effective training option.

Some points about How Not to train your dog: – Talking to the dog as if it is a human and not an animal with a different nature than yours. – Believing that a dog has reasoning abilities to connect events across circumstances and times and coming to the same result as you. – Punishing them because they are not behaving the way you expect them to behave.

Follow these altogether ineffective methods and you’ll end up with a messed up dog and you will be an unhappy owner. But if this isn’t the outcome you are looking for, be prepared to change YOUR behavior, before you try to change the behavior of the dog.

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It’s natural for dogs to probe their surroundings. They will smell anything and everything, dig, turn things over, and pick up little items. When doing a teaching session minimize any distractions by arranging to be as far away from other people and voices as practical. It’s a good idea to use an area that is clear of impediments or a space without small objects on the floor.

Be sure to use any instinctive behavior you see. For example when you notice the dog coming at you, give a verbal command along with a hand sign to support this behavior. Try to use a word and gesture that you don’t normally use during your training sessions.

Put the dog in a sitting position facing you. Reinforce the command of ’stay’ as you move away. Use hand gestures and voice commands. Praise the dog if the behavior is correct. Do not reward the dog for an incorrect or partial response.

This activity should be repeated with you stepping back. If the dog tries to come too quickly, reinforce the command of sit/stay. If the dog does not move at the ‘come’ command, entice him with a treat or a toy.

Reluctant or slow learners might need collar training or leash training. Put the dog in the sit and stay position. Start moving away, letting the leash go slack. If the dog does not obey you, tug the leash gently with the appropriate hand and voice command.

If the dog is too eager to come to you, use either a long leash or a rope which should be wrapped around a tree or fence rail. If the dog tries to move, the leash should be tugged as you say ’stay’. This training can be done with the help of another person, but the dog is going to get confused about whom to obey. That is why it is sensible to have the dog’s focus on just one trainer.

During instructing, steadfastness and patience is crucial. Dogs don’t automatically understand the usefulness of ‘come’ or any other human-induced behavior. Speaking harshly when the dog messes up or is a little distracted is normally counter-productive. Develop your alpha role with tone of voice, body language and determination to wait for compliance. Physical discipline or leading is a less helpful technique.

Dogs respond extremely quickly to praise when they execute proper behavior. You need to be resolute and make sure that they come when you order them to.

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The cushions that are in the pet bed is great for their joints and bones. The pet bed will also help eliminate the hair, dander and dirt around your home. It may also help keep your dog off of the sofa. The reason your pet likes to be on the sofa is because the cushions are comfortable. When you get the little (or big) friend a bed, they will be more likely to stay off of your sofa.

The cushions in a dog bed are great for your pets bones and joins. Did we mention that the best pink dog bed will not only look chic but will also control the spread of dirt, hair and dander?

You need to think about the size of your dog, your dogs personality, the physical aspects and if your dog has any medical problems.

For those dogs that are small in size, a round dog bed would work well. However, for those older and larger dogs, a rectangle dog bed would be your best bet as dogs like to stretch out when they’re older and bigger.

You can also find a pink dog bed that is in the shape of a house and looks just like a dog house (with the roof and everything), except it is all cushiony.

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