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- Who Else Wants To Learn A Little Known Dog Training Secret Inspired By A Former Russian Special Forces Instructor? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Eric LetendreOn a beautiful spring morning a few years back I found myself sitting in a small classroom listening to “The Evil Russian,” Pavel Tsatsouline discuss flexibility training. There were about 25 people in the room and they were all there to learn techniques that Pavel used to train the elite ...
Views: 912 - Here’s A Quick Way To Solve Any Dog Behavior Problem - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Eric LetendreRelationship experts state that you can improve any relationship that you have (personal, business, etc.) by learning to look at things from the other person’s point of view. I want to take it a step further and advise you to look at things from your dog’s point of view. Now, before you ...
Views: 1112 - Simple Techniques To Teach Your Dog To Walk Politely By Your Side - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Eric LetendreA lot of people have problems with their dogs pulling on leash. Pulling starts from a very young age. Learning what triggers the pulling and how to change it can make leash walking with your dog more enjoyable and fun. Dogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! ...
Views: 3551 - Teach Your Dog A Rock Solid Stay In 10 Minutes Or Less - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2007 from Eric LetendreTeaching your dog to stay will accomplish two very important goals. • The dog will learn the meaning of a verbal correction. • The dog will learn the meaning of a release word. A verbal correction is a word or sound that will signal to your dog that he has just lost any chance of reward and ...
Views: 1662 - Stop Your Dog From Pulling - Easily Train Your Dog To Walk At Your Side. - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Eric LetendreDogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! Your dog learns at a very early age that if they hit the end of the leash and start leaning and pulling, they will make forward progress. The dog is trying to close the distance between themselves and whatever they are ...
Views: 5387 - Obnoxious Barking Dog Behavior – Part 2 How To Stop Your Dog From Blowing A Gasket Every Time The Door Bell Rings - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Eric LetendreFirst, let’s cover what you should not do: Why You Should Not Use Pinch, Choke, or Shock Collars to Control Unruly Behavior When the Doorbell Rings Negative Reinforcement has side effects. Many dog trainers will try to control the behavior by putting a choke, pinch, or shock collar on your ...
Views: 2334 - Obnoxious Dog Behavior – Why Your Dog Blows A Gasket Every Time Your Doorbell Rings – Part 1 - by Submitted on May 30, 2007 from Eric LetendrePart One: Why does your dog go crazy every time the doorbell rings? Important point to remember: Your dog has become classically conditioned! Most of you have probably heard of the Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov. He’s a pretty interesting guy. He studied .the gastrointestinal track of ...
Views: 1342 - Who Else Wants A Well Trained And Obedient Dog? - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Eric LetendreA point that I always stress when I am teaching someone how to train his or her dog is this: Training does not happen without motivation. You need to motivate your dog if you want him to perform. I also stress the fact that there are two forms of motivation: Positive and Negative. Both forms ...
Views: 1080 - Dog Aggression Training – How To Deal With Your Dog’s Aggressive Behavior - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Eric LetendreAnytime a dog is acting aggressive; there is a reason for it. Aggression in dogs happens because of genetics, environment and training methods. There is always a trigger for aggressive behavior. One of the first steps a professional dog trainer or behaviorist will do when dealing with an ...
Views: 3226 - 7 Tips For New Puppy Owners - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Eric LetendreThere is nothing quite like a new puppy. A few weeks after you bring your puppy home though the kids are not as interested and your puppy becomes very mobile, and if you’re not careful they can become very destructive. That’s why I have put together a list of 7 steps that can greatly help you ...
Views: 1210 - Why Your Dog Pulls - And How To Get Him To Stop! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Eric LetendreBehind every dog that pulls on the leash is an owner that allows him or herself to be pulled. If you own a dog that pulls, think how often you have allowed him to lean on the leash and drag you in one direction or another while you pull back just as hard or hold on with a death grip. Dogs and ...
Views: 961 - Help! My Puppy Won’t Stop Biting Me And It’s Starting To Hurt! - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Eric LetendreDogs are not born with soft mouths, but they can learn to bite softly if taught properly, which means plenty of information and communication from you and from other dogs. Interacting with other dogs is critical to teaching your puppy bite inhibition. When two dogs play together and one bites ...
Views: 9431(1 vote) - Your Seven Step, Ten Day Housetraining Plan - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Eric LetendreSeems like I spent most of the week helping new puppy owners housetrain their pups. Housetraining can be accomplished in as little as ten days if you follow a plan, a plan that has worked for many dog owners. The closer you follow the plan, the better the results. Step 1: Understand dog ...
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