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Providing the proper dog training at home could be very rewarding experience if you put your heart into it. A responsible and loving pet owner should be more than glad to help his new dog adjust to the surroundings.

A disciplined dog is loved by many compared to their rowdy counterparts. He will also return the favor back to you by being well-behaved and following your commands and instructions. Apart from this, he will surely make you proud if you did well in training him.

Training you dog should start while he is still young although older dogs could also be trained. Moreover, you should be prepared to spend time and energy when dog training at home because it is a long process.

Dog owner anywhere must be consistent and patient in training his dog. The key is setting limits and restrictions by being firm and by offering rewards for a job well done. Below is 5 Steps To Dog Training At Home.

A. Have fun. More than anything, dog training at home should be a fun experience. Dogs love to play and they should not be denied that privilege. Be firm yet gentle. Start with simple commands and use them repetitively and consistently.

Believe it or not, you also need to establish mutual faith and trust in place of harsh punishment. If you succeed in creating a training environment filled with respect, your dog will be more than willing to be trained.

B. Be flexible. This is not the military so do not hesitate to make minor adjustments if, for instance, your dog still does not get a certain lesson you are trying to teach. Consider your pet’s maturity and age. There is no need to hurry. Like human beings, dogs are unique and also harbor different rates of progress.

C. Training your dog yourself helps develop a strong bond between you and your pet. A well-trained dog is a dog you could be proud of around your friends and your neighbors.

D. Be fair. As mentioned earlier, give rewards and merits when it is due. Do not set very high standards. Recognize every achievement no matter how small it is.

E. Positive reinforcement is the highly recommended method of dog training. This entails providing praise and physical rewards each time your pet follows your commands. Training sessions need not be long and tedious.

Set realistic goals. You cannot expect your pet to do it right the first time around. You take it one step at a time whether you are training him to use the litter box or getting him to follow the “Sit” command.
The key is consistency and patience. Do not punish your dog if he makes a mistake.

These five Steps to dog training at home also provides your pet with needed exercise and mental stimulation. You could also have peace of mind if you have a well-trained dog around the house.

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To these people, I say, “Let’s be honest.” The dog didn’t drop out. You did. After all, who didn’t drive to the class or decided to skip the session?”

The Problem with Obedience School

But in fairness to dropouts, let’s also admit that a dog obedience class can be a frustrating experience for both dog and owner if this class is the dog’s first experience with training. Obedience classes traditionally begin with the heel command, which is actually one of the more complex things you can ask a dog to understand. It’s like expecting a child to learn algebra when they haven’t had basic arithmetic.

When you give a dog the heel command, what you’re asking him/her to do is not one specific thing. What your dog is supposed to do depends entirely on what you’re doing. Should your dog walk when you walk, turn when you turn, and stop when you stop. Add to that the fact that, if this is the first training experience, your poor dog doesn’t even understand that training is what is going on. The dog is not a bad dog, and is not a stupid dog, but he/she not only doesn’t know what you’re asking it to do, your dog also probably doesn’t even understand that you’re asking it to do something.

An Easier Way

It doesn’t have to be this way. There is a simpler way to train your dog, so relaxed that you can begin training your puppy the day you bring her home.

The “sit” command is the most universally useful command you can teach your dog. The new dog owner might wonder why. “How is this useful? The dog is not doing anything!”

Exactly! A dog that is sitting is not jumping all over your grandmother, or whatever other obnoxious behavior you want it to stop doing. And more importantly, a dog that is sitting when told is a dog that is under control and doing what you want.

The traditional method of teaching the sit command is to have the dog on leash at your side, repeat the command “Sit” while you pull up on the leash and push down on her butt. You’re forcing the dog into the correct position, but this is not enjoyable and can be stressful and frustrating for both you and the dog.

But why force the dog into position when you can coax? Start with a treat, something yummy like dried liver, or even a piece of kibble if he/she hasn’t been fed yet. Call the dog, get his/her attention, and make sure your dog knows you have a treat.

It won’t take long. Within seconds your dog will be there, his/her nose right at your fingertips. From this position, all you have to do is move the treat back over his/her nose and the top of it’s head.

Keep your hand only an inch or two over the dog’s head; too high and she’ll rear up on her hind legs. But, with the treat moving right back over her head, the nose will follow it, up and back… until… he/she… SITS!

Say good doggie, and reward him/her with a treat.

Do this a number of times every day. When you feed your dog, he/she will probably be jumping and frisking when your dog sees you coming with the food bowl. Tell your dog to sit, and when your dog sits, tell him/her is a good dog and set down the bowl.

You don’t need to give the dog a treat now every time you tell him/her to sit. But do give your dog a praise! Your dog is doing what you asked it to do, acknowledge that, let your dog know how pleased you are, and what a good dog he/she is.

These exercises are not just useful in themselves, your dog is also learning to learn. Your dog is learning that sometimes you want it to do something, that there is a word associated with the thing you want her to do, and that if he/she pays attention, he/she can figure it out.

Above all, never consider that you’re “done” training your dog. There’s always something new to learn, and new ways for you and your dog to have fun together.

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Hunting dogs and those that love to take to the woods and swamps, or those living by water, are especially vulnerable. On a chase, with his nose to the ground, a dog can inhale spores that harbor in the soil. If the dog has a healthy immune system, there is likelihood that the disease will not develop. If, however, the spores are abundant, or if the dog’s immune system is compromised, there is risk of infection. Spores travel down the airways of the lungs, and the disease begins. It then spreads throughout the body and can affect the skin, eyes, bones, lymph nodes, subcutaneous tissue, brain, and testes. Blastomycosis can wax and wane with symptoms improving, only to worsen later.

Refer to this checklist of symptoms if you suspect your dog has been exposed to this organism:

1.    Lack of appetite

2.    Weight loss

3.    Cough

4.    Eye problems

5.    Lameness

6.    Skin problems

7.    Blood in urine

8.    Shortness of breath

9.    Exercise intolerance

10.  Enlarged lymph glands

11.  Persistent fever that does not respond to antibiotics

This important checklist can be printed and shared with your veterinarian. Arriving at a diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. Your veterinarian will consider the history and symptoms and seek to identify the organism under a microscope or through a blood test. Treatment is required in the case of a positive identification because dogs are not able to fight off this fungal disease without support.

Treatment options include the oral administration of Itaconazole. This is an expensive drug, and some dogs cannot tolerate it. Injectable Amphotericin B can also be used. It is administered intravenously and under close veterinary supervision. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)  is another treatment option, especially helpful in mild cases of the disease and where cost is a factor.

Please note that, with Blastomycosis, prevention is easier than the cure. Avoid taking dogs to regions of high risk or incidence and places with disturbed areas of moist soil. Awareness of the disease and its symptoms is the best defense against it.

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1. Training builds healthy bonding.Dog training is the best way of creating bonding between you and your dog. It must be start at the very moment you acquire your dog. Unfortunately, most of the people dog training only begins at the time of trying new trick. Your dog starts to learn by continually looking and learning from your actions. He learns from your reaction toward his by looking for guidance, for comfort and for food.

2. Training solves behavioural problems By developing the trusting bond between you and your dog, you can start to correct the behavioural problems of your dog, like barking at anyone passes by, chewing any things that come along his way etc. Your dogs will learn from you reaction whether his actions is right or not.

3. Training building the dog’s IQ Training your dog can stimulate your dog’s IQ. Due to the dog’s nature to be curious, your dog tends to explore any thing he comes across. He has the capability of becoming very intelligent if he is given correct stimulation which will encourage them to learn.

4. Training encourages sense of self belonging.

Dog need to have the sense of self of belonging in order for him to feel secure staying in the house as a pack of your household. He will feel like part of the pack if he receives the attention from every members of the house hold. So everyone in your family should take time to train your dog.

5. Training saves time. Last but not lease, dog training can save you a lot of times in future if your start the training in the early stage. For instance, you may save the time of cleaning up the mess he creates in future if your take time to train him now.

Training dogs do need times and effort. You must be very patient and committed in order for you to successfully train your dog up. Remember, with a proper training and guidance, you dog will become more adorable and loving and also for a better relationship between your dog and you.

So what are you waiting for? Start to train your dog now.

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 A common misconception is that a dog should be bathed as seldom as possible, you may wash your dog as often as necessary. However you must use a special shampoo, one that will not strip the natural oils from your dogs coat. When bathing your dog you may choose to shampoo the dogs body, legs, and feet first followed by the head. Be sure to use warm water when giving your dog a bath, apply a gentle shampoo and lather well, be very careful not to get any shampoo in your dogs eyes. Rinse your dog throughly and dry with a course towel. Any soap left on the dogs skin may cause itching so be sure to rinse throughly. As recommended by your veterinarian apply a flea dip, spray or a powder.

 Your dogs ears should be cleaned approximately every two weeks. Folded or hairy ears need to be cleaned more frequently than erect or basically bare ears. Check your dogs ears for any unusual discharge or odor. If you suspect possible ear infection bring this to the attention of your veterinarian. Use only a damp towel or soft cloth around your finger to clean the outer most visible parts of the ear. You may also use a cotton swab with mineral oil for cleaning. Small bits of ear wax need not be removed, this will help to protect the ear canal. Do not clean out an ear that looks infected, leave this up to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may recommend plucking or using tweezers to gently remove hairs that tend to block air circulation and contribute to infection within your dogs ear.

 Plaque and tarter can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. To prevent oral disease regular brushing every 2-3 days is highly recommended for your dog. You may use canine tooth paste in moderate amounts or a mixture of baking soda and water (scrub the teeth from crown to gum.). You may substitute a gauze pad rapped around your finger for a tooth brush. Dry food and hard chew toys may reduce the formation of tarter. However this does not eliminate the need for brushing.

 Although bone chewing is natural for a dog it may cause splinters of bone to be ingested. This may cause digestive upsets or internal injuries and also may result in broken teeth. Supplement a rawhide strip or special chew toy in place of bones. If yours dogs gums are bleeding, appear reddened or recede from the surface of the teeth check with your veterinarian.

 When trimming your dogs nails cut only the transparent part of the nail. Close clipping can cut into the “quick” the portion of the nail that has nerves and blood vessels and hurt the animal. There are special clippers that can be purchased for trimming your dogs nails.

 Grooming your dog will build on the pride of ownership. Remember, your dogs appearance may very will be a reflection of your own. Strive to bring your dog the very best in quality care.  http://smartestdogbreeds.com

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