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    Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog
    Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog
    Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog
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    Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog

    By Kyra Sundance

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    Create a stronger connection with your canine companion with these easy to follow training techniques from a world-famous celebrity dog trainer.

    Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training.

    Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods—including humane counterconditioning and positive redirection—to build a joyful relationship with your dog, who will become a willing partner in the process.

    Teach your dog basic commands, such as:
    • Sit
    • Down
    • Stay
    • Come
    • Drop it
    • Leave it


    Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems, such as:
    • Leash pulling
    • Jumping on visitors
    • Begging at the table
    • Getting into the trash can
    • Growling
    • Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking)


    Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears, among them:
    • Loud sounds
    • Being left alone
    • Certain people
    • Vacuum cleaner
    • The bathtub


    This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household.

    Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure.

    A “Good to Know” chapter offers an array of useful information, including the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, a list of weird dog behaviors that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons.

    Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training 101.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateSep 5, 2017
    ISBN9781631594298
    Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog

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      Dog Training 101 - Kyra Sundance

      Chapter 1

      Before Your Dog Comes Home

      Prepare for success by using the tips in this chapter to arrange your home environment before your new family member arrives. The environment consists not only of the physical items in and around your home but also the rule structure and emotional vibe.

      Prepare for your dog’s arrival by addressing changes to your home’s physical environment in order of priority. The first priority is to secure the perimeter, so your new dog cannot accidentally get out.

      Next, review your property with an eye for safety. Look for things your dog may swallow, step on, knock over, get cut on, jump off of, etc.

      Our next priority is to make your dog’s environment hygienic. Clean, disinfect, and remove trash and waste.

      And lastly, make your dog’s new home comfortable. This includes temperature control, soft bedding, and enough space to exercise.

      EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR DOG’S ARRIVAL

      PREPARE YOUR DOG’S ENVIRONMENT

      Congratulations on your new canine family member! Our primary responsibility as pet parents is to ensure our dog’s safety, security, and comfort. Take some time to address each of these responsibilities before your dog arrives.

      Step 1: Secure the Perimeter

      Your first priority in surveying your dog’s new enviroment will be to secure the perimiter—both from your dog escaping and also from animal and people intruders.

      Large dogs require a fence of 6 feet (2m) high, though some dogs may even be able to scale that height. Dogs are innovative and may find an object to act as a step to jumping over the fence.

      Dogs frequently dig underneath fences.

      A double fence is helpful in your entrance, so that your dog cannot sneak by you when the first fence is accidentally opened.

      Step 2: Safety

      Check the environment for anything that may injure your dog. This includes poisonous substances and foods (see here), loose nails, electrical cables, sharp sticks or bones that your dog may swallow (see here), other animals such as raptors (which will attack small dogs), coyotes, or raccoons. Check for drowning hazards such as a pool that has vertical sides that your dog may not be able to climb out of. A dog may go into a crawl space under the house and become trapped or encounter a snake.

      Temperature hazards are a threat to all dogs. Your dog needs shade and fresh water in the summer and a warm, heated dog house in the cold. For the safety and comfort of your dog, he should sleep indoors at night.

      Step 3: Hygiene

      Once your dog’s environment is secure and safe, we address cleanliness. Dogs can transmit diseases to each other via common water bowls and via feces in common potty areas. In a multi-dog environment, the kennel floors should be cleaned and disinfected daily.

      Water bowls must be cleaned daily to kill bacteria and algae. Dog food should be stored in an airtight container to keep it fresh and free from ants and bugs.

      Your dog’s bedding and toys must be washed regularly (in the washing machine or dishwasher).

      Clean up trash and pet waste daily.

      Step 4: Comfort

      Now that our dog is safe and healthy, we turn our attention to his comfort. A dog should have soft bedding, shade, and enough space to exercise. A dedicated potty area with grass or dirt would be ideal for your dog.

      Your dog may appreciate a coat in the winter and booties if there is ice on the ground.

      PREPARE YOUR MINDSET

      Dogs can be frustrating. Dogs can be manipulative, and can take advantage of a situation. Instead of flying by the seat of your pants, be prepared with your calm, self-assured attitude by reviewing the following rules:

      Rule 1: Be Fair

      Treat your dog fairly by having rules that are specific, clear, and achievable—and consequences that are fair and predictable.

      Rule 2: Be Consistent

      Be clear about what you want; ask for it in a consistent way; and don’t go back on your decisions.

      Rule 3: Motivate with Positive Reinforcement

      Build a dog’s motivation to please by rewarding his good behavior. Focus on solutions rather than problems. Help the dog develop a pattern of success and good behavior.

      Rule 4: Attention Is a Reward

      Recognize your attention toward your dog as the powerful reward that it is. Use it as a payoff for your dog’s good behavior and withdraw it as a consequence for his inappropriate behavior.

      Rule 5: Discipline

      Discipline is not punishment and is not hurtful; it is the compassionate enforcement of fair rules. Discipline is a clear and consistent structure for you and your dog to understand expectations and consequences.

      Rule 6: Forgive

      Don’t hold a grudge—deal with misbehavior and let it go. Always give your dog another chance to be a good dog.

      PREPARE EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE FOR THEIR NEW RESPONSIBILITIES

      Within your family, discuss who is responsible for the new dog or puppy before he arrives. The dog will not only need someone to take him outside on walks, feed him, and play with him, but he will also need love and acceptance from all members of the household.

      ASSEMBLE YOUR SUPPORT TEAM

      Although it doesn’t need to be right away, you’ll eventually want to enlist some people to support your dog’s needs. Here are a few roles that you may need to fill:

      Veterinarian

      Your dog will need routine vaccinations throughout his life.

      Emergency Animal Hospital

      Know the closest emergency facilities that have a vet after hours.

      Pet Insurance

      Research medical insurance for your dog.

      Groomer

      Stay on site while your dog is being groomed so you are aware of what is going on.

      Pet Sitter

      Professional pet sitters will come to your home or even live at your home while you are on vacation.

      Boarding Kennel

      Ask questions about how the dogs interact with each other and how often dog fights occur.

      Dog Training Lessons

      Even brand new puppies should be enrolled in training classes.

      Trusted Friend

      Designate a contact in case of emergency.

      GATHER YOUR DOG’S GEAR

      Provide a stable environment for your dog by having all of his gear in place before he arrives. Here are some items to consider:

      Food

      Dog Food

      Start with food he is used to. Preferably switch to a food with no corn or grains.

      Dog Treats / Biscuits

      With no sugar or corn syrup or cane syrup

      Edible Bones

      Do not give your dog real bones, as it is common for the sharp pieces to get caught in a dog’s mouth or throat. Edible dog bones are long-lasting chews.

      Rawhides

      Having rawhide chews available will usually keep a dog from chewing your shoes and furniture. Be aware, some dogs will swallow big chunks of rawhide which can lodge in their intestines.

      Fresh Water

      If your dog is outside, there are guzzler attachments for your water spigot that your dog can push to release fresh water.

      Bowls for Food and Water

      Stainless steel bowls resist bacteria.

      Collars & Leashes

      Collar

      A flat, buckle collar is the safest. Breakaway collars reduce the risk of accidental strangulation. Never leave a dog unattended in a slip collar or chain collar. Be aware that dogs sometimes catch their collar when they jump up on chain-link fences.

      Leash

      A braided leather leash or a leash with some girth will be much easier to hold when your dog pulls than a flat nylon leash.

      Harness or Head Halter

      For dogs that pull or dogs that have sensitive necks, you may wish to use a harness or head halter instead of a collar.

      Car Seatbelt or Confinement

      For safety, dogs should be restrained in the car by a seatbelt, a gate, or inside a dog crate. It is illegal for a dog to ride unconfined in the back of a pickup truck.

      ID Tags

      Ideally tags should be permanently rivited to every one of your dog’s collars.

      Microchip

      Your vet can implant an identifying microchip the size of a grain of rice between your dog’s shoulders. All vets and animal shelters scan unknown animals for these chips.

      Dog License

      All dogs are required to have a county-issued dog license. The dog is required to have a rabies vaccination in order to be licensed.

      Muzzle

      A basket muzzle can be used to safeguard an aggressive dog and is also useful in emergency situations; if a dog is in pain, he may bite someone who tries to touch him.

      Cone / Elizabethan Collar

      A cone on your dog’s neck is used to prevent him from licking a wound.

      Grooming Tools

      Dog Shampoo

      Human shampoo is too harsh for dogs.

      Nail Trimmers

      Either dog trimmers or a Dremmel

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