How to Buy a Dog Whistle
When first training your dog, it may be handy to buy a whistle. Dogs tend to respond with much interest when their owners use a whistle in training, which can make buying one a wonderful investment. The dog whistle is a simple, yet effective, tool to use when training your dog.
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Instructions
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Discuss with your vet or trainer what kind of whistle to get for your dog. There are lung-powered whistles and electronic whistles. Which one you use depends on you and your dog.
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Go to your local pet supply store and look at the whistles they have. Most pet supply stores have a range of training supplies like whistles.
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Check on the Internet if your pet store doesn't have the type of dog whistle you want. Often the store's website may carry what you are looking for, even if it is not carried in the store.
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Purchase the whistle you want once you have found it. Ask about return policies, just in case your dog doesn't respond to training with a whistle.
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Talk to your trainer about how to use the whistle once you have purchased it. If you aren't using a trainer, pick up a book about training at the same time that you get the whistle.
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Use the whistle when training you dog, either under the guidance of a trainer or by following steps in a book.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful when using your dog whistle. It is possible to hurt your dog if you are not using it correctly.
