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Dogs make great pets, but training is necessary in getting them to behave properly at home and in public. Discover how to do obedience training at home with help from a dog trainer in this free video series on pet care.
There are 24 videos in this series:
In order to keep a dog from begging at dinner, be sure to avoid feeding the dog treats from the table. Teach a dog to practice a different behavior than begging at the dinner table with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
If a dog is chasing his or her tail frequently, it's important to examine their diet and to make sure they're getting enough physical and mental exercise. Visit a veterinarian if a dog won't stop chasing their tail with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
In order to teach a dog new words, use positive reinforcement and try to lure a behavior with treats. Capture a dog's behavior to expand their vocabulary with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Once a dog owner identifies what makes their dog bark, it creates an opportunity to teach a dog to bark on command. Reward a dog's behavior when they learn to speak on command with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
A dog owner should spay or neuter their dog before they start marking behavior, and they should prevent access to areas that they want their dogs to avoid. Give dogs ample opportunities to urinate in the proper places with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Set up a dog to ask to go outside by rewarding them through granting access to the outdoors. Teach a dog to ask to go outside in conjunction with teaching them to speak with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Teaching a dog to use a doggy door can be intimidating because it is based on a confined space. Use treats that are particularly desirable to teach a dog to use a doggy door with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
In order to teach a dog in one day, it helps to already have a relationship with the dog. Be disciplined and patient when teaching a dog important lessons in a single day with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
A big mistake that dog owners make is assuming that a dog is potty trained before they truly are. Use a crate to teach a dog that not going to the bathroom outside is unacceptable with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
If a dog likes to bark at a window, the owner should limit access to that window and reinforce the behavior that they desire. Ignore a dog that barks off command with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Teach a dog what pressure will stop play when they are using their mouth. It's helpful to teach a dog to release objects in their mouth when training them not to bite with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
In order to keep a dog from barking at visitors, it's a good idea to never make a personal entry or exit an exciting thing. Allow a dog to settle down after returning home with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
In order to keep dogs off of grass, it helps to create a visual boundary with a fence, a leash or with things that are unattractive to a dog. Engage a professional to teach a dog boundaries with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
The first four months of a dog's life is the best time to teach them to acclimate themselves to cats. Create a place that a cat can get to that a dog can't with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Training a dog in three simple steps is done by being consistent with language, using the same physical commands and being fair and rewarding. It's important to be able to keep a dog's attention when training them with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
When training a dog to fetch the newspaper, it should be rewarded for touching the newspaper on the owner's command. Work up to picking up a newspaper and returning it with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Try to stay detached from a dog when training them to poop in the same spot, and practice patience as well. Try moving a dog's feces to the proper location with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
If a dog has issues with barking, it may need to be denied access to a stimulus that causes it to bark. Deny a dog attention to keep them from barking with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
In order to keep a dog from marking their territory, it can be helpful to have they neutered or spayed. Redirect a dog that is practicing marking behavior with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
When a puppy is put on a leash, it helps to play with them to help them disconnect from the feeling of something on their neck. Motivate a puppy to follow when they're on a leash with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Training a dog to use a treadmill can be useful for giving a dog exercise in a small area. Get a dog used to the sound of a treadmill before training them to use it with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
If a dog has a problem with humping, it helps to determine what is motivating their behavior. Teach a dog a solid "leave it" command to keep them from humping with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Training a dog to get a beer from a refrigerator is easier if the dog already knows how to retrieve items and handle them gently. Tie something to a refrigerator to help a dog to open the refrigerator door with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Teaching a dog to use a litter box is easy if the dog is already used to using the bathroom in one location. Give a dog access to a litter box when they need to use the bathroom with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling love and happiness, and can make anyone feel needed as part of an intimate family. In fact, studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether your favorite activity to share with your puppy is a long walk in the park or just watching television on the couch together, it's important to show your dog just as much love as they show you. In this free video series, a dog trainer provides advice for doing obedience training for dogs at home. Find out how to train a dog not to beg at dinner, how to teach a dog to ask to go out and how to keep a dog from biting. Learn about keeping dogs off of grass, resolving barking issues and training a dog to fetch a newspaper. Get a dog to behave properly with this pet care help.
Heidi Dixner Heidi Dixner is the owner of Red Rover Pet Services in Nashville, Tenn. She has worked with poodles for nearly 30 years, and she actively participates in breed rescue. Dixner has been training professionally since 2001 and has been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 2003.dkdk
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