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Dog training involves positive reinforcement, affection and many hours spent working with the dog. Train a dog a variety of tricks and abilities with a professional dog trainer in this free video series on dog training and obedience.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Train your dog to stop barking by training them to bark on command and ignoring off-command barking, or redirecting barking dogs with a toy or crate. Use cooked chicken or natural dog treats to reinforce dog training with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Train a blind dog in much the same way a seeing dog is trained, by reinforcing positive behavior with a motivational treat. Get a blind dog's attention during training by calling his or her name with help from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
To teach a deaf dog basic commands, use hand signals, vibrations, a small flashlight and treats to get the dog's attention and for motivation. Show praise and affection for deaf dogs with facial expressions and treats using advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training for a dog show should include professional confirmation classes, lots of handling by friends and strangers and work to get the dog comfortable working with distractions. Handle a show dog frequently to get it used to having his or her ears, mouth and paws touched and consider other tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Scent train a dog by getting the dog interested in the item that will be tracked and using a clicker when the dog picks up the item. Consult a professional for help scent training a dog with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a rescue dog often requires assistance from a professional search-and-rescue organization that can help with tracking and scent training. Find a dog that is curious, active and motivated to become a rescue dog with help from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
To train a dog to search, visit a professional trainer who will teach scent training to a dog that is motivated by treats or toys. Invest a significant amount of time in teaching a dog to search with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training coon dogs, or coon hounds, requires purchasing manufactured scents to get the dog to track the smell of different game. Consult a professional coon hound trainer with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
When training a dog to go swimming, acclimate the dog to the water slowly by getting them to retrieve sticks from shallow water before moving to deeper water. Swim with your dog, but make sure the dog is safe and comfortable, with help from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Living with and training a dominant dog requires using positive reinforcement to teach the dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not acceptable. Help fearful dogs that display aggressive behavior feel safe in their environment with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Training a dog to pull a cart begins by getting the dog comfortable wearing a sturdy, cushioned harness that doesn't put pressure on the neck or back. Start training a dog with a light cart using instructions from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Train a drug dog by finding a dog that is very active, curious and highly motivated by food or toys, so that the dog will be more willing to work with a trainer. Use scent training for drug dogs with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Train a Labrador retriever by socializing the dog at a young age and consistently reinforcing good behavior for several years. Consult a dog trainer to get a Lab to behave with advice from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
When training a guard dog, encourage a strong family bond, socialize the dog well and work hard on bite inhibition so the dog is not euthanized for biting people. Understand that most dogs will naturally protect their family with information from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Use a clicker to train a dog for specific behaviors by classically conditioning the dog to understand that the sound of a clicker means a treat is coming. Click the clicker every time a dog does a positive behavior using tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
When training a dog to point, go out with hunters and watch pointing dogs in action as they locate game and freeze so the hunter can see where the game is. Teach a hunting dog to point out and retrieve game with tips from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Train a dog to pick up toys by getting the dog interested in the toy and rewarding them as soon as they pick up the item. Use a clicker or treat for training a dog to pick something up with instructions from a professional dog trainer in this free video on dog obedience.
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives, and dog training or obedience school gives dogs the discipline they need to stay happy, as well. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling of love and happiness and can make anyone feel needed as part of a family. In fact, studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether dog training in the backyard with a puppy or taking a long walk in the park with an old German shepherd, it's important to show dogs as much love as they show their owners. In this free video series on dog obedience, an experienced dog trainer explains how to teach dogs a variety of basic skills. Find out how to train a dog not to bark or how to get a dog to pick up a toy. Learn how to train a search dog or how to train a dog to be a rescue dog. Get a dog to pull a cart or scent train with information in this free video series on dog training.
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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