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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Canines Training</title> <link>http://caninestraining.com/</link> <description>Canines Training</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:44:38 +0300</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Cool things to train your dog</title> <description>Training your dog to do advanced tricks like finding something or bringing their food bowl can be done with just 10 minutes a day and some clicker training. It’s easier than you think. We all know those talented dogs who work ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_10_cool_tricks_to_teach.jpg" alt="Top 10 Cool Tricks To Teach Your Dog - YouTube" align="left" /><p>Training your dog to do advanced tricks like finding something or bringing their food bowl can be done with just 10 minutes a day and some clicker training. It’s easier than you think. We all know those talented dogs who work as assistance dogs and can complete detailed and complicated tasks such as helping their owner do shopping, answer the phone, open the fridge or recognise signs of low blood sugar. Could your dog have unfulfilled potential? While many of these tasks could be beyond our reach, it certainly is possible to train your dog to bring you things, find people and understand basic words. With just 10 minutes a day, you can teach your dog some of these advanced skills and soon have the pet of your dreams. Clicker Training The easiest way to teach advanced tricks is to clicker train your dog. The idea is that the clicker tells your dog that he is on the right track in learning a skill. It means you can be a distance away from your dog and reward exactly the behaviour you want in a very precise way. You can click a slight eye movement in your dog for example. There is no ambiguity in what your dog is being rewarded for. Clickers allow you to shape behaviour, which essentially means encouraging and rewarding closer and closer approximations to the behaviour you want. The clicker should always be paired with a treat, your dog needs to know that whenever you ‘click’ he will get a treat. You can buy special dog training clickers, or use anything that makes a consistent noise. To pair the clicker and the reward simply click, wait 1 second, then give your dog a treat. Repeat this around 10 times until your dog understands that a click means he gets a treat. Now you are ready to use clicker training for some advanced skills. Rewards A reward is usually a treat, but can also be play or praise. Treats are often used to really motivate dogs and are quick and easy to administer. You can use any treat you like, but try to stay away from those with lots of salt, fat and preservatives. That said, some dogs are not that food motivated, so it can be difficult to find what they like. Sometimes very small cubes of cheese will work, though in large quantities they can give a dog an upset stomach due to lactose intolerance. Small pieces of BBQ chicken also work for those fussy toy breeds. It also helps to train when your dog is hungry, so do a short 10 minute session before breakfast or dinner. General Training Tips Remember to always keep training sessions short to reduce frustration and enhance concentration, 10 minutes is perfect. Remember to always reward after clicking your dog and reward within 3 seconds. The more you train with your dog, the more he will experiment with behaviours during training sessions to work out what you want him to do. When teaching a difficult command, you can give your dog a ‘jackpot’ of lots of treats and a big cuddle and praise when he finally gets it right. Training should be fun for you and your dog, so whenever you complete a training session, always end on a positive note. If you are both getting frustrated, ask your dog to do something he knows how to do and reward him for that. Never end on a failure. The following video has some great training advice and features the clicker and how to shape behaviours. Training Stick No, this is not the stick you beat your dog with when he gets it wrong. We only believe in positive reinforcement when training your dog. The training stick is a long stick or piece of dowel that you can use as an indicator for your dog. You can use it to point at things and also for your dog to jump over or go around. It needs to be around 30cm long. The first step is to hold the stick out and wait for your dog to sniff it, most dogs will do this with little encouragement, click and reward as your dog touches the end of the stick with his nose. Repeat this until your dog is reliably touching the stick each time for a reward.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/cool-things-to-train-your-dog</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/cool-things-to-train-your-dog</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:44:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Personal trainer Sanford NC</title> <description>MARY ISENHOUR-LONG Owner - Trainer Photo by Stewart Event Images About The Trainer The phrase, “gone to the dogs”, is certainly an appropriate one to describe my life. By trade, I am an artist. I have always enjoyed drawing ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/ingram_family_ymca_sanford_nc.jpg" alt="Ingram Family YMCA | Sanford, N.C" align="left" /><p>MARY ISENHOUR-LONG Owner - Trainer Photo by Stewart Event Images About The Trainer The phrase, “gone to the dogs”, is certainly an appropriate one to describe my life. By trade, I am an artist. I have always enjoyed drawing and painting. One of my primary interests, as a child, was to draw and paint animals - dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other nature-related subjects. I have always had dogs; they were my friends and companions during my childhood and afterwards. I enrolled in my first obedience class with the Alamance Kennel Club in 1988. From there, I was hooked. Throughout the years, I have participated in many aspects of training and showing dogs… earning titles in obedience, agility, conformation, herding, and freestyle, on many dogs... both personal and client dogs. Throughout the years, my dogs and I have earned multiple obedience titles and have several High In Trial awards, as well as qualifying for and showing at the Eastern Regional Championships. Another love, is the sport of tracking; I have worked with several dogs in the tracking field and plan to compete in the near future with one of my dogs. I am an approved obedience and rally judge for the Australian Shepherd Club of America. My assignments have taken me across the United States and as far away as Germany. Other accomplishments include being an evaluator for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen and Star Puppy program. For over fourteen years, I was an Instructor of Commercial Art and Advertising Design at Alamance Community College, Haw River, NC; this is where I discovered that I loved to teach. In 1998, I retired from teaching art and began working full-time at the Bon-Clyde Learning Center, where I had been training my dogs and working as an instructor since 1993. The Bon-Clyde Learning Center, located in Sanford, NC, is one of the east coast’s premier dog training facilities. Classes taught ranged from all levels of obedience and agility, to canine acting, freestyle, and breed handling. Working at Bon-Clyde was very exciting for me. The wide variety of seminars and guest speakers that we had, offered valuable training information, not only for me with my dog, but as a major influence in helping me to understand dogs and their people, the variety of training methods available, and how understanding the two elements offers a greater, more successful training outcome. In 2006, I left the Sanford area and opened a dog training center in Burlington, NC. Dogtown Training Academy, LLC, offers training from puppy to competition level obedience and agility, breed handling, and more. The facility has expanded over the years (as neighboring businesses have moved), to a 7, 200 sq. ft training center that includes a small store and a dog wash with grooming options. My love of dog training, the many years spent teaching, along with learning a variety of training skills and methods, has helped me to build a business I am very proud of and enjoy, each and every working day. Aside from the large assortment of client dogs I have worked with and shown, my personal training challenges are Australian Shepherds, Tiger, Lovie, and 3 year old, Rory. Tiger has worked in agility, rally and obedience, where he has earned several High In Trial rally awards! Lovie is an ASCA Champion and AKC Grand Champion, shown in Bred-By conformation classes and has herding titles. Puppy, Rory, is the love of my life and is in training to show in all areas - herding, obedience, rally, tracking, and conformation. At the ASCA 2015 National Specialty, he Qualified in the Most Versatile Aussie Competition... at 1.5 years of age! An “adoptee” that has joined my “pack”, is Teddy, a Scottish Terrier. Teddy is training in agility and obedience, and currently holds ASCA Masters/AKC Excellent Rally titles, has his AKC/ASCA-CD and is showing in Open level obedience, and runningMasters level agility. My husband and I also own two Jack Russell Terriers that liven up our household on a daily basis. Future goals are to continue to offer the best in dog training and helping others to understand the wonderful relationship that dogs can bring to us, especially when we strive to understand the dog and it’s personality. A healthy relationship is one built of trust and balance. By understanding our dogs, and how our actions and energies affect them, we can increase the outcome of successful training. Let Dogtown Training Academy, LLC help you to create a wonderful relationship and bond with your dog. It is our goal to help you to understand and train your dog to the level that you desire for a great family pet or a competition-level performance dog. IZA WILLIAMS Associate Trainer I got my first puppy when I was 7 years old. He was part border collie part English Shepherd and his name was Patton. That was it for me. I taught him tricks and obedience. We were on a television show in Asheville NC and we were in talent shows and did demonstrations. When I was 10 years old, my parents found someone to give me formal obedience lessons and I began competing. I got my first English Springer Spaniel at 14 and bred, trained and showed them for over 30 years. I had the national Obedience Springer of the Year and Tracking Springer of the Year with my dog Tango. I decided that I needed to change breeds due to health and temperament issues popping up in springers so I got a border collie named Jet. He is the smartest dog I have ever known and has been an amazing obedience and herding dog. I now have 4 other border collies now and have a sheep farm. Jet is retired now but he still gets the credit for where I am now with my farm and other dogs. I have been teaching at Dogtown Training Academy for several years. I love teaching and working with people and their companions. I have so enjoyed the relationships that I have had with my own dogs through training that I want everyone else to have the experience as well. I always tell people that the bond you develop with a dog that you</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/personal-trainer-sanford-nc</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/personal-trainer-sanford-nc</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Good dog training tips</title> <description>6 Principles of Successful Training 1. Be Consistent: Apply the same rules and the same words all the time. 2. Be Concise: Give your command just once. Repetition of commands teaches your dog to ignore them because it sounds like ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/habits_of_good_dog_trainers_lisa.jpg" alt="Habits Of Good Dog Trainers | Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer" align="left" /><p>6 Principles of Successful Training 1. Be Consistent: Apply the same rules and the same words all the time. 2. Be Concise: Give your command just once. Repetition of commands teaches your dog to ignore them because it sounds like you don’t care if he obeys or not. 3. Be Generous: Reward your dog for being right. Give him a treat, verbal praise, or an ear massage. 4. Be Smart: Don’t give a command unless either you are confident that your dog understands and will respond to it correctly or you are in a position to help him get it right. 5. Be Prepared : Have a leash handy in case your dog does not come to you when you call him. 6. Be Happy: Because your dog is your friend and your training partner, keep your voice upbeat and smile at him. Dogs are sensitive to our tone of voice and body language, so use both to let him know that you will be so happy when he does what you ask him. Top Tips from the Pros I tell my clients that the best time to train is when their dog is about to hit the “puppy spaz” hour—that time of day when he races around the house or yard for no apparent reason. I find that it is usually around the same time every day. This is the perfect time to do some training. -Melanie Walker, Surprise, AZ Keep a few clickers and treat bowls scattered around the house to make everyday training easier. Dry treats and a clicker can easily be hidden in a covered dish or in a desk drawer (just be sure that the treats are in a place not readily accessible to your dog) to make training easier. -Dawn Antoniak -Mitchell, Esq. CPDT-KA, BonaFide Dog Academy LLC, Omaha, NE Once a new behavior has been learned, incorporate it into your daily routine. -Jamie Da Mato, CPDT-KA, Animalsense Canine Training and Behavior, Inc., Chicago, IL Keep your training sessions short and fun! Have three or four training sessions each day, and keep them short—less than 15 minutes each session. If you find yourself getting frustrated, stop. Training should be fun for you and your dog. -Jacquelyn England, A Dog’s Life, Sunnyvale, CA A few short training repetitions can easily be snuck in before meals, at potty breaks, and other times throughout the day. It is easier for busy people to find a few minutes throughout the day to intentionally train than to find a big block of time daily. -Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Esq. CPDT-KA, BonaFide Dog Academy LLC, Omaha, NE I encourage people to work with their dogs outside of post offices and in front of storefronts. This helps with a dog’s socialization skills, as well as attention. Dogs can practice the sit for introductions, the leave it, and watch me commands, and stay and heel exercises. -Marian Pott, Miramar Dog Training, Obedience, Herding, Behavior, Half Moon Bay, CA Be unpredictable! Dogs are pretty good at figuring out when you have treats and when you don’t. To be unpredictable, have treats when you don’t look like you do. Don’t always use a bait bag and/or use things like sealed jars of baby food hidden in your pocket. -Jacquelyn England, A Dog’s Life, Sunnyville, CA Use training treats strategically. For behavior that your dog already knows (e.g., sit), use lower-value treats, like pieces of his kibble. When you want to encourage him to learn a new behavior, use higher-value treats. The reward should be commensurate with the difficulty of the task. -Patricia Bentz, CPDT-KA, CDBC, K-9 Training & Behavioral Therapy, Philadelphia, PA Be sure to reward your dog during periods when he is quiet and not performing any unacceptable behaviors. For example, if he is sitting quietly and not barking, this is a perfect opportunity to reward him with his favorite treat or a belly rub. -Dawn Nargi-Ferren, CPDT-KA, Metropolitan Pets, New York City, NY When choosing treats for training, keep in mind that they count as part of your dog’s diet—they add calories, and if your dog has dietary restrictions due to allergies or health issues, the treats shouldn’t violate those restrictions. Whatever you use, keep the pieces very small. The point is not to feed your dog but to reward him. Treats should be soft and easy to chew so that he doesn’t have to stop training to chew. Consider dog chew treats from Nylabone. Some are edible, designed for your dog to chew and consume. They are safe for your dog to eat completely, and they come in a variety of flavors, textures, and sizes. Look for natural, highly digestible chew treats without any plastics or added preservatives in them.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/good-dog-training-tips</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/good-dog-training-tips</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 06:26:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Cesar Millan trainers</title> <description>Cesar Millan Cesar is a best-selling author, public speaker, and internationally acclaimed star of the TV shows “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, ” “Leader of the Pack” and the new hit “Cesar 911, ” making him the pet ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/meet_cesar_millan_and_his_pack.jpg" alt="Meet Cesar Millan and his pack trainers | Training Cesar's Way" align="left" /><p>Cesar Millan Cesar is a best-selling author, public speaker, and internationally acclaimed star of the TV shows “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, ” “Leader of the Pack” and the new hit “Cesar 911, ” making him the pet care industry’s most recognized and sought-after authority working in the field of dog behavior and rehabilitation. Cesar personally teaches the Fundamentals of Dog Behavior and Training I and II program. In December of 1990, 21-year-old Cesar Millan crossed the border from Mexico into California. He lived on the streets of San Diego, landed a job grooming dogs, and soon gained a reputation for his calming effect on even the most difficult cases. With a few dollars in his pocket, he moved north to Los Angeles and took a job washing cars. With the money he saved, he started a freelance dog rehabilitation service, primarily offering his expertise with extreme cases. This led him to open his first Dog Psychology Center, which eventually became the current 43-acre site in the Santa Clarita Valley, now including a sheep herding area, air conditioned kennels, swimming pool, obstacle course, and hiking trails. In addition to co-authoring six books, Cesar has created numerous instructional DVDs and continues to host a popular series of seminars where attendees learn how to apply his extensive knowledge of dog psychology and rehabilitation techniques. With the courses and workshops of Training Cesar’s Way, he shares his invaluable experience and insights in a more intimate setting and a more in-depth way. Fundamentals trainers “Teach the human to lead and the dog will follow, ” says Colleen Steckloff, a veteran of more than 16 years of dog training and behaviorism. The founder of L.A.K-9s, Colleen is well known across Southern California for her expertise in everything from basic training to rehabilitating dogs with extreme behaviors, particularly aggression. She has appeared in “The Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan” and assists Cesar in his international touring program. Colleen is a Head Trainer for Fundamentals I and a Trainer for Fundamentals II. Todd Langston is a canine behavior expert and owner of Pack Life K-9 Behavior Solutions in Orlando, FL. Todd has helped thousands of dogs by teaching their owners how to be the best pack leaders they can be through an easy to follow method that emphasizes the power of balanced energy and proper communication. While Todd believes the best teachers are his clients and their dogs, he has also had a chance to learn and work with some of the best minds in the business. Todd is a Head Trainer for Fundamentals I and Trainer for Fundamentals II. Working with dogs since 2004, Heather Mickelson is founder and owner of "Barking Wagon" and "Balance and Harmony Dog". "In order to transform your dog, " says Heather, "you must first be willing to transform yourself" - and it is her passion and honor to lead people in this journey. By helping others understand energy and how to be a pack leader, Heather helps bring balance and harmony into their lives. Heather is a Trainer for Fundamentals I and II - and in 2016 was named Head Trainer at the Santa Clarita DPC.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/cesar-millan-trainers</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/cesar-millan-trainers</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:17:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Dog training northern virginia</title> <description>At Monument Dog Training, we believe that change is always possible . We regularly resolve aggressive behavioral issues, even with dogs who have been written off as beyond help by their previous dog trainers. Please don’t give ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/northern_virginia_dog_training_northern_virginia.jpg" alt="Northern virginia | Dog Training Northern Virginia Blog" align="left" /><p>At Monument Dog Training, we believe that change is always possible . We regularly resolve aggressive behavioral issues, even with dogs who have been written off as beyond help by their previous dog trainers. Please don’t give up on your dog without speaking to us! We help “hopeless” dogs every day! Our professional dog trainer is totally confident in her ability to handle aggressive dogs, including dogs who are human aggressive or have a bite history. We work with dogs that suffer from: Dog aggression Human aggression Child aggression Territory aggression and barrier frustration Maternal aggression Sibling aggression Food aggression or resource guarding How do we approach training aggressive dogs? We believe that aggression issues cannot and should not simply be “managed.” While many trainers limit their work to addressing the symptoms of aggression, such as biting or growling, we strive to address the underlying cause of the problem. This is where our trainers really excel and what helps our dog training produce lifelong results. The majority of aggressive behaviors are the result of outside influences and triggers, such as trauma or fear. We carefully observe your dog in its home environment and work with you to understand its past experiences and relationships. Following the consultation, we’ll explain what we think is causing your dog’s aggression and provide a detailed training plan to resolve the behavior. Because we address your dog’s behavior as a whole, the training plan will include non-aggression related training issues as well. You don’t have to surrender your dog or live with your dog’s dangerous behaviors. Call us at 800.649.7297, or fill out our contact form to talk with us about your situation. We want your dog to live happily and safely in its forever home and we’d love the opportunity to help!</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/dog-training-northern-virginia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/dog-training-northern-virginia</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:57:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Dog training online</title> <description>After years of working with thousands of dogs and their owners, I have seen that the key ingredient people are actually looking for is how to be the Pack Leader – and I’ve discovered that there are just Five Golden Rules to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/academy_of_dog_training_and_behaviour.jpg" alt="Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour - Online Dog Training Courses" align="left" /><p>After years of working with thousands of dogs and their owners, I have seen that the key ingredient people are actually looking for is how to be the Pack Leader – and I’ve discovered that there are just Five Golden Rules to becoming the Pack Leader. Only once you understand these five principles and put each into practice, you can start to transform your dog’s behavior. For many people it’s like the key that has been stuck in the door for so long suddenly turns and you’ll find you and your dog are working together rather than against each other. So I’ve put these Five Golden Rules together for you to use at home to train your own dogs – and start getting awesome results today! The solution Because I can’t visit every home that needs this vital information, I’ve created an international dog training video website called The Online Dog TrainerIt tackles the problem head-on, providing detailed video training of the 5 Golden Rules to establish yourself as the Pack Leader. In fact the site contains over 100 videos (around 10 hours of viewing), showing you how to train your puppy and stop unwanted dog behavior from the comfort of your own home. I believe you and your dog can have a perfect relationship! My SPCA endorsed training techniques are simple, gentle and get instant results. And you can do it too, I guarantee it… This video site is a breakthrough in dog training – it’s really difficult to learn how to train your dog by reading about it – you have to see and hear it being done for real. The site shows you the same method that I would use if I came to visit you in your house, in fact many of the videos are live consultations. It’s like having me right there with you, showing exactly what I do and how I do it. What can it do for you? Aggressive behavior to people or other dogs Excessive barking – in the car, at the fence or when left alone Hyperactivity – never relaxes, never stops going Fearfulness – scared or nervous Disobedience – won’t come when called, won’t heel Separation anxiety – crying or stressing when you’re out, chewing, barking Chewing, mouthing, stealing – at any time, any place Toileting in the wrong place Selective hearing Unpredictable or crazy behavior How does it work? The website is video-based so although it has lots of information in written format that you can print off, it is primarily a video-based website so you can simply sit back and learn as you watch the videos. I can’t be everywhere unfortunately, so if you are fascinated on how I could help you and your dog then this is a fantastic value option. Once you join you will instantly receive your own personal password to gain access to everything on the site. All you need to have is access to the internet with reasonable bandwidth and you’ll have immediate access. You’re so close to unleashing the greatness within your dog! The site is simple and straight forward so you can carefully work through each step at your own pace. First you will learn how to become the pack leader and then how to address the problems that your dog has – just as I would show you in an in home consultation. One big advantage is that you can watch videos for any behavior – they are all included – everything from puppy training to dog obedience. Ask questions online There’s also a Forum for my monthly members so you can also ask any question from inside the site. You can also view the questions of other dog owners which often provide just the answer you’re looking for. Thousands of happy dog owners If you ask anyone who’s trained using my method, they’ll all tell you about the quality of the material inside the members area, and the results they’re getting. Below you’ll see some of the wonderful feedback from just a few of the thousands of people who’ve transformed their dogs using The Online Dog Trainer.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/dog-training-online</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/dog-training-online</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Can you train?</title> <description>Many people think they can teach themselves to need less sleep, but they’re wrong, said Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/can_you_train_a_wolf_k9.jpg" alt="Can you train a Wolf? (K9-1.com) - YouTube" align="left" /><p>Many people think they can teach themselves to need less sleep, but they’re wrong, said Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. We might feel that we’re getting by fine on less sleep, but we’re deluding ourselves, Dr. Veasey said, largely because lack of sleep skews our self-awareness. “The more you deprive yourself of sleep over long periods of time, the less accurate you are at judging your own sleep perception, ” she said. Multiple studies have shown that people don’t functionally adapt to less sleep than their bodies need. There is a range of normal sleep times, with most healthy adults naturally needing seven to nine hours of sleep per night, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Those over 65 need about seven to eight hours, on average, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours, and school-age children nine to 11 hours. People’s performance continues to be poor while they are sleep deprived, Dr. Veasey said. Extended vacations are the best times to assess how much sleep you truly need. Once you catch up on lost sleep and are not sleep deprived, the amount you end up sleeping is a good measure how much you need every night. You can ask yourself the questions, “Do you feel that your brain is much sharper, your temper is better, you’re paying attention more effectively? If those answers are yes, than definitely get the sleep, ” said Dr. Veasey, who realized - to her chagrin - that she needs nine hours of sleep a night to function effectively. Health issues like pain, sleep apnea or autoimmune disease can increase people's need for sleep, said Andrea Meredith, a neuroscientist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. A misalignment of the clock that governs our sleep-wake cycle can also drive up the need for sleep, Dr. Meredith said. The brain’s clock can get misaligned by being stimulated at the wrong time of day, she said, such as from caffeine in the afternoon or evening, digital screen use too close to bedtime, or even exercise at a time of day when the body wants to be winding down.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/can-you-train</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/can-you-train</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:46:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Top 10 dog training tips</title> <description>Have you ever gone to a dog training class or taken a private lesson and left with your head swimming? With so much information, the main messages can sometimes get lost among the more intricate details. Here are some take-home ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_10_dog_training_tips_petcarerx.jpg" alt="Top 10 Dog Training Tips | PetCareRx" align="left" /><p>Have you ever gone to a dog training class or taken a private lesson and left with your head swimming? With so much information, the main messages can sometimes get lost among the more intricate details. Here are some take-home messages that I use to guide my every-day interaction with my patients as well as my own pets. 1. Every interaction you have with the animal is a training session. So it’s important to be aware of what you may be doing to reward inappropriate behaviors throughout the day especially when you are not having planned training sessions. 2. Animals care about your body language and actions more than your words. Consequently, you should focus on the messages your body is giving, pay attention to your pet’s response, and cut down on the words you use. 3. Animals perform behaviors that have been reinforced. In order to change behavior it’s important to reinforce desired behaviors, but we also have to remove reinforcers or motivators for unwanted behaviors. 4. Training is a skill like playing tennis, dancing or playing the piano. Little variations in how you move and on the timing of the movements and rewards make a big difference in whether you can communicate your intentions to your pet. If you’re not getting good results, find someone who can better instruct you on the intricacies of making the change. 5. Positive reinforcement is not just about giving treats for good behavior, it’s about moving and performing the exercises in a manner and speed that make it fun. It’s also about using everything your pet likes or wants, to your advantage—toys, petting, attention, access to go outside or come in, fetch….. and more. 6. The goal of training is to make behaving well fun for the pet. Dogs are more likely to behave well when good behavior is fun. 7. The walk is not a time for your dog to blow you off and do his own thing, rather it’s a time for you to bond with your dog and have fun. Practice exercises during your walk where your dog focuses on you as if you’re playing games. The goal is that the walk becomes like an enjoyable conversation. 8. Dogs, cats, horses and other pets need exercise every day. For dogs, walks provide not only exercise but they are crucial for continued socialization to people, new environments, and other pets. 9. Throw your dog’s food bowl away. Animals in the wild spend hours searching for food. They are hardwired to enjoy this behavior and studies show that given a choice, all species studied prefer to work for their food once they know how to rather than getting it for free. The best way to use food as entertainment and enrichment for the pet is to use it in training and games when you’re home as this provides both food and structured interactions with you. You can also place food in toys and puzzles made specifically for such purposes of entertaining your pet. 10. Make sure your pet is healthy and on a balanced diet. Dogs should have annual veterinary check-ups. For information on balanced diets, visit the American Society of Veterinary Nutritionists at</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/top-10-dog-training-tips</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/top-10-dog-training-tips</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:46:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Self help dog training</title> <description>The correct term for training one's own service dog or one for an immediate member of your family is "owner training" because the dog is being trained by the owner instead of by a professional trainer or service dog program ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/start_self_help_dogtrainingworld.png" alt="Start Self Help - DogTraining.World" align="left" /><p>The correct term for training one's own service dog or one for an immediate member of your family is "owner training" because the dog is being trained by the owner instead of by a professional trainer or service dog program. "Self-training" is incorrect, because the dog is not training himself. Dogs start out as "service dog candidates" or "puppy candidates" while they are doing socialization and learning core obedience skills. They become "service dogs in training" (SDiT) when they are ready to begin learning the special behaviors that mitigate their owner/handler's disability. A dog learning to heel is not learning to be a service dog (he is a candidate). A dog learning to retrieve dropped objects is learning a service dog task or work (he is an SDiT). Within the online disability community, a service dog might be referred to as an "SD." A very very rough guideline is that dogs under 6 months are typically candidates, still learning the basic core skills. Somewhere between 6 and 12 months, most owner-trainers will start working more on the specific skills that will mitigate their disabilities. The dog's maturity is a huge factor. A puppy under one year of age is not mentally or emotionally up to the challenge of shouldering the full responsibilities of a service dog and pushing them into that position is very highly likely to burn them out so that they don't want to be a service dog when they get older. Eagerness to learn is not the same thing as maturity. A puppy can be taught anything he is interested in doing at any age (even before weaning), but should not be made responsible to do those behaviors under pressure (in public) until he is at least 12 months old and then only in short bursts. Most owner-trainers will transition their candidate to the status of "service dog in training" somewhere between 6 and 12 months and start working on some light weight public access work to solidify core obedience skills and begin task training. It should be 100% fun fun fun with no responsibility until he is at least 12 months old. The transition from candidate to service dog in training should not be made before 6 months or before the puppy has passed a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test and has learned at least one task. He should be at least 18 months old and have been doing public access training (performing his already mastered skills and tasks) in public for at least six months reliably before being transitioned from "service dog in training" to full service dog. Using correct terminology encourages people to take you seriously and signals to others in the service dog community that you are both knowledgeable about what you are doing and legitimate. The Americans with Disabilities Act does not give people who are TRAINING service dogs any access rights. The ADA does not come into play until the dog is trained (meets the ADA definition). SOME states give trainers of service dogs some or all the same access rights as people with disabilities accompanied by fully trained service dogs. Not all states do. Among those that do, most do not include coverage for owner-trainers. Check the laws of your state very carefully. If you need help teasing out the relevant portions and interpreting them, post in the forum. Lots of people there have experience finding and deciphering state laws. If your state does not give you access rights to train, you can still train in public. What you have to do is contact the business you would like to visit and politely explain your situation and ask for permission to train in their building. Many businesses either permit pets or will give permission for people training dogs to use their facilities. Good ones to try include pet stores, farm supply stores, home improvement stores, and small locally owned stores. Do not be angry if they say, "no." Just try again with another store. Businesses selling food will generally not be permitted to allow you to train even if they'd like to, because of state and local health codes.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/self-help-dog-training</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/self-help-dog-training</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:41:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Ways to train Your dog</title> <description>Congratulations on your new PetSafe containment system! Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of your PetSafe fence. Have fun with your pet throughout the training process. Training should be fun, fair, firm ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/3_ways_to_train_your_dog.jpg" alt="3 Ways to Train Your Dog With Silent Signals - wikiHow" align="left" /><p>Congratulations on your new PetSafe containment system! Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of your PetSafe fence. Have fun with your pet throughout the training process. Training should be fun, fair, firm, and consistent. While we suggest a minimum of 14 days of training, depending on how your pet learns, the training could take more or less time. Don’t try to do too much too quickly. Train for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Short, frequent sessions are better than longer, less frequent sessions. If your pet shows signs of stress, slow down the training schedule, add additional days of training, or increase the amount of play time with your pet in the Pet Area. Common stress signals include: Pet pulling on leash toward the house Ears tucked Tail down Body lowered Nervous / frantic movement stiffening of pet’s body Your pet must be completely comfortable near the Boundary Flags at the end of every training session. To make sure he’s comfortable, spend at least 5 minutes of “play time” at the completion of each session within 10 feet of the Boundary Flags. You must also finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play. Even if you think your pet is responding well to the training, complete the entire training. Reinforcement is important! Before training, put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck above the Receiver Collar and attach a leash. Make sure you have tiny treats that your pet will find desirable (hot dogs or lunch meat work well), as well as your pet’s favorite play toy. Day 1 - Boundary Awareness, Tone Only Training Mode Perform 3 10-15 minutes sessions on the first day of training. The goal of this first training session is to have your pet learn that the Boundary Flags and warning beep from the Receiver Collar define the new Pet Area. Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 1, tone only training mode. Begin by walking your pet on a leash in the Pet Area. Calmly praise and talk to your pet and move toward the Boundary Flags. Be sure to keep the mood happy. With full control of your pet on a leash, walk to the flags. As your pet enters the Boundary Zone, the Receiver Collar will begin to beep. Allow your pet to stay in the Boundary Zone for up to 2 seconds, then gently help him back into the Pet Area. Immediately praise and offer your pet a treat as he enters the Pet Area, even if you have helped with the leash. Repeat this process at the same Boundary Flag until your pet resists going into the Boundary Zone. Then move on to another flag. Aim to master 3-4 Boundary Flags per session. Be sure to make this FUN! Days 2 - 4 - Continue Boundary Awareness, Introduction to Static Correction Perform 3 10-15 minutes sessions every day during this phase of training. The goal of this phase is to train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and to respect his boundaries. Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2. Repeat the steps in Phase One. If your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, confirm that the Receiver Collar is fitting properly. If the Receiver Collar is fitted properly and your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, increase the Static Correction Level by 1. Watch for slight reactions at first such as ears up, head turned, looking at the ground. Stay at the same flag until your pet resists going into the Boundary Zone. Days 5 - 8 - Distraction Phase Perform 3 10-15 minutes sessions every day during this phase of training. The goal of this phase is to train your pet to stay in the Pet Area with distractions outside of the Pet Area. Be sure you use external distractions and never coax or call your pet out of the Pet Area. Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2 or higher, depending on the reaction results from days 2 through 4. Create distractions to tempt your pet to enter the Boundary Zone while maintaining full control of your pet on a leash. Have a family member cross from inside the Pet Area to outside of it, throw a ball or treat outside the Pet Area, or have a neighbor walk their pet outside the Pet Area. If your pet does not move toward the distraction, praise and offer a treat. If your pet does react to the distraction, allow him to go into the Boundary Zone. Help your pet back into the Pet Area if he does not turn back after 2 seconds. Treat and praise your pet anytime he comes back into the Pet Area with or without help. Repeat this process with other distractions. Gradually increase the distraction level as your pet continues to ignore the distractions and return to the Pet Area. If your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, confirm that the Receiver Collar is fitting properly. If the Receiver Collar is fitted properly and if your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, increase the Static Correction Level by 1. Don't increase the level by more than 1 level at a time. Stop and go back to the previous level if your pet shows any signs of fear or distress Days 9 - 14 - Unleashed Supervision Training sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour. Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire Boundary Zone, regardless of any distractions or temptations. During this step, do not leave your pet unattended. The goal of this phase is to give your pet free run of the Pet Area off the leash. Enter the Pet Area with your pet wearing the Receiver Collar at the appropriate Static Correction Level. Walk around the yard and play with your pet, staying within the Pet Area at all times. Preoccupy yourself with another task in the yard while watching your pet. Days 15 - 30 - Pet Monitoring At this stage your pet is ready to run free! You need to keep an eye on your pal when you let him out, but do not have to be outside with him. Once you are satisfied that your pal understands his boundaries, begin removing every other Boundary Flag every 4 days until all the flags are gone. Make sure you put the flags somewhere safe in case you need to use them again in the future to train another pet or to help retrain your pet at a new home or when you're on vacation.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <link>http://caninestraining.com/Training/ways-to-train-your-dog</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://caninestraining.com/Training/ways-to-train-your-dog</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:36:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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