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Do you feel very uncomfortable around dogs? Do you refrain from going places because you know that there is a dog present? Do you wish you could feel calm and fearless around dogs?
You can enjoy the company of dogs right now and go anyplace you want. Immediate Download, listen to the MP3 on your computer, burn it to a CD or save it to your MP3 player or iPod - this self-hypnosis recording will help you have a better experience with dogs and actually enjoy their company as you will trust your own capacities.

Dog Training : Attitude Is Important

There is nothing more critical to the success of dog training than the owner’s attitude. The mindset of the trainer is more important than the equipment used or the breed of dog involved. Nothing can destroy the likelihood of effective training more quickly than an owner with the wrong outlook on the training process.
Dogs naturally crave and enjoy human companionship. When their human companions approach them in the right way, they are particularly receptive to learning and develop a strong desire to act in a manner that will please their master. This is why a proper attitude is exceedingly important with respect to training dogs. When the owner is pleasant, the dog will be pleasant. When the owner is excited about teaching, the dog will most likely be excited about learning. Dogs can often reflect the attitudes and dispositions of their owners, a fact that must be kept in mind while undertaking dog training.

The proper approach to dog training can make the experience infinitely more enjoyable for the owner; a pleasant training experience will naturally produce better instruction on the part of the trainer and will pay training dividends.
What is the right attitude to have for dog training?
Owners should strive to maintain a positive perspective at all times and should strive for a mood that makes the process fun for both the dog and the trainer. Failure to approach training with this attitude risks disaster. The proper attitude and perspective truly is a prerequisite to successful dog training.
The trainer needs to be positive and this perspective works in conjunction with any quality training method. Effective training requires positive reinforcement, and that kind of praise and affection is best administered by someone who generally presents a positive attitude. Training should be filled with compliments, encouragement and praise.
Trainers should understand that it is possible to be both firm and friendly at the same time. It is not necessary to affect an angry or severe tone during the training process - ever. These caricatures of displeasure do not offer any more training value than utilization of a simple serious tone. A lower tone with a serious “no” is more than enough. When praising and instructing, the owner must remember to use a very friendly and happy voice. The dog will thrive knowing his owner enjoys their interaction so much and will be very motivated to learn as a result.

A dog does not speak nor understand English (nor any other language); the dog reads body language - raise a hand and he will cower - and he hears sounds and associates sounds with actions; for example, a stern “no” and at the same time a slight jerk on the lead will tell the dog that he cannot do that; the opposite applies - and here is the success to all dog training - when he does something you want him to do, lavish him with praise (and a treat such as a dog biscuit) and he will associate your pleasing voice sound with the biscuit and hence with good behavior.
Always remember that dog training is supposed to be fun, for the trainer and the dog. The idea is to make the training process exciting and enjoyable for the dog as possible. By giving a treat, the dog is especially motivated to perform.

Too often training becomes nothing more than a mandatory task. The owner does not relish the opportunity to spend time with his or her dog; the dog understands this and does not get excited at the prospect, either. In worse cases, training becomes an undesirable chore. The negative disposition and attitude of the owner is sensed clearly by the dog and mirrored. Training progress stalls, frustration sets in, and the whole process becomes further crippled.
Attitude is everything when it comes to successful dog training; a positive attitude coupled with friendliness and a sense of fun will make training a treat.
Training can be and should be an experience that is enjoyed by both pet and owner, which is sure to create amazing results. By approaching training with a positive disposition, a dog owner will even surprise himself at the quick success!

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New Puppy Hints

These helpful puppy hints will help you to connect with your new member of the family.
If you want your new puppy to obey, respect and love you then you need to never, ever ever hurt your puppy. Your new puppy needs to feel safe and secure and if you hit him to punish him he will be to scared to obey you, which could lead to other behavior problems like difficulty in house training. Make sure your children never ever hit the puppy because he is more likely to bite you or them in self defense. Good, simple training can be achieved using reinforcement techniques.

What is “Good Behavior”?
Good behavior is peeing outside, sitting when told to, not barking in the house, etc. Good behavior deserves praise and treats and food is a good motivator. Puppies learn more easily when food is involved because it is more satisfying then toys at that point. Use part of their daily meal so as to not over feed your new puppy, therefore keeping your new puppy healthy while training him.
If you need to punish your puppy do not yell but instead use a lack of attention and a stern voice, with a simple word like “no”; do not use a full sentence as the puppy will learn the sound of the word “no” whereas it can never learn “why are you ebing so naughty and doing that in the house?”.
Puppies thrive on attention so when you don’t pay attention to them that is more then punishment enough.

House train your new puppy as soon as possible. Be consistent! Patience is an absolute must Your puppy needs time to learn so remember; make sure your puppy socializes. This is important because you can have a well-behaved puppy if you get him into some pro-active socializing early on. Your puppy’s most impressionable period, just like children, is when they are young, from birth to sixteen weeks,so make sure you are doing all you can to help acclimate your dog to society during this period, and the training of your puppy needs to occur in this period also.
Make sure you handle your puppy every day, with such actions as brushing, baths, toenails being clipped and ear cleaning. Examining and brushing your puppy’s teeth should be on your list for a healthy dog. Your ultimate goal is to have your puppy comfortable and have him look forward to being handled by you or your children. A stressed out dog is no fun for you or the dog, so make sure your puppy gets used to the attention and at the same time learnins to sit, to stay, and generally respond to your commands. Make sure you use treats to praise your pup for good behavior during this time and always be gentle - they will respond to kindness and care more so then to harsh words and harsh treatment.

Start training your dog not to bite early on in life. Have your whole household be part of this training. Remember, it is natural for a dog to want to bite, but it only takes some simple steps to keep your puppy playful but not dangerous. Try playing with your pooch, getting him to bite you, when he does it too hard say “no” really sternly and let it startle him. Stop playing with him for a few minutes and then start over until he learns to play without hurting you or your children. After practicing this for a few weeks your puppy will quickly get the idea.
Teaching your new puppy what he can or cannot chew is very important. When you catch him chewing on something he isn’t supposed to, say “no” very sternly. Startle him into not chewing on that item. Hand him a chew toy to chew on instead. Praise him for chewing on his toy and he will be more then happy to chew it into oblivion.
Remember to give your puppy lots of love - they need it to grow up happy, healthy and obedient and to become socially acceptable members of your community.

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