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Brittany Boykin

The Dog Training Bible – How to Train Your Dog to be the Angel You’ve Always Dreamed About

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    the chewing continues, discourage your puppy by putting bad-tasting but non-toxic substances on items he chews, but shouldn’t – tabasco sauce,
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    desensitization approaches. Get a recording of the sound of thunder, if he fears thunder. Play it back at a low volume when he’s relaxed. Gradually increase the volume; ignore it if he responds negatively, but reward him for remaining calm
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    when he acts shy, fearful or unsure; but that is reinforcing his fearful behavior. Remember, the approach to training is to ignore behavior that is unwanted, and reward obedient behavior.
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    Try leaving for short periods of time, and then returning, several times a day; that gets him used to the idea that, if he’s uncomfortable with you leaving, it won’t be for long, and you’re certainly not leaving him forever
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    Try to schedule it so that it ends at least thirty minutes before you leave, so the dog will have a chance to settle down and be more likely to lay down for a nap, as soon as you leave
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    For your relationship with your dog to be a healthy and enjoyable one, your dog needs to be able to handle being separated from you for extended periods of time
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    As with house training, crate training works so well because it is based on your dog’s instinctual desire to keep his living area clean
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    come when called” command. It is the basis for most advanced training.
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    As always, your praise of your puppy will have much more impact if you get down onto eye level with him. Eye-level praise, attention and affection go a long way toward reinforcing the lesson.
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    When trying to understand your dog’s behavior, don’t confuse his motivations with those of a human. Sure, he may seem almost human at times, particularly if he’s especially intelligent. But even if he understands things in the way a human would, his motivations are different, as are his responses to situations and challenges
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