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Here are some quick
dog training tips to help get you started.
Firm and Friendly
When you give commands such as come, you want
to use a happy and friendly voice. While on
the other hand, you'll want a lower firmer
voice for sit, down, and stay commands.
Praise & Reward
Always praise your dog or offer him when he
learned new commands
Be Patient
Patience is the key when you are training
with your dog. Focus on a single command a
session and end it on a positive note. Dog's
are incredibly smart and will pick up all
your commands. After each session, spend some
time playing. He will associate the time with
you as positive and anticipate his training
again.
Use the correct remote electric pet collar
If you have a well-behaved dog, a lead and
a buckle will do on your obedience training.
However, if your dog is uncontrollable with
undesirable and distracting behaviors, you
should use a training collar. You don't have
to worry about the size as most electric pet collars now clearly indicate what
size of dog the training collar is intended
for.
No Distractions
Try to pick a quiet area when training your
dog to do tricks or commands. A secluded back
yard works best if you want to train your
dog for basic obedience commands only.
Reprimand
Do not hit your dog! Any time your dog has
undesirable behavior, be firm and friendly.
Remember, dogs are man's best friend.
Be Positive
It is necessary to use positive reinforcement
when training your dog by offering some dog
treats and a lot of praise if he performs
correctly and learn new commands.
Play with your dog
Dogs which are trained are a pleasure to take
for a walk and a pleasure to own
Dog Treats
During training, giving your dog a reward, would be a good motivation to improve performance and maintain good behavior. When you think that food scraps and leftovers will not be ideal treats, you can always search the net for dog treat recipes and start making a sumptuous reward for your obedient dog. Here are some recipes from the web that can help you have a well-rewarded and good-behaving dog in a short matter of time.
1. Beefy Doggie Biscuits
Ingredients:
2 6-once jars of beef-and-vegetable baby food
1 cup of wheat germ
2 cups of nonfat dry milk
Directions: Preheat your oven to 350Ÿ. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a fork. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a greased pan. You can flatten slightly or you can cut into fun shapes such as bones, paws, ect. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly brown at the edges. Let cool. Store in fridge for up to one week. Give to your pooch and let them enjoy!
2. Garlic Chicken Chewies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat fl our
1 cup regular flour
1 cup white cornmeal
3 tbsp olive oil
3 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup juice from boiling chicken giblets
4-5 fresh garlic cloves
1 pound chicken giblets and hearts (or chicken liver)
Directions:
Place olive oil, fresh eggs,chicken stock, fresh peeled garlic cloves, and boiled chicken gizzards in the blender. Blend until well mix, a little chunky not quite smooth. Then mix in the flours and cornmeal. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake 20 minutes in a 450 degree oven. Store in the fridge or freeze if you will not use in over four days. They even like them straight out the freezer! The garlic is good for their heart and is a natural flea deterent. The olive oil and eggs are good for a healthy coat.
3. Doggie Icing
Ingredients:
Around 20 small bones (treats)
1 bannana
Luke warm/hot water
Directions:
Cut bones into 3 quaters. Put all pieces into bowl of luke warm/ hot water. Let soak. Check every 5 minutes. Drain water when soft. Use masher to mash bone pieces into a soft mush. Place mush into food processor (if have one, if you don't, you must use masher). Add 1/4 bannana, 1/4 cup water. *If too watery, add more bone mush* Food process the mush for less then one minute. Take out of food processor. Put into a bowl. Put the "icing" on the special dogs cake! Enjoy!
4. Soft Banana Strips
Ingredients:
1 egg
1c fast-cook oats
1/2 banana
1/3c milk
1/2c all-purpose flour
1/8c rice
Directions:
Squash bananas, and beat the egg. then spread evenly on a plate.
Next, heat in microwave for 3 and 1/2 minutes. when done, let them cool.
Then cut and serve.
5. Bacon Bites
Ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup bacon fat (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 - 4 slices bacon, crumbled up
1/2 cup cold water
Directions:
Mix ingredients together thoroughly. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2 - 1/4" thickness. Bake for 35-40 minutes in a 325 degree oven.
Have a more fun and successful training with these luscious and tempting dog training treats! |
