Dog Training Tips

There are many reasons for basic obedience training. Beyond the level required for basic companionship, owners may want to train their dog to heed basic commands to make them more pleasant for themselves, other people, and other pets. Training is also an excellent way to bond with your dog and only requires simple persistence and ample time for it to be successful. For the benefit of most dog owners and trainers, we have provided a few dog training tips to help.

Here are some quick Dog Training Tips to help get you started:

• Firm and Friendly

When you give commands while using an electric pet collar, there is a certain tone that should be used based on the command being given. For commands such as "come", you should use a happy and friendly voice. For other commands like "sit" and "stay", you will want a lower and firmer tone to your voice.

• Praise and Reward

Always praise your dog or offer him or her treats when they have learned a new command after strenuous training. Positive reinforcement is the best type of reinforcement.

• Be Patient

Patience is key when you are training with your dog. Focus on a single command each session and end it on a positive note. Dogs are very smart and will pick up all your commands in time. After each training session, spend some time playing. You dog will associate the time spent with you as fun and anticipate the next training session.

• Use the Correct Electric Pet Collar

It is always good to have the right tool for the job. If you use a collar that produces too weak of a pulse for your large dog, you will not get the results you want. If you use a collar that is too large for your small dog, it will be uncomfortable, too distracting, and be a negative experience for the dog. You do not 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

Be sure to pick a quiet area when training your dog to do tricks or obey commands. A secluded back yard works best if you want to train your dog for basic obedience and commands. If you try to train your dog in a public park, they will be easily distracted and might not take well to the training.

• Reprimand

Do not hit your dog! Any time your dog displays an undesirable behavior, be firm and friendly. Remember, dogs are man's best friend. Staying positive will provide your dog with proper encouragement.

Dog Treats

During and after training be sure to give your dog a reward for their accomplishments. A tasty reward is an excellent tool for motivation to improve performance and maintain good behavior. If you think a piece of kibble or a dog biscuit it not a suitable reward, 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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!