Dog Training - Training Styles - Part II
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Training styles differ, but some traditional techniques have proven their worth.
Training styles are sometimes divided into those that use both positive and negative reinforcement, or rewards and punishment and those that rely solely on rewards. Using the word ‘punishment’ naturally turns off many who want to treat their companion with care. Substitute the word with ‘discouragements’ and you have the more accurate sense. Read more
Dog Training - Training Styles - Part I
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Contrary to popular belief, there are not as many training styles as there are trainers. Despite individual differences, people handling dogs fall into clearly recognizable categories. And no matter your individual style or that of your dog, there remain certain truisms. Read more
Q & A: Dog Obedience Through Hot Sauce
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Obedience Through Hot Sauce?
“I’ve heard that pouring hot sauce on a piece of meat will teach a dog to ignore any food found lying on the ground. Is this practice of obedience acceptable? And is it safe?” Read more
Off-Leash Training (Part 4)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Off-leash training is a transition because it is, most definitely, a slow process.
It would be nice if we could just reach down, unsnap the leash, and know that your dog would instantly obey the commands “Come”, “Sit”, “Down”, “Stay”, and “Heel”. Regardless of how proficient a dog may be in basic obedience while attached to the leash, his efficiency diminishes about 80% once the leash is removed. Read more
Off-Leash Training (Part 3)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Making A Correction While Using The “A” Line
The only difference between the “A” line and the “B” line is the thickness and weight of each. Shifting the “B” line gave the dog a feeling of freedom as compared to the weight and thickness of the six-foot training leash. The “A” line will give your dog even more of a feeling of freedom as compared to either the leash or the “B” line. Read more
Off-Leash Training (Part 2)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The “Stay” Command Using The “B” Line
While executing the “Stay” command while the “B” line (five-foot long nylon line with the thickness similar to a kite string) is in use, you will have the advantage of stepping out more than just a leash length away. Read more
Off-Leash Training (Part 1)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
For those of you with dogs that are trained to heel accordingly, you are ready to make the transition into off-leash training. Read more
Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 3)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
On the fourth day, as you repeat the procedures of the first three days, you’ll discover that there’s no more opposition and no games. This is simple enough, unless your dog happens to become momentarily distracted and forgetful. Read more
Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 2)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the second part of training your dog to “pay attention”. Continue with the same protocol and after fifteen minutes, get down on one knee to your dog’s level and untie the long-line from his collar, but don’t remove the collar yet. Read more
Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 1)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
In today’s article about the first week of training your dog, we are going to apply a basic method that was originated by Mr. William Koehler, a respected animal trainer. His first week’s long-line method (slightly changed here) should be highly praised as one of the greatest innovations in canine training. Read more
