Dog training a dog does not have to be a difficult process but you do have to be educated and understand what you are doing if you want to be successful here. It is always best to start dog training a dog when they are a puppy, as you will often be able to come out with the best results this way, and as they say “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. This article discusses a variety of dog dog training methods but in particular the Click and Compulsory methods. The Click method is one which uses rewards that are given to the dog when they obey commands, while the Compulsory method which basically involves simply being firm with the dog while you are dog training them.

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An important aspect of dog training is socialization - with people, other dogs, other animals and the general world outside (and even inside) your home. Socialization training is important to ensure that your dog can meet and greet other dogs, animals and people without being aggressive or shy.

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One very prominent method of training dogs is crate training. Crate training is to train your dog in a crate, and this training can solve a host of problems and help your dog understand how to be inside the house. You will soon find that most dogs LOVE their crates - as long as you are training correctly, and letting the crate be a fun place, and not a place of punishment. See the dog crate as your dog’s bedroom - it’s their private space, and they should enjoy going there.

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Separation anxiety in dogs is a real problem - it’s not psycho-babble, it’s a real issue that many dogs have. Separation anxiety is usually prominent when the owner leaves, but there is again some good news - you can treat and train your dog in relation to separation anxiety, and it doesn’t take very much. It’s more about common sense than anything else. Read the following article to find out more.

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It can be difficult when you have a new puppy and they chew everything in sight, not to mention the inclusion of holes everywhere in your yard. It can be quite difficult to remember why you ever agreed to owning a dog when they have chewed up your favorite, or most expensive pair of shoes.

However, there’s good news! You can train your puppy to stop chewing your things and digging holes in your yard. Of course, it’s also important to understand why your dog is chewing and diggingand working from there. Read the following article for more information.

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There are many tips and tricks to housetraining your puppy, and there are many products on the market that claim to help you with training. With so many products and ‘training gurus’ on the Internet, it can be hard to choose which person’s training steps or which product is best for your puppy.

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Patience is key, but so is understanding. Step 8 is pretty straightforward and relates well to step 7.

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If there is nothing else to learn throughout these eight steps of housebreaking your puppy, this one is most important. It is a simple step, and one that your dog doesn’t have a lot of hand in - this one is all on you!

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It’s important that your dog understand you - most importantly the difference between getting in trouble and being praised. The key way to have your dog understand whether they are being good or bad is to change your voice.

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Housebreaking your puppy is essential, but what happens if you live in an area where it gets cold during the winter months? Let me tell you, nothing is worse than standing in the snow, while it’s snowing, waiting for your dog to do his business. I tripped on this step by accident, really. I told my dog to hurry up while she was a puppy - it was COLD outside, I was cold, she was cold, and she just did her business. Soon after, in the summer, I was in a hurry and told her she needed to hurry up. She immediately squatted and did her thing - huh, amazing, who new?

Read on to find out how to teach your puppy to do his business on command.

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