Archive for July 6th, 2010
Communicating With Your Dog – Part 2
Do you talk to you dog? Does he know what your saying? The answer to the second question would be, sometimes yes and sometimes no. This all depends on what you saying to him. If you are giving him a command to do something, like Crate, meaning get in your dog crate
, he will respond and get in his dog crate. It sounds easy, but only if you have trained him by consistently putting him in his crate when you give the command. After a few repetitions he’ll learn what you mean when you give the command, “crate”.
This is an example of how to teach a dog a new command. Pick a word any word for what you want him to do. You could use the word cheese when you want your dog to sit. After a few repetitions of saying cheese and putting him in the sit position, he will start to sit when you say cheese. Most people would prefer not get confused, and would use the word sit when training their dog to sit. The dog learns to respond to the words you teach him.
Don’t confuse your dog by using different words by different family members to obtain the same intended results. Be consistent. This is the key to training you dog to do anything.
Crating Your Dog
There are different reasons for crating your beloved canine; protecting your dog from his surroundings and vice-versa are two of the most essential. Consider that dogs have a den instinct, and a crate is their own private, cozy place to feel safe and secure. It is also very often the best way to potty train. Before you rush out and purchase a pet crate, 
here are some things to consider:
~Find a store or company that sells pet crates.
~Figure out the type of crate you will need. If it’s for home use, choose a heavy gauge wire crate for the best ventilation.
~For maximum comfort, there are many soft sided dog crates to choose from.
~Choose a crate that is 1 1/2 times the length of your dog when fully grown.