Training Dogs The Easy Way

There are lots of dog coaching methods which you can pick from with regards to the way you can train a dog, but this time you can train your dog the easy way. Theres also lots of dog coaching professionals that you can visit and plenty of dog training schools that you can enroll your pup in. You need to think about which process of how to train a dog will probably be best for you and your pup. Some may think process is better than the other. Other people think that there is process which will work on canines. But it depends on particular factors affecting both the dog and naturally, the master.

Naturally, canines need to their masters. That is the reason why canines are thought about to become mans greatest mate and best operating partner. Theres lots of jobs that canines can participate in. Whether you would like a contest champion or a calm companion while watching Tv, you need to make sure that you train your dog nicely.

The easy way of training dogs

Factor that you need to keep in mind is your dog does not speak your language. That means you need to discover to speak theirs. Of coursework, you dont must appear dull and learn how to bark and howl. In the event you need to discover how to train a dog, you need to make sure that you and your dog have a connection. This connection is important in order for you to build the foundations of a relationship. It is also important that you spend some time together with your dog. Observe how he behaves when you interact with him, when he is alone and when he is with other canines. Take note of your dogs posture, how his ears look like and his tail. These are a quantity of the important indicators of dogs feelings aside from the vocal sounds that he makes. Ultimately, you will have the ability to understand how your dog feels with look at him. And you may even reply to what he is trying to tell you together with your own body language.

Training dogs the easy way

In learning the way you can train a dog, you must know that the coaching is and a process of communication together with your pet. In the event you had to observe to discover how your dog behaves, then he must also get utilized to some commands that will be able to tell him what you need and the way you feel about things. You need to give brief and clear commands to your dog and not long sermons. Keep in mind that your dog does not speak your language. So you need to compromise with him and come up with some kind of language between the of you. Give direct commands. Your tone of voice will also help him recognize the command. Be consistent together with your commands, your tone of voice and your hand signals. Consistency is of the most essential things when it comes to the way you can train a dog. It is vital that your dog knows which you mean what you say and wont take you lightly. This will also assist establish that you are the "alpha male" in the pack and not the dog. This is imbibing discipline inside your dog.

Theres three things that you need to keep in mind in training a dog - consistency, timing along with a positive attitude. In the event you can master these, then you can be sure that you will have a well-trained dog in your home. Cmon now, tell me this isnt the easy way of training dogs?

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A celebratory give a way!!!!

Today is the official 10 year anniversary of my graduation from my dog trainers apprenticeship. Yay me! I honestly cant believe it has been that long. Of course when I remember back to how young my kids were at the time I see it must be possible. Time does fly! I have to thank the Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine and The Humane Society of Knox County. Both of them sponsored my training so I could be a resource for each of them. I think it turned out to be a pretty good deal for all involved. Of course I cant forget my fabulous teacher Lloyd Williams of Bear Brook Kennels. I am grateful he accepted me into his program. I wish everyone could have a mentor as patient and knowledgeable as he was.
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To celebrate I am going to do a give away. I havent ironed out all the details yet but I hope to have Jenny able to perform a trick to help pick the winner. If it works I will video it and post the video here. The prizes are as follows:

First a very cute leash holder I found today in my travels to T.J.Maxx. Included is a 4 foot by 1/4 inch leather leash. I only use leather or cotton leashes because nylon hurts my hands. While 1/4 inch sounds small to some people, leather is very strong. Unless your dog is a leash chewer this is an acceptable size for both large and small dogs. Also:

The September/October issue of The APDT Chronicle of the dog magazine AND the new hardcover book Dog Sense by John Bradshaw. (disclaimer, I am actually reading it now so it will be slightly used) While it sometimes reads like a book written by a scientist (it can be dry) it has some really great information included. I am just over halfway through it now. I wish it were required reading by anyone who works with dogs and dog owners alike. It would make my job so much easier!
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And thats not all!! (imagine that in an infomercial voice for effect) I will also include a sample of EACH diet that The Honest Kitchen makes, including the two newest; Love and Grace. This HK package will include their booklet on pet nutrition as well. I love THK because they use QUALITY real food ingredients, DONT sell their products to pet stores that sell puppies AND they support rescues and responsible breeders. Now that is a company I can stand behind!!
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Entering is easy. Either leave a comment that says "I want to win!" in the comment section of this post, e-mail me with "I want to win!" in the subject line, or go to my facebook page and leave your "I want to win!"comment there. I wont need your personal info unless you win so dont worry about that just yet. I will draw the winner on November 1st. Oh and EVERYBODY can enter!! So go tell a friend. :-) Happy Anniversary to me!!

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Upcoming Dog Activity Options in Ventura Mutt March Madness Headed our Way

This March brings lots of fun choices for you and your dog. The Inquisitive Canine will start it off with a dog social for your puppy or younger smaller dog (up to 12 months and 25 pounds), followed by a leash walking workshop for dogs of all ages. Then theres our popular Canine College for learning good manners, and finally the St. Patricks Parade Ventura Dog Mile event in downtown Ventura!

Each one provides mental and physical stimulation, so come join in for one or for all of these fun and rewarding activities! Heres a little breakdown of each one:

Social for Puppies & Small Younger Dogs Sunday March 7th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Puppies learn by exploring their environments and by being exposed to new stimuli - including people and other dogs. While it is important to introduce your puppy to new situations and encourage social behavior, it is also important to provide positive and pleasant experiences that won’t overwhelm and stress out your dog. Puppy Play Groups help you raise a well-adjusted and healthy dog by providing a safe and relaxed environment for your young pup to socialize and play. Your puppy will burn energy while learning how to make friends and investigating new sights, sounds, and smells. The positive experiences that your puppy has during this critical socialization period will have a long-lasting influence on your dog’s developing confidence and sociable temperament. Puppy Socials are for all puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. However, small dogs up to 25 pounds and 12 months in age are also welcome. Cost: $10.00 advanced registration (by Thursday March 4th) $15.00 at door. Social is one hour. See our website to register, and for policies and safety guidelines. You may contact us directly for additional information. Please provide us with current copy of vaccination records if you are a new student. You may fax a copy to our office: 805.650.8501 or bring with you. _______________________________________________________________________________ Teach Your Dog to Walk Nicely on Leash Sunday March 7th, 3:00 - 4:15 PM This 75 minute workshop for you and your dog covers everything from equipment, simple techniques and training steps that will make walking your dog more enjoyable for everyone. Cost: $20.00 per dog if registered by Thursday March 4th, $25.00 thereafter. $30.00 same-day registration. Workshop is for all dogs who are comfortable around other dogs and people while on leash. Check The Inquisitive Canine website for additional information and toregister, or to contact us. *Perfect class to get your dog ready for the Ventura Downtown Green Mile on March 13th! A current copy of your dogs vaccination records is required at the time of sign-up. You may fax a copy to our office: 805.650.8501 or bring with you. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ St. Patricks Day Parade Dog Mile Run/Walk An exciting mile run or walk event in Downtown Ventura taking place on Saturday March 13th before the St. Patricks Day Parade. To register for event, please see the Ventura Mile website. For additional information on this fun and exciting event, please click here! (Our Loose Leash Walking workshop on March 7th is the perfect way to prep your pooch for this event!) Canine College With Ventura College Community Education Class is filling quickly ~ Register now! Day of week: Tuesdays Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dates: March 16, 2010 - April 27, 2010 (note: no class April 20th!) Cost: $69.00 for series Location: 71 Day Road - patio area Registration is directly through Ventura College Community Ed online or call (805) 654-6459 Contact Ventura College or The Inquisitive Canine for additional information

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Dog Training Book Cesars Way Review

Heres a nice addition for your dog training education technique, a review of the dog training book "CESARS WAY: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems". In fact, buy the book i should say, because its one of those thing that you really need to become the ultimate dog lover ^_^ Although there are lots of other books out there, this one is the special one that always come in handy, very handy i should really say, because everyone knows that Cesar Millan is the most sought when people are having dog problems, if hes not the best people wont believe him, right? Time will tell, and its been like 5 years now, and hes still on in the National Geographic Channel.
Cesar Millan is best known from his National Geographic Channel show "Dog Whisperer" and his appearances with such show hosts as Opra, Jay Leno, and Diane Sawyer. Cesar is founder of the Dog Psychology Middle in Los Angelos and, together with his spouse, has founded the Cesar and Ilusion Foundation to help shelters and rescue groups.

In CESARS WAY, you learn what goes on inside your dogs mind and create a positive, fulfilling relationship along with your best mate. "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan is Americas most sought-after dog-behavior specialist, but they is not a trainer in the traditional sense -- his expertise lies in his ability to understand dog psychology. Tracing his own journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how they learned what makes canines tick.

Here, they shares this wisdom. Cesars formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Whether you are having issues along with your dog or require to make a lovely bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world, and it will help make your relationship along with the that you love pet.

In his chapter "Growing up with Canines -- A view from the Other Side of the Border," Cesar describes his early life in Mexico, a fascinating short bio.


Other chapters create his ideas of training and re-training dogs; "A Dogs Life," "If they Could Talk to the Animals," and "Dog Psychology." "Power of the Pack" tells in detail ideas they has shown on his televised meetings with canines.


Cesar is best known for his statement "I rehabilitate canines. I train people."


Cesars formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of a quantity of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues create and, more important, how they can be corrected.

Whether you are having issues along with your dog or require to make a lovely bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world. And it will help make your relationship along with the that you love pet a richer and more rewarding.


In chapters titled "Dogs in the Red Zone," "Cesars Fulfillment Formula for a Balanced and Healthy Dog," and "Fulfilling Our Canines, Fulfilling Ourselves" they wisely details what goes on inside your dogs mind and tells you...




1. What your dog really needs may not be what youre giving him.
2. Why a dogs natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship.
3. How to relate to your dog on a canine level.
4. There are no "problem breeds," just problem owners.
5. Why every dog needs a job.
6. How to choose a dog whos right for you and your family.
7. The difference between discipline and punishment.
Here is just one example of what Cesar has to say:
"In the first season of my National Geographic Channel show, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, I came across a case that offered an excellent example of how we can use our powers of visualization to instantly transform our energy and our relationships with our dogs.

"Sharon and her husband, Brendan, had rescued Julius, a sweet, lovable pit bull/Dalmatian mix, who, unfortunately, came to them afraid of his own shadow. Whenever they took him out for walks, he would tremble all over and walk with his tail between his legs, and would bolt for the safety of their house the moment he got a chance. When guests came over, he would freeze up and cower under the furniture. When I worked with the couple, I noticed that Sharon became extremely anxious and frightened whenever Julius acted afraid or pulled on his leash during walks. She was so worried about Julius that she would try to comfort him with words, and when he wasnt comforted, she would just throw her hands up in helplessness. It was clear to me that Julius was picking up on Sharons fearful energy, which was greatly intensifying his own fear.
"When Sharon told me she was an actress, however, I realized that she had a powerful tool at her disposal that she wasnt taking advantage of. The best actors learn to dig deep inside themselves, to use the power of thought, feeling, and imagination to transform themselves into different characters and to switch instantly from one emotional state to another. I asked Sharon to reach into the same tool kit she drew upon when she performed onstage or in a film and concentrate on a very simple acting exercise: to think of a character she identified as being calm and assertive. Because of her training, Sharon immediately understood what I was asking her to do. Without hesitation she answered, Cleopatra. I then suggested that she become Cleopatra every time she walked Julius.
"It was thrilling for me to watch her the first time she gave that acting exercise a try! While walking Julius, Sharon began to imagine that she actually was Cleopatra. Right before my eyes, her posture became straighter and her chest higher. She raised her head and gazed imperiously around her, as if she were the queen of all she surveyed. Thanks to the same acting abilities shed spent a lifetime honing, suddenly she was aware of her power and her beauty, and she naturally expected everyone--especially her dog--to obey her every wish! Of course, Julius had never gone to acting class, but because he picked up on her energy shift, he had no choice but to become Sharons scene partner in her Cleopatra fantasy. The change in that cowering pit bull/Dalmatian was immediate. Once he realized he was walking with a queen, he instantly became more relaxed and less fearful. After all, what dog would be afraid with the allpowerful Cleopatra holding his leash?
"Julius and his owners have worked hard and come a long way. It took many months of dedicated daily practice, but a year later, Julius is totally secure on their walks, and now even welcomes strangers into their home--all thanks to the power of calmassertive leadership, and with a little help from Cleopatra."


Cesar Milan, shares a wide selection of knowledge that will help desperate dog owners in all places with all manner of issues, from obedience to understanding the best way to communicate with their canines. Sharing the ideas of pack psychology, dog needs, and far, much more, Cesar also provides lots of tales and anecdotes from his own work and life.


Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesars longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Dog Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book youll require to forge a brand new, more rewarding connection along with your four-legged companion.


This dog training book certainly makes it to every dog lovers bookshelf for sure ^_^

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