Master the Walk! 11 Tips ...

Having trouble controlling your dog on the walk? Here are a few pointers on how you can ... Master the Walk:
1) Give yourself time. If you can, allow a full hour for the activity. At the very least, I recommend setting aside 30 minutes.

2) Walk during the day. Dogs are diurnal animals, just like humans. This is what is most natural for both species.

3) Wait until the mind is calm. Don't even put the leash on until your dog is in a calm-submissive state.

4) Leave first. Don't let your dog dart out when the door opens. Again, wait until your dog is in a calm-submissive state. Then you can exit, followed by your dog.

5) Lead. Make sure your dog is behind you or next to you during the walk. He should never be out in front.

6) Use a short leash. This will allow you to have more control over the walk. Need more help? Check out the Illusion collar.

7) Let your dog explore. After your dog has maintained the proper state of mind, you can reward him by allowing him to relieve himself. After this time, he may also sniff around.

8) Pick up after your dog. Be a responsible dog guardian. Don't leave the poop for others to scoop!

9) Walk in first. When you get home, be sure to enter your territory before your dog.

10) Have a plan. Don't stop leading after the walk. Let your dog know what is expected of him. Is there a place you would like your dog to sit and wait while you put away his leash?

11) Share food and water. It's reward time! After the walk is the best time to feed your pup. Some dogs may prefer rest before eating, but all dogs can benefit from access to water. By ending the walk with a meal, you have helped to give your dog the natural experience of having "worked" for food and water.

Cat Talk

Cat vocalizations develop gradually. A kitten’s vocal ability is limited to purrs and meows that vary only in shrillness and intensity. But, as the kitten grows up, it learns one meow to greet humans, another meow to warn off other cats and blah, blah, blah. Some cats even chirp at birds.

Then there’s the ample supply of growls, spits, hisses, screams and caterwauling, not to mention nonverbal communication.

The purr, however, is what calms us and soothes our sorrows. “Cats make you feel that all is right with the world,” says Weissenberger. “When they purr, all is right with their world. They want to share that with you.”

Meeting a Dog for the First Time

Anyone who has ever interviewed for a job knows the importance of a first impression. To a dog, every new human being is an interviewee, and the impression you make during the first encounter is crucial to the development of a healthy relationship!
Some important things to remember:

Do not initiate contact with the dog. No matter how great the urge to crouch down to her level to play, remember that a new dog doesn't see you as a playmate. Until she has time to assess you and make up her mind, you're a stranger.
Allow the dog to analyze your scent. A dog sees the world in a different way than a person does. We sometimes assume that they will respond to us if we communicate by sound first, then sight, then smell. It might surprise some people to learn that they actually have it backwards! Let her explore your scent fully before attempting any other interaction. Do not touch, talk to, or make eye contact with her during this ritual. Once the dog is satisfied that there is no more to smell, she will give you a sign. Submission may come in the form of a friendly rub or touch, inviting you to give affection.
If the dog displays signs of aggression, the important thing is not to panic. A calm-assertive stance from you coupled with avoiding direct eye contact shows her that you are not a threat. If the aggression continues, make clear to your host that you are uncomfortable and have them remove the dog in a calm, firm manner.
If the dog has decided to ignore you, don't force attention or affection on her. The dog means no offense; she's just not interested. The best thing to do is just ignore her as well.

Jumping


Most often this type of behavior is exhibited by puppies, small dogs, or dogs which have never been trained not to jump on people. Dogs will jump up on people for one reason: to get attention from you. This is why when he is a puppy you will want to avoid petting him when he jumps up. Teach your puppy or dog to "sit" for attention or praise of any kind. When he jumps on you, use your lowered tone of voice and lean towards the dog saying "OFF." He will have no choice but to back away from you and when he does, teach him to sit only after he has his bottom firmly planted on the ground. Offer him calm praise for obeying you. Soon all you will have to say to your dog is "sit" and he will comply readily because he knows he will be rewarded.
Training Tip
What if he jumps on you on "the fly" and zips off where you cannot get your hands on him? Attach your leash to his collar and now you are in total control. Tell him "OFF," now "SIT," (help him into this position) now praise him calmly. If you offer too much excited praise you will be giving him the fuel to feed his bad habit, because he will want to jump up again. You cannot expect him to be calm if you are talking to him in your cutest baby talk. Try to avoid situations where you will be setting the dog up in a "no win" situation.

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Can you teach a cat tricks?

Important Starting Notes

Keep the training sessions short. You want your cat to enjoy his training, not to be bored or annoyed by it.

Always precede a command with your cat's name. We'll use the name Scooter .- i.e."Scooter, down.”

Always hit the clicker at the exact moment your cat is performing the desired behavior. Even the slightest mistiming could reinforce the wrong behavior.

Always give your cat his food reward immediately after you give your signal noise. This way, he knows the signal means a reward.

Remember that you are trying to reinforce the spoken command. And after your cat has performed the behavior correctly and is rewarded, continue repeating the command in a positive way- i.e. “Sit, good sit. “

Make sure your cat succeeds. If your cat isn’t succeeding with the desired behavior, you’re progressing to quickly. Go back to the previous training until you and your cat understand each other. Cats need the positive reinforcement that comes with success.

Teach your cat only one new behavior at a time. You can reinforce tricks your cat has mastered, but do not confuse him by teaching him more than one new behavior at a time.

We recommend using a spoon to hold the food reward when training your cat. This way you can reward the cat from the spoon without constantly bending over. The spoon also comes in handy for tricks where you hold the food over or in front of the cat.

Come On Command

Once your cat comes to his feeding area at the sound of the clicker, this trick is an easy step. It’s like a game of hide and seek for you and your cat. The goal is for your cat to come to you in any location when you give the command “come” and hit the clicker. Eventually, your cat should come to you on just the spoken command, with you hitting the clicker as his signal that he has done correctly.

What You’ll Need:


Your cat at mealtime.
Quiet room where the cat is comfortable.
A specific command and gesture - in this case, the word "come" preceded by your cat's name- i.e. "Scooter, come.”
Your signal (buzzer, clicker).
The reward (his favorite food, special treats, etc).
Training Steps

1. Make sure the cat is within hearing distance.
2. Clearly give the command "Scooter, come" then hit the clicker two or three times.
3. When the cat comes to you, hit the clicker again and say "come, good come" in a praising way. Immediately give him his food reward.
4. Move to a new location and repeat this pattern.
5. Eventually, your cat should come to the command "come." Then you will hit the clicker just as a reward signal when your cat gets to you. After you hit the clicker, immediately give him his food reward.

Sit

This command is a foundation for many other ticks and behaviors. Your goal is to have your cat sit down when you give the command "sit".

What You'll Need :


Your cat before mealtime.
A quiet area where the cat is comfortable.
A specific command and gesture - in this case, the word "sit" preceded by your cat's name i.e. "Scooter, sit".
Your signal (buzzer, clicker) .
The reward (his favorite food, special treats, etc.)
A spoon to hold the reward.
Training Steps

1. Gently put the cat on the table at the edge closest to you and pet him so he is comfortable.
2. Give the command "Scooter, sit" while moving the spoon with his food reward over his head.
3. As he tips his head back following the food, he will sit to keep his balance. When he sits, hit the clicker and say "sit, good sit”. Immediately give him his food reward.
4. Eventually you should repeat this pattern until your cat responds to the command "sit" without having to move the food over his head.
5. Once your cat has learned this behavior, you no longer need to place the cat on the table to sit.


Note: In the beginning, if your cat does not sit on his own, you can gently press down on his hindquarters. Then hit the clicker and say "sit, good sit”. This will be easy with some cats others may resist being helped into sitting. Be gentle and patient. Remember not to frustrate or frighten your cat. If he resists, try again another time. It's always better to have him sit on his own.

Sit Up

Sitting up, like a dog's "beg," is one of the simplest behaviors to teach your cat. Cats often assume this position naturally. Your goal is to have cat sit up on his haunches when you give the command "sit up" while you hold the food reward above him - and eventually on the command alone.

What You'll Need :


Your cat before mealtime.
A specific command and gesture - in this case, the word "sit up" preceded by your cat's name i.e. "Scooter, sit up.”
The reward (his favorite food, special treats, etc.).
A spoon to hold the reward.
Training steps

1. Gently sit the cat on the table at the edge closest to you and pet him so he is comfortable.
2. Give the command "Scooter, sit up" while holding the spoon with the food directly above the cat (but not close enough where he can grab it).
3. When he stands on his hind legs or haunches and reaches for the food in the manner you want him to, hit the clicker and say "up, good sit up." Immediately give him his food reward.
4. Eventually you cat should respond to the command "sit up" without the food held above him.
5. Once your cat has learned this behavior, you no longer need to place the cat on a table to do a sit up.

Note: If your cat stands on his back legs verses sitting on his haunches, slowly move the food back over his head. To keep from tipping over, he will sit down on his haunches. Remember to hit your signal when he is in the position you want.

Laying Down

Teaching your cat to lay down on command is another "table top" trick. Your goal is to have your cat lay down on the command "down."

What You'll Need:


Your cat before mealtime.
A quiet area where the cat is comfortable.
A table for the cat.
A specific command and gesture - in this case, the word "down" preceded by your cat's name.
Your signal (buzzer, clicker).
The reward (his favorite food, special treats, etc.).
Training Steps

1. Gently sit the cat on the table at the edge closest to you and pet him so he is comfortable.
2. Give the command "Scooter, down" while holding the food reward in one hand slightly below and in front of the table (but not close enough where he can grab it).
3. When the cat lowers* for the food into a laying position, hit the clicker and say "down, good down." Immediately give him his food reward.
4. Eventually your cat should respond to the command "down" and your downward gesturing hand without the food being held below the table's edge.
5. Once your cat has learned this behavior consistently, you no longer need to place the cat on a table.

*Note: Like in sit, in the beginning, you might have to gently help your cat into position for this trick. Be gentle and patient. Remember not to frustrate or frighten your cat. If he resists, try again another time.

Touching a Prop

This behavior is fun to teach your cat because it is easy and can be used in a variety of ways. The goal is for your cat to touch a prop object with his front paw when you give the command "foot" or "paw”. You should only teach this trick when your cat has accomplished a consistent sit on command.

What You'll Need:


Your cat before mealtime
A table for the cat.
An object for the cat to touch that is sturdy and will not fall over when the cat touches it (like a small toy or a stack of books).
A specific command and gesture - the word "foot" or "paw" proceeded by your cat's name. *
Your signal (buzzer, clicker).
The reward (his favorite food, special treats, etc.).
Training Steps

1. Instruct your cat to sit on the table following the instructions provided under "sit."
2. Place the object at the edge if the table between you and the cat.
3. Hold the food reward directly in front of your cat so the object is between the cat and the food.
4. Give the command "Scooter, foot (paw)" while tapping the object with your other hand.
5. As he reaches for the food, if he touches or steps on the object, hit the clicker and say "foot (paw), good foot (paw)." Immediately give him his food reward.
6. If he isn't touching the object, try slightly waving the food reward so he is apt to bat at it. Again if his foot touches the object hit the clicker and reward him.
7. Eventually your cat should respond to the command "foot (paw)" and your tapping the object.
8. Once your cat has learned this behavior consistently, you no longer need to place the cat on a table.

*Note: You may want to try using a different command for each front paw, such as "foot" for his right paw and "paw" for his left paw. You can then train your cat to use a specific paw to touch an object.

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ako yung dog ko experiment lang ginawa ko pero naturuan ko siyang mag sit, appear, 1+1, tulog at play dead.
siyempre dapat laging may nakahandang pagkain

nahirapan ako dun sa play dead kasi nung una pinipilit ko siya itihaya, pero nasnay din siya kasi pag di niya ginawa alam niya di ko sya bibigyan ng pagkain

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Master the Walk! 11 Tips ...

Having trouble controlling your dog on the walk? Here are a few pointers on how you can ... Master the Walk:
1) Give yourself time. If you can, allow a full hour for the activity. At the very least, I recommend setting aside 30 minutes.

2) Walk during the day. Dogs are diurnal animals, just like humans. This is what is most natural for both species.

3) Wait until the mind is calm. Don't even put the leash on until your dog is in a calm-submissive state.

4) Leave first. Don't let your dog dart out when the door opens. Again, wait until your dog is in a calm-submissive state. Then you can exit, followed by your dog.

5) Lead. Make sure your dog is behind you or next to you during the walk. He should never be out in front.

6) Use a short leash. This will allow you to have more control over the walk. Need more help? Check out the Illusion collar.

7) Let your dog explore. After your dog has maintained the proper state of mind, you can reward him by allowing him to relieve himself. After this time, he may also sniff around.

8) Pick up after your dog. Be a responsible dog guardian. Don't leave the poop for others to scoop!

9) Walk in first. When you get home, be sure to enter your territory before your dog.

10) Have a plan. Don't stop leading after the walk. Let your dog know what is expected of him. Is there a place you would like your dog to sit and wait while you put away his leash?

11) Share food and water. It's reward time! After the walk is the best time to feed your pup. Some dogs may prefer rest before eating, but all dogs can benefit from access to water. By ending the walk with a meal, you have helped to give your dog the natural experience of having "worked" for food and water.

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How to get a dog to stop jumping

If your dog jumps on you when you arrive home, she is the pack leader. If she jumps on your guests, she is making sure that these new arrivals also know she is in charge.

Here is what you can do to stop this unwanted behavior:

Make sure your dog is receiving adequate exercise. Jumping can be a sign of hyperactivity, which is caused by pent-up energy. Regular exercise provides a positive outlet for this energy.
Practice: no touch, no talk, no eye contact. Don't shower your dog with affection when you walk through the door. In the canine world, reunions are not overly-emotional occasions like they are in the human world. Jumping is often simply an attention-seeking behavior; by providing attention, you are reinforcing the behavior. If instead you wait until when she is in a calmer state, you are sending the message about what behaviors you desire.
Correct bad behavior. If jumping is excessive or even possibly harmful to humans, simply ignoring the behavior may not be enough. Remember, corrections should be immediate -- don't withhold tomorrow's trip to the dog park, or tell the dog she isn't getting a treat later that day. Never hit or otherwise harm your dog -- instead use a firm, physical "touch" correction.
Practice makes perfect. Don't wait until company arrives. Work with a friend or family member to condition your dog to wait patiently in an area your designate when the doorbell rings. Practicing in advance will also help your dog associate the sound with something other than the excited energy of a new arrival. You will be less likely to have difficulty with it later.