Catrine CC Open Show

A very late result but one thats well worth mentioning. Way back in December, Jill was at Catrine Canine Clubs open show in Irivine. Not only did Chico do very well with a Best NSC and G4 but younger brother Tiger went one better, he took Special Best Toy Puppy and then topped it off with Special Best Puppy in Show! Congratulations!

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Where do I begin

How do you start all over again doing what you like after real life dramas in your life.

Im sorry I was away from your faces for such a long time, especially after all the energy I had after graduating from the S.A. Dog Training College. Things happened and I know some of the pictures might offend some of you, but I am of the opinion that pictures tell a true story. Those who are offended please accept my appologies in advance.

I lost my beloved dog through a dog fight and I was devastated and confused at the same time, I had just too many unanswered questions. But with help from family and friends I was able to accept that things happen for a reason and for that matter I had to go on with my life and passion (dog training).

Few days later, I was taking one of my dogs to the vet on my way to work and BOOOM, I lost control of the car and it rolled three times. I was injured on my head and knee and my dogs died a week later though it did not show any visible injuries after the accident. This took me back and I thought hard as to why it all had to happen to me especially soon after I had lost a dog during the dog fight.

I was limping and my head was not right but few people noticed, but I had to do the most honourable thing, "not communicate that on my blog until I felt the time was right".

This blog is just to say that I am back and looking forward to more information sharing with all of you. You can comment on my blog by clicking the comment link at the end of my blog. But if you have a problem doing that let me know or you can go straight to my blog site on

http://qhawe-dogtraining.blogspot.com/

A collegue of mine gave me this beautiful puppy and I am busy training her and I am looking forward to continue doing what I like the most, "giving love to my dogs". Her name is Stompie (3 months old), please follow my blog as I take Stompie to the next level on my day to day training. She is at the moment learning the basic commands (sit, heel, down)and she is doing very well.

I hope you will enjoy following my blog and Stompie

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Training Your Dog Is Easy When You Know What To Do!

Dogs do not have the same ability to think as humans do, therefore you should not try to treat your dog as an intellectual equal. The owner will be greatly disappointed with how training goes. Dogs are smart animals, though, and with a little patience and understanding they can be well trained.

When tying up your dog, make sure it is not close to another chained dog. If there chains become entangled with one another it could lead to an injury. Becoming wrapped up could also cause death if one of the dogs gets so tangled and wrapped up his airway closes.



Positive reinforcement should include more than just dog treats. Even though using treats will work, it is not the best idea. However, you may not always have a treat with you to congratulate you dog outside of regular training sessions. Try patting your dog on the back and giving him an "enthusiastic, that a boy."

A clicker is a good way to reinforce behaviors. To properly use a clicker, you will need to set up a positive association with the noise from the clicker and a desired behavior. You should click, and then immediately treat. This method will be necessary until your dog learns that the "reward" is the clicking sound alone. Soon, your dog will associate the click with reward or other positive actions, which can be very helpful in shaping the desirable behaviors you hope to achieve.

Every person in your family should know the same commands you use when training your dog. For instance, your dog is going to get confused if you are saying "drop it" after he fetches a stick and your child tells him "let go." If the family can be consistent about commands, training will go easier.

You need to make certain your dog is having fun each day during training sessions. Taking time to play creates a strong bond between the two of you, and your dog will be more likely to respond well to training. Despite the fun the two of you will have during training, it is important to set aside time that is designated to enjoyment only, with no work or training involved.

Do not be too proud to contact a professional for assistance. Training you dog can be tough, and sometimes you need a dog trainer if your dog is too hard to handle. A dog trainer can be invaluable in pointing out where the issues are occurring, and they can also put you back onto the right track.

If you want a dog that is well-behaved, assure that everyone who interacts with the dog gives it the same treatment as you do. Consistency is the keystone of excellent dog training. Your dog will get confused if his trainers are too different from each other.

Do not let other sources of stress affect your training sessions with your dog. This prevents the dog from feeling like he did something wrong. Unless your dog has done something to deserve your unhappiness, staying positive is vital to successful training.

Your dog can, and should, find the training experience to be a positive one. Keep training to a short 10-15 minute session; much longer and your dogs attention will wander. Keep your rewards coming and vary what you give them. Dogs get a kick of compliments and praise. When you make training fun for your dog, it will make listening in general fun for the dog too!

A healthy diet is essential for your dog. A poor diet can negatively affect them in various ways. A poor diet can affect their behavior as well as their health. A simple improvement to their diet will work wonders in how a dog feels, and make it much easier for them to have a clear mind during training.

You can train most forms of anxiety out of your dog. If your dog barks constantly or destroys things while you are away, he is probably suffering from separation anxiety. You can fix this by showing your dog acceptable behavior for the times when youre away. It is also wise to be demonstrably affectionate in order to make him or her feel better.

After learning some helpful hints on how to get through to your dog and train it to behave to your expectations you simply need to follow what you have learned. After changing your dogs behavior to fit with the tips suggested you can properly train your dog.

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Dog Training The Things You Must Never Do With Your Dog

Dont you ever notice that there is always something telling you what to do with your dog? they always seem to know exactly what you can and cant do with your dog, like they are experts at dog training.

For example, many dog trainers have told me to never play tugs of war with any of my dogs. I am not sure why but that is what the experts have told me to no do. Go figure.

Another thing that multiple people have told me is that sleeping with your dog on your bed is a really bad idea. Also, people tell me that dogs should be never fed people food like hamburgers or rice. I am not sure the reasoning behind this either but thats OK.

There are so many things that people say I should NEVER do with my dog. I could practically write a whole book about it if I wanted to (and if I was bored enough). To tell you the truth though, I have found that playing games like tug of war with my dog is a good thing. Its like playing around kids except its with your rowdy dog. Weird huh?

Also, I have let my dogs sleep with me many times and it hasnt made them any less tame. In fact, my dogs seem to be even more obedient when I let them sleep with me. And anyhow, who wouldnt want to hang out with their dog? Sounds like a good idea to me.

The important things is that every dog is completely different (some more than others). Every owner is different as well. Every household is pretty different. If your dog understands who is in charge (you), then there really should not be a problem with letting it sleep on the bed with you or play tug of war. Its all about obedience and trust.

In my place, I kind of let my dogs do what they want. I dont completely advocate this but it works for them and me. I can let them sleep with me or lay on the couch and its not like the world comes to an end. If I tell them to do something, they do it. No questions asked. Of course, dogs cant ask questions but thats beside the point.

They dont disobey my orders. They dont try and defend the couch from me or anyone else. They follow what I say and are happy with it. If my dogs ever did growl or defend the couch, then I would take that privilege away from them until they learned their lesson.

The best way to get your dog to get off the bed or couch is to just tell them "OFF". If he ignores you then maybe you should start using a leash or something so you can pull them away. Just give a small tug on its leash.

This is all important for dog training. If you really want to know how to train your dog properly and efficiently then go to this website: http://www.teachthatdog.com to learn how you can personally train your dog the right way. Click here now.

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What Type Of Dog Training Do I Do

Like i have said in my last post i use nothing but positive methods, but without the food. Dogs are smarter then what we think. But its us who really need the training and understanding of the dog. Can any dog be trained? Sure, but its the owner who must be willing to put in the time to train the dog. Listen a dog is not born already trained, this is why we as dog trainers have to help the owners understand how their dog works and what type of training does he need. This is where the owner comes in as they live with their dog everyday; so its important that we as dog trainers get as much information so we know what type of training is needed.

Dogs are great to have around as we can learn so much from them. How do we learn from our dogs? Well have you ever seen a bunch of dogs just hanging out? If so then you will see which ones who will rule the roost as like in your own home if you have more then one dog. The older the dog gets older and as you see the younger one will keep trying to take over the older dogs spot. This is where people need to watch as this can get real bad if we the top dog dont step in. It doesnt matter if they are the same sex or not from what i have learned the older the dog gets the other one will keep trying to take over. Male or female. Most case if you have the same sex dogs and are close in age this will also cause a problem, but if you have a steadily home this wont be a problem as your the top dog and you set the rules.

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Stop breeding for the sake of breeding

Guys we have a problem of dogs being neglected due to over breeding. Its about time we stop blaming the SPCA for things that are caused by our own doing.

Lets not put profit ahead of the lives of the animals. Breed only if your dog is a Champion and you want to improve the quality of the breed. I am hot, tired of people who breed for the same of breeding and them fail to take care of the poor animal. I am not an animal rights activist, but I feel that we must say it with one voice, "STOP BREEDING"

Not everyone can bring up puppies and its a lot of job bringing up puppies. There is no money as most people seem to believe. It is very expensive to raise puppies. This has to stop, we are the ones who need to take a stance, not the SPCA, they are there to guide us as far as the bylaws are concerned. Some poeple hate them for doing their jobs, they are there because we do not listen and most of the time, reason.

If your dog has never won a race or caught a buck, why breed that dog. What are your intentions, are you breeding to improve the breed or just because its a female dog it has to be bred. We are our own enemies.

Dogs are being neglected when we become sick or retrenched and not able to look after them. We are a bunch of educated individuals, lets help our brothers who are less educated and believe that its a must for every dog to be bred once atleast in its life time. We cant be repeating the same mistakes done in the past, lets do something about it now before its too late.

Lets do it for the animals not personal gain. Away with breeding.

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