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•On Missing The Imprint Stage Of Puppyhood
by Adam G. Katz Dear Adam:[From a previous e-mail which questioned why I recommend that dog owners don't try to train their dogs in a group class setting]Yes, I understand about the imprint stages [two week stages from birth to 4 months of age in which a small amount of exposure will have a lasting affect on the dog's socialization to it's surroundings] but not everybody lives in the ideal world of getting their puppy at 6 to 8 weeks of age.[The imprint stage when dogs learn dominant and...
•Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach The Flawed Clicker Training Methodology
by Adam G. KatzThere are two points you must recognize:1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes... I've had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog to understand a new behavior... especially a more complex behavior. However, THIS IS ONLY USED DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF TRAINING ... the learning phase. Once you move into the reinforcement and proofing phase, the clicker loses it's...
•If You Own Two Dogs Can You Control Who s The Alpha Dog
? by Adam G. KatzDear Mr. Katz:I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red and white female (Cassie)is almost two and spayed. The buff male (Peanut) is just one 1 years old and neutered. Peanut was rescued from a cocker shelter in October of 1999. He is incredibly devoted, a very good listener and quick learner. He is the ideal dog as he is very eager to please. Cassie on the other hand is the most independent and stubborn dog I have ever encountered (you've probably seen...
•Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces
by Adam G. KatzI have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam.He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a time. The Army would supply them with MRE’s. (Meals Ready To Eat.) These are kind of like T.V. dinners… packed in foil bags. After the novelty of eating out of a foil bag wears off, you come to realize that MRE’s are some of the most bland-tasting food you will ever eat.Leonard once told me that he and his buddies would pack small...
•Does Your Dog Roll In Poop Here s Why
Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here's Why by Adam G. KatzRobin asks:I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog's poop. I've been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one seem to know. Thank you so much for listening.Very...
•The Right Leash and Collar for Your Dog
by Adam G. Katz In the past, when people spoke of training collars, they really generally were referring to “choke chains.” A choke chain is a metal chain with a sliding ring that is attached to your dog’s nylon or leather leash.There’s a reason it’s called a choke chain. Because there is no limit on how tight the training collar can pull against your dog’s neck, there exists a very real possibility it can choke him, as well as cause other injuries, such as:• Severely sprained necks•...
•Why You Should Never Hit Your Dog Even When Training
by Adam G. KatzDear Adam:I will try and make this short and include only the details I think will help. I HAVE read the entire book on line. I will pick up all of the tapes along with the book when I come to USA in May.I live in a third world country. Most of the dogs here are wild, mixed breed or mistreated.We went to another part of the country to obtain a pure bred dog. He is bred to guard sheep... an older breed and very large. Our dog is 9 weeks old and most of the time is good... just...
•How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
by Adam G. Katz1.) Versatility— A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog’s temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won’t necessarily work for a Poodle.2.) Experience— I know people who have been driving an automobile for 30 years and still can’t parallel park! And dog training is the same way! Don’t measure a dog trainer’s skill by his number of years in the...
•How To Build The Bond With Your Dog
by Adam G. KatzBuilding the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes down to nothing more than increasing the strength of that relationship.And as with any relationship, building a bond requires:1.) Spending quality time together.2.) Getting out in the world and experiencing life together.3.) Establishing and promoting a level of mutual respect.4.) Developing a way of communicating so that both...
•DOG GOES BALLISTIC WHEN JOGGING WITH OWNER
by Adam G. Katz Dear Adam:My dog, Chance, we think is a Golden retriever mix, but he's mostly white with gold patches. Also he's about 2/3 the size of a Golden Retriever.He's 18 months old and has been loose-leash trained pretty well as long as you don't let him get distracted.The thing I don't know how to handle is that some dogs that we meet when we're out jogging or walking, he goes ballistic.We have used a choke chain to train him, and it seemed to work well. But there is that...
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