Dog training videos and DVDs are becoming a favourite, easy way of learning how to train your dog.  Dog training classes and private dog trainers are pricey, so more people are now finding it less demanding to download dog training videos which they can watch at their own tempo and in the comfort of their own home, on the move on their laptop or listen to dog training books that are on audio.

In an ideal world where cash and time are not an issue my first option for training my dog would be a series of classes with a well-known  professional dog trainer but like many people I simply cannot stretch to afford this.  We all want the best training for our dogs though and there are many other excellent solutions available.

Cesar Millan is a household name now and you can buy his dog training DVD course for just over $ 130 which is quite affordable but there are further costs, such as the Illusion collar you need to buy for your dog to follow Cesar’s dog training video course.  The collar is around $ 40.  A great option though.

Dog training DVD courses have been proven to work better than just reading a book as you can actually watch the dog trainer in action, hearing how the voice is used to give commands and secondly seeing the body language which should be used.  Your dog watches you constantly and hears you second.

It was these advantages to dog training videos that prompted me to find out more information online with a view to finding a good dog training DVD course by a professional dog trainer.  I was quite surprised that most reviews online were for mainly ebooks with maybe just a short video included and most reviews I came across were written by people who had clearly never been near a dog and neither were the dog training videos or books written by a proper dog trainer!

I finally found a dog training DVD course through going into dog forums where I was given a personal recommendation from someone who had been using a dog training DVD course by a well-known professional dog trainer for 6 months and she had rescued her dog who sadly had been abused and needed to regain trust with people, which he did with the help of the training and of course, love and care.

Some research online about the dog trainer himself was very positive so I downloaded this Dog training DVD course – written by a long standing British professional dog trainer.  There are 21 dog training videos, and over five hours of an audio book which is also supplied as an ebook to print and download.  I also receive a newsletter regularly (plus all the previous newsletters) and can contact the trainer personally should I ever need.  The videos are of the professional dog trainer with real dogs and the method of training does not involve harming your dog or require any special, pricey equipment.

I was happy with the price of $ 59 for this complete dog training DVD course which covers everything from preparing to bring your pup home, house training and ongoing training covering each stage of your dog’s life.  Common dog obedience problems are also addressed in depth.  These simple dog training videos helped me sort out my jealous little westie’s naughtiness!

It may be so that you have an earnest zeal to pet a dog. But you have no idea how to train it. Only to be the master of a dog is not suffice, you have to toil hard to teach it many lessons that are required to keep it at home. Otherwise you will be in trouble; the members of your family will be vexed. At that very period you have no other way than to bid the dog good bye. But if you train your dog efficiently it will be a good friend of you.

You have to try hard to follow some measures so that the pet can coexist with the members of your family. Your children can play with it and you have not to be embarrassed for no fault of your own. Punishing an unruly dog is of no value. It is quite pathetic to hurt an innocent beast. But if you help your dog to follow some social rules at home and outside you are sure to be benefitted. Your dog will follow your advice and will commit no nuisance.

Hence if you want to know how to train a dog you must either consult with a dog trainer or browse the internet to have a perfect idea of it. Again there are lots of books where the details description of how to train a dog is elaborated. But before starting the training you must keep in mind the things that you must not punish the dog if it fails to do accordingly and don’t torture the dog psychologically.

The first thing to follow when you are ready to train a dog is to notice what makes the pet scared, excited, aggressive or angry. You have to note it carefully what makes your dog happy too. Note all these things before you start the training. The more you note minutely the dog’s behavior the more constructive your training method is sure to be.

First of all try to teach the dog where to potty and when to potty. Follow a certain time almost regularly and take the dog outside. Within a few days the dog is sure to follow your direction. Actually you have to brood over the dog psychology. You have to keep in mind that certain things always trigger reactions quite automatically in your pet. If you can master the art you can train your dog quite easily.

Again it is best to follow more than one method. If you note that your dog fails to respond to one particular method follow another one that may bring immediate result. There are many dog trainers in your area to teach your dog. Besides you can take your dog to the dog training school. Again if you follow some video clips of dog training you may be benefitted too. Whatever you do keep it in mind that dog training is no easy thing. It needs patience and endurance.
 

Having a dog as cute and playful as the havanese will surely bring lots of excitement and fun to your household. But having a dog such as the havanese is more than just excitement and fun. Along with being a dog owner is a number of responsibilities that must be carried out in order to have healthy and happy four-legged member of the family. One of the responsibilities is training, specifically havanese training for your havanese.

Though the havanese is considered to have high degree of intelligence, that does not necessarily mean that training is not needed anymore. Regardless of the breed’s intelligence, training is always an important part of a dog’s life. It is best to start your havanese training the moment you bring Fido home. Start off with introduction and familiarization. The new family member must be introduced to other members of the family including other pets if there is any.

In order to make training less difficult, understand communication from your pet. A confused, stressed, nervous, distracted or excited dog is not able to learn efficiently so it helps if you understand the signals he is trying to show. A dog may also show signals such as sniffing, circling or squatting every time he needs to urinate or defecate. Understanding these signals is helpful during potty training.

Breeders should have already socialized the puppies before sending them to their permanent homes. But if that is not the case, it is not yet late to socialize your pup. Social investigation and playful fighting must be allowed during this period so as to help them develop social relationships.

Regardless of the training technique used, it must be known that physical punishment should not be used as a mean to train a dog. Hitting the dog or rubbing his nose in the spot where he committed accident will only result to behavior problems such as aggression.

Havanese training may seem so challenging when you will just look at it but with consistency, patience and determination, you will eventually reap the fruits of your labor.

Depending on what command you are working on, dog treats will be used in different ways. However, before you begin obedience training, there are a few general tips and suggestions that all dog owners should be aware of. Incorrectly timing rewards can begin to reverse your training effort. Avoid this set back and keep things moving in the right direction. When you know how and when to reward your dog you can prevent frustration and continue building a bond with your pet through training.

Training Tip #1: Timing is Vital to Proper Rewarding

Some dog owners new to training may feel that it is up to their pet to determine the success of each session. The truth is that more weight is placed on the human doing the training. This is why timing the reward is so important. You are communicating with your pet through treats. The reward must be given promptly when your dog does something right, even if it is not the entire gesture you are looking for. If you wait a few seconds, your pet will become confused about what he or she did right.

Training Tip #2: Treat Storage during Training

You do not want to allow your dog to remain focused on the treats, so it is often best to store them out of sight while training. Always put the package away after you have removed the treats you plan to use. That being said you also must be able to quickly retrieve rewards and give them to your pet when they do something right. A pocket or pouch kept on your body is a great choice for storing treats while training. Never allow your pet to go for the treats. If he or she does, calmly put them back into the correct position with a firm no.

Training Tip #3: The Clicker and Dog Treats

Dog treats are very effective training tools however did you know a clicker can help even more? When used together, your pet will have an easier time understanding what you are trying to tell him or her. The clicker emits the same click each time, reducing the likeliness for confusion and misunderstanding. Clickers are inexpensive, usually available for under $ 2 or $ 3 at your local pet supply store.

Training Tip #4: Combining Dog Treats and Praise

Although you will see progress encouraged by dog treats during obedience training, avoid the urge to reward with treats only. This will create an expectation for food rewards in your pet, and possibly begin to impact his or her weight and desire to eat actual meals. Instead, combine dog treats with praise and petting. Edible rewards should only be given for large achievements while the rest can be rewarded with praise. You might be surprised to learn just how far a positive word and affection can go with a canine.

Training Tip #5: Training Treat Size

You will probably notice that dog treats marketed for obedience training are small in size. Use this as a rule of thumb when choosing your training rewards. Never use a full size biscuit intended for snack time. You will be giving your pet multiple treats during a single training session, so consider cutting up a larger biscuit or buying dog treats that come in small portions. Remember, the point is not to feed your dog but to teach him or her.