Are you considering adopting and raising a Black Mouth Cur? Taking that you even know what it is, you’re going to have to learn more about its history, character, and the jobs that it was “meant” for. The Black Mouth Cur is one of the best hunting dog breeds on the face of the planet – they have skills that others don’t have, and similar ones that are of greater “refinement”. This pooch has been known for its neck-snapping speed, as well as its eye-popping agility. It can get through obstacles, such include trees, vines, etc., in the hunting environment it was placed in.

The build of it is ideal for that kind of scenario – athletic, strong and a flexible body weighing anywhere from 40 to 80 pounds and standing up to 28 inches. With that physical prowess and structure, it was no wonder that it was able to run after and kill medium to small sized critters with ease. But its abilities didn’t just limit itself to catching small game; it had a knack for the big ones. Be it a deer or a bear, the Black Mouth Cur could easily sneak up on it, catching it off guard. From there it would be able to alert the hunter of the prey it found, or if necessary keep it busy till the hunter arrived.

Killing animals, tracking them down, or holding them at bay was one of its many specialties. Aside from that, it made a good sheepdog – guarding herd, keeping them in order, and warding off predators was the standard operating procedure given to it by the farmers. That’s how the Black Mouth Cur is, and that should never be forgotten while raising one. With that in mind, having one as a family pet would be great. They are very protective and have the tendency to treat the family as its “herd”. Unwavering loyalty to the lucky owners of the pooch will be given without hesitation.

It’s also known for its kindness towards the people it loves, especially the ladies (it’s a fact). Black Mouth Curs also get along very well with the children of the family – they just love playing with them and keeping them under “surveillance”. But they don’t get along with other kinds of animals, such as raccoons and smaller animals. The other pets in town could also trigger its “hunting instinct”. Remember these are very proficient killers, having one in the town may lead to “mysterious disappearances” of other peoples pets. Giving it thorough canine behavioral lessons and “socialization classes” is very important if you don’t wanna be the owner of a serial killer.

Let it meet the other mammals and people around, preferably at an early age. Giving it nutritious dog food is also important – its best that you give it three meals a day, instead of one big one. This will help out with its digestion and avoid the rise of any “overfeeding” related disorders. Have it exercise often, like everyday to keep it in good shape. Most importantly, give it love and attention – don’t treat it as if it were a piece of property or whatever; treat it as if it were a member of the family.

Agility is really the pinnacle of dog sports. The most talented dogs prevail. There are no two ways about it. But there is a lot that goes into a winner’s (and even a loser’s) performance behind the scenes and before the competition oven takes place. This will be the focus of this article: agility training. It is not an easy thing. Do you think dogs will naturally jump pall around and weave through poles? No, they won’t. You have to train them.

The sport of agility for dogs was started in the UK in 1978. It was at the Crufts Fair and it was a legendary day. Since then everyone the whole world over has become familiar with this great sport whether they know it or not. It is the sport where the owners have their dogs jump all over beams and run up steps and follow commands. It takes a whole lot of dog agility training in order to achieve this. You basically have to devote all your spare time to it if you want your pup to be a success. By the way, some people think it should be limited to medium and large size dogs but this belief is a little outdated. Chihuahuas are great at this sport. Believe me. There’s no reason to be biased against any sort of a dog competing in this majestic and great sport. None at all!

The hardest thing to do as regards agility training for dogs is to get them to understand the Pole Weave. This is where they have to weave in and out of stakes in the ground. They pass the first on their left, then the second on their right, the third on their left, etc. This is so hard to get them to do. There is no precedent for this sort of activity in nature. It is totally unnatural. I don’t know who thought it up but they were a genius. The dogs who can master this one skill will probably go on to be top dogs in every competition in which they compete. This is agility’s toughest obstacle and the one that creates the real winners.

Now that you have a better idea of agility training, do you think it is too much? Do you think your dog has it in him? You’ll never know until you try. It’s really all about meeting the dog “where he is” and training him from that point.

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Known for their spirited character and complete devotion towards their human companions, Chihuahuas make an exceptionally good companion dogs for elderly owners and apartment dwellers. However, these tiny tyrants would rampage your household if they aren’t trained properly. Although small in size, these Chihuahuas have big attitude and can learn most of the tricks that a big dog is capable of. So, you must be really patient while training a Chihuahua. A trained Chihuahua can be the pride of your family so do try to cultivate in it better manners by providing it some obedience lessons from the day it bonds with you and your family.

A dog must be encouraged often when it is learning a new trick. Giving rewards is the usual practice of any dog trainer. But rewarding a Chihuahua puppy might be a bit challenging. As a tiny sized dog, Chihuahua puppies have, no doubt, also got a very less desire for food. A few treats will make it full-stomached, making it lazy and unenthusiastic for any more training. And what’s more? It will also destroy its diet, causing nutritional deficiencies. So, luckily we are glad to say that we have an easy solution up in our sleeve for this nasty little problem. What you have got to do is to dip a wooden spoon in cream cheese or peanut butter and reward your Chihuahua with just a single lick of that spoon during training. In this way, you can give regular rewards to your Chihuahua for about 15 minutes during training sessions. Training a Chihuahua puppy is not that hard if you know the proper way to train it.

Now when you have mastered the way in rewarding your Chihuahua, let’s start teaching them some good behaviors. Always use a unique word like “Okay!” or “Good!” as the bridge signal the moment your puppy obeys your command and shows the right behavior. Then give it a reward quickly for the best effect. However, it’s the bridge signal that is much effective than giving rewards or praise for the correct behavior during training session. A scientific study also says so.

No doubt, touching the target is the first good manners for a small dog. So, hold your intention out and be patient until your puppy makes a move towards it. Use your bridge signal the moment your Chihuahua puppy makes a move towards the target and then offer it a reward. Go on continuing this process until your puppy finally learns to figure out the target or if it begins to show apathy towards that activity. It may take a good deal of time before your Chihuahua puppy finally realizes that you want it to get the target to earn the treat. Once your puppy masters this behavior, then it can also learn the other behaviors easily. For example, you can teach your puppy other funny tricks such as jumping a small blockage to reach towards the target.

Do make sure that your training periods are short and fun. This will make your puppy always eager for the next training session. And to be frank, the attitude of your dog depends upon the manner in which you have trained it. So, take good care of it. A well-behaved Chihuahua who knows some cute tricks like “Say Your Prayers” or “Wave Bye-Bye” will be beloved by everyone and the pride of its master. Anyway, training a Chihuahua puppy is not that difficult or boring as some people think. On the contrary, Chihuahua puppies are intelligent and learn quickly if they are provided with proper training.

You want a crate that’s large enough for your dog to turn around, stand up, or lie down in comfortably when he reaches full maturity. There are all different types of crates. Some are made of wire mesh, some are cloth mesh, or there are plastic types that are most often times called airline crates. You really want to consider the ease of assembly, but also the durability. Although heavier, wire crates are usually easy to put up and take down and are very durable.

The best type of crate is one you can take with you when you travel with your dog. You might even want to get two different crates. One for the car and one for the house. Then you don’t have to be carrying it back and forth which can become a real hassle.

Now the next step is teaching your new puppy to use the crate.

Here are 7 tips to coaxing your new puppy into his crate:

1. Set up the crate and let your puppy check it out. Put a blanket or one of the special crate pads inside.

2. Come up with a command, such as “Go to Bed” or “Go to your crate.” If you’re new puppy won’t enter the crate on his own or when you call to him then physically place your puppy in the crate.

3. Close the door, praise him and give him a little treat, and then let him out.

4. Use a treat to lure him into the crate. If he doesn’t want the treat and won’t follow it in, then physically place him inside and then give him the treat.

5. Close the door, praise him while he is inside, and give him another little treat.

6. Let him out again. And just remember, the treat can be anything as long as it motivates him.

7. Continue using the command you had chosen and giving your new puppy a treat after he enters into the crate until he is going into the crate all on his own.

If your new puppy happens to be afraid of the crate, try feeding him his meal in front of the crate. Then when you feed him his next meal place it just inside of the crate. Continue feeding him this way , each time pushing his food bowl further back into the crate until your new puppy is inside and isn’t afraid to go in on his own.