How To Use Real Life Situations To Train Your Dog By Zak George
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A dog caused confusion in an animal home when he failed to respond to basic commands – until staff realised he could only understand Polish.
Staff at the RSPCA centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, originally thought Cent the collie was deaf.
But when they looked into his history they realised he came from a Polish family and so did not “speak” English.
So staff brushed up on Polish commands and, four months on, they say Cent is now bilingual and ready for a new home.
“When he came in he wasn’t responding to the basic commands,” said care assistant Karen Heath.
“We couldn’t understand why at first but when we’ve looked at his records and his history he has come from a Polish family.
“So obviously we’ve gathered from that he doesn’t understand the English language, so therefore he won’t understand our basic commands.”
Staff turned to the internet for phrases Cent could recognise – although they are unsure of the pronunciation.
“We’ve learnt a few basic ones which are sit – siad – and come – do mnie – and he seems to understand what we’re saying,” added Ms Heath.
“Obviously, maybe he’s having a chuckle because were pronouncing it a bit wrong… but we’ve got to work alongside that to teach him the English versions of them as well.”
Cent has been in the kennels for about four months and needs a new home.
But staff have assured would-be adopters that they do not need to speak Polish.
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It’s freezing here in the Midwest and it has been for awhile. Subzero temperatures and tons of snow does not make for a great walking environment for dogs…especially short-haired, small dogs like mine. Zoey and Leroy do really well with just playing around the house…they are pretty mellow.
Stella is a different story (blame it on the Jack Russell in her). If Stella doesn’t get enough exercise and mental challenge, she is CRAZY. I’m talking chew on our furniture, bark incessantly, terrorize the other dogs, hyper-active crazy. Not only that but she doesn’t let us sleep at night if she hasn’t had enough exercise. It’s pretty pathetic when your newborn sleeps through the night, but you dog gets you up 3-4 times! Well, desperate times call for desperate measures. Enter…the treadmill.
I’d seen dogs use treadmills before so I knew it could be done. One night at 3am after waking up for the third time, Don got up, put a harness on Stella and put her on the treadmill. Twenty minutes later Stella was Miss Cuddle Bug and went right to sleep. So now we’re going to walk her for twenty minutes on the treadmill everyday. It’s great both physically and mentally for her. As for the sleep interruptions…I’ll report back on that later!
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Found this great article about how to successfully train your dog. Check it out!
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“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure … that just ain’t so.” — Mark Twain
For the first 10 years of my professional dog-training career, I knew for sure that the way to get a dog to do what I wanted was to demand it. And I was successful! After a lot of very hard work for both of us, my dog was very well trained. The problem was, most of my clients were not willing to do what was necessary to convince their dogs.
I was sure I was working on teaching good behavior when, in fact, I was teaching my dog to be careful not to step out of line. At the time, I didn’t realize that “demand” was only half the behavior modification picture … the smaller half. I had not yet learned how to take full advantage of the bigger, more effective side of the training equation: reward.
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1.) Increase your dog’s exercise regimen! Before visiting or receiving holiday guests, take your dog out for a long walk. If you drain your dog’s excess energy, he or she will be more likely to behave.
2.) No food from the table! I recommend that you follow this rule year round, and it is even more important during the excitement of the holidays. Set a distance your dog is allowed to be from the table, and stick to it!
3.) Be aware of harmful human food! Many foods, such as turkey bones and skin, grapes, raisins, chocolate, and onions, can be dangerous for your dog. If you want your dog to be a part of the feasting, consider buying special dog treats or share a small piece of white turkey meat.
4.) Secure the garbage! The scents coming from the trash can are just as tempting as those wafting from the dinner table, but dangerous objects, such as roasting bags, string, and pop-up timers, are often attached to those tasty scraps.
5.) Inform your visitors! Before they arrive, remind your guests to practice no touch, no talk, and no eye contact when meeting your canine companions. Let them know the rules, boundaries, and limitations of the household, so they can help you enforce them.
6.) Use dog tags! With the hubbub of the holidays, it is very important to make sure that your dog is wearing identification. If you and your dog are going out of town, you may want to add a temporary tag listing your new location’s contact information.
7.) Know your dog! If your dog is overwhelmed by large crowds and new people, it may be better to leave him at home when you go to the parade or find a pet sitter while you attend the family reunion.
8.) Keep a keen eye out! Don’t forget your dog when the festivities begin. If your dog is experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or displaying other unusual behaviors, he or she may have ingested something harmful. Seek medical assistance immediately if you become concerned.
9.) Have emergency contact information ready! Just in case, keep the number of your veterinarian, the nearest emergency clinic, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center National Hotline (888-426-4435) handy. Being prepared can save your dog’s life.
10.) Live in the moment! Thanksgiving is about family. Don’t forget to share the joy and laughter of this wonderful day with your canine family member!
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