Dog Training Help

German Shorthaired Pointers are very smart and high energy. High energy levels are ok as long as you can allow thme to channel their energy into something productive. If you give a German Shorthaired Pointer too much time to themselves and don’t give them a chance to exercise each day then they will take out the energy on your furniture and home. German Shorthaired Pointers can be very destructive if not cared for properly. The easiest way to avoid this behavior is to make sure they get enough exercise, make sure you walk your German Shorthaired Pointer at least twice a day.

German Shorthaired Pointers are also notorious barkers. This isn’t always a bad thing. After all, thats what they were trained and bred to do. But when barking gets to the point where they keep you up at night and disturb your neighbors, then something needs to be done to stop your German Shorthaired Pointer from using barking as a way to gain attention.

Your first option to control excessive barking is to train your German Shorthaired Pointer to only bark when commanded to. This will teach them that barking is only appropriate when told to do so.

If your German Shorthaired Pointer seems to bark because they feel as if they are in control, you need to train them out of this behavior as soon as possible. When they bark command them to stop. If they manage to stop reward them with praise.

In extreme cases a bark collar may be needed. Most collars will send a small shock to your dog or will spray an unpleasant mist in their face. This is a fast way to teach your German Shorthaired Pointer not to bark. This method should only be used in extreme situations, and should never severely harm a dog.

Don’t hesitate to train your German Shorthaired Pointer. Its never too early to train your dog but it can be too late if you don’t take action.

English Springer Spaniels are amazingly smart dogs and are a favorite of hunters as hunting dogs due to their great loyalty and retrieving abilities. Once trained the English Springer is well behaved and gentle. But the young English Springer Spaniel is very hyper and hard to control. Actually getting your Spaniel to pay attention and participate during training is likely to be the most difficult road block of the entire training process. Once you’ve trained your English Springer Spaniel to stay on task the training process is fairly easy and the English Springer will become quite receptive to training.

However, curbing the high energy of your English Springer Spaniel is far from an easy task. The trick to reducing high energy levels in dogs is to get them to use their energy in a big way a couple times during the day instead of allowing them to release their energy in a destructive manner. Catch is a game that will use up a lot of your English Springer Spaniels energy, and require little effort from the owner. You may also try building them a digging pit or taking them hunting or on hiking trips.

Try to plan high energy activities for your English Springer Spaniel for everyday. Keeping them active will allow them to relax when they are in the house or around company. Your English Springer Spaniel will eventually learn that draining activities are available daily and will reserve their energy during the day so they can have more fun when it time to let go of built up energy.

English Springer Spaniels love people and always aim to please their owners. Daily activities will keep your dog alert and happy, and will allow you both to bond. Firm and consistent training as always is the key to training an English Springer Spaniels.

The Brittany Spaniel’s need to please its owners makes training a cinch. Due to their easy ability to be trained, this dog is often trained to perform hunting tasks as they make great hunters. Even though the Brittany Spaniel is very friendly, they also tend to be fairly shy among strangers so strong socialization training to essential for an affectionate Spaniel. Spaniels are great for retrieving objects while hunting and playing with the proper dog training practices.

You may consider getting more than one Brittany. Brittany Spaniels get along very well with other Spaniels (as well as other animals). The added companionship will keep them occupied and non-destructive when you’re out of the house. A dog friend will also help a lot with the socialization process.

Brittany Spaniels are also extremely hyperactive and easily distracted. Because of this its important to train them to obey your commands and to stay by your side when outside on walks. A leash is essential when taking your Brittany Spaniel out on a walk. A standard leash is recommended.

Even though Brittany Spaniels are easy to train, keeping their attention is a known problem among dog trainers working with Brittany Spaniels. Its important that you be stern and bold when training your dog. If you break the spirit of your Brittany, you’re going to find yourself in a tight position when you try to get them to stay alert during training. Use of treat rewards works great with this breed and will hopefully help you keep the attention of your Brittany, praise works equally as well since Brittany Spaniels aim to please.

Brittany Spaniel make great hunting and companion dogs. They are highly responsive to proper dog training and make great pets for families with children. Once they grow past their timidness, your Brittany will become a loyal and loving member of the family.

The Beagle is one of the most popular breed of Hounds out there. They are very friendly with people and do particularly well with children which is exactly why they’ve become so popular among families. Beagles are prone to separation anxiety because of their pack instincts. In order to curb their need for companionship, its may be a good idea to get another pet to keep them company; Beagles get along great with other animals. Like most Hounds, the Beagle is easily distracted by strange scents and won’t hesitate to run off after a smell that piques their curiosity. The “recall” command is among the most important commands you should train your dog.

To prevent your Beagle from running off after a scent they’ve picked up, its important to keep them on a standard leash, especially when training, as opposed to a retractable leash so they will learn to stay by their owners during walks. This is exceptionally important, if you’re Beagle isn’t capable of obeying the “recall” command. Though this shouldn’t be a problem because Beagles take very easily to dog training, and pick up commands fairly quickly.

Beagles respond very well to food or treat rewards while training. Unfortunately, the Beagle is also quite prone to obesity. So you’re probably going to better of rewarding your Beagle large amounts of praise during your dog training sessions, rather than treats. This is generally a good idea anyway, because you may not always have treats, but you are always capable of praising your dog for good behavior.

Other than their strong interest in scents, the only other roadblock you may encounter when training your Beagle is their tendency to be stubborn. Otherwise, the Beagle is a piece of cake when it comes to dog training. And with constant firm training, you’ll have a well-behaved and highly social family pet.

The Basset Hound makes for the perfect family pet. They are both friendly, loyal, and gentle. They never bite but you’ll find that it may be hard to keep the attention of your Basset Hound due to their playfulness, powerful sense of smell, and natural instinct to track interesting smells.

Like all other breeds, the Basset Hound, requires gentle and persistent training. Training a Basset Hound requires more patience compared to other breeds again due to their incredible sense of smell which will lure their attention elsewhere. This is why it is vital to make training as fun and entertaining as possible. If you can’t train your Basset Hound to recall when commanded its important to keep them on a leash when going out on walks. Again this is to prevent them from escaping if they get lured away by a strange scent.

Housebreaking Basset Hounds is notoriously hard to accomplish, but Basset Hounds are very intelligent so anything, with consistent and patient training, is possible when it comes to training this breed.

Like all other breeds, the Basset Hound, requires gentle and persistent training. Training a Basset Hound requires more patience compared to other breeds again due to their incredible sense of smell which will lure their attention elsewhere. This is why it is vital to make training as fun and entertaining as possible. If you can’t train your Basset Hound to recall when commanded its important to keep them on a leash when going out on walks. Again this is to prevent them from escaping if they get lured away by a strange scent.

Basset Hounds are known for their barking and howling. If you’re Basset Hound wants something, they’ll be quick to let you know about by letting out a whiny begging howl.

Again, the Basset Hound is highly intelligent. With the proper training knowledge, its possible to train your Basset Hound nearly anything. From stealthily stealing treats without their owners knowledge, to tracking down objects from blocks away, this breed, the Basset Hound can be trained to do almost anything.