Can my dog understand me?
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by The Dog Man
7M ago
Can my dog understand me? Have you ever thought about what is occurring behind those loveable dogs’ eyes, slobbery grins and wet noses? Do you ever think your dog understands what you are saying? According to Craig The Dog Man, your dog does understand you. From three decades of experience, he has found that dogs make eye contact and listen for prompts from their owners, similar to a very young child. Have you ever noticed that endearing head tilt that your dog sometimes does when you are talking to him? That head tilt may mean he understands your facial expressions and nonverbal signals. Dog ..read more
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How to stop your dog from barking
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by The Dog Man
8M ago
CONSTANT barking can be difficult to cope with – even for the most patient dog owners.  It’s easy to say that it is best to ignore such behaviour because incessant noise can drive us all to the edge. However, did you know that yelling and shouting can reinforce the bad habits you want to eradicate? That’s because you reward your puppy or dog with attention when you should address the problem instead.  Causes of constant barking  There can be many reasons why your dog makes a racket.  For a start, particular breeds (Beagles and German Shepherds, to name a few) have been del ..read more
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What are freedom fields?
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by The Dog Man
8M ago
The concept is that owners can let their dogs off-lead in an enclosed field without worrying about their dogs’ reaction to other people, livestock or wildlife or even not coming back. It also gives owners an area to train their dogs and further reinforce their training, like recall, without worrying about escape or getting into bother. Rural setting with a secure off-lead exercising area. Customers can book a slot online, typically 50 minutes, so they have exclusive use of the field during that time. They receive a code to allow them to unlock the gate and prevent unwanted visitors. One o ..read more
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Product Review The Dog Gone Good Rapid Reward Treat Bag
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by The Dog Man
9M ago
The Dog Gone Good Rapid Reward treat bag is, without a doubt, THE BEST treat bag I’ve used during my long service in dog training and professional handling.  The features are: The main pocket has an excellent magnetic shut which is easy to open with your index finger and shut with a flat palm.  The pocket liner is rigid enough that food doesn’t get into creases. A smaller rear pocket inside closes with velcro for jackpot rewards for those that rely on high-value food. Two small pockets on the sides can hold a Starmark Pro trainer clicker. If you can press the Clicker while still in ..read more
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Benefits of playing with your dog
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by The Dog Man
10M ago
Playing is not an add-on.  Many owners, unfortunately, overlook a dog’s welfare and well-being. It is a key area and needs to be taken more seriously. Playing is crucial to mental health. This seems obvious, but from Craig’s experience, owners must play correctly with their puppy or dog. Another dimension. I would be devastated and concerned if I had a 4-year-old child that didn’t play or interact. As a parent, you would do everything to try and resolve the problem. Play is crucial in development. It is a way of learning. Importantly for our dogs, it is an important expression, including ..read more
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Why is continuation dog training important?
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by The Dog Man
11M ago
Even the best of us get a few things wrong, so ensuring those important small gaps are filled is crucial. The most cost-effective way to train a dog is to follow up with continuation training. CT is the backbone of a harmonious relationship with your dog. The process is powerful and two-way when you’ll receive honest and constructive feedback from a qualified trainer. The 1-hour sessions ensure a more responsive approach that handles challenges as they arise and provides more real-time feedback. Why is continuation dog training important? Strengthens confidence and dog and owner morale Has t ..read more
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Do any of these points sound familiar?
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by The Dog Man
11M ago
Grabbing the collar At some point in your puppy or dog’s life, they might need to be caught whilst they are up to no good, and we want them to feel comfortable with this. Grabbing a collar can frustrate some dogs, who may start nipping at your hand and scare other dogs who may back away to try to prevent you from being able to take hold of them. Avoidance In avoidance, dogs are naturally drawn to avoid situations that are likely unsafe or have a history resulting in an aversive or negative outcome. Getting stressed out. Licking, it is likely that your dog is feeling anxious or fearful. Has bo ..read more
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Congratgulations
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by The Dog Man
11M ago
May the reign of Charles Ⅲ bring peace, happiness and health. God bless our Country and God save our King. The post Congratgulations appeared first on The Dog Man ..read more
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Puppy training near me
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by The Dog Man
1y ago
Puppies are in many ways no different to us humans, for pups learn an exceptional amount, especially during those first few months.  Just before you start take a moment to ‘think’ about your puppy’s emotional side – the answer comes in two categories. Relationship  Creating structure   Simply put if your puppy trusts you it will be much easier to train, your goals should be something like this:  Exposure to the environment and activities.  Crucially make sure it’s done correctly before you start obedience training. It is with regret that the vast majority of owners ..read more
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Dog Development Classification Stages
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by The Dog Man
1y ago
Adolescence: Six to Twelve Months Most of your pup’s growth in height finishes by this period but they may continue to fill out and gain muscle mass and body weight, they will also start to lose their puppy coat. The testosterone level in male puppies increases to five to seven times higher than in an adult dog by age of 10 months, and then gradually falls to a normal adult level by about 18 months. This is nature’s way of allowing adults to recognize him as a juvenile and advise that he needs “schooling” in the ways of dog, teaching manners. Expect him to become interested in mating. By th ..read more
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