Dog Training Tips
STOP YOUR DOG FROM BOLTING OUT THE DOOR!!!
June 7, 2011 | 
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Running away is one of the most dangerous decisions your dog can make! Even if your dog wears an ID. tag and is microchipped, he still runs the risk of being hit by a car, attacked by another animal, or “adopted” by someone who may not have your dogs best interest at heart. Whichever the case, a bolting dog almost always ends in tragedy. So if youve got a dog who likes to run away, it’s time to put an immediate STOP to the behavior!
NUETER!: Dogs sometimes escape because they are attracted to female dogs-which is also why it’s a good idea to spay, if you have a female dog.
EXERCISE!: A tired dog is less likely to escape the house. It’s important to take your dog for at least one good walk a day for exercise and to release all that puppy energy. That’s why Doggie-Smyle offers monthly dog walking packages! 
TRAINING!: Your dog must know sit, down, stay, heel, and be able to obey your commands. Try using a 3lb. empty coffee can and put a few pennies, or small rocks inside, then put the lid on. When you open the door and your dog tries to bolt out, shake the coffee can (don’t let your dog see that you are the one doing this). If you do this a few times, he will correlate that awful noise with his running out the door, and will stop doing the behavior.
TEACH YOUR DOG RESPECT FOR THE DOOR!:*** (This can only be accomplished if your dog has respect for you, which is accomplished through all of the steps above and consistency.) Put his leash on, then put him in a sit/stay. Hold onto his leash. Open the door. If he runs out say “UH-OH”, (in a firm voice….for us females, we have to really go deep and say it strong)., then bring him back inside and close the door. *Repeat this as many times as necesary. When he finally doesn’t bolt, walk outside holding the leash and say “come”. If he runs before giving him permission, say “UH-OH”, go back inside, close the door and try again. Each time you do this “Game”, it will take fewer times before he waits for permission. Eventually, he will come to respect the door and understand that he needs permission before he goes out of it. Then you can praise him with Gooooood Boys, and kisses, baby talks, and lovins, or a simple good job (whichever you prefer).
IF YOU ARE SUPER LAZY, NEED EXTRA BACK-UP FOR A JUST IN CASE, OR IF YOU HAVE A LEARNING CHALLENGED CANINE, then you can opt for an electric fence, and/or an electric collar.
When I say Super Lazy, I mean super busy, and don’t have time to train the dog……and when I say learning challenged canine, I mean not YOUR dog, because your dog is super smart and perfect. No, I mean those other dogs, that were given all the looks, and not so much of the brains. The dogs that God was overly generous with in the looks department, and not so much in the brains department, but we love them just that much more because of it…bless their hearts;)
An electric fence works, but it is expensive. The electric collar works too, but it is controversial and will cost you around $100-$175.
Your best bet is to: Nueter, exercise, train your dog basic commands, then teach him how to respect the door, (after he has learned respect for you, his most Awesome Master!!!)
4 Tips to Get Your Puppy to Stop Biting!
Puppies are to die for adorable, but they just love to chew on chairs, clothes, and any human apendage (OUCH!) Here are 4 Simple Tips to Help Stop Your Puppy from Chewing on YOU!!!
*REDIRECT: Replace your arm with an appropriate toy to chew on, then praise him when he chews on that.
*PUPPY WHINE: When your dog bites down on you, cry out like a litter-mate would. They know this sound
OUCH!, and is often effective to get them to stop.
*REMOVE YOURSELF FROM PLAY: Our Puppies want to Play with us, so if we remove ourself from play-time
when they clamp down on us, they are no longer getting what they want.
*SPRAY BITTER-APPLE ON SKIN: If your Pup learns that you taste awful, he will be less likely to want to
sink his teeth into you. Be consistent with spraying this on your skin during
play, still do all the other 3 steps above, and be sure to praise your Pup
every time his teeth are not on you! (*** wash your hands before eating:)
PUPPY-POTTY TRAINING TIPS!
If you have embarked on the journey of providing a loving home to a newborn puppy, you know that from the beginning, there is hard work to be done! Potty training is tough and takes consistency. Here are some Doggie-Smyle tips and resources to help you train your new pup. The most important thing to remember is that there WILL be accidents, and CONSISTENCY is the key.
It’s all about the ROUTINE:
Puppies do best on a regular schedule. When a schedule teaches him that there are times to eat, times to play, and times to potty, it provides security necessary for learning. Generally speaking, a puppy can control his bladder one hour for every month of age. So if you’re puppy is two months old, he can hold it for about two hours. If you work outside the home, this means you may have to hire a dog walker to give your puppy his breaks.
This applies to his eating schedule; what goes into a puppy on a schedule comes out of a puppy on a schedule. Depending on their age, puppies usually need to be fed three or four times a day. Feeding your puppy at the same times each day will make it more likely that he’ll eliminate at consistent times as well, and that makes housetraining easier for both of you.
Outside, Please!:
It is important to take your puppy outside at least every two hours; immediately after he wakes up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.
Pick an Out “House”:
Otherwise known as a designated bathroom spot outside. One helpful hint is to always take your puppy to that spot using a leash. While your puppy is eliminating, use a word or phrase, like “go potty,” that you can eventually use before he eliminates to remind him what to do. Take him out for a longer walk or some playtime only after he has eliminated.
“Good- Job!!”:
Be sure to praise your pup or give him a treat, making sure to do so immediately after he’s finished eliminating, not after he comes back inside the house. This step is vital, because rewarding your dog for eliminating outdoors is the only way he’ll know what’s expected of him. Before rewarding him, be sure he’s finished eliminating. Puppies are easily distracted. If you praise him too soon, he may forget to finish until he’s back in the house.
Monitor the H20:
Remove your puppy’s water bowl about two and a half hours before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that he’ll need to potty during the night. Most puppies can sleep for approximately seven hours without having to eliminate.
If your puppy does wake you up in the night, don’t make a big deal of it; otherwise, he will think it is time to play and won’t want to go back to sleep. Turn on as few lights as possible, don’t talk to or play with your puppy, take him out to do his business, and return him to his bed.
Supervision:
Don’t give your puppy an opportunity to soil in the house; keep an eye on him whenever he’s indoors. During the housetraining process, even your yard should be treated like any other room in your house. Give your puppy some freedom in the house and yard only after he is reliably housetrained.
For more tips, or to find out what to do if accidents happen (and they will!) click Here
(Resource: Humane Society of The United States)
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