Pet Show March28th
Don’t forget the Pet Show. March 28th Saturday Morning at Edgewood park. Registration forms at McComb Animal Hospt. I’ll be on hand to answer any and all questions. All dogs are welcome, big or small…it’s all in good fun.
Training
Hello Everyone Thought you might enjoy this imformation.Hopefully it will help.
Dog training is psychology 101…Knowing and understanding the dog’s Drives and Personalities will help determine the method of training used. A good trainer has a wide variety of experience to draw from, experience dealing with the different personality types. The trainer must be able to adapt and change his method based on they see from the dog. This could change from day to day as the dog moves forward in the training.
When choosing a trainer, Make sure your Trainer has a Trainers Certification.
Keep in mind, what works for one dog, doesn’t mean it will work for all dogs. An example would be when a K9 Office tells you that he can train your Dog. K9 officers receive a handler’s course, basic instruction on how to handle their dog. Now, if he’s been to Dog Trainers School and can show you a Certificate for trainers, then you might be okay. Always ask questions.
Group Classes: I don’t recommend group classes for initial obedience training. Group classes are good for socialization, working around distractions and that’s about it. Usually the instructor uses a single method of training, One method for everyone. If your dog doesn’t get with the program, you fail. We already know that every dog is different, so the training has to be adapted to the individual dog.
When starting obedience training or any type of training, it’s always a good idea to limit the distraction at first. Once your dog has demonstrated an understanding of the task at hand, then you can ad distractions. When you limit the distractions in the beginning, you have more of your dog’s attention and he’s able to focus more on you. Think of it this way, trying to teach a child to read for the first time while a parade is going on? Get it?
One on One Training: One on One training or Private lessons is a good option if you don’t want to leave your dog for training. First, the instruction is tailored for you and your dog. Plus, you get the trainers full attention.
Puppies:
49days/7wks are the time when all the senses start to develop. Eyes, Hearing, Smell. This is a critical period for puppies.
Social period:
7-16wks is the socialization period for puppies. This is the time expose them to as much as possible like without forcing them. Examples would be other dogs, people, places, and noises.
DOGS:
Behavior: 2types of Behavior.
• Genetic: Breeding, passed along in the Gene Pool, Genetics
• Learned: Environmental influence, surroundings, observed behavior.
All dogs have one of six personality types:
• Happy go Lucky
• Aggressive
• Shy and/or under socialized
• Hyper active
• Fear biter
• Basket case = Displays multiple personalities
Drives:
• Pray drive
• Defense drive
• Fight drive
• Ball drive
• Hunt search drive
• Food drive
Defense:
• Pack defense
• Handler defense
• Object defense
• Pole or Self defense
