2009 December | Dog and Puppy Obedience Training

Dog Behavior Problems

Dogs can have a variety of behavior problems. Some of which can be harmful to them while others can be unwanted or disgusting to us. Behavior problems can often make an owner feel like giving up their pet. Dogs can have behavior problems like dangerous aggression, destructiveness, disobedience, to submissive urination or from being too hyper and active to ignoring you completely. Choose a behavior you want to correct from the drop down menus to find out techniques to help correct it. Also check out our reviews on the dog training courses we highly recommend.

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How To Stop Dog Digging

Dog Digging a Hole There are 2 opinions when you talk to people about dog digging. One is that dogs will be dogs and dogs that like to dig will dig. The other is that the flower garden and yard are mine and the dog will not dig no matter what his instincts tell him. I lean towards the middle ground. I will let my dog dig to fulfill his inner dogginess, but only where I allow him to. He will not be allowed to run rampant throughout the yard. If your puppy or dog has already developed their taste for digging, we can resolve that in a little time with some crafty ingenuity.

If you are in the planning stage of getting your pet and haven’t actually gotten them yet, consider the breed of dog you are looking at. The breed of dog often plays a significant role in any given dog’s love of rewarding pastimes, digging is one of them. Terriers and Nordic breeds (Malamutes, Huskies, some Spitz family breeds) seem to especially enjoy digging. I have had Norwegian Elkhounds and American Eskimos that didn’t show any signs of wanting to dig, but our Husky tried chewing through the fence. Of course each dog is an individual and there is no guaranteed way to predict if your chosen family additon will be a digger or not.

Why do dogs dig?

Dogs dig for a variety of reasons besides internal instinct. Some of them are:

Lack of exercise: Digging can burn off some of their energy.
Boredom: Dogs need a job to do, something rewarding. To a dog digging holes gives them a sense of purpose, it’s interesting, and rewarding.
Separation Anxiety: A dog digging under the fence or wall is the most direct path to get to you. See our article on separation anxiety causes and solutions.
Curiosity: Digging is not the reward here, the reward is the glorious unknown that exists beyond the fence line.

The reasons above have obvious solutions. Lack of exercise, give him more. Longer walks, playtime with a ball or Frisbee. We train our dogs to use the treadmill as we have long and cold winters. Boredom can be fixed with some toys or chews. Curiosity can be cured with a tie out or a crate.

For those dogs that just like digging itself here are a few basic tips for controlling their pastime:

Restrict access to the yard. If he’s only allowed in the yard when you can supervise him, he won’t be able to dig.
Give him an area where he is allowed to dig.
Use a natural deterrent. Dog poop. 99% of dogs will not dig where there is dog poop, even the ones that eat it (coprophagia). For the same reason that their instincts will keep them from soiling their sleeping area.
Super effective, but time consuming. Put some chicken will under the first inch or two of grass next to the fence. Dogs will give up if they think it is pointless, which will happen quickly when they hit the chicken wire.

If your dog is a true blue digger, and it is part of his personality, trying to suppress it totally is just setting yourself up for failure. It’s not fair to you or your dog. He needs to be able to express that part of his dog behavior somewhat. Your lawn and dog can coexist. The most natural and easiest way is for you to give them an area where they are allowed to dig. You can make it clear to you dog that digging is allowed in his area but forbidden anywhere else in the yard.

But what if you don’t have any place for him to dig? Solution: buy a small sandbox, or make one yourself, and fill it with dirt and sand, throw some leaves on top and voila. Encourage him to dig in the sandbox, praise him when he starts. If he starts anywhere else give him a stern NO and redirect him to the sandbox. To really get him to understand, give him a reward, a treat, when he digs in the sandbox. Bury a few toys or bones in there as a reward.

For more information and solutions to a great variety of dog behavior problems, visit Kingdom of Pets. They have a great collection of books on training, health care and other dog related problems.

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Secrets To Dog Training Review

Secrets To Dog Training was formerly known as SitStayFetch has been given a fantastic update. Stevens is a professional dog trainer who really knows dogs. This dog training course is top notch and very impressive.

When you login you see some recommended products (not their own) that you can get at a discount for being a member. You can also upgrade to the Secrets of Dog Training Premium Package which is what I will review here.

The Downloads Area

There is a button in the menu bar for downloads. This is what I received in the Premium Members Area. There is a course section and a bonus section.

In the course section you can download the Secrets to Dog Training book in pdf form. This book is big, over 250 pages and 100 photographs. It covers everything from puppy stages to advanced obedience training. Also covers how to correct your dog’s behavior problems with step by step instructions.

Next there is the Secrets to Dog Training Video. It can be downloaded in PC or MAC versions.

Bonus Section – Who Doesn’t Love Free?

Bonus 1-Dog Food Secrets Book

75 Gourmet Recipes book that your dog will love! This book covers not only a bunch of recipes for your dog but also what food to avoid.

Bonus 2-The Top 20 Consultations

This book includes 20 of the best consultations that they have answered!

Bonus 3 – Secrets to Becoming the Alpha Dog V5

Learn about the importance of the pack leader, identifying challengers for the role of pack leader, etc.

Bonus 4 – Dog Grooming Made Easy

Find out about preparing your dog for grooming, how to give your dog a bath, nail clipping, the best way to clean your dog’s face, eyes & ears, using clippers to maintain your dogs coat, dental hygiene and the essential grooming equipment!

Bonus 5 – House Training Methods and Tricks

Learn easy ways to house train your dog, use the Direct Method for an outdoors dog or use the Paper Method for an indoors dog! Plus 10 helpful tips on making house training a success!

Bonus 6 – A Quick Guide To Dog Agression

Learn how to identify the first signs of aggression, stop your dog from acting aggressively towards children, strangers and other dogs.

Bonus 7 – Tips on Security Training Your Dog

Interested in security training your dog? Which breed should you choose? Professional training or home training? Find the answers here!

Plus an mp3 audio for the book Secrets to Dog Training so you can listen anywhere, anytime.

You’ll Also Get More Stuff

The newly released “Kingdom of Pets Dog Training Series” Online Video Series by Brian Heward and Susan Morton. There are 6 titles and over 5 hours of footage that includes the following titles:
How to Stop Dog Aggression (Part 1)
How to Stop Dog Aggression (Part 2)
How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
How to Stop Your Dog’s Biting & Chewing Problems
Alpha Dog Training
AND In Field Training: Real Life Case Studies of Dog Training in Action
AND the fantastic software Secrets to Dog Training Pro, which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

This is a fantastic course. It has everything you need to learn the proper way to train your new puppy or dog. To learn more about their program, visit their website by clicking here.

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Stop That Excessive Dog Barking

Your dog uses their voice for the same reasons we do, to let us know something. They are trying to communicate something to us, the people they care about. The only time that it becomes a problem is with excessive dog barking. You don’t want to listen to your dog barking all the time, and certainly your neighbors don’t. There are times we want our dog to bark, so we don’t want to stop dog barking altogether, we want some dog barking control.

So Why Do Dogs Bark?

Part of the answer is that some dog breeds were bred to bark for certain reasons or in certain situations.

Some breeds like German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Rottweilers, were bred as guard dogs and to bark when a threat is perceived. Some breeds such as Beagles and Bloodhounds were bred to bark as a tool to assist their owners when they scent the quarry. And some dogs bark just to hear themselves bark, you can name many of the toy breeds.

But aside from being a particular breed that barks for certain tasks, all dogs will bark for reasons like,

“I’m lonely”
“I’m hungry”
“I’m bored”,
“someone is nearby”
“I want to play”
“I want to go out”

Never Reward Undesirable Behavior

Has this ever happened to you? Relaxing on your sofa or chair maybe reading or watching tv, and your beloved pet brings a toy over and tosses it to you and wants to play. You ignore them because you’re busy and they bark at you. You continue to ignore them and they bark again, and keep barking. So you pick up the toy and start a little play time with them. They stop barking. She has manipulated you and you have rewarded the barking by doing what she wanted.

Dog Barking Solutions

Mutual respect is an important part of your relationship with your pet. But the relationship is not equal. You are the boss and they are the dog. You are the pack leader, they are the follower. They are most comfortable when they know you are in charge. Your dog has to respect your leadership in order to be happy and well adjusted. In the above situation the dog harassed the owner into playing and learned that to get what she wants she can make noise and keep it up until she has achieved her goal.

The way to show your dog that you are the leader and that she is not worthy of your attention when she acts in an undesirable manner is to get up and turn your back on them and walk away. If her tactic has before she will be confused and most likely bark more and louder, which is understandable, it has worked in the past. You must be consistent and not give in or they will learn that they just have to bark longer to get what they want.

If they are barking for a different reason, not trying to manipulate you, and there isn’t any reason for the continued barking you can try to stop them by a verbal command. If that doesn’t work, a short term, pain free and humane action to take is to use your hands to close their mouth. This accomplishes 2 things. First it stops the barking, and second, it shows them through direct physical action that you are the leader who will not put up with their nonsense and will not balk at enforcing your guidance. They will try to squirm and shake you off. Grab her collar for control with one hand and her muzzle with the other until she stops squirming. Only when she stops struggling and relaxes does it mean that she has accepted your authority. When she is calm, release her and praise her.

Many times the reason for unwanted and continued barking is that they simply have energy. The fix for this is exercise. As you know, a tired dog is a good dog. Another reason is that they are not getting enough attention. Dogs are social animals that need interaction and attention. If they are alone too much they might be barking because they are alone or bored. Spend some time giving them a healthy dose of love and affection.

For more dog barking solutions and dealing with unwanted behaviors that your dog is exhibiting, you’ll probably be interested in taking a look at Secrets To Dog Training. It’s a complete, A-Z manual for the responsible dog owner, and deals with recognizing, preventing, and dealing with just about every problem dog behavior under the sun.

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Puppy Potty Training

Before you bring home your new bundle of fluffy joy, you need to be prepared. At the top of the “being prepared for” list is learning how to potty train a puppy. There is nothing that makes you scramble faster the first few days that you have with your new puppy. So following is the technique I have used for potty training puppies and it has worked with every dog and has worked every time.

What You Need To Know

Commitment: Potty training a puppy will take a big commitment on your part. The rewards are well worth the effort. You will get better results faster if you are patient and persistent in your training.

Physical Limits: Puppies can only hold it for a short period of time. The general rule is 1 hour for every month of age + 1. So a 2 month old puppy can hold it for 2hrs + 1hr, or 3 hrs.

Accidents Will Happen: No matter how closely you watch and stick to your routine when potty training a puppy, accidents will happen. Getting mad at them will not teach them so just clean it up be ready for the next time.

Crate or Pen: Puppies need to be monitored closely and confined. They cannot have the run of the house. I crate train all my dogs, they love their crates and they are a great help for house training puppies. You can also you a small pen.

Natural Instincts: Dogs have natural instincts that you can take advantage of. They do not want to soil their sleeping area (crate or pen). They want to please you. You will use these instincts in your puppy house training.

Routine: Dogs will adapt very quickly to a set routine. Set up a schedule for feeding times, bedtime, wake up time, and potty time.

The Technique

You’ve got your schedule for feeding, bedtime and waking up. You need to choose a spot outside where your puppy will go potty. Decide on a phrase you will use as a cue for going potty, I just use “go potty”. The schedule for potty training is once an hour when they’re awake, after feedings, when they wake up and once or twice during the night. I said it takes commitment. If you cannot take them out every hour during the day because you work, try to get someone to let them out. If you don’t have anyone to do that, you can use an indoor dog potty.

Keep your puppy in their crate or pen until it is time to take them out. Carry them out with their leash and set them down in the designated potty area. Walk them around for 5 minutes or so while you repeat your cue phrase. When they have done their task praise them enthusiastically while repeating the cue. Play with them for a little bit making this a very fun time for them. If they don’t go, take them back inside to their crate or pen and try again in 15-20 minutes.

Do this routine every hour, after feedings and when they wake up from naps. During the night you will have to set your alarm to wake up once or twice for a quick trip outside to go potty and then back in the crate.

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Help For Your Constipated Dog

Dogs usually have a bowel movement at least once a day. Many dogs, like ours, will go 2 to 3 times a day. Dogs have the ability to process food much faster than we can so they will naturally go a little more often. If your dog is constipated, it can be just as unpleasant for them as diarrhea. The buildup of waste and toxins in the body can cause a multitude of dog constipation symptoms like bloating, loss of appetite and stomach pain.

Dogs with constipation can cause fear and worry, but there is good news. First there is no reason to panic, and there are a few things you can do to relieve dog constipation. Constipation can be caused by a number of different things, but the most common cause is diet, mainly feeding your dog low quality food that lacks in fiber. It’s important to feed your dog good quality food to ensure the proper health care.

Some other things that can be the cause are bones, sticks, chew toys. I know our Lab loves to chew sticks and her chew toys. Unfortunately these things are hard to digest, so they can cause blockages in your dog’s digestive tract. Try to keep their eating of such things to a minimum and feed them high quality, unprocessed, fiber rich dog food. A few things you can do is to mix some grape nuts or oat bran in your dog’s food. A couple tablespoons of pumpkin can be helpful and also milk will help lubricate the colon. Exercise also helps the dog’s digestive tract, so if possible make sure they get plenty of exercise. Make sure they always have fresh water.

If your dog is already constipated for 2 to 3 days, you should call your vet right away for help. They can give you some advice on what you can give or do a dog constipation remedy. Signs that your dog may be constipated can be straining when they go, decreased appetite, blood in the stool no matter how small an amount.

What You Can Do

As we mentioned earlier, the key components to keep your dog regulated and in good health are proper diet and exercise. One thing you can do, if they are constipated, is add 1 or 2 teaspoons of bran to their meal. You can also add half a teaspoon of Metamucil to their meals. Give them plenty of drinking water and half a teaspoon twice a day will be enough. Mineral oil is another option but call your vet first before you start with this. Keep their food moist by adding some water to it. You can feed your dog some canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix. Your dog will actually like the taste and pumpkin acts as a great laxative.

A common condition in middle aged to older dogs is hypothyroidism. This is a slowing down of the dog’s metabolism and a deficiency of thyroid hormone. The vet can correct the hormone imbalance with medication which will alleviate the constipation.

A great book that covers this and a whole lot of other dog health care information is The The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health. It comes with dozens of photos and diagrams that will show you what to look for and what to do about it. You can read more about it here.

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Puppy Health

Keeping your dog healthy and fit is not much different than keeping yourself healthy and fit. They require good nutrition, exercise, grooming and regular visits to the vet for routine checkups for the best puppy health. Your veterinarian is also a great resource for answering your dog health questions.

Routine Checkups

Taking your dog to the vet for routine checkups can help to make sure he is healthy at the moment, and it can also help prevent any diseases from occurring in the future. Early detection and diagnoses of any of your dog’s disease symptoms is important to curing it. Your vet can also recommend products to prevent fleas, ticks, heartworm, parasites and other common problems that dogs can get.

Vaccinations

Dogs need to get their vaccinations for a variety of diseases and parasites. Your vet will give your puppy their initial shots and then will recommend boosters at 6 months, 1 year or 3 years depending on the vaccine. When a mother dog is vaccinated, her puppies will get some of her immunity from her milk.

Dog Food and Nutrients

Keeping your dog healthy also relies on feeding them good quality dog food. The primary ingredient in their food should be meat-based protein. The ingredients are listed based on the amount, with the highest listed first. If the food shows corn meal or gluten meal listed first then this food is going to contain more of that than anything else listed after that. The best dog food should be made from ingredients that are human-grade, meaning good enough for humans. Some dog food brands use animal products that are not considered human-grade. The food you choose should contain balanced proportions of vitamins and minerals for the most benefit to your dog. You may have seen articles about a raw food diet for your dog.

Raw food diets are becoming more popular and many people consider this to be the best choice for your dog, with the thinking that this is how they would eat naturally in the wild. It does cost a bit more than the commercial dog food, but those that use it say that it is worth it. You can make your own dog food by mixing some ground meat like turkey or hamburger with rice and carrots.

Exercise

All dogs need exercise. Some breeds need quite a bit more than others. Bigger dogs will need more room to run than smaller shorter legged breeds. You can have a lot of fun playing and training your dog and they can get their needed exercise. If you have the room, tossing a ball or Frisbee with your dog is great exercise and it also helps you bond with your dog. Taking them for long walks is another great way to bond with your dog and exercise him. It also gives you a chance to train him for leash walking. You get two benefits for the price of one. Dogs only have sweat glands on their nose and bottom of their paws so take into consideration the temperature and keep an eye out for signs your dog is getting overheated or dehydrated. A good dog is a tired dog.

Routines

If you get a puppy, it’s good practice to start these routines while they are still young. I have no problems clipping nails or cleaning ears. Most dogs will like getting brushed so that’s not a problem, but many dogs don’t like their nails clipped or ears cleaned. I handle my dog’s feet and ears from the beginning and they get used to me doing that. I have always wiped their feet when they come in and will check their ears for any signs of redness a couple times a week.

You should clean your dog’s ears once every few weeks, more often if they are prone to ear infections. There are cleaning solutions you can get from you vet.

If your dog’s nails get too long they will be uncomfortable for them to walk on, I imagine walking with shoes a size or two too small. It can also change the way they walk which could lead to other problems. You can make it easier on you and the dog if you cut a little off more often rather than letting them get too long. If that is the case, just start by cutting a little off first, wait a few days and clip a little more off. There is a blood vessel inside the nail called the quick that will bleed if it is cut. If that happens you can stop the bleeding with some styptic powder. Another good reason to trim a little at a time more often rather than letting them get too long.

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Crate Training Puppies

Crate Training is Not Cruel

We have used crates as a part of puppy training with all of our dogs. There is nothing cruel about using a crate if you use it in the correct wayand learn how to crate train a puppy. Crate training puppies will help them with house training, keep them out of trouble, and will also give them a place where they will feel safe. In fact, our dogs routinely go into their crates for naps and also when they are ready for bedtime. The door is left open so they can go in and out as they please.

A Few Do’s And Dont’s

A few rules you should follow when puppy crate training: Never use the crate as punishment. Don’t yell at them when they’re in their crate, they won’t know why you are yelling anyway. And don’t go into their crate to pull them out.

You can start out with a small puppy training crate and go larger as the puppy grows, or if you start out with a dog crate he will use when full grown, put a cardboard box in there to confine him to a smaller area. If he has too much room he may use part of it as a bathroom. As you’ll see, crates are a great tool for puppy potty training.

We set it up in the family room which is where we spend most of our time. We will play games with the puppy by tossing his favorite toys into the crate and praising him when he goes in and brings them out. We also will toss a few bits of dog food in there every once in a while and have him go in to get them. Don’t trick the dog by closing the door after you have tossed in his toys or food.

Your first few nights will probably be filled with your puppy or dog whining and crying, and some people bring the crate into the bedroom to keep the pup from crying. We have done that with some dogs, although not for very long, and it hasn’t been a problem when they are put back out into the family room for good at night. By that time, the dog crate is their den and is their safe place inside our home.

Housebreaking Using A Crate

Crate training a puppy is an enormously helpful tool to help with potty training for dogs. A dog ‘s natural instinct is to not soil their bed or den. Be aware that a puppy can only hold it for about a maximum of an hour +1 for each month he is old. So at 2 months old he should be able to hold it for about 3 hours.

Take your puppy out as often as you can. Get him used to going outside to relieve himself and it will also give your dog a better chance of success at not soiling his crate.

There are some great high quality, easy to assemble outside dog kennels and dog pens you can check out at Options Plus if you don’t have a fence.

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Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Separation Anxiety is defined as a state of intense panic brought on by the dog’s separation from it’s owner. It is one of the most common problems among dogs that new owners are faced with. Many dogs develop this problem to some degree but some have a lot harder time with it than others.

Possible Causes

Your dogs separation anxiety can be caused by several things. Dogs from a pet store or a shelter are more prone to this because they have experienced significant trauma by being separated from their mothers at too young an age or being separated from their previous owner for whatever reason. Other reasons that could be contributing factors are that they have not been properly socialized with other people or animals. Dogs are social animals that need interaction, attention and affection to keep them happy and if you are apart from them and they are left alone for long periods that are likely to have problems.

Signs and Symptoms

You can tell if your dog has separation anxiety by the signs he shows when you are out of his eyesight or if you are getting ready to leave. Our dog knows by which shoes I put on that I am leaving and she’s not going with. Molly actually just goes into her crate when we start putting on shoes. But some dogs start to become anxious, following you from room to room, maybe whining and becoming nervous or starting to tremble. Some dogs will even try to stop you from leaving, barking incessantly or jumping on you. When you get home they are overly excited about greeting you and will almost turn themselves inside out in a frenzy of trying to show you how happy they are that you are home. Do not encourage them, it only shows them that you approve of what they’re doing when in reality they have a problem that needs to be fixed.

Things You Can Do

First thing to remember is that a tired dog is a good dog. Give her plenty of exercise before you leave. The longer you exercise, the more tired they get, the better. Create a distraction by giving them a bone or a Kong filled with peanut butter about 15 minutes before you leave. For puppies when you first bring them home and have acclimated them to their new home, I hope you say crate, you can put a ticking clock near their bed. It will simulate their mother’s heartbeat. You should also be training them to be alone by leaving their eyesight for short periods of time. So they get used to not seeing you but knowing that you will come back. You can leave a radio or tv on when you leave. You can also do things that signal you are leaving but then don’t leave. You can act as if you’re getting ready to leave like jingling your keys, putting on your shoes and jacket, then sit back down. Or leave the room and come back in. This will help them to get over the feeling of being abandoned if they know you will be back. If you train them early on when they first come home with you, you can effectively avoid this very common problem of separation anxiety before it gets out of hand.

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Training An Older Dog

Let me assure you that the old saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a LIE!. They may need more repetitions than a young puppy, but they can and they will learn new tricks. Training an older dog is sometimes easier because they may be less curious and distracted than a puppy. They may even know some basic commands so with their obedience training you may be able to skip some of them.

Shelly was one of the best dogs we’ve had. We got her from a shelter. When you get an older dog from a shelter there are some things that you didn’t think of when you were looking for a dog. What was her name? Will she learn a new name? How old is she? How will she react to different situations. Was she crate trained? First question most people have is “are they housetrained?” If they are that is great, but if they aren’t, can they learn? Yes they can. Training an older dog may take more patience but they are capable of learning just as if they were young.

When you get an older dog, first on the list of things to do is take them to the vet for a thorough checkup. You will need to know if there are any health problems that you will be dealing with. One question you might have is “How old is she?” Your vet can give you their best guess. If they are only a couple years old, they’re just getting into adulthood. If they are in the 6-8 yr range, they are going to be turning into senior citizens fairly soon.

When you decide on training an older dog, you will have to take into consideration any of their physical shortcomings. Is the dog a little hard of hearing? They may have some joint pain that will limit what kind of physical things they can do. If your dog has a little trouble hearing, you can incorporate hand signals into your training. I always thought it was pretty amazing to see someone have their dog follow commands just using hand signals.

Many times an older dog already has learned something from a previous owner. They may know how to sit and stay, give you a paw etc. One fun way to find out what they may already know is to play some games with them. Take them out where you can throw a ball with them. PRECAUTION: If you got your dog from a shelter, they may have been found as a stray. Some dogs will want to run so make sure you have them in a fenced area or a long leash. You can learn a lot about the dog while you’re playing with her, does she come when you call or what is her body language when she has to go potty for example.

If your older dog is not housetrained, that likely will be the first thing you want to train them on. Keep in mind that a dog of any age can have some issues when they are brought into a new environment. They can have some diarrhea at first. Keep them on the food that they have been eating for the first couple weeks until you can wean them off of it to the brand you want to use. Do not yell at them if they have an accident. Give them a stern “NO” and show them where they are to go, just as you would a puppy. When they do what you want them to do, give them plenty of praise. An older dog can put on weight faster than a pup so keep the treats to a minimum.

In conclusion, training an older dog doesn’t need to be difficult. It may take more patience, more repetitions than a puppy but it can also be just as successful. You just need to keep in mind that like us, as a dog ages it can and will develop some physical limitations that you will need to be aware of. If your dog doesn’t seem to be learning housebreaking, make sure there isn’t some physical problem that is causing the problem. Maybe they have a bladder infection or other problem that can be treated with medication.

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