Our beautiful Millie. November – December 2009. Puppy training and the run up to her first Christmas.

These are a series of clips involving basic confidence building and bitework. All dogs are under 1 year of age

Training older dogs can sometimes be quite the challenge but it is not, by all means, impossible. You just have to do the right amount of research and take some extra time being patient with them and as well very consistent ofcourse. Without those attributes, you are just asking for one huge disappointment no doubt. It would be best to get yourself some books on dog training of older dogs and also try and take some time out to do a little bit more research on the internet, there you will definitely find all kinds of different information out about this type of thing and why it is so important to research it beforehand. Dog training comes in many different styles and techniques and some people would rather train their dogs themselves than to pay some professional who they do not even know to do it for them. While others would prefer to pay some professional to do it, either because they just do not have the time or they could not possibly have enough patience to do it themselves. As long as it does get done is what is the most important, not who does it or which techniques are used.

It is so very important to keep in mind that some older dogs might have a little more difficulty getting trained for many different reasons. Knowing what reasons they could be is also very important. Many older dogs tend to have more trouble hearing their owner, so listening is not always the easiest task for them. This is why it is so very important to educate yourself on this type of thing so that you do not lose your patience when attempting to train your older dog. You should also be informed that they will probably be a little bit more stubborn as well, which can also be truly frustrating for any owner. It would be best, when you are trying to use some dog training techniques on your older dog, that you try and do it in smaller periods, spacing out the time will prevent your dog from getting too exhausted. Keep in mind the entire time you are trying to train them that they are much older and much more likely to be a little slower at catching on to your commands, so patience is so very important and ofcourse a really big heart.

If you are wanting to potty train your older dog, remember that they will more than likely have some trouble along the way for different reasons, and one of those reasons in older dogs that potty training is so difficult is because sometimes older dogs tend to have bladder control issues. So, if you have been trying to potty train your older dog and have not yet been successful, this could be the issue that your dog is having. Nobody ever said dog training would be the easiest task. Be patient, loving and very understanding when you are dog training your older dog and it should work out pretty good.

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Dog training does not have to be miserable for you or for your dog, believe it or not it can actually be a great deal of fun for you both. Learning how to enjoy dog training instead of dreading it can be done by doing the right amount of research and really putting in all of your best effort to work hard and to make this work. Learning how to play and have fun with your dog is very important and can take a little bit of practice also, especially if they are a little bit stubborn. The best way to accomplish this is to practice all that you can but make sure that you or your dog do not completely wear yourselves out working on all of these dog training skills. Having fun is definitely the most important part of any kind of dog training, there is no doubt about that. Too many people spend their time getting upset or frustrated during the dog training process, which totally bums the dog out, along with really making the trainer feel negative about the entire thing. It is very important to keep a positive attitude and always, no matter what, remain patient throughout all of the training courses.

Enjoying your dog and also having a great time while attempting to teach them properly is very important for you both and by watching others that are experienced with some dog training skills can really put you where you need to be with your more experienced and fun dog training techniques. Always remember to reward your dog because it will reinforce that what they are doing each and every time is worth getting a special treat and it will help to teach them exactly what you expect of them. They will learn because you are giving them something yummy, as well as smiling a great deal and ofcourse offering them plenty of praise each and every time. Rewarding your dog will bring the both of you much closer towards success with the dog training skills that you have applied. Finding that thing that really makes him want to do good is really important and sticking with it each and every time will give him that constant praise and reassurance that he surely does want from you, his owner.

Dog training can feel a little bit overwhelming at first for many individuals but just stay calm and stick to your guns when it comes to dog training and it will soon pay off. There should never be any problems when trying to locate more information regarding all types of dog training so that you can find something that works best for you and your dog. This will be an amazing experience for you and your dog and it will also be a true bonding experience for you both, so make sure that you plan on enjoying this experience completely and your dog will too.

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Dog training is never an easy task, however, it can very well be much easier, with the proper and most accurate knowledge regarding the best ways to properly train your dog. While surfing the internet you will more than likely run across several different websites that will provide free information to you about how to properly train your dog and how to get the most out of it as well. These websites can be so very helpful and some of them will probably even have more information posted concerning hiring a professional that could properly train your dog if you just do not have the time or the patience to give it a go. Many people have to rely on someone else to have the responsibility to train their pets the appropriate way and that is ok, different things work for all different people. It does make you a horrible pet owner, it makes you simply human. Not all of us are meant to be good at things like this, so paying for a professional is sometimes some of ours only hope for having a good behaved and very well trained dog.

It is good idea for anyone wanting a good dog to make sure that they make all proper preparations for training their dog in the near future. You could visit your local library to check out some books on more information regarding this type of thing, as well as doing all the research you want, right from your home computer system. You will find when doing some of this research that your dog will not listen to you if you do not remain patient and always be consistent when telling them what to do. Communicating with your dog is very important, yes, I know, they can not talk but they do understand your tone that you use each time you speak of a command. This works as long as you are using that same tone each time that you are wanting them to do that specific thing. They can be quite brilliant if they are trained properly and if it is done in the correct way.

Your dog will be so very happy with you once you begin your dog training skills and they start to figure all of your commands out and you will also be one very happy owner. It is very important for you to give plenty of love and affection to your dog throughout all of this so that they can feel how pleased you are with them and they will definitely respond accordingly. Who knows, with the right amount of training and enough time to instill all of the training in them, you could end up having yourself a really cool dog that could even win in big dog shows one day, if you choose to get involved with that type of thing. Remember to stay patient throughout this entire process because it sure can get frustrating at times but in the end you will be totally happy with the results.

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Me trying to get my two month old puppy Jedi to sit. Jana starts laughing so I flip her off:)

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The more fun you can make training, the more you and your dog will want to practice, and the better behaved your dog will be. Use games to make training into a good time.