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So my dog has a SUPER high prey-drive, and it is our downfall when it comes to walking on leash. Any time nothing is around, she’s not too bad at all. She occasionally pulls, but only to give something a quick sniff before she comes along. She is protective of me, so she likes to stay near, too. BUT if there is a small critter she goes BERSERK!!! It’s like she can’t even hear me anymore she’s so focused on the damn thing. I’m trying to teach her not to be so focused (is that even possible??) on the small critter, but I can’t find any treats that she likes better! She does like treats under normal circumstances, but when that happens she would much rather chase than eat any treat.

Do you have any idea of what I can use as a treat for her, or what is a SUPER tasty smelly flavorful treat I can try using? I try something new almost every time, but it’d be nice to just have a hint of what to try. :)

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Would a dog clicker work for cats?

I’m looking for a clicker to train my cats, but all I can find are dog clickers, so would those work for my cats?

How does a clicker work for training dogs?

What purpose does it serve? Does the dog know what it is or what it does?

How does clicker training for dogs work?

We have a clicker.. and his little ears perk up at the sound of it.. but I must not be using it the correct way. He just goes back to whatever he was doing.

Any details are appreciated

Dog Training Is Work Never Finished!

Just when I think I’ve got my dog Tuxcitto in control he gives me a demonstration that this well may be a life long pursuit. Tuxcitto is a Border Collie that has an uncanny learning capability. Not from my dog training skills but from observation. He watches everything that goes on around him.

And you never know when he’s going to add one and one to get two. Tuxcitto excels in obedience training when in sight or when his master is around. All I have to do is show him what I want him to do and then repeat it for a few days and he nails it after that. His ability to learn has always been obvious from the first day we brought him home.

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Having a dog obedience training video is just like having the dog expert come right into your home and train your pet. That sounds pretty cool doesn’t it? Video training is not the only way to train your dog, there are other ways as well. To find out the benefits of using a video continue reading.

A dog obedience training video is like having someone in your home that knows what they are talking about. They should know, since they are on a video. Also, imagine how expensive it would be to get this person to come to your home and do this type of training. Here, you will have this trainer in your own home but at a much cheaper price.
A dog obedience training video teaches you how high your voice should be when you doing this training. Your voice should be at a certain level, and on a video you can hear the person on how high it should be. Also, you can see how often you should look at your pet. In other words, eye contact! Eye contact is important.
Always be consistent with this dog obedience training video. You need to pick the days of the week, and the times and stay consistent. This way your pet will already know the day and times on when you will play the videos, and you are showing him or her that you are serious about this training.
A dog obedience training video can be a lot cheaper than hiring an instructor to come into your home and train your buddy. We are living in tough economic times now, and some of these instructors can cost you a pretty penny. At least with the videos, it is like having an instructor but without the price tag that comes with it.
Have patience! A lot of dog owners feel that training their pet with a video they have an expert right there in the home, but you still have to have patience. Why? All dogs are different, and they all learn at a different pace. Don’t get frustrated and lose your patience if you see your dog is not learning as fast as you want them to learn. Read the rest of this entry

Will Dog Training Tricks Work With Men Also ?

You know….Sit, Stay, Roll Over. Fetch me some water…etc