From Start to Finish: (Video) Basic Obedience Dog Training
In this post I talk about the entire process of training a dog. I also include a video..
Not many people see the work that goes into training a dog from start to finish. I decided that I wanted to film every second of a dog being trained, so I did just that. When I train a clients dog myself, it takes me 15 days. I filmed everyday and then condensed/edited the video, otherwise it would have been way too long. It is already about 18 minutes as it is, so a little long for most.
However, if you are genuinely curious as to how a dog progresses it is well worth your time. The dog in this video happens to be a Rottweiler that has had no prior training. In the first few days, you will see how skittish and uncomfortable he was.
I am a big believer in earning a dogs trust before I start telling them what to do. Think of it, do you like when some new boss comes in and shouts commands? Probably not. Same goes for dogs.
I felt it was important to show people some "behind the scenes" footage. You will see the dog making mistakes and how I fix them. Not only will I show you how I fix these issues that arise but you will see Tooie (dog I am training in the video) mess up. Then you will see me fix it in real time, which is always followed by a lot of praise.
The change from day 1 until day 15 is drastic. So if you are training your dog, or getting help from someone else. Just know that dog training is not like turning on a light switch. It does not happen in an instant. It takes a lot of practice, repetition and consistency.
If you feel like this video may help you here is the link: CLICK HERE!
I hope this helps you out and remember, “A well Trained Dog Starts with a well Trained Owner.”
Comment below and let me know how your dog seems to progress.
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Tips for Driving with your Dog!
There are several things you should do when driving with your dog. A lot of people do not do these. Some examples I give can be life saving. Be sure to check them out…
If you are anything like me, you probably take your dog with you everywhere. Below you will find a few tips on how to limit risks when your dog is in the car.
· Whether your dog is big or small a crate is one of the safest options. Much like people wear seatbelts, a crate can keep your dog protected if an accident were to occur.
· Driving with a dog in your lap is strongly discouraged. Many people do it, however, there have been instances where a small dog riding in the owners lap has slid down interfering with the gas/brakes.
· Taking a a water bowl and leash with you is a good idea. Especially if it is a hot day out. The reason always having a leash with you is important is incase their is an accident. I know a few people who were in accidents and having a leash made it far easier to contain their dog. Law enforcement took over 1 hour to arrive at the scene and having your dog on a leash on the side of the road is far less stressful than holding onto his collar.
· If you are taking a day trip where you will be driving for an extended period of time be sure to have everything you may need for your dog. Some examples that you may need include: a leash, bowl, food, toys and a crate.
· Lastly, it is encouraged to always have your dogs tags with you. Having the shot records in the car is a good idea as well. If your dog were ever to escape, having tags can help someone return your dog to you.
Jimmy Cee
"A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog"