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Correct Any Kind Of Upsetting Behavior With Dog Training Collars

Using a dog training collar is an efficient and safe way to correct your dog’s unpleasant behavior. There are several types of dog training collars on the market, but they all operate according to the same system. The dogs learns in time to associate the unwanted behavior such as barking or going places it does not have permission to with…

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Crickets The Other Live Bait

Several years ago I got turned on to using live bait. Before that time I had used worms. Yes worms are live bait too, but the world of live bait is much more than a crawler on a hook. Minnows, crawdads, and crickets are also a big part of live bait fishing. I have enjoyed using each type, but crickets…

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Puppy Training What Type Of Collar Should Your Puppy Have

Whether the concern is to train your dog or impart an identity to it, dog collars and leashes play a crucial role. Dog collars come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, and are much of a fashion statement nowadays. A dog collar could be a lifesaver for your puppy if, God forbid, it disappears from your residence. With…

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Perfectly Pressed In Five Minutes Or Less

That cool, crisp, 100 percent cotton white shirt is a staple of every summer wardrobe. But are you spending more than five minutes to iron that shirt? If the answer is yes, you may need to upgrade your ironing equipment as well as learn some new ironing tips. When armed with the right tool and the proper techniques, ironing can…

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What Andy Griffith Can Teach You About Dog Training

Some people get worried and excited when their dog is off-leash and he’s done something that requires you to correct him. Because the owner is both worried and excited, they move fast toward the dog, concerned that the dog might run off before they can correct him. However, if you’ve done your long-line work properly and you’ve laid a solid…

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Submissive Urination With A Young Dog

I have an eleven month old English Springer Spaniel “Rio”. For the past nine months I have been using clicker training, the gentle leader, and various other methods with no success. The trainer who was helping me told me our dog was untrainable, which I didn’t believe because she is so smart. I purchased an electronic collar [not necessary, but…

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Going From The Pinch Collar To The Soft Collar

[Adam’s replies denoted by ‘>>’ within original question] Dear Adam: My pup is a 8 month-old male Labrador. I have read your “Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer.” I have also just finished 8 private lessons with a trainer using the pinch collar. My question is: With the pinch collar on the lab works well; put a soft collar he…

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How To Stop Fence Jumping

Basically, the dog needs to associate a negative experience with jumping up on the fence. But, this negative experience must have three things going for it. First, the negative must happen right as he is jumping up on the fence. Second, it must be motivational. Kinda like when a cop gives you a ticket for speeding, but the ticket is…

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