Bull mastiff training guide

Bullmastiffs love to please, so make training an enjoyable time for both of you.  Reward and praise your puppy at every opportunity when it is doing what you want of him.  A small piece of food or praise serves as a great reward.  A firm NO when puppy is doing something undesirable is all the reprimand you will require.  Bullmastiffs have strong feelings and do not like being growled at, so they learn very quickly what you require of them.  End each training session with a fun activity, such as chasing a stick or favourite ball.  Puppy will soon look forward to training!

Your puppy will need to be lead trained before you take him to any outing including Puppy pre-School classes.

You will need a soft leather collar and a strong, good quality leash.  I always introduce puppy to the collar at least a week before placing the leash on him.  That way, it gets used to having a foreign object around its neck.  Puppy will probably spend much time scratching at the collar in those first few days.  Ensure the collar is not too tight, it will come to accept it in a very short time.

Once puppy has accepted the collar, you can start trying to lead him with the leash.  This will require some patience from you, but will be well worth it in the long run.  Please be gentle through this stage, this is all very new to your puppy.  NEVER loose your patience, it will only serve to make your puppy nervous and your task more difficult.

Once you have mastered the collar and lead, you can gently transfer puppy to a small gauge choker chain.  It is of utmost importance that you NEVER leave the choker chain on your puppy or adult dog after you have finished your training session.  Many dogs have been caught and strangled by choker chains.

This information is a small introduction to the basics.  There are several good books available on dog training.  Please consult your breeder, Local Dog training club or vet should you have any queries.

Doberman pinschar training

Doberman in Training

This breed is known as extremely intelligent and since the Doberman Pinscher was bred to be a guard dog and watchdog, extra protection training may not be necessary. A key to having a enjoyable experience with your Doberman is buying a puppy from a reputable trainer who takes the time and makes the effort to properly socialize puppies in the first weeks of their lives.

The Doberman is a determined dog, bold, and strong. Therefore, any training you undertake on your own should be done with consistency and firmness. Keep in mind that the Doberman’s personality is such that it will not respond well to physical punishment. For this reason, you should use only positive reinforcement and try to work with this breed’s natural love for people and mental activity.

1. Doberman Pinscher training begins as soon as you bring him home. You may want to take him to puppy obedience classes, which will help you train and socialize your puppy while he is still young and easy to control.
2. Take him for short walks to familiarize him with other people, places and strange noises. Always keep your dog on short leash.
3. Teach him the five basic commands of sit, stay, heel, down and come in a systematic manner. Begin with ‘sit’. Place your dog on your left and firmly give the command running your hand down your dog’s back to guide him. Praise him and hold him in the same position, then release your hand, praise him and give him a treat. Repeat this many times.
4. Next, teach him the ‘stay’ command by placing your hand in front of his nose and giving the command. Move just a step or two back in the beginning and tell him to sit and stay there. Gradually increase the distance as you move away from him and make him stay longer.
5. ‘Heel’ is to teach him not to lunge at anyone while walking by your side. Just say a firm ‘no’ whenever he tries to do that and give the leash a quick snap. He will get the message.
6. ‘Down’ will be the most complicated command to teach. Place your dog in the sit position, and say “down,” as you gently push his front legs out into the down position. Talk gently to him, stroke his back and praise him.
7. ‘Come’ is a command that he will love so long as you convince him it means a happy, fun experience. So, don’t call him to correct him, and he will obey you instantly.

German shepherd training Guide

The German Shepard breed is a very active dog and needs plenty of room to run and play on a daily basis, therefore is unsuitable for apartment living. This particular breed is a large breed of dog and if you have decided you would like to add one of these highly intelligent dogs to your family, then make sure you have a large fenced yard for him or her to get the exercise he or she will need. To help make sure that your German Shepard becomes a happy and well-adjusted member of your household, you must train your German Shepard because they are, by nature, dominant dogs. If you do not learn to control your German Shepard then he or she will control you and become unmanageable, and possibly, even a danger to you, your friends and others of your family.

The biggest “secret” to training your German Shepard is consistency. From the moment you get your new German Shepard puppy you must start his or her training. You have to maintain consistency in your dog’s training or else you will end up with an unruly, aggressive, and unmanageable dog who could hurt someone. If you do not have the time, self-discipline, or desire to train your German Shepard then do not get one of these dogs. Instead opt for another smaller breed of dog.

Dog training is not really a difficult feat. It merely requires the owner to be firm and consistent in his or her daily actions. The owner should treat the dog as they would their kids. Give your dog praise when he or she does something you want, and be firm when correcting your puppy when he or she does something you do not want. Doing these actions on a consistent daily basis will train your German Shepherd to be obedient and a good member of the family.

Training your German Shepard also develops the special bond you want to have with your dog. Dogs by their very nature require a “pack leader,” and will be much more comfortable when their owners make it clear that they are the leader of the pack. Otherwise, if the owner does not establish this ‘pack rank’ issue early on, then the dog will try to assume that role. This is particularly true if the dog is male, and especially if he is an un-neutered male.

Always remember that your German Shepherd needs an “Alpha dog” to give him or her the firm and consistent leadership required to keep your dog and your family happy and running smoothly. Dogs of any breed are at their happiest when this occurs. However, because German Shepherds are wired to have that dominant personality, you will want to be aware of times when he, or she, may try to test his or her boundaries. This is common during training.

Your dog may decide to misbehave or ignore commands that he or she has already learned just to test your resolve. This is normal and the best way to deal with these moments is to stiffen your resolve and remain consistent with the training to maintain your dominance. If you have children, get them involved in the dog’s training to make sure your dog understands that he or she is the “omega dog” and must also obey your children.

By obeying these few simple rules for training your German Shepard then you can help ensure that your dog can remain a happy and loving part of your family for years to come.

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