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It probably means your dog is lacking what we call in training-terms, a “pack leader” in its life.
All dogs need one, as it is an inherent part of their life. If your dog does not perceive you the owner as being its “pack leader”, the dog as a matter of instinct, becomes it.
In these cases, it’s important to seek professional help to resolve or prevent the issue from reoccurring.
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When I was preparing to get my first puppy, I turned to the internet to guide me in learning how to train a dog. Unfortunately I got lead to the purely positive dog training movement and then to purely positive trainers. ‘Never tell your dog off! Only reward GOOD behaviour, never reprimand!’
Well, unfortunately all that got me was a dog constantly pulling on the lead, screaming at moving cars, barking at other dogs and one who was impossible to take out in public without my stress levels rising.
I was nervous when I enrolled my dog into the Basic Obedience at Command because I wasn’t sure what to expect.
So glad to say that halfway through the course and I can walk my dog anywhere without embarrassment and he is generally so much better behaved and easier to take out. Correcting your dog isn’t ‘negative reinforcement’ – it is communicating to them when they aren’t doing the right thing, so they can learn. Then you can praise them more!
Thanks so much, Command. Highly recommended to new dog mums and dads!
Nicholas Kyriacou
The reason these behaviours occur are usually because the dog has never really been given clear guidance and direction and has progressively learnt it can get away with things. The jumping behaviours in particular, can unwittingly be created by dog owners and visitors greeting the dog with over-excitement and animation causing the dog to jump from the high stimulation it is receiving. Each time this occurs simply reinforces to the dog that it’s OK to jump.
To avoid this pitfall in dog ownership it is imperative to learn and understand clearly how to train them to be a happy member of your household (ie the human pack) that forms its family.
Giving your precious pooch all the love, affection and pampering, is not enough in its life for it to be happy. It also requires guidance, direction and consistency in all these areas by the dog owner.
Teaching your dog simple exercises such as sit, lie down, and stay will go a long way in establishing who is in charge at home.
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We all love our dogs, and our dogs love to feel like they are really part of our family. To achieve this, proper training is required, which can be daunting for some which is where a qualified and dedicated dog trainer can step in to help.
Training a family dog is about consistency and commitment by dog owners. You want to make your dog part of the family so our Basic Obedience Course is a great start. Approaching training in this way ensures that bonds of love and trust are forged early, laying the groundwork for a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.
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We recommend the same handler trains their dog at obedience classes but encourage other family members to attend and observe.
This will limit the possibility of the dog owner making common mistakes such as nagging, bribing or over-correcting. A professional trainer should be able to spot these mistakes and teach the correct way to handle a dog.
Designed for both you and your dog to solve behavioural problems and much more!
This is our most popular dog obedience training course in Melbourne for the pet dog owner which runs for six(6) 50 min sessions over six(6) weeks with guaranteed results.
In this course, you will be able to achieve a fundamental level of control with your dog. You will learn to communicate effectively with your dog and thus create a greater bond with it. Each week you will be taught a series of new exercises, which you will need to practice each day to become proficient. In this manner you will achieve clear objectives in your training, through simple yet effective means.
Behavioural problems such as separation anxiety, the dog jumping on people, digging holes, pulling clothes off the washing line will also be dealt with throughout the program. Furthermore if your dog is timid, nervous or anxious, you will be advised and taught how to deal with these problems.
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A Plea To All Puppy Owners – benefits of starting puppy training as early as possible. By Basil Theofanides
I am compelled to write this and convey my despair, frustration and anger at the continuous misadvise that many puppy owners receive from so-called professionals in the pet industry. This includes some vets and many breeders who for some reason think that puppies should be isolated until their final vaccinations and never be allowed to venture out from their owner’s home until then. I’ll site a recent case-in point. A puppy owner booked her 8 week pup to start one of our Kindergarten Puppy Training programs. I outlined the benefits of starting as early as possible due to the critical periods of development (between 8 – 16 weeks of age ) to which she replied that although she was “very keen to start ASAP” the vet told her not to until after its final vaccination (anywhere between 12 – 16 weeks). I advised her that even though her pup was not fully immunised she needed to consider the detrimental impact isolation would have on it I.e. more than likely develop aggression, nervousness, fear, lack of ability to adapt to unfamiliar environments and so forth.
Do we isolate our children from society until they’ve had all their vaccinations and then send them out into the big wide world? I think not. Which is why we should acknowledge the absurdity of isolating pups. Anyway, the puppy owner seemed satisfied with my advice and confirmed her attendance. However, the next day she rang an hour before class commenced. Again voicing concern about the vaccination issue and that now her breeder advised strongly against taking pup to class. I reiterated my advice and also stated that more dogs die each year from euthanasia due to aggression than die from catching parvovirus. To my despair, unfortunately she decided to pull out of the puppy course. I see this situation repeating itself year in year out due to the many vets, breeders et al. who do not consider the importance of the mental development of puppies and strike fear into the hearts of puppy owners with their collective chorus of “do not take the puppy out until after all its vaccinations”! As far as I’m concerned they are partly culpable for the rise in dog attacks within our community, all of which, could have been avoided by using some basic common sense.
Hence, if you know anyone with a baby puppy urge them to enrol in puppy school by 10 weeks of age for the pup’s and community’s sake.
Basil Theofanides has been a professional dog trainer for 25 years and has worked with guide dog & police dog trainers.
This is a common problem in dogs, that in most cases can be simply fixed. Incessant barking can be a product of:
A dog that is bored.
An untrained dog.
An unexercised dog.
A dog suffering separation anxiety.
If your dog fits any or all of the first 3 categories, then the problem can usually be addressed in a fairly straightforward manner. If however, your dog is suffering separation anxiety, a more detailed approach needs to be undertaken to solve the problem.
A dog is usually bored if it is left in the back yard all the time with minimal contact of family members. Furthermore, boredom can be exacerbated by not walking the dog daily to stimulate it outside its home environment.
To aid in solving the problem, dog owners should ensure the dog is given daily walks and exercise. Bringing the dog inside the house to spend quality time with the family and training it in obedience, will aid considerably, to stop the barking behaviour.
For further details contact our Home Training Service on 03 9877 6522 during business hours.
When a dog jumps up on its owner, it is usually a greeting that has been allowed to develop over the years, unwittingly by the owner.
For example, if the dog has been allowed in the past to jump up for a pat or greeting, then this has imprinted as a normal behaviour pattern in the dog’s mind. Furthermore, if some members of the household encourage the behaviour yet others do not, it will confuse the dog to no end. If the dog does not effectively respond to commands by the owner, obedience training must also be considered to help solve the problem.
To aid in solving the jumping dog problem, never praise or give reward to the dog if it jumps. When you arrive home, ignore it. Do not immediately go out to greet it when it is hyped up. If it does jump, turn away and go inside. By doing so, the dog will learn that its companionship with you ceases, as a consequence of its actions. However, if the problem continues, seek the help of our qualified trainers through our Home Training Service.
Telephone our office on 03 9877 6522 during business hours.
Once again, this is a sign of a bored dog. As mentioned with the incessant barking problem, you need to ensure the dog is walked and exercised daily, obedience trained and allowed to spend time in the house with the owners. However, some dogs, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies or Golden Retrievers, may dig a hole for themselves to lie in. This is a natural trait in some dogs, as it helps them to keep cool during the warm weather.
A little trick you might try in solving this problem, is to bury your dog’s faeces in the hole it digs. This, in most cases, will create an unpleasant association with the hole digging and hopefully cure the problem. Moreover, if the dog has a tendency to bury bones, ensure you remove the bone from the environment once the dog has stopped chewing it.
There are many ways to solve problem behaviour. However, because dog’s are diverse in character just as people, it is important to always consider your dog’s temperament before embarking on a course of remedial training. Command Dog Training School’s Instructors are able to assess this and advise you on the best methods to suit your pet.
If a problem seems insurmountable, ring Command Dog Training School and find out how our many services can help solve your problems.
Telephone our office on 03 9877 6522 for further information.
No Refunds under any circumstances. We will not refund any portion of fees under any circumstances including if you have a change‐of‐mind and/or return your dog to a shelter, breeder. However, we will provide you credit for any unused portion towards another course. We will not transfer any unused portion to private or home training sessions. If we must suspend classes, your course will resume at the same session (week) it was suspended on.
Bookings will not be held unless payment made prior to course commencement.
