When Should I Start Training My Puppy

•Should You Correct A Puppy With A Pinch Collar
?   by Adam G. KatzHi, Adam!My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so sweet, but other times she is actually quite vicious.Well, I don't know if vicious is the right word, but when I tell her “No!” she just gets more agitated and lunges at me with her teeth bared.I got a small pinch collar since she's a puppy but I have a question as to how it should fit. When I take 2 prongs out it is snug against her...

•Why You Should Never Hit Your Dog Even When Training
   by Adam G. KatzDear Adam:I will try and make this short and include only the details I think will help. I HAVE read the entire book on line. I will pick up all of the tapes along with the book when I come to USA in May.I live in a third world country. Most of the dogs here are wild, mixed breed or mistreated.We went to another part of the country to obtain a pure bred dog. He is bred to guard sheep... an older breed and very large. Our dog is 9 weeks old and most of the time is good... just...

•Why Your Puppy Nips And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop
   by Adam G. KatzHere’s a news flash – puppies nip!Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here’s the surprise – you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip. Let’s talk about how to stop this behaviour before it grows up to be an adult-sized dog problem.Puppies are a lot like babies – they use their mouths in part to explore their world. Little kids are forever sticking things in their mouth – from your favourite house plant to the bar of soap in the tub. That’s one of the ways they...

•On Missing The Imprint Stage Of Puppyhood
   by Adam G. Katz Dear Adam:[From a previous e-mail which questioned why I recommend that dog owners don't try to train their dogs in a group class setting]Yes, I understand about the imprint stages [two week stages from birth to 4 months of age in which a small amount of exposure will have a lasting affect on the dog's socialization to it's surroundings] but not everybody lives in the ideal world of getting their puppy at 6 to 8 weeks of age.[The imprint stage when dogs learn dominant and...

•Beginner Tips For Dog Training
   by Adam G. Katz 1. What age should I start using the prong collar?[Adam replies: ] Generally speaking, at about four months of age… when you see the adult teeth begin to come in.2. What should I be teaching, obedience wise, with 8 month puppy?[Adam replies: ] At eight months of age, there really isn’t ANYTHING you can’t teach the dog, obedience-wise.3. When you say pop, when teaching the down command,do you mean I should pop the prong collar? So for example if the dog gets up from down/stay...

•Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces
   by Adam G. KatzI have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam.He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a time. The Army would supply them with MRE’s. (Meals Ready To Eat.) These are kind of like T.V. dinners… packed in foil bags. After the novelty of eating out of a foil bag wears off, you come to realize that MRE’s are some of the most bland-tasting food you will ever eat.Leonard once told me that he and his buddies would pack small...

•Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach The Flawed Clicker Training Methodology
   by Adam G. KatzThere are two points you must recognize:1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes... I've had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog to understand a new behavior... especially a more complex behavior. However, THIS IS ONLY USED DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF TRAINING ... the learning phase. Once you move into the reinforcement and proofing phase, the clicker loses it's...

•How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
   by Adam G. Katz1.) Versatility— A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog’s temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won’t necessarily work for a Poodle.2.) Experience— I know people who have been driving an automobile for 30 years and still can’t parallel park! And dog training is the same way! Don’t measure a dog trainer’s skill by his number of years in the...

•Does Your Dog Roll In Poop Here s Why
Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here's Why   by Adam G. KatzRobin asks:I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog's poop. I've been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one seem to know. Thank you so much for listening.Very...

•HOW TO TEACH THE SEND AWAY
   by Adam G. KatzHello Adam.I would firstly like very much to thank you for the fantastic information in the book! Wow! It has made the training of our new dog so much easier than I could possibly expect!I live on a small farm in Victoria Australia and am currently in the process of training our new dog Toby(a border collie). I think we maybe have a head start as he is quite smart and soft natured but the techniques in you book work a treat and I find I hardly have to do anything to maintain...