Training A Dog - Fundamental Dog Training - How-To
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You didn't say how old your pup was or how long you have had him for. I would just keep up what you are doing. You will have to correct your pup thousands of times before he gets the hang of it. Some dogs catch on faster than others. Good luck.
Dog Training - Enjoyable Dog Obedience Training Techniques
- Can u put the litter box and cat food in one room and pit a baby gate up? If ur cat cant jump over the gate u can raise it up so she can squeeze under it...just dont raise it too much where the dog can get under
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Having alot of patience and not telling your pooch off will go along way to training your dog. - Has your dog been house trained? This could be regression.
- get ride of the cat that will stop a couple problems hahaha
- beagles are stupid. sorry but they really are
- This is simple. Stop letting the dog run loose in the house. Put the cat's food up where the dog can't reach it. Get a cat box that has a cover to make it harder for the dog to get into it. Keep the dog on a leash so that he can't go everywhere in the house and poop and pee. No dog that is not housebroken should have the freedom to roam. As for knowing it's wrong...you're putting human emotions on a dog. He is reacting to your energy. You are yelling and punishing and he's reacting to that. Two twenty minute walks is not even enough time. A higher energy dog may require an hour or more of structured walking a day. My beagle is out 12 hours a day and gets structured exercise along with that. He does none of the things yours does because he's not allowed to. Crate him if you can't keep him on leash. Feed at specific times so that you can better predict when he will have to go to the bathroom. Petting him when he's not in a calm state or has done something that you don't approve of just reinforces the behavior. You've basically been rewarding him for doing all the things you don't like. Dogs don't care about love, they care about structure. He is going to take over your house because you don't tell him not to. Not a good thing for any dog and this is sure to lead to other issues.
- Okay, first, no doggie litter boxes. That only teaches them it's okay to go inside. Besides, then he'd be eating that poop, too.
When dogs eat poop, it's usually because they aren't getting enough nutrition. I'm not going to preach about all the dog foods, because that would take all day. Just stay away from grocery store foods, such as Iams, Pedigree, Science Diet, etc. And, don't talk to your vet about a diet change. While I think vets are great, they aren't trained in dog nutrition. They just suggest the dog food that sponsors them(not all, but the majority do). If you want a vet's suggestion, talk to a holistic vet.
Now, if it's not diet, how often is he walked? I'm not sure about beagles, but most dogs need about an hour of exercise daily. Which means walking, going to the park, etc. How old is he? Puppies have to be taken out at least 8 times a day, once an hour, for just enough time to let them pee and/or poo. Is the feeding regular? Just having a bowel of food isn't good for anyone. I do know that beagles are prone to weight gain, so not only could that be a problem with peeing and pooing, it could also be a major health concern.
PS: Do not base a dog's intelligence on the breed. No matter the breed, some dogs are just faster learners than others. You wouldn't base a human's intelligence based on his/her color, would you?
PPS: If your dogs aren't puppies, you feed them once in the morning, once at night(usually about 2-3+years old), if they are puppies, they're fed once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at night. Be sure you know how much to give them so you don't overfeed them. About 15-30mins after they eat, take them out. Remember to praise when they use the bathroom outside. Don't yell or be aggressive or anything like that if they mess up. If you see it, just a simple "Ah!" and immediately take them outside, and clean the mess up with a deodorizer.EDIT;;
Clickers are great, but the way Stimpson J. Cat described using them is not exactly right. Also, when training a dog, you only use one-word commands and rewards to begin with. That's why they learn to associate "Good!" with a treat, and a command, with a command which is then followed by a treat. I don't necessarily believe in "positive reinforcement" more "positive punishment" which is rewarding for good behavior, and saying "No" to bad behavior. Dogs learn that "No" means he/she cannot do that, and it displeases owner. Dogs naturally want a strong leader that they feel comfortable following, who can understand them, even if their leader isn't a dog.EDIT TWO;;
Hmm... I've had problems with Blue Buffalo myself, though it's supposed to be good. It gave my dogs gas and diarrhea before I switched to a different food. As Bobbie suggested, feed the cat in a different room. Also put her litter in her room, and block it off so the dogs can't get it. You don't have to put them in a crate if you don't feel comfortable, but yes, time it for 30 minutes. Whatever they don't eat gets picked back up. It sounds like they get good exercise, so just don't keep the food down all day, instead pick it up after a certain time(30-45mins) and put it back down for their next meal(again, puppies eat three times a days, adults eat twice a day).
Your beagle could also have a bladder problem, so if the things here suggested don't work, you might want to get him checked by a vet. - My dog did the same thing! She would eat my dalmations poop and pee all over the carpet in squiggles... She would also eat her own poop.. What you need to do is buy some "Fences" they sell some "fences" that you can adjust to put next to your walls to keep your dog in an area... They cost around $15 each... To fix the pooping and peeing problem (this might sound dumb) but you might want to buy a "Doggy Litter Box" and it will train him... I Know how you feel and it's really frustrating but hang in there! Also, supervise the dog as much as possible and keep the cat food, cat litter box, as far away from him as possible! HOPE THIS HELPS! Also to that lady before me that said Beagles are Stupid! then you are really wrong! they are intellegent dogs and they are REALLY GOOD AT HUNTING!
- Chewing is normal for dogs, so give them something they enjoy to chew on that is safe for them. Try cow's bones. It is a favorite at our house.
It is normal for dogs and cats to eat things they find laying around. Their ancestors made a kill or found a kill and ate as much as they could, not knowing when they would eat again. This is still natural for them. But in our homes, with regular food and water feeding your dogs and cats twice a day is better for them. Feed your cats in a separate area than the dogs. Leave the food out for 30 min. and then pick it up. Keep the cat litter box separate from the dogs. Cat Poop is full of protein and believe or not protein even pooped out protein is still a food source for our dogs, but covered in litter it is very bad for the dogs to eat. Feed your dogs in a crate and set a timer 30 to 45 minutes later take them outside to the same area every time to pee and poop. After they pee, praise them a great deal and after the poop praise them a great deal. Sticking to this schedule will strongly help your dog to know what you expect. - I have a Pom too, he's very smart. :)
He came to me very well trained, and the lady who used to own him gave me some books as well. The most detailed one really emphasizes the use of a clicker, which is a little plastic thing you get at Petsmart or whatever. It has a metal piece inside it and when you push down the metal piece, it makes a distinctive clicking sound. When the dog is doing something good, click the clicker and give him a treat. You can take any type of treat (such as Pupperonis) and cut it into little tiny pieces (pets aren't sticklers on quantity!) since you will be giving him alot of them in the initial training phase.
Basically, the idea is not to punish him (tempting as it is), but to reward good behavior. For example, when he heads toward the litty, depress the clicker and offer a treat. Then give him some positive reinforcement ("good boy!"). Soon he will learn to associate the clicker with good things (treats) and will come running as soon as he hears it. The book explains that the clicker's distinctive sound is very clear to the dog, whereas when you say "good boy! Good doggie not eating the litter fritters! Here's a treat!" all the dog hears is "blah blah blah blah treat" before he actually gets a treat. And that's if he's a smart dog like my Pom, who knows the word "treat". Dogs actually react mostly to your tone of voice rather than the meanings of the words.
The clickers are not very expensive and you can purchase several of them to have around the house, in your pocket, etc.
If possible, put up some barriers that the cats but not the dog can jump over. My mom's had dogs and cats at the same time for years and almost always has a problem with one of the dogs eating the litter fritters. Nasty. But her vet told her to dogs they are a treat! - Here's an important basic rule;
Delivering consistent messages to your dog will help him to view his world
as black and white rather than various shades of grey. By consistent
messages, I mean the commands that you decide to use to train, praise,
and reprimand your dog should always be the same.
It is important that all members of the family are aware of this and use the
same commands themselves, as you would not want to undermine the
hard work that you have put in to training the dog by having other people
confusing him.
Spending QUALITY TIME with your dog is the key.
There are some pretty good guides online; www.dogtrainingguidesreview.com
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