Tips for Training Your Canine

Tips for Training Your Canine :

Puppies learn at various speeds.

Some dog breeds tend to be thought to be very easy to train and respond quickly, while

others require a lot more work and firm handling. How fast your dog will learn will be Page 6

determined by which teaching technique you might be utilizing, how constant you are

and the breed of dog. It will additionally depend on what you are endeavoring to teach.

There is absolutely no age at which a pet should stop learning. Neither should you cease

dog training simply because he has mastered all his primary commands or has

completed taking conventional classes. You must keep training and teaching your pet

dog his entire life. The pointers listed are to help you to teach your pet to learn anything

which you choose to teach and at any age.

Always utilize the same command. Many dog owners inadvertently confuse their pets. A

perfect example is demanding the puppy to get into the down position. If you'd like this

to mean that the dog lays on the carpet with his belly flat then use the 'down' command.

On the other hand, you can't then utilize the expression 'down' to tell your dog to stop

jumping or to take his feet off the countertop unless you wish him to get into that

position. If that's what you are requesting great, but many owners use the term 'down'

at different times. If you'd like your dog to quit jumping use a different command word,

try the word 'off' or 'floor' as an alternative. Commands words can only have a single

meaning.

Always speak in a very clear voice. Whenever issuing a command it is exactly that a

command. You are not requesting, you are telling your dog what to do. You do not need

to employ an angry voice, just a very clear strong tone.

Keep training sessions short. Puppies tend to be easily distracted and bored especially

young dogs. You will get far better results from three, five to ten minute practice

sessions than 1 lengthy twenty minute training session.

Do not get angry or discouraged. If both you or the dog are having a difficult time with a

certain command, stop and try again during the next session. Training takes time and

patience but you need to make sure that it is a good positive experience.

It is best to begin training any brand new command in a tranquil location. For many new

commands you should have the pups complete focus. You can best achieve this by

removing as many temptations as you possibly can from the training vicinity. Once the

dog has a basic knowledge of the command you can test utilizing it in more demanding

places.

You must help to make training enjoyable. Dogs respond far better when you have a

relaxed, positive frame of mind. Always conclude teaching sessions on a optimistic note,

either having a exciting game or by performing several commands that your pet knows

well.

Top 10 Dog Training Tips

Introduction :

Bringing a cute puppy into your home is a great joy which only a person who does that

can experience. These dogs provide you with a very sincere relationship which you

cannot get anywhere else in the world.

There can be two situations after bringing in a dog and one of them is that your kids and

family may get hours of entertainment, pure love and lots of fun with that dog. The other

situation is little embarrassing because your dog can also bring destruction, chaos and

discipline problems in your house.

To ensure that you always have the first situation with your dog, you need to train your

dog accordingly and make sure that he has the proper manners to live with humans.

Also you should take care about your dog's health and choosing the best food for your

dog .

Top 10 Dog Training Tips :

1. Concentrate on what your dog is doing right. Professional dog trainers everywhere

tell their students to reward their dogs when they do something right. This “positive

training” method is in contrast to training that centers on punishment. Trainers

recommend that owners praise and reward their dogs with treats and affection for good

behavior instead of just scolding them for bad behavior.

2. Be proactive and keep your dog from behaving badly in the first place. One of the

most important tips that a professional dog trainer will tell his or her students is that

good behavior is not just the responsibility of the dog. The owner must make every

effort to avoid giving the dog the ability to engage in bad behavior while they are still

learning the ropes. For example, if you notice that your dog likes to chew, it’s important

to make sure that everyone in the home puts their shoes behind closed closet doors to

remove temptation.

3. Stop saying NO! One of the biggest mistakes that people make when training their

dogs is saying NO without giving the dog an explanation of some type. Dogs, much like

children, will become confused with a simple command of NO! Here’s what you should

do instead. If your dog is stealing the cat’s food, tell him NO and then gently guide him to

his own food dish. Or, if your dog is chewing on a table leg tell him NO and give him

rawhide or another toy on which he can chew. Once your dog begins to actually use the

new behavior, reward him with treats, toys and praise.

4. Learn the difference between boredom and separation anxiety. It is important to

determine whether your dog is misbehaving when you leave home because he is bored,

or because he is experiencing a case of separation anxiety. Figuring out why your dog is

engaging in bad behaviors is usually the quickest way to combat the problem. If

boredom seems to be the issue, you can probably keep your dog from destroying your

house during alone time by providing him a toy stuffed with treats or something else

that will help exercise his mind a little. If separation anxiety is the problem, you will

need to learn ways to desensitize your dog to not only your absence, but also your

“preparing to leave” 

5. Consider trying clicker training. Clicker training is a relatively new technique in the

dog training world and involves the owner using a specific sound to indicate to their dog

that a particular behavior is acceptable or desired. The owner will repeat the “click” and

then reward their dog for his or her good behavior. The positive feedback will encourage

the dog to repeat the good behavior.

6. Be patient, persistent and consistent. These three behaviors on the part of an

owner will develop similar behaviors in a dog. Patience means that you understand that

learning new behaviors may take some time and a lot of practice and repetition.

Persistence means that you, as the owner, do not give up when training does not seem to

be going well. Consistent means that your dog knows what to expect from you. For

example, if you always say NO when your dog is misbehaving, they learn to recognize

NO as a sign of disapproval. Conversely, if you only give treats for good behavior, your

dog will learn to recognize such positive feedback.

7. Start early. As soon as you get a dog, you should begin training in some capacity. If

you are getting a late start, it may take some time to catch up. The key to remember is

that training is often nothing more than reversing bad habits and behaviors. If your dog

is young, they haven’t had a chance to develop a significant number of these bad

behaviors and training will be simple. With an older dog, you really have to unteach

everything the dog knows about behavior and start to reteach behaviors that you find

acceptable.

8. Be kind and ge

ntle for best results. An owner who constantly punishes his or her

dog for bad behaviors is bound to be a lot less successful than an owner who is gentle

and kind, rewarding his or her dog for acceptable behaviors. Consider offering your dog

plenty of praise, and be gentle when redirecting his attention from a bad behavior to one

that is more acceptable to you.

9. Have reasonable expectations. For example, if your dog misbehaves at home you

are wise to expect that he will misbehave at the dog park or in the yard. Therefore, if

your dog is having trouble paying attention to your commands you will want to make

sure to keep him on a leash when outside. If your dog jumps on people in the house,

expect that he will be rough with other dogs. You can reverse these behaviors through

positive training, but you need to realize that bad behaviors will most likely continue

regardless of the circumstances until they have been unlearned by your dog.

10. Always enforce your commands. If you give commands, but do not enforce them,

your dog will learn that there is no reason to listen to you. On the other hand, if you back

up your commands with reinforcement he will quickly learn that you mean business

Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Cherry Sauce

 Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Cherry Sauce

4 small filet mignon steaks (about 1/4 pound each)

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 2 garlic cloves, pressed

 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper or freshly ground pepper

 Cabernet Cherry Sauce:

 1 1/2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon or Burgundy

 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

 4 whole cloves

 8 whole pepper corns

 1 bay leaf, torn into small pieces

 1/2 pound fresh Bing cherries, rinsed

 Salt and pepper for seasoning

 Optional: 1−2 teaspoon sugar

 Set oven controls to broil. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil

 and place in the oven on the top rack to preheat. Trim the steaks of

 visible fat. Rub the garlic evenly over the steaks and season with

 salt and cracked pepper. Set aside until ready to broil.

 Add the Cabernet and balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and bring to a

 boil. Tie the cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a bundle with a

 small piece of cheese cloth. Add the bundle to the wine mixture. Allow

 the mixture to reduce to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.

 While the wine is reducing, pit the cherries. Cut the cherries into

 quarters and add to the wine mixture. Cover and cook over medium−high

 heat until the cherries are tender, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce

 with salt and pepper. Add the sugar to balance the flavors, if needed.

 The sauce should have a deep robust flavor but not be too sweet.

 While the sauce is cooking, broil the steaks for 3−4 minutes per side

 for medium rare. To serve, remove the spice bundle from the sauce. Place

 the steaks on individual plates with the sauce spooned over the top.

Baked Potato with Spicy Chicken Topping

Baked Potato with Spicy Chicken Topping

4 baking potatoes

 2 tablespoons olive oil

 1/2 cup slivered almonds

 1 cup chopped onions

 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

 1 lb. boned chicken breast, cut in strips

 2 tablespoons flour

 1 1/4 cup chicken broth

 3 tablespoons lemon juice

 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 1 teaspoon paprika

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco

 1/2 cup raisins

 Scrub potatoes, dry and prick with fork. Cook. In a large skillet,

 heat oil and saute almonds until golden brown. Add onion and garlic.

 Saute until tender. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until chicken turns

 white. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Combine broth, lemon juice,

 cinnamon, paprika, salt, and Tabasco. Gradually add to chicken mixture,

 stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in raisins.

 Simmer 3 minutes. Spoon over blossomed potatoes.

Baked Chicken Breast with Fresh Basil ...

Baked Chicken Breast with Fresh Basil

10 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 1/2 lbs.)

 3/4 cup low−fat yogurt

 1/2 chopped fresh basil

 2 teaspoons cornstarch

 1 cup bread crumbs

 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

 Arrange chicken in single layer in baking dish. Combine yogurt,

 basil and cornstarch; mix well and spread over chicken.

 Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan and sprinkle over chicken.

 (If making in advance, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.)

 Bake chicken in 375 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until chicken

 is no longer pink inside..

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

 Crust:

 1/3 cup rolled oats

 6 graham crackers

 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

 1 egg white

 Buttered flavored vegetable cooking spray

 Filling:

 2 cups apple cider

 1/2 cup sugar

 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

 5−6 large Granny Smith apples, about 2 1/2 pounds

 3 tablespoons cornstarch

 Topping:

 1/3 cup brown sugar

 1/3 cup rolled oats

 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 2 tablespoons butter, melted

 Set oven temperature to 350 degrees.

 In a food processor, process the oats, graham crackers and walnuts

 until finely ground. Add the egg white and process until blended.

 The mixture should look crumbly not gooey.

 Coat a 9−inch pie pan with cooking spray. Press the crumb mixture

 evenly into the pie pan to make the crust. Lightly coat with cooking

 spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set

 aside until ready to use.

 Bring the cider to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat.

 Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Pour the mixture

 into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and

 pumpkin pie spice to the bowl. Peel the apples, cut into quarters,

 remove the core and cut into thin slices. Stir the apples into the

 cider mixture. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the apples and stir to

 combine. Arrange the apples in the crust.

 In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, oats, walnuts and cinnamon

 together. Pour the melted butter into the bowl stirring to combine.

 Apple Pie 3 Sprinkle the topping over the apples, pat down with your hands and

 bake at 350F for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. The center should

 be soft when pierced with a sharp knife.

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

 * 1 1/4 cup warm water

 * 1/4 teaspoon salt -- optional

 * 2 tablespoons honey or sugar

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour -- divided

 * 1 cup whole wheat flour

 * 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

 * 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions:

Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except cornmeal in bread machine pan in order

specified by owner's manual. Program dough cycle setting; press start. Remove dough from bread

machine pan; let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Pat and gently stretch dough into 14- to 15-inch circle. Spray

14-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired. Press dough

into pan. Follow topping and baking directions for individual recipes. 1 thick 14-inch crust is 8

servings