My Dog Training Life!

My Dog Training Life with Cute Puppies

2010-01-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

Welcome abroad to my dog training life with my cute puppies. I’m a 35 years old dog lover from Southeast Texas and I have a lot of experiences with dog breeding. I lived and breathed everything canine related since I was about 7 years old, much of which did include how to train dogs. Here, you will find some great stories about my two cute puppies, Jessie and Tom. Feel free to drop me a message if you have any question about my puppies!

Jessie

Tom

Tom - Aggression issues, dogs alike!!

2010-01-04T22:19:00.000-08:00

Admittedly, I only knew the basics of dog training when I acquired Tom. He has since taught me a lot about dog behavior, as he was the first dog that I ever really had to train. Tom was given to my mother by a co-worker who couldn’t handle the energy of a two-month-old Lab pup. Tom was like hell on paws — there was no commanding him to do anything and his will was the size of Texas. On top of all that, he had aggression issues with people and dogs alike. There were many times when I considered getting rid of him. But I didn’t. I persevered. Until one day, I found an book on the internet that seems to be helpful. Most of my friends on the internet recommended me this as fundamental dog training sources. I took up a week to carefully read the book after purchased. I've started training with Tom by applying the methods inside this book.

Update: Tom's behavior after training

2010-01-04T21:48:00.000-08:00

With the hope to domesticate this little demon, Tom; I took up a week to carefully read the book after purchased. The book contains a lot of great tips and tricks on how to train your dog. I've started training with Tom by applying most of the tips and tricks inside this book.
I get to know what exactly "Clicker Training" is? It's not about the clicker but it's so much more...
And I just knew that most of my methods were wrong. I learned how to find effective reinforcers which most of the time I used only food.
There are 7 different teaching techniques that I learned. I can now choose between several different teaching techniques when teaching Tom a new behavior. It is important to choose the right technique for just that behavior.
In the detailed training plans, I learned the most important points that the theory is converted into practice. I trained Tom all the basic skills through flexible 30 behaviors.
There are more tips and tricks that help me to train and changed Tom's behaviors effectively. Learn More!

Well, after some training, Tom has been a reformed and much happier dog ever since! It is so much more fun than the old traditional way and I know Tom really enjoy it and so with Jessie. If they see me pick up the clicker they are both right by my side.