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A Clicker Leash Makes It Easier To Control Your Dog

Saturday, July 10, 2010
posted by c eothe 1:46 PM

Did you know that dog’s love to be trained to be obedient to their pet parents’ commands, but why, they want to please and obey and of course getting a treat for doing so.  Pleasing a dog’s pet parent commands is a happy beginning of a close relationship, and there are numerous commands in training your dog that is fun for both.  Perhaps the pet parent does not have the time for obedience training and prefers to send their dog to school, but personally, I feel that if the pet parent can train their own pet, there is more to the training than just obedience.  There is the togetherness of love and confidence between the two and besides, it is very rewarding in knowing you did a good job and end up with a wonderful pet that you will be proud of.

Depending on what training you want your dog to learn, there are simple procedures for your dog to understand what it is that you want them to do, and they will learn to understand to be a well-trained dog.  Most pet parents have more than one leash for their dog, and many of the different lengths have different reasons in using the leash for training, such as longer leashes are used in training to ‘come’, and generally used for training your dog to ‘heel’.  The retractable leash is a good tool because you have more control over your dog and is a popular and successful training tool that is reasonable in price.  The clicker leash is retractable and contains a clicker within the handle when used with each command, the dog will learn to respect the clicker and of course, receive a treat each time they follow through.  Be Happy!

Part 3 – The Pet Child Learns Leash Walking

Thursday, June 10, 2010
posted by c eothe 7:00 PM

When you bring your new pet child home, they know nothing of the necessary commands to be a good doggie and please their pet parent, they just want to play, so they must learn.  So far you have trained them to recognize their name when called, learned how to sit and stay, now they need to learn how to walk side by side and not take off like a bat out of nowhere.  It is the pet parent, who is in command, not the pet, and the pet child learns this by training and obeying.  Being pulled down the sidewalk or anywhere for that matter by your dog, is not enjoyable, so teaching the leash walking is necessary in solving this problem. 

The clicker leash works well with this training and once your dog learns how to walk side by side, both of you will enjoy this togetherness.  Every time you allow your dog to pull forward on a tight leash, you acknowledge that all is okay, but it is not.  The pet child must learn to walk next to their pet parent on a loose leash, so every time your dog pulls forward tightening the leash, stop walking.  Your dog will turn to you to see what is wrong, so continue to walk, and if the dog still wants to pull, stop each and every time, and before you know it they will understand what they are suppose to do.  Test your dog by slowly walking ahead with a loose leash and as soon as your dog gets the idea, stop, click, and reward, and repeat this as many times as it takes for them to understand.  Be Happy!

Part 2 – The Pet Child Learns to Stay

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
posted by c eothe 6:08 PM

All of these commands for your dog will take time in them learning what each command represents, so take your time in training them with lots of love and patience, but never scold your dog because this is a time of happiness together learning all kinds of cool commands.  The ‘stay’ command coincides with the ‘sit’ command, so once your dog is sitting in front of you, give their leash some slack and take a step or two back, use your hand as a gesture (such as a stop gesture) and say the word ‘stay’.  If your dog moves forward, take a few more steps and repeat again, ‘stay”, but remember you want to stay within the concept of saying the word only one time for each command, then when your dog stays, click the clicker leash and reward with a treat.  Each time your dog obeys, take a few more steps backwards and repeat the command until they understand the ‘stay’ command.

When your dog obeys the ‘stay’ command anywhere from 2 to 5 seconds, increase the time with every move until your dog will stay for at least 30 seconds, then try this command with a few distractions to test the dog’s obedience and you feel comfortable. Gradually take your dog walking and stop at a curb before crossing the street, then give the ‘stay’ command, use the clicker, then reward with a treat for this is important for the dog to understand that when you come to a street crossing, they must stop and ‘stay’ before crossing to the other side.  When your dog is compliant to your command, you will be able to test them out again in front of other dogs with continuous training.  Two things that I have neglected to mention in these articles, start training your dog at an early age, and socialize your dog among other dogs because if you do not, you can be sure there will be trouble ahead for you and your dog.  (Part 3 will continue with walking with a loose leash command)  Be Happy!

Part 1 – The Pet Child Learns To Sit

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
posted by c eothe 11:28 AM

Pets learning their name as soon as possible is important in calling and/or talking to your dog and beginning to get acquainted with each other in their new home.  The next step is to give the “sit” command using the clicker leash, which by now, they should be in tune to the sound of the clicker and what it means.  To teach your dog to sit can be a very easy lesson for them because they love attention and know there is a treat waiting for them, so remember this is the “sit” command, and in learning how to sit, your dog will associate the command with only the movement of your hand and their treat.  Show your dog the treat in your hand, but do not say “one word” just move your hand up over their nose toward the back of their head, this is what you might call an automatic gesture between the pet parent and their pet child, and before you know it, they will sit down automatically continuing this training with only the movement of your hand, but do not allow them to lie down. 

Once that is accomplished, give the command a name “sit”, then the clicker, and then a treat.   Your dog will need consistency in their training and continuous commands learning what their pet parent is asking of them.  The most important thing to remember is use the command word only once, otherwise the command will become unimportant, but continue training until they know what the “sit” command represents.  (Part 2 – will continue with the stay command)  Be Happy!

The Pet Child Learns Their Name

Monday, June 7, 2010
posted by c eothe 12:01 PM

Now that you have a new pet child in your home, the next thing is to start their training.  A clicker leash is one of the best ways in starting your training session, and the first thing would be for your dog to learn their name.  The clicker leash is a short leash for optimal training (usually not always used as an everyday leash) and is manageable for short commands.  When the pet child learns their name, and they pay attention when called by their pet parent, a click will sound and they will learn there is a treat ahead. 

Call your dogs name and as soon as they turn to look at you, use the clicker leash as approval, and present a treat (use small pea size) as a reward.  Never use treats to entice your pet, but when they obey your command associated with the clicker leash, they do not have to “sit” or lay down for you to present them their reward, that will all come later.   Never use the pets name more than one time in training, and if they do not acknowledge hearing their name the first time, wait awhile, then keep trying until they do.  Once again, as soon as the pet recognizes their name, click, and present a treat.  (Part 1 will continue with the sit command.)  Be Happy!

Stylish and Effective Clicker Leash

Friday, April 30, 2010
posted by c eothe 4:03 PM

Are you bringing a new puppy home and need to purchase accessories for them to learn obedience commands from the new pet parents in their upcoming training? Leash training is an essential part of their learning the behavior process, and will build a lifelong bond in building character between you and your dog.  Training must start at an early age for best results. Potty training is usually the very first thing that is important, but having a brand new collar and leash is just as important.  We all know the rabies vaccination and identification tags are very important and will help if somehow your dog were to get lost.  There are a variety of collars and leashes to choose from and some are very fancy geared toward those sophisticated little ones.  There are many clickers used in training dogs, but there is one that is inside the handle.  Many dog-training classes use small hand held clickers that can be lost or misplaced. Training is to encourage your dog and make them aware of certain commands that are necessary for them to grow up and be a safe and happy family pet.

One of the most comfortable leashes out there in commanding attention is the Clicker Leash, and is highly successful in training your dog.  The Clicker Leash is lightweight and very durable with an easy handle that is ergonomic and provides a grip that will eliminate sliding, which could be dangerous to you and your dog.  The Clicker Leash is close to being four feet long and extremely effective in your training.  This awesome leash comes in small and large and offers a choice of four different colors.  Therefore, when you are ready to start your obedience training, check out the Clicker Leash, you will be glad you did.  Be Happy!