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Tips For Properly Training Your Dog

by Matt LeClair on Nov 19, 2009

When it comes to dog discipline, you should never use physical force to get the point across to your dog that you do not approve of a certain action or behavior.  This has no effect, and only harms your dog in many ways.  This form of cruelty is not acceptable and should never be used on any animal.  Beating an animal can have serious consequences not only for your dog, but for yourself.  Training a dog the right way is not as hard as some may think and simply takes a little time. There are other ways of training a dog to be obedient other than using physical force.  If you want to reinforce good behavior, then you have to give your dog a reason for wanting to repeat that behavior.  One way you can do this is by giving the dog praise after he or she has done something right.  All it takes is a couple phrases like “Good dog!”, “Good boy!”, or “Good girl!”.  Giving them positive attention like this will make them feel good about...Read More >>