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Understanding Hand Commands Can Save Your Dog’s Life!

by DOTBdrl • July 31, 2013 • 0 Comments

Understanding Hand Commands Can Save Your Dog’s Life!

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There are many different hand signs and verbal commands used in obedience training for dogs. However, no signals are official, and professional trainers differ in their methods. It is important for any dog owner to use whatever method they are most comfortable with and to find the easiest to follow. In order to get the best response from your pet you must connect with him, so it is vital that you remain relaxed and patient throughout the training session. If you are not relaxed, your pet may sense this and become frustrated.

Being consistent with obedience training of your dogs and training them to understand hand commands is vitally important to any dog training. You can train your dog by using a combination of both verbal and hand signal methods. Dogs use their nose, ears, and eyes to experience the world around them. A dog will understand the intention of their owner by their display of body language. A dog will always look to his owner for guidance. He will watch for hand signals and follow your lead. If you are an owner who would like to fine-tune your dog to engage his senses in order to obediently follow your commands, hand signals are the greatest foundation. Hand signals are able to reinforce commands you give your dog when they are in a noisy environment and unable to hear your verbal command. They are also essential to police situations where silence may be important. In this article, we will explore some of the more commonly taught commands for training your pet in this way.

Sit

“Sit” is the easiest and simplest command to teach and the most natural signal action. While holding the dog’s favorite treat or toy, you should lift your hand from your side directly to just above your dog’s nose. Your dog will naturally sit when following this lure. The dog should then be rewarded as soon as his bottom is on the ground. This command should be done with great patience, in short sessions each and every day. Extend your arm forward slowly and lift your hand with your palm up, without a treat. You must highly praise your dog, giving him the thumbs up sign once he sits.

Down

For a “down” signal you must turn your palms downwards while lowering your hand. You can place a treat in between your fingers as a lure for your dog, while slowly lowering your hands to the ground. Reward your dog with verbal praise and a treat immediately when he lies down. After accomplishing this, you should graduate by extending your arm, palm facing downwards, and then lowering your hand. Do not forget to give your dog the thumbs up as a reward for good behavior.

Come

“Come” is a command that is able to protect a dog from trouble and danger, making it probably one of the most important of the hand commands. This signal is carried out by extending your arm straight out and then placing your palm over towards your heart. You can also teach this command with rewards following the same process you previously used with other commands. You should first do it at a short distance. You can get your dog to consistently obey at long distances by practicing this command with a leash; a long lead can be especially helpful for graduating to long distances.

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You will then be able to practice in an enclosed area without a leash, at a later stage.

Stay

Another one of the commands that will protect your dog and keep him back until you need him, is “Stay.” Make a stop sign with your palm while holding your arm in the upright position. Without touching his muzzle, hold your palm close to it. Reward him with a treat after only a few seconds of obedience. You can slowly increase the time length and distance by gradually moving away from your pet until you are successful for a period of five minutes. Take this opportunity to teach the OK signal. Release your dog from the command by using the index finger and thumb held in a circle. This must be followed by the “come” signal for the dog to approach you. This is the time to pet and praise your dog, and have a brief play time.

Training Methods

Commonly, there are three types of training techniques that are widely used. These are in the form of electrical shocks, compulsion with a choke collar, and the giving of positive rewards. Compulsion-style stimulants are the most commonly used training methods and the demand for them has increased because of obedience problems experienced with dogs. Do some experimenting to see which style works best for you and your canine friend.

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Starting Your Dog Off Right: 5 Tips for Selecting the Best Dog Trainer

by DOTBdrl • July 31, 2013 • 0 Comments

Starting Your Dog Off Right: 5 Tips for Selecting the Best Dog Trainer

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Having a dog as a companion is an amazing experience. However, for the best experience your dog will need some training to become a well-mannered dog that is welcomed almost everywhere. An untrained dog might bring joy to your family but at the same time be avoided by everyone else. It can be difficult for a new dog owner to choose the best dog trainer. The purpose of this article is to help you in the process by providing 5 tips for selecting the best dog trainer for your pet.

1. Do Research

Before choosing a dog trainer for your pet, do some research and get references from pet owners who have previously hired the dog trainer that you are considering. It would be helpful if the breed of your dog is similar to that of the other pet owners. Remember to ask technical questions about how this trainer deals with the dogs. A good dog trainer should not gain authority over the dog by yelling or brute force. Steer away from dog trainers who have many negative reviews and those who cannot train dogs with more controlled and quiet methods.

2. Certifications and Qualifications

Though being certified does not necessarily ensure a good dog trainer, it would mean that the dog trainer is qualified and trained. Do check out your local certifications for dog trainers and make sure that the dog trainer that you are considering is well equipped with certification. A well-trained dog trainer should understand the psychology, behavior, and health of dogs. He or she should be the best person to read the dog’s behavior and know what is the best way to convince and train your dog.

3. Group Training

It would be best to choose a dog trainer with group classes for dogs. The advantage to training your dog in a class is that your dog will be forced to learn how to behave and interact with other dogs. This is especially important as a well- mannered dog in other circumstances may misbehave when in the presence of other dogs.

4. Observe

Many dog trainers offer one trial lesson for your dog. Take the opportunity to sit in the class and observe the dog trainer in action. This is the best opportunity to assess whether this dog trainer is the best for your pet. Pay close attention to details like the trainer’s personality and patience towards your dog, whether the trainer is someone you can communicate and work effectively with to train your dog, and whether the trainer trains your dog in a gentle method or by using choke collars (which is not necessarily bad, but see if you are comfortable with the approach). Within one lesson, you should be able to tell whether this dog trainer suits the job.

5. Experience

Find out more about the dog trainer’s experience. As dog training and behavior varies according to breed, the dog trainer should have experience with the same breed as your dog. An experienced dog trainer for guard dogs may be totally clueless about the training technique for small indoor puppies.

To give the best training to your dog, it takes some effort and time to select the best dog owner. Give careful consideration in this selection, as the training of your dog will directly impact your life.

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Training Your Dog How to Walk Beautifully on a Leash

by DOTBdrl • July 31, 2013 • 0 Comments

Training Your Dog How to Walk Beautifully on a Leash

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Training dogs how to walk beautifully on a leash brings about a good relationship with them. Dogs need to be trained to get used to the leash as they were not born knowing whether they should pull or lag behind. Teaching your dog leash manners may be challenging as they naturally move fast as compared to us and always want to explore their surroundings. Leashes constrain a dog’s behaviors naturally as they do not move as freely as they normally would. There are dogs that will want to keep running around, urinate, sniff, or even stop wherever they want. Thus, it is very important to train the dog on how to behave when you are walking with them by using the leash. It is very essential to make sure that you don’t allow them to pull, as they will almost always try to do. Here are some tips on how to train your dog to walk beautifully on a leash:

Getting started- you may need a slip collar to use together with the leash in case the dog has a pulling habit. This is because he may be able to slip out of the leash. Collars are ideal to help you in training your dog to get used to walking when on a leash. This will help keep them walking loosely on the leash. This is because slip collars look like regular flat collars although they have an extra loop that pulls them tightly in case the dog pulls. This keeps them from slipping out. There are actually many different styles of collars, and you may want to experiment to see which works best for you and your dog.

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Always give the command- when you are training your dog, always make sure that you choose a phrase that makes your dog know it’s time to go. Something like, “let’s go” can be a nice phrase to get used to. Start by moving yourself as you say the words to the dog. It won’t take long for your dog to recognize this phrase.

Stop and go- in case your dog pulls at the leash, stop immediately as you wait. You should not budge or allow the dog to move forward when lunging or pulling. This will train your dog that in order to reach the destination he wants, he will need to leave some slack around the leash and not pull. When there is sufficient slack around the leash, then you can start moving. Always make sure that you are the one giving the command to move. When the dog tries to control the movement, always make sure that you stop.

Make it rewarding- when you are leaving the house, you should keep in mind that your dog will be competing with you for control of the walk. Thus make sure that you are close to your dog as much as possible. Use treats as well as praise to keep his focus on you. Whenever your dog turns and looks at you, make sure that you reward the attention that the dog has given to you. You can use a clicker to help this process; when the attention turns to you, click and treat your dog. Speak to your dog in a nice tone whenever he turns his attention to you, as well as when he obeys the command that you give about the leash. This will improve your dog’s manners, and he will know that you are the one who is commanding and not him. As long as the dog keeps walking on the leash, give him some rewards for good behavior. At the beginning, you should give him a lot of rewards, which must be reduced continuously as he goes on to learn more about how to walk on the leash.

Troubleshooting- sometimes you are unable to control the attention of your dog and his interest may be more on what is going on in the neighborhood. Your sweet talk and treats may not be good enough for him to pay attention to you. In such cases, you must stop until the dog has lost focus on the interest he has. Make sure that you don’t move until his interest is gone and the leash is loose. Give him the command and wait as you look in the opposite direction. Your dog will have no other choice but to follow your command. Remember, you are the pack leader, and it is up to you to display leadership to your dog.

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4 Awesome Benefits That You Can Reap Through Dog Obedience Training

by DOTBdrl • July 31, 2013 • 0 Comments

4 Awesome Benefits That You Can Reap Through Dog Obedience Training

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Dogs are naturally man’s best friend. And this has been a proven fact that every dog owner knows to be true. 🙂 Dogs have been known to accompany humans through good and bad times, and their loyalty cannot be equaled. However, in order to achieve that certain level of loyalty and bond, there has to be a time when the dog and its master build that trust and loyalty starting at the lowest level and then gradually increasing that level until you have your dog’s utmost loyalty, trust, respect, and love.

Reaching that certain level is not a walk in the park itself. In fact, it requires a lot of dedication, hard work, and patience in order to build a very effective dog and master relationship. With that in mind, a process called obedience training has to be done. And written below are four of the most awesome bonding benefits that you and your dog can achieve through obedience training for your dearest pet dog.

Understanding Your Pet Dog

One of the good things about performing obedience training with your dog is that you will be able to understand how your pet dog acts and reacts to different kinds of stimuli and cues that you give him. This way you will be able to know whether your dog is in a good mood or not, when your dog is hungry, sad, or mad. Understanding your pet dog’s mood will help you figure out the best time to conduct obedience training.

Elimination of Behavioral Issues

Dog obedience training, as broad as a topic it may be, can be useful in eliminating different kinds of bad behavior that your pet dog can have while it is still a puppy or even at a mature age. Behaviors such as frequent biting, incessant barking, aggression, lack of focus, and a whole lot more can be addressed in the course of the dog obedience training period. This can greatly increase you and your dog’s bond as the training progresses.

Proper implementation of daily tasks

The first few days and months of having a puppy or a pet dog have some slightly problematic moments of their own. The painstaking task of having to follow through your pet dog’s urine and feces is quite a common problem when your pet dog hasn’t had the proper training yet. During the course of the obedience training, your pet dog can learn different instructions that you would want your pet dog to obey such as where to pee and poop, which can greatly diminish the problems of having to clean up after your pet dog or puppy when it wants to eliminate its wastes.

Strengthening the Bond

Initially, your pet dog will not be as obedient and playful as it would be after a few weeks or months of you being its companion. But as time goes on, your pet dog’s attitude towards you will change after it sees you as the one providing and taking care of all its doggy needs. With dog obedience training, this bond becomes even stronger as you and your pet dog work towards a greater goal.

As you can see, the benefits of dog obedience training are many, and both master and canine will be happy with the results of such training.

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8 Tips for Busy People Who Want to Train Their Dogs

by DOTBdrl • July 31, 2013 • 0 Comments

8 Tips for Busy People Who Want to Train Their Dogs

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Training puppies is one of the priority businesses in big cities and towns because people are very busy in these places and they want to have a puppy as their pet animal, yet it isn’t easy to train your puppy in the right way. This is very important especially if the puppy is a new member to your home. Before having any puppy as a member of your home, study the behavior of that puppy and decide whether it could be a perfect pet for you. Then follow some of the tips that are provided below to make your puppy one of the best members of your home.

1) Love: This is the first thing you have to show to your puppy. Every animal wants to be loved by its owner, but it is very particular in the case of puppies. They are highly emotional in nature and expect a lot of love from their owner. So always try to have as much love as possible with your puppy. That will help the puppy to learn anything that you teach very quickly.

2) Attention: Many people think that love and attention are both one and the same, but it isn’t true. Love is quite different from attention. You might love your puppy a lot but may not be able to spend time with it, which will disappoint the puppy. Puppies always love to be attended to by their owners. So attend to them for at least one hour per day, and they will show more interest in learning what you teach them.

3) Patience: This is yet another important quality you should have to teach your puppy. Remember that you can’t teach everything to anybody within a few hours. Your puppy may take some time to understand what you say, and you should have patience to teach him. Don’t scold him excessively, as that will affect his mental ability. Patience is a virtue!

4) Outside Help: If you have access to someone who is better versed in animal behavior, it is helpful to get his or her help for training the puppy. The trainer can interact with a lot of care with the puppy, and that will transfer to the puppy interacting with you also very easily. So always take care that you get the help of such a person if possible.

5) Nutrition: Feeding your dog well is also very important. Always feed healthy food to your puppy. Nutritious food is as important to pet animals as it is to human beings. So always get high-quality dog food or ask for healthy recipes from your veterinarian. Don’t feed the dog with an excess of fat and salt. That will make him feel lazy and can eventually lead to several diseases.

6) Exercise is yet another important thing that you have to provide for your pet puppy. Exercising will help the puppy to keep his fitness. Everyday take him for a walk for half an hour or so. That will make him feel relaxed and happy as the puppy drains excess energy. A relaxed mind will be able to learn very quickly, and you can teach him many lessons while you are out with him.

7) Training: Training your puppy about health and hygiene is also very important. Don’t allow your puppy to defecate everywhere. Once you show him a place to defecate, he will never forget it again. Places for urinating and defecating must always be clean. If your puppy errs, display patience in showing him his fault, so that he will not repeat it again. Remember, even human beings commit mistakes, and hence it is not unnatural that dogs do so as well.

8) Dog Psychology: Finally, understanding that dog psychology is very important in achieving success in dog training. Dogs are the most faithful pet animals for human beings, and just about everyone would like to have a puppy in their home, yet so few know how to teach them. So if you understand the mentality of the dog, there lies your success. To achieve that, you have to think from the dog’s point of view!

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The Top 3 Steps for Successfully Socializing Your Puppy

by DOTBdrl • July 30, 2013 • 0 Comments

The Top 3 Steps for Successfully Socializing Your Puppy

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How to Socialize Your Puppy is definitely one of the first questions you’ll try to answer when you adopt one, because this is a vital consideration for healthy development. Socialization and training thus become mandatory, because they mark a very critical and important time in your dog’s development. This means that what you do now or what you don’t do will permanently affect your dog’s behavior, but you don’t have to worry about this too much, because below you’ll be able to learn more about the things you should do to ensure your puppy will develop exactly as you had hoped he would.

1. A Friendly Attitude

You should know that a pup who is properly socialized makes for a good companion and is also well adjusted. It’s neither aggressive nor frightened by anything or anyone it would regularly meet on a daily basis. If your puppy is not socialized, then it’s untrustworthy and as a result, it will become an unwanted liability. Often poorly trained adult dogs enjoy fighting with other dogs, are unpleasant to be around, and are also difficult to train. Because of that, you shouldn’t let this situation happen to your puppy, so start socializing your little friend right now.

2. Stages of Puppy Development

You can’t just dive head first into socializing your puppy, because you’ll first of all need to learn more about how puppies are wired.

A. 7 to 8 weeks: At this age many breeders will wean and release puppies to their new homes. Because puppies are beginning to explore the environment and are also becoming more independent, it’s a great time to adopt them.

B. 8 to 10 weeks: At this age the pup will be fearful for a short period of time and he’ll not only frighten easily, but also stick close to you. To help him get through this hard time, you should keep new experiences at a non-threatening level and also limit noise.

C. 10 weeks: At this age the pup will enter a stage in which he’ll be ready more than ever to explore, but at the same time he’ll also be more inquisitive. It’s a phase that will last until he becomes an adult. On top of that, this is a very appropriate time to consider socializing him and introducing new experiences. However, bear in mind that around 4 to 5 months, some pups will get through a second “fear” period.

3. Meeting New Kinds of People

Because the world is full of many kinds of individuals, you should focus on making your puppy feel comfortable around them. Below you’ll find some of the steps you need to take in this regard, but remember that when he proves the desired behavior, you should always reward him with a treat or some other positive reinforcement.

a. One of the first steps you should take for socializing your puppy involves inviting 1 or 2 quiet friends over on his own home turf for short periods of time. You could ask them to come over for a drink on the patio and request them to scratch your pet’s ears. Your friends should be careful regarding how they’ll greet the puppy, and it’s recommended that crouch down low and allow the puppy to approach them. This way, the puppy will feel safer and approach them on his own time. For the pup, this offers a great sense of control.

b. When your pup has mastered the visits form your friend, you should take him for a dog run or for a walk in the park. However, you should let him decide who he wants to meet and for how long. If your pup is fearful in a situation, you should not force him to continue being engaged in that specific circumstance.

c. Introducing your pup to people of different professions (don’t forget about the postman), ages, ethnic backgrounds, and races is next, and it’s a very important step. Why? Well, in some cases, dogs will develop aversions to individuals who don’t look like their owner and thus, look quite strange to them.

d. After your pup gets comfortable around adults, it’s time to introduce him to children for short periods of time. The visits should of course be supervised, because children can scare puppies through their sometimes rough interactions. If you have no children in your family, you should just put your pup in an environment with pups his age. (You can also call on the assistance of family or friends with children, of course.)

Socializing your pup is a vital step for a healthy development process, one which will make him a better dog and a best friend for life. By getting him familiar from a younger age with different people, situations, and circumstances, he will develop a friendly attitude towards others in the future, an aspect that will certainly be appreciated by you and everyone coming in contact with your dog.

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5 Ways In Which Dog Training Differs from Raising a Cat

by DOTBdrl • July 29, 2013 • 0 Comments

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5 Ways In Which Dog Training Differs from Raising a Cat

Dogs and cats are very common pets that are raised in many households. There are some similarities between both species of animals, since both are mammals that give birth to their young ones, both have fur on their body, and both are hunters in their own way. These similarities make most of their owners think that it’s possible to train them in a similar way. However, there are many differences between the two animals that make them two totally different creatures. For example, the cat is an animal from the family of felines, while the dog belongs to the family of canines. If you are still wondering about how dog training differs from raising a cat, then you should keep reading.

5 Ways In Which Dog Training Differs from Raising a Cat

Teaching Tricks
The first thing that you must know is that dogs are more obedient to humans than cats and they respond to your commands promptly. That’s why you often see dogs do several tricks such as roll over, shake hands, play dead, sit down, etc. However, you would never see a cat perform these tricks. While raising your cat, you shouldn’t expect her to learn these tricks or to obey your commands like a dog does, it’s not their cup of tea. Cats aren’t wired to do such things. However, train your dog in doing these tricks and you could get great results.

Bathroom Behavior
Cats are mainly indoor animals and they can stay at home for long hours, whereas dogs generally need more access to outdoors and are often not as happy staying inside for long periods of time. That’s why cats are better housetrained naturally when compared to dogs. This is visible when you are teaching them bathroom behavior. You will find that cats start using the litter box very quickly as you bring it in your home. However, dogs take a longer time to housebreak. With some dogs the time taken to teach them housebreaking can be a good bit more than with cats.

Social Behavior
Dogs like to move in packs and cats like to live alone. That’s why the owners of these animals know that dogs needs owners to spend more time with them, when compared to owners of cat. Therefore, when you are teaching your pet to socialize properly, you should be prepared that your cat would take more time to get accustomed to strangers than your dog does. How many times have you visited a friend who has a cat that hides when visitors arrive? Probably more often than the same situation with a dog.

Night Behavior
Nothing could be more annoying than a pet who wakes you up during the middle of the night. Dogs are day animals and like to roam during daytime, but cats are nocturnal and like to roam during the night. Therefore, chances of dogs sleeping in the night and not making any noise are much higher when compared to cats. If you have a cat, it would take you more time to train a cat to stay quiet at night time.

Eating Habits
It’s true that dogs are always ready to eat and they usually stare at you when you are eating and they are waiting to be fed. Dogs can be trained to overcome this habit, but you should know that dogs have better tolerance to lack of food, when compared to cats. This is because dogs reserve fat in a better way for later use than cats do. Therefore, while training cats you be especially careful to never deprive them of food.

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Conclusion

Differences between cats and dogs are many, and each difference has its own effect on the way you need to train these animals. However, both species respond to the affection and love of their owners and offer unique and rewarding relationships with their human families. And if you plan to live with both cats and dogs, it is very helpful to remember that training and behavior is different for each.

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So You’re Thinking About Going Into the Dog Training Business?

by DOTBdrl • July 28, 2013 • 0 Comments

So You’re Thinking About Going Into the Dog Training Business?
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In order to be effective in contemporary domestic life, a dog’s behavior can be modified to be able to undertake specific activities through commands. Training involves socializing the dog into the domestic environment for unique activities such as law enforcement, search and rescue, hunting, guarding livestock, entertainment, sports, protecting people and properties, and assisting people with disabilities.

Dog trainers are in high demand worldwide; if you think you have the skills of how to train a dog, this could be the business for you! Operating a dog training business doesn’t require much of the entrepreneur apart from assessing what you need and where you are going. First, you must decide what you would like the label of the business to be. Be certain to include the services you are offering in the name–this way you will get the customer’s attraction simply by them recognizing the service they want in your business name. Legalize your business. Getting the proper legal paperwork is an important procedure for anyone who is going to establish a longterm business. It helps in avoiding unseen circumstances that can cost the business unmanageable losses. Thereafter obtain an insurance certificate to protect your business, in case of any abnormality in the running of your business (like a dog injuring another customer’s dog or even you the trainer). Finally, work on getting clients who will embrace the venture. Let’s call it image and marketing; this is the most consuming and hardest step in this dog training business. Create a website about your business that can serve a variety of purposes like providing information about you, overview and tips on various dog training techniques, class description and location, providing enrollment forms, and keeping track of your data. Advertising will generate business, as well as getting referrals from the veterinary centers around the vicinity. Visualizing your business and placing it where you want it to be in five years is also important. Your vision can change but you need your goals to help you get started.
Although not many trainers can offer all the services of dog training from basic on- leash obedience to behavior modification, they always specialize in certain types of services, usually the ones they like doing best. Some of the services they offer include: dog or pet obedience, on- and off- leash obedience, hand signal and voice command training, pre-pet awareness (helping customers choose the kind of breed that will fit their lifestyle), full owner participation training, and competition obedience. For the business owner, any of these options can be best for you because consumers are out there who need all of these services.
For most in this line of work, dog training business is a serious business with a good financial bottom line. To be ultra-successfull, you need to do your homework. Read everything you can about the dog training business, talk to people who are already in the business to find out what worked for them and what didn’t so as to learn from their mistakes. If you love working with dogs, this could be a great career path for you!

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The Best Tips To Start A Successful Dog-Related Business To Make You Big Money

by DOTBdrl • July 28, 2013 • 0 Comments

The Best Tips To Start A Successful Dog-Related Business To Make You Big Money
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Having a business in the dog market is huge. There are so many people who have been making nice sums of money because of the dog market and cashing in on the owners of these dogs due to how they pamper their little pets. Dogs are practically just like humans based on how they are treated nowadays, and it is obvious that pampering is a common aspect among owners. If you are looking into starting a business in this market, be sure to know how to get started on the right path to succeed in this industry. Pet owners definitely expect the best of what you do for their dogs.

– Discover What Kind Of Business You Want And Know Its Demand

Always think about what is currently working. For example, dog clothes are extremely in season, and they never seem to get out of style. So many people are loving the clothes they can buy for their dogs. You can help create these clothes. Of course, this is a business that may be too difficult or specialized for some to consider, especially for those who do not have a large start-up capital.

You can also try out a dog-walking business. These services are very in demand in certain areas. If you are looking for a way to give other people an affordable service while also making big money, dog walking is the way to go. Some dog walkers are very experienced and may have a team to help them out. Most dog owners may need somebody to walk their dog out into the park for them. If you can spare the time, this can be a great business.

Of course, you can capitalize on that need and get into the day care business. You can create a spot for dogs to play around in and hang out with other dogs. A small resort for dogs is a wonderful business idea and is perfect for those who enjoy hanging out with their canine friends.

The key is to discover what kind of business is going to be in demand, and then find a way to make it reality. If you can find a problem and fill it, it could make you a good amount of money. It is vital to know if something is in demand. You can find out about all of these things by taking into account the business and what it currently entails.

– Know How To Get Your Service or Products Out There

Whatever your business may be, try to find ways to get your business out there in the eyes of your customers. How would you promote a dog-walking business? Basically, you can promote it throughout parks by using flyers. Do whatever you can to start gaining the attraction of people online. Understand the power behind using the right type of marketing. Take your time to realize what kind of advertising is best based on your business.

What is most profitable?

It all depends on what you can give to customers and how little money that you have. If you have little money, dog walking is obviously the best option since there is little money to be spent in this industry other than marketing costs. You can post a flyer and rely on referrals constantly. All dog-related businesses are profitable if you know how to turn them into a business and build it so it can make money without you doing anything.

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When working in the dog business, you need to know how to train dogs. You need to understand what makes a dog bite or what causes a dog to stop what they are doing. For this next section, you will learn some practical tips to help you train a dog. Even if a dog isn’t yours and your business is not related to being with dogs, you will find that you will be around a dog at some point. Use these practical tips to help you train a dog and help the dog behave when they are in your care. Whether you have a business or not, these tips will help you learn how to best train a dog. It is still good to know about dogs and their behavior despite not owning a dog.

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– Teach them not to bite

All puppies will bite regardless of how much you love them. The key is to help them stop and discipline them while they are young. Teaching them not to bite is very simple. When they bite, all you have to do is tell them “no.” When they listen and they don’t bite, give them a treat to let them know that biting is wrong, and that will help them know that not biting is the way to go. Positive reinforcement is an excellent technique for training dogs.

– The Right Timing

The key to training a dog is to let them in on what is going on. For example, if you punish your dog a day after they do something wrong, they may not know why they are being punished. Understand that your punishment needs to be done at the right moment right after they do something wrong, so they understand why. Don’t cause physical harm to the dog–avoid situations in which either you or the dog gets mad or goes wild. Just letting them know about what they did wrong is good enough. You can show them a treat and let them know why they can’t have it, only when they do the right thing.

– Time

Understand that your dog personally really wants to help you out. Know that your dog’s mission is to please you as best as he or she can. So be very patient with them. It may take a little time before they come to understand how everything in this world works. Allow for them to learn and make mistakes. This will help them to achieve growth.

Dogs are a huge market. There is always going to be big money to be earned in this industry. If you know how to grow your services or products and you can promise that you will be helping others, then get your business started. It is the only way to succeed.

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