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If your dog refuses to get off the furniture, nudges you until you pet or play with him, does not come when called, and defends his food bowl or toys, you have a dominance problem.

A dog behavior training tip I call "Earn It" may be the best dog behavior tip to correct this problem and be the answer you're looking for. "Earn It" is not a magic remedy to solve a specific problem, but rather, is a way of coaching and instructing your dog, that will help him improve his overall behavior. By trusting you as leader, he will become more confident and learn his place in the family.

How to Practice "Earn It"

* Use positive reinforcement methods (treats work best, also petting and verbal praise, or all three) to teach your dog a few commands and/or tricks. "Sit," "Down," and "Stay" are useful basic commands. "Shake," "Speak," and "Roll over" are fun tricks to teach your dog.
* Once your dog has mastered a few commands, you can begin to practice "Earn It." Before you give your dog anything (food, a treat, a walk, a pat on the head) he must first perform one of the commands he has learned. For example:

YOU: YOUR DOG:

Put your dog's leash on to go for a walk: Must sit until you've put the leash on
Feed your dog: Must lie down and stay until you've put the bowl down
Play a game of fetch after work: Must sit and "shake hands" each time you throw the toy
Rub your dog's belly while watching TV: Must lie down and roll over before being petted

* Once you've given the command, don't give your dog what he wants until he does what you want. If he refuses to perform the command, walk away, come back a few minutes later, and start again. If your dog refuses to obey the command, be patient and remember that eventually he will have to obey your command to get what he wants.
* Make sure your dog knows the command well and understands what you want before you begin practicing "Earn It."

The Benefits of this dog behavior tip:

* Most dogs assume a neutral or submissive role toward people, but some dogs will challenge their owners for dominance. Requiring a dominant dog to work for everything he wants is a safe, non-confrontational way to establish control.
* Dogs who may never display aggressive behavior such as growling, snarling, or snapping may still manage to manipulate you. These dogs may display affectionate behavior that borders on being "pushy," such as nudging your hand to be petted or "worming" their way onto the furniture to be close to you. This behavior tip gently reminds the dog that he must obey your rules.
* Anxious dogs may become more confident by obeying commands. Having a strong leader and knowing his place in the pecking-order helps to make a submissive dog feel more safe and secure.

Why This Behavior Tip Works:

Animals who live in groups, like dogs, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves to maintain order, reduce conflict, and promote cooperation among pack members. To best maintain a safe, and happy environment for both dogs and humans, its best if the humans are on the high end of the dominance hierarchy in your home. Practicing "Earn It" gently, consistently and effectively, communicates to your dog that his position in the hierarchy is subordinate to yours.
From your dog's point of view, children also have a place in this hierarchy. Because children are small and can get down on the dog's level to play, dogs often consider them to be playmates rather than superiors. With the supervision of an adult, it's a good idea to encourage children in the household who are eight years or older to also practice "Earn It" with the family dog.

My Dog Won't Stop Barking!

Easy Training for My Dog

What Is It?

The SitStayFetch dog training program is a highly detailed and practical look at preventing and solving common problem behaviors exhibited by dogs. As a dog owner and trainer myself, I have had more than my share of dog behavior challenges over the years. In looking at online programs, I have found that the SitStayFetch program presents a thorough and well grounded program, that is unusually comprehensive and well designed, for an Internet based program. Not only is this a very well organized and thorough, program, but it's actually reliable as well, which is unusual for Internet based programs. Based on Stevens' experience as a
long-time professional dog trainer, you can be confident the techniques, strategies and tips have been tested over time and actually work.

What's Covered

There is an awesome amount of useful and important information packed into this guide. It covers, not only training and dog behavior issues, but all the basics, from choosing the right puppy and where to get it, to puppy care and housetraining. It provides new owner advice, info on puppy proofing your house, dog breed information and taking the puppy to its first vet visit. From the basics, it moves on to all the more advanced topics covering the possible behavior problems, including, excessive barking, aggression, dominance, chewing and digging to name just a few. From here it goes further into intermediate level training commands, health related issues such as fleas, allergies, dog/cat coexistence, advanced commands and tricks you can teach your dog.

Particularly Interesting Parts

Besides all the great information above, the guide has a whole section on "Dog Whispering" the dog training methods popularized by Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer") which advocates and teaches clear communication and respect between dog and owner. This method has become increasingly popular as an alternate and humane way of approaching dog training. Daniel Stevens gives an explanation and background of this technique and dedicates an entire
section in SitStayFetch, to "Dog Whispering," and how to effectively utilize your voice and body language to best advantage in training and disciplining your dog. He also goes over step-by-step, how to use the technique to effectively and calmly, teach your dog to do basic commands, such as; sit, stay, down, quiet. Not only is this section very interesting, but I found the technique worked well and was very effective with my young dog. I highly recommend!

Cool Freebies

The freebies you get with the SitStayFetch book are not only numerous, but also very useful. It's great to get something for nothing, but often times in the past, it seems like the bonuses didn't amount to very much. In this case the book itself costs $37, for which you get the complete and detailed manual on training your dog, preventing and solving behavioral problems, plus a ton of general, inside information and dog owner tips. In addition you get
four freebie bonus books, which include; advanced housetraining how-tos and troubleshooting (this includes both paper training and crate training methods); a very detailed report on resolving canine aggression issues; a grooming manual that includes information on taking care of coats (including different breeds), dental care and nail trimming. and finally, training your dog for security work. Along with all of this you also get personal consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. This allows you to obtain personalized coaching on a specific problem area, by simply sending them a quick email.

In Summary

I thought I was very knowledgeable about dog training after a lifetime spent around dogs, so I was amazed at all of the practical information and tips I picked-up from reading this manual. Some of the training techniques are refreshingly straight- forward and uncomplicated, whereas, others such as the "Dog Whispering" methods are more difficult,but yield some very dramatic results when applied. I think a real plus with this program is that you're offered several effective techniques and allowed to chose between them, to use what best suits you and your dog. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and scope of the StaySitFetch program and can heartily recommend it to any current or prospective dog owner. I think you'll get a great deal from this program, whether you're a new or experienced dog owner - I know I certainly did! In summary, a very highly recommended and effective program.

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