How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your GardenWritten by Adam G. Katz
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The Old Fashioned Way to make sure that dog gets a motivational negative association when he digs is to: Step 1.) Leave a pinch collar and tab (one foot leash) on dog when he's outside in yard with another dog. Step 2.) Bury hardware mesh or chicken wire in spot where he's been digging. The chicken wire should be buried two to three inches below surface. Dogs don't like scraping their paws against this stuff. So, right off bat you've got an immediate negative association. Step 3.) Spy on him and just wait until he start to dig. Step 4.) As soon as he begins to dig, yell "No No No!" as you run outside and give dog a correction. As long as you continue to say "No no no" as you run to dog, dog WILL still associate correction with behavior. Step 5.) Be 100% consistent until you are 100% sure that dog isn't digging any more. The Lazy Man's Way to fix this problem behavior is to use a remote electronic collar (e-collar). Everything else remains same. (Click on link above to read about my recommendations for buying a remote electronic training collar). When using e-collar for this behavior, I'd turn setting up to high level. Your goal is to create absolute avoidance to this behavior (digging in garden). And you want him to think that dirt just jumped up and bit him! Usually if you correct dog with electronic collar for this type of behavior, you've only got to do it twice before dog decides that it's in his best interest to leave your garden alone.To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below): Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer! http://tinyurl.com/4efaq
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| | How Long Should You Run Your Dog For?Written by Adam G. Katz
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Usually my advice is to let common sense rule. But to be specific, it's really a health question that you should consult with your veterinarian before beginning any extensive exercise program with your dog. As a general rule, you need to build up your dog's endurance. I usually start a dog at a 10 to 15 minute jog, and over course of several weeks, gradually build up duration to anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your dog. By way... it's best to run your dog on dirt, gravel, sand or grass. Running your dog on concrete should be avoided if possible. To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below): http://tinyurl.com/4efaq Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!
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