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How to Train a Nervous Anxious Dog

Dog Training Manual — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:28:55 +0000

Training a nervous anxious dog can be fairly challenging. When you undertake training it has to be using a positive reinforcement method. If the dog is very nervous and anxious then you are going to have to spend a lot of quality time with the dog, praising him for his achievements and showing him a vast amount of patience.

Do not get frustrated or angry with your dog if he does not do what you want him to do. This is counterproductive. The likelihood is that he is not being naughty but just does not understand what you are asking of him.

There is a good dog training manual that has had success with over 67,000 dogs that is available over the internet called Secrets to Dog Training it used to be called SitFetchStay. There is a short ebook available about the top 5 dog training myths, they also do a short course as well as a longer more in depth course. You can check out the details here

The Journey Home from the Dog Shelter

Dog Training Manual — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:23:23 +0000

photo credit: BL1961

The journey home from the dog shelter was a very anxious one, I don’t drive out of personal preference so this meant taking Fig home on public transport.

Looking back on it the journey was fairly uneventful although it would be fair to say that Fig was frightened. His tail is curly and sits above his body but on this journey it remained under his body. He also cowered quite a bit by slinking low to the ground.

He had been in the dog shelter for a few months so I guess it is not surprising that all that strange noise and commotion made him very anxious. I thought that it was extremely important to start the relationship off right so on the way home we allowed Fig explore, experience all the new sensations and provide him with positive reinforcement/encouragement as we went along to help guide him with what was acceptable behavior and what was not.

We were fortunate in that there were no incidents of Fig making a mess on on any of the vehicles which knowing what I know about him now was a blessing and a miracle. Although were all nervous on the journey come it seemed that our relationships were getting off to a good start.

The advice in our trusty dog training manual seemed to be bearing fruits from the off but would it continue?

Introducing Fig – our dog who has volunteered to test the dog training manual

Dog Training Manual — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:17:12 +0000

There is no doubt in my mind that you really have to take the time and train your dog using a dog training manual. We have a rescue dog and the use of a dog training manual has helped to settle him into his new life. Using a specific manual provides a consistency of approach which is key to achieving successful results. Dog training manuals come in a whole host of varieties you need to find one that works for you. I am all for positive reinforcement and so my choices are all in this field.

Any way this is Fig who is the inspiration for this journey to the ultimately trained family pet!

Getting a new dog and settling it into family life can be a little challenging so it is important to get the right support from the start to resolve any complications.

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