Here are Todays Amazing Training Pure Deals!
No items matching your keywords were found.
|
More Great Information on Training Pure:
Dog Training Courses - Which Method is Right for You? by Barry Sowder
Dog training courses can mean the difference between having a happy dog and happy life - or not. Dogs are happier, healthier and safer when they have loving boundaries set for them and that's what dog training courses help you learn to set for your dog.
First let's take a look at the overall methods that dog training courses use. If you find a method that suits you best, you will know the type of course that will best for you and your dog.
Types of Dog Training Courses
Reward Training: Emphasizes positive reinforcement -- instead of punishing or yelling at your dog for what you don't want him to do, you reward your dog for doing what you want him to do. Rewards consist of praise and petting as well as treats. Treats are especially used in the early learning stages of a new behavior.
Dog Whispering: Dog Whispering is more of a general philosophy than a method. This is a more advanced method that should taken on by dog lovers who feel very confident in their connection with their dogs and are interested in learning about canine behaviors, motivation and body language.
Choke or Check Collar Training: Choke collars are collars that slip over a dogs head onto it neck and tighten down on the dogs neck when it pulls too hard on its leash. Choke collars were designed for professional trainers and for limited use - there is a health risk to your dog's neck and trachea when using them. In general, dog training courses that emphasize choke or check collar training are not recommended.
Prong Collar Training: Don't even think about this method. A prong collar has metal ends that stick into a dog's flesh and digs into its neck when it pulls on its leash. Inhumane period!
Head Collar Training: Very humane collar that gently redirects a dog's attention or the way you want him to go instead of punishing or hurting him as the two methods directly above do. Very effective especially when used with Reward Training.
Clicker Training: This method takes a hand-held clicker, which oddly enough makes a "clicking" noise when squeezed. During clicker training, a dog is reinforced in behaviors with doggie treats paired with the clicking noise. At some point, the treats will be eliminated and the dog will know it has done something right simply by hearing the clicking noise. Very effective.
Electric Collar Training: As the name implies, this type of training involves your dog wearing a collar in which you are able to administer an electric shock to discourage certain behaviors. this method should only be used by professional trainers in the most extreme circumstances. If you are reading this blog, collar training is not for you -- or your dog.
Ultrasonic Whistle Training: You know of the dog whistles that you can't hear but a dog can - right? This method uses these whistles to get your dog's attention as well as to train him. You will need to be trained in this method first.
Barry Sowder owns an older rescued terrier-mix, Spencer, and a young pure-bred Collie, Olivia. Find the best dog training course for you and your dog at his blog, available at: => http://dogtrainingcourses-1.com/2009/09/dog-training-courses-which-method-is.html
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Dog-Training-Courses---Which-Method-is-Right-for-You-/631530
I'm not sure about pet rats?
I've done my research and a rat sounds like a GREAT pet, but the only kind of rat I can obtain is a feeder rat, I'm worried that since they aren't handled regularly, that they might bite me. And I want a sociable rat. Is there a way that I can become closer with a feeder rat, and get it to the point of a trained, pure bread?
There is no such thing as a purebred rat, yet, but I suspect what you are referring to the reputable breeders who breed their rats only as pets and sell their quality babies to pet homes only. For that you can search the Ratster for a breeder near you. http://www.ratster.com/
Please do not be put off by the name "feeder" rat. I don't believe that there is a difference between pet rats (bought at a pet store) and feeder rats, unless you consider the price to be the difference. We have feeder breeders where I live, who business it is to breed rats for reptile food, but many of these rats are also sold as pets. These rats are raised to be healthy because the reptiles also need high-quality food. Ok, now I'm sickening myself just talking about it.
You know, if a store would not sell me a feeder rat as a pet rat, I would be very suspicious as to what information about the rats the store management is holding from me. Needless to say, yes, I have bought feeder rats as pets because to me they are one in the same.
Some pet stores weed out their stock as it comes in. The more colorful rats are sold as pets at a higher price, and the "less classy", "unpopular", "common colors", are labled and sold as feeders.
The ONLY reason why "feeder" rats, no matter what the age, would bite, is if they were teased and harrassed by human hands during their stay at the store. If they have not been handled properly they will want to run away and hide. I have put my hands down into a tank of "feeders" and chosen the most friendliest of them to come home with me as pets. And I've had some quality rats who have been biters. So again, it makes no difference.
Your unhandled rat will be more skittish then aggressive, and there are exercises that you can practice that will turn him into a desireable pet.
Bonding with your rats
http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=bonding+with+your+rat&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&ico-yahoo-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch&ico-wikipedia-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpecial%3ASearch&p=bonding+with+your+rat
Trust-training
http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=trust+traing+with+your+rat&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&ico-yahoo-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch&ico-wikipedia-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpecial%3ASearch&p=trust+traing+with+your+rat
Forced Socialization
http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=forced+socialization+for+rats&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&ico-yahoo-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch&ico-wikipedia-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpecial%3ASearch&p=forced+socialization+for+rats
Rat Behavior and Biology
http://www.ratbehavior.org/
Rat Health
http://ratguide.com/health/
Holistarat
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/holistarat
Will connect you up with other rat-keepers who can help you with all of your ratty questions and rat-care needs. Many of us have bought "feeders" from pet stores so you can get their experiences as well. There are no feeder breeders in this group, just rat lovers.
spazrats
"my life has gone to the rats"
