Amy Morford - DoggyPedia: All You Need To Know About Dogs

DoggyPedia: All You Need To Know About Dogs

Dog Training for Both Trainers and Owners

Amy Morford

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Digital Edition 2014

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS BOOK

How This Book Will Help You and Why

DoggyPedia is an A to Z comprehensive guide covering all of the major (and minor) issues related to dog trainingstarting from puppyhood and extending well into the twilight years.

Using plain English author Amy Morford carefully explains the dog training process while teaching readers how to train their canine companions to obey simple commands. Once the foundation is set, she devotes multiple chapters to discussing specific negative behaviors while providing detailed solutions.

The final chapters brim with essential information on how to care for faithful companions who have transformed from spunky energetic puppies to more fragile and aging best friends. From special senior dog grooming tips to vet care options and necessities for older canine companions, its all here!

If you want to avoid dog training pitfalls and blunders and raise a healthy, happy and enviable canine companion, DoggyPedia has got it all covered.

From puppyhood to adulthood and beyond, youll turn to this guide again and again to help you provide the very best training and care for every stage of your beloved dogs lifebecause well-trained owners raise well-trained dogs!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy and Bruno

Amy Morford has over twenty years of dog training experience with companion dogs, sport dogs and working breeds. Amys motivation to write about dogs stems from her love for them, and their unbiased loyalty and devotion. Amys goal is to provide helpful, accurate information to assist dog lovers with raising and training a well-mannered, good-tempered, happy, healthy, well-adjusted companion, friend, partner and/or family pet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to everyone who has played a part in my dog journey.

SECTION A: PUPPY CARE

CHAPTER 1: HOW TO MAKE YOUR PUPPY LOVING AND OBEDIENT

Youve done your research. You and your family have followed your hearts and youve have finally agreed on a new puppy. Once you have found that puppy, a good vet, and your home has been properly prepared, you can bring your new friend home. You and your family need a plan that everyone can follow. A new puppy needs to be loved, needs boundaries and discipline, and it needs to understand whos boss, yet your puppy should also know it can trust you completely. Training practices should be loving, gentle, positive and consistent among all members of the family to ensure that there is no confusion. Commands need to be agreed upon so that every member of your family is speaking the same language.

Training should always be kept short and fun. Show a puppy what you want, and give praise when the task is performed. Firm and consistent commands along with positive reinforcement and praise will make your puppy understand whats expected, and will reinforce your authority and leadership.

Training needs to happen in different rooms, in different environments, and at different times throughout the day. Be sure to socialize your puppy with other dogs and with people of all ages. Expose your puppy to as many new situations as possible.

A happy and obedient dog has enjoyed a loving and structured life with its family from the start.

CHAPTER 2: THE RIGHT WAY TO HOUSE TRAIN A PUPPY

An indoor dog needs to be house trained as quickly as possible. There are things you can do to speed up the process and decrease unpleasant accidents.

Puppies have little control over their bodily functions, so its important to let them out frequently. Before house training is fully achieved, take your puppy out after naps and at regular intervals. Puppies between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks should be let out every hour. The time between restroom breaks will increase as your puppy ages.

A bathroom or potty area needs to be designated in your yard as your dogs restroom location. Choose a potty command to use for your puppy to associate with going outside. Take your dog out to the designated area in your yard and give your chosen potty command such as go potty or take a break.

Get your puppy into a routine. Always take your puppy out for a potty break first thing in the morning, last thing before bedtime and always after naps. Feed your pup at the same times every day. Monitor your pups food and water intake and track elimination after eating. Food and water should be restricted a few hours before bedtime. This will reduce accidents and trips outside during the night.

To speed up the house training process, dont give your puppy access to your entire house. Baby gates can be used to confine your dog to a room or a small area. The quickest method you can use to house train a dog and reduce accidents is crate training. Dogs learn to view a crate as their den. Its instinctual for them to keep their den area clean. They will not potty where they sleep. Crated puppies need to be removed from their crates regularly for bathroom breaks, water and play.