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Training Help and Articles
TRAINING HELP
Peggy Swager has gathered below some of her Training Help information to help with
common training issues and questions. Click on the title to view the Training and Help Information
House Training
Summary: Some dogs are easier to train than other
dogs when it comes to housetraining. As a rule of thumb, some of the smaller
breeds can be more difficult... Click on the title for more information.
Aggression and Biting
Summary: What are common reasons for dog aggression and dog biting?
Answers and more in this Training Help. Click on the title for more information.
Leadership
Summary: Since dogs came from wolves, many people expect that dogs will have a
pack order identical to wolves. But we have bred away from wolf
behaviors. This is one of the reasons why owners must assume a leadership role. Click on the title for more information.
Shy, Nervous, and Anxious Dogs
Summary: Shy and nervous dogs tend to be anxious, insecure, and easily stressed.
More than one behavioral trait can add to a disposition in the dog that
makes the dog more...
Stubborn Dog Issues
Summary: People who are not used to this kind of mindset often expect their stubborn
dog to follow a request as willingly as their more compliant dog. To get compliance
you need a different approach. You need to change your training style to...
Separation Anxiety
Summary: Separation anxiety can abound in a less secure and less confident dog. The
cure for this problem is two fold. First you need to help create a more
confident dog. One way to do this is... Click on the title for more information.
Articles
Help! My Dog Hates the Crate
Summary: Crates work great for transporting dogs to shows, especially if you have
several dogs. Once at the show, the dog can safely be contained in this
canine sanctuary...If your doesn’t like the crate, try using food to teach the dog
to associate the crate with a...
A Nose for Trouble
Summary: several
breeds are bred for a compact nose, including bulldog breeds, Pekinese, Pugs,
Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terriers, and King James Spaniels. This kind of a
nose structure often creates a respiratory problem...
~2008 Finalist DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America)
More Info: Hope you enjoyed this article. This article uses what is
known as "calming signals." In the book Training the Hard to Train
Dog, you will find more information on calming signals, along with how to use
massage to sooth a dog, in the chapter Nervous Nellies.
Building Confidence
Summary: ...judges look for a presence in the dog. That presence is
communicated when the dog's head is up and the dog gaits boldly.
However, a dog with a quieter, more reserved nature, can become
overwhelmed in a show environment, preventing the dog from showing his
better character. Likewise, in obedience, a dog that feels insecure
may not be able to focus on commands, and in agility the dog may shut
down all together.
More Info: Hope you enjoyed this article. In the book Training the
Hard to Train Dog, you will find more information on working with dogs who need
more confidence or who are insecure.
Dominant or Assertive Dog Part 1
Summary: One of the most confusing characteristics of the Jack Russell Terrier is the
assertiveness of the dog. This is mistakenly tagged as canine dominance, even by
experienced dog trainers. This error can create training disasters...
~2008 Finalist DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America)
More Info: More available in the book Training the Hard to Train Dog.
Dominant or Assertive Dog Part 2
Summary: ...one of the best ways to understand the assertive nature of a dog is
to look at how that nature is used by the dogs. Herding dogs are typically
assertive. Take for example...
More Info: More information available in the book Training the Hard to Train Dog.
A Matter of Misunderstanding
Summary: Misunderstandings between dog and human
cultures can create dog behavior problems. For example, submissive peeing is a
miscommunication between dogs and owners. Dogs who submissively pee...
~2009 Nominee DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America)
More Info: More available in the book Training the Hard to Train Dog.
Prey Drive That Causes Biting Needs Special Training
Summary: Anytime a dog bites, especially if
the dog breaks the skin, a dog owner has a good reason to be concerned. After
this kind of an incident, a dog owner might ask him or herself several
questions: Will this problem continue...
More Info: More information available in the book Training the Hard to Train Dog.
Shy or Abused?
Summary: The truth of the mater was that no man or woman ever beat the dog. Alexis' true problem
was that she was extremely shy. Likewise, I'm willing to bet that the
woman who adopted the dog she thought had been abused was also dealing with an extremely shy terrier.
~2009 Nominee DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America)
More Info: Hope you enjoyed this article. A lot of people have no idea
what to do with shy, frightened, and dog who seem afraid of the world. In the
book Training the Hard to Train Dog, the chapter on Nervous Nellies can help you
with these kind of dogs.
The Overly Submissive Dog
Published by: AKC Gazette
Summary: This article was written about how to correct dogs who tend to
submissively pee. This task is extremely difficult since the dog
views its submissive peeing as "don't hurt me". This
article shows how to correct it, and not to enforce the behavior.
~1st Place winner of DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) Off
Lead Special Award for Best Training Article, 2002.
More Info: Hope you enjoyed this article. It can be very frustrating when
dogs have housetraining problems. In the book Training the Hard to Train Dog,
you will find an entire chapter on housetraining issues including male marking,
submissive peeing, housetraining regression, and greeting peeing.
Teaching Your Dog Who is Boss
Summary: ...a lot of people set out to show
their dog who is boss. Some people refer to that process as taking on an alpha
role, while others talk about becoming their dog's leader.
If you enjoyed reading these articles on dog training,
then you should keep coming back because new dog training books are
under way, along with other articles by Peggy Swager.
Do you have a training question? You can contact the author about a consult,
peggyswager.website@gmail.com
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