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Showing posts with label dog obedience. Show all posts

Friday, February 4, 2011

Sparky starts his Quoll Detection Training.

Sparky the Border Collie cross has a very important job ahead of him, a few months ago Sparky was selected by MNK9 as a suitable canidate for detection training.

Sparky has a great personality and is just crazy over his toy which makes him very trainable for detection work. Sparky completed his foundation training at MNK9 teaching him to detect and indicate on a find. Sparky is now at Carnarvon Gorge undergoing further testing and training to ensure he is suitable for the quoll detection.

The dog has to be very social towards all animals and show now distractions in his working enviroment. Once this stage of training is completed Sparky will return to MNK9 for the last stage of training then go back to Carnarvon Gorge for final operational testing and training.

Sparky’s  job will be to locate endangered Quoll populations around Queensland and we wish Sparky and handler Amanda Harris every success in this important project.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Hidden Killer in Your House

September 29th, 2010 by Minette Something as simple as gum could potentially kill your dog!

Not everything natural is safe for our furry companions.  Sometimes we don’t even realize the dangers we bring home and leave on the counter or in our cars or purses.  How many women, right now,  have a stick or two of sugar free gum in their purses.  That simple little piece of gum or two could be lethal to your dog.

Xylitol is a sweetener used in sugar-free items like gum, cookies, muffins, candies and even toothpaste.   Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is easily absorbed by the human body, but triggers a significant insulin release in dogs which rapidly drops their blood sugar and can permanently damage the liver.

Recent studies have linked the problems associated with Xylitol to acute liver failure and even death.  Low blood sugar can be treated by your veterinarian, but liver damage, even with aggressive treatment, can make it difficult to save the dog’s life.

What Can You Do?

Knowledge is the first step to combat this problem! Keep your dog from getting sick

Tell everyone in your family especially children, who often share and bring gum home from school.Tell  your friends, your dog groomer and pet sitter.Dog proof your house by putting up any artificial sweeteners and gum.Look through the ingredients of the sugar-free items that you might already have at home and your toothpaste.Diligently research the things that you buy.We have a Gum Rule at my house.  Any and all gum whether it be sugar-free or not gets locked down!Keep an eye on your furry friend, if any items are missing or if your dog is a thief crate training may prove to be safest.

This is a serious problem and a relatively new find to the veterinary world.  Come up with a plan as a family, discuss the dangers of Xylitol and keep your veterinarian’s number handy in case of any emergencies.  The best advice I can give is that human food in general is not safe for your dog, keep human food out of reach and use only dog food/treats and food your veterinarian recommends.  If you are conscientious about the problem and the dangers you can help ensure a long, safe and healthy life for your canine, but sometimes it is difficult to know all the substances that can negatively affect your dog.

For more information or in case of an emergency contact the experts at the Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 a $65 consultation fee may be charged to you, but saving your pets life will be well worth it!  You can also find more information about them and toxins on their website just click on the picture above.


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Monday, November 22, 2010

New Handlers and Rusty ready to stop the Cane Toad.

We had a fantastic week on Groote Eylandt training our two Cane toad detection dogs Rusty and Ozzie to help keep Cane Toads of the island. The maintenance training on the dogs and the handler training  ensured all are ready and operational on the docks and airport.

We even managed to do some filming for an up and coming show for an English production house featuring Ozzie to be broadcasted next year in the UK then the rest of the world.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Puppy proofing your home

How to puppy proof your home.

If you follow these basics you will get ahead in being able to puppy proof your home and feel at ease that your puppy will be safe.

Put away any object that your puppy could get into and potentially swallow.

Have your puppies' toilet spots setup and kept consistent and easy for your pup to use.

Keep any electrical cabling hidden as pups love chewing on these objects.

Don't leave your pup to wander throughout your home as they will get into something!

Keep the toilet lid closed so that your pup can't climb up to drink out of it and instead fall in!

Puppy proofing your home is something you must do to ensure your dogs safety.


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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Technology and your pet

There are actually quite a few tech gadgets out there for you and your pet. This list below details some of them available:

1. The Toshiba Petbook - this has a bone tracker and is slobber proof!
2. Bark to text software - allows full translation of ruff language!
3. Pet doorbell wireless chime mat - allows your dog to tell you when it wants to come inside or go outside!
4. And lastly the best one of course by far is our own "Smart Dog Training" iPhone app, which also runs on iPad, iTouch and various operating systems for the apple devices. 12 lessons to train your dog on a budget, fully interactive.

Have a look around and see what you can find thats fun and interesting but make sure the tech gadgets don't hurt your dog.

Woof! Pepper and Lochie.


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Saturday, October 16, 2010

3 month old labrador Retriever Puppy doing tricks

3 month old labrador Retriever Puppy doing tricks | Dog Training Tips Blog Dog Training Tips Blog The Real Poop 3 month old labrador Retriever Puppy doing tricksPostDateIconApril 14th, 2010 | PostAuthorIconAuthor: adminHow do your train a puppy not to pee on your floor?  Uncategorized >>

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This is my new puppy Maya, she is 3 months old born May 5 this year. I have been clicker training her for about 9 days and we’ve had her for about 14 days total. We use the harness for walking her and the bell to notice when she stops so we don’t yank her head off, the harness has worked a lot better then a regular collar when we go on walks.

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PostCategoryIconPosted in how to train your puppy | PostTagIconTags: bang, Cat, clicker, dog, down, labrador, Maya, months, old, over, Petco, puppy, retriever, roll, sit, stay, training, trick, tricks, up 25 Responses to “3 month old labrador Retriever Puppy doing tricks” salbakulawmd says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

my six month old …
my six month old black lab know how to get something you throw and bring her back to you she learn to sit when you command eventhough i never teach her but the only thing i cannot control her of her behaviour always seeking to play

Solipsismox says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

:O mi labrador …
:O mi labrador tambien se llama maya!
creo que es un nombre comun para labradoras

rcfingerboard says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

mines 3 monthes too …
mines 3 monthes too exsept his name is marly

HipHopAshlyn says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

OMG is she fun to …
OMG is she fun to have and do u have a beach were you live or a pool cuz shell like the water

SnazzyV71118 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

she’s adorable… …
she’s adorable…what a wonderful friend

suezn5 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Great job with your …
Great job with your pup, but what’s up with the jingle bells? I would think all the noise would be unpleasant for a dog to listen to all the time.

meska96 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

she is cool my dog …
she is cool my dog can say hello i love u he can sit down and lay down ask to go to play or to go to toilet

nightjc95 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

kool i never knew
kool i never knew

kevinisnotnigga says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

i cant train my …
i cant train my miniature pincher he just runs in circles

twentieeight28 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

how did you teach …
how did you teach them play dead with the hand gun Bang bang

naiichan21 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

love it how i wish …
love it how i wish my lab was also like that,, haha my lab is so lazy

ghitens07 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

you must be a good …
you must be a good trainer

Profingers13 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

i love how smart …
i love how smart they are!!!

TallRobby says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

I LOVE THE PLAY …
I LOVE THE PLAY DEAD!!!! Bang Bang! NICE WORd pLAY!!

d00mgrub says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

hey, im suppos to …
hey, im suppos to be getting a baby lab soon and i was wondering will he do fine 2 hours by himself at home? cause nobody will be home because i leave for work around 1:25 and my kids dont get home till around 2:50 ish? please help!

debtfreedomcanada says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

anyone got any …
anyone got any ideas how this clicker training would prevent my dog from fighting other dogs. My dogs obedience is really good. just the dog fighting is the issue.

egrojodnamra says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

probably with a …
probably with a bitch

christlovesme100 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

That is Sooo cite! …
That is Sooo cite! She is so smart! I am glad you are using a clicker to trian her. Those are so helpful. Ummm…. Just a suggestion, I could see that ur puppy did some pawing on ur hand. U should teach her shake if u already haven’t. Good job! Super cute puppy!

ianjohn05 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

@tallybaby82
Sadly …

@tallybaby82
Sadly no, remember, you can train a dog, but you can not train a woman.
“wife and dog missing, reward for dog, you can keep the wife” – from a bumper sticker.

tallybaby82 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

i wonder if that …
i wonder if that clicker work with a woman

DamoMonkey says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

nice…

my 9 …
nice…

my 9 week old lab does nothing but bite you lol

jackmonaghan15 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

dude i must say i …
dude i must say i am impressed.

comedyworld176 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

the click on the …
the click on the clicker to the dog means,” good dog , treats coming your way, you win a prize” not annoying

Jorgehunter77 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

So good for a 3 …
So good for a 3 months lab =)

hamzie11 says: April 14, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Cute pup
Just a tip …

Cute pup
Just a tip man
Try to click faster – as soon as she does the act
And try not to give the treat and click simultaneously

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Are you worried about law suits because your pet jumps up on everyone he meets and nearly knocking him down?
If you are a dog owner, you probably already know how challenging dog training can be. You see, dogs have their own personality and their own ideas about what they want to do and it's not always what you want them to do. Couple that with the fact that most people aren't born being able to simply whisper to dogs and get them to do their bidding and you have a recipe for frustration.

Once you read this book, you will no longer dread the next training session you will look forward to it and so will your dog! When you learn how to communicate with your pet on his level, you will develop a firm, trusting bond with your pet that will give you the deepest sense of accomplishment and reward .. and you will finally understand why they call him man's best friend .




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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Free Hunting Dog Training Videos – Heel Part 2

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In this video we show the proper way to use a mild amount of pressure to help teach Rooster how to heel properly beside us. Ultimately he will heel properly because he wants to not because we are forcing him.

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Reward brave behaviour only!

Nearly all of my clients reward their dogs in the wrong way, without realising it.  The messages we give our dogs are quite different to what we think we are telling them.....People think they take on the same messages as humans..

CANINES ARE CANINES

HUMANS ARE HUMANS

we are different species, dogs live in the moment and they are associating praise or the tone of the praise and if we praise at the wrong time, such as when they are feeling unsure or nervous then we can actually feed that emotion instead.  When Im running a puppy school, if I have a nervous or fearful puppy, i i will ask the owners to simply ignore their puppy and let him/her comeout from under the chair or behind their legs of their own accord.  A puppy does not need to be forced out, it will actually make them feeling worse, remember they are trusting they will be ok, if you take over and if you prove to them that their feelings actually get worse they will lost trust and respect for you and you will go backwards in your training.

Only praise when they are showing BRAVE behaviour.  Ignore any NON BRAVE behaviour, it will make a very big difference to your dog if you follow these basic rules.

Your timing has to be spot on to priase, within 3 seconds I like to tell my clients, so they are onto it straight away when their dog is showing brave behaviour.


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Gary Jackson guest speaker in New Zealand

The 49th Annual NZIACO conference last week was a huge success and enjoyed by all. The venue was in the beautiful art Deco town of Napier on the North Island. With the official opening by Her Worship the Mayor of Napier Barbara Arnott the seminar was then under way with some excellent and experienced speakers. The animal control officers from all over New Zealand received a feast of quality information to assist them with their very important jobs. The seminar was absolutly first class with a great venue “The Napier War Memorial Centre” over looking the beach. Gary covered a variety of subjects including evaluation and temperament testing, Dog Bite Prevention, Signs, Electric collars and more.

It wasn’t all work  as I managed to sample some fine wines from the Hawks Bay region, go Bungy jumping, Ride a Jet Boat at Huka falls, Helicopter joy flights and sky dive over the beautiful Lake  Taupo . I Even fitted in some Skiing on Mount Ruapehu.

Congratulations to Grant Blackley for putting together a truly great event.

My thoughts are with the families of the 9 people that tragically had their lives cut short in the sky diving accident on the south Island of New Zealand and the Christchurch victims of the earthquake, the largest in NZ since the Napier Earthquake in 1931.

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Nero the wonderdog

This is Nero, the photos were taken by Zoo Studios here in Brisbane.  Nero has featured on television as Seans puppy on Totally Wild, a childrens program that runs on Channel 10.  This is also where I have done some training with him, to show kids how to easily train their dog to sit, drop, stay and walk on the lead nicely.  The show is pitched at 8 year olds and above and they cover all different types of animals and acitivites, its a lot of fun and a great time to be included in some segments.  The people i worked with there were all so easy going and professional, it was great.  I wasnt even phased talking in front of the camera.

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Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Walk Around You

Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Walk Around You | Dog Training Tips Blog Dog Training Tips Blog The Real Poop Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Walk Around YouPostDateIconApril 12th, 2010 | PostAuthorIconAuthor: adminFree Hunting Dog Training Videos - Heel Part 2  Dog Training Video -The Truth About Your Dog's Body Language >>

Learn how to train your dog to walk around you in this free video clip.

Expert: Jim Leske
Bio: Jim Leske is an Animal Behaviorist & Trainer, he has worked as a Zoo keeper, Veterinary Assistant, Riding Instructor, as well as a Behaviorist & trainer.
Filmmaker: Louis Nathan

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PostCategoryIconPosted in dog training tips | PostTagIconTags: bark, beg, canine, class, classes, come, dog, down, fetch, heel, how, lesson, lie, make, obedience, obey, rollover, sit, speak, to, trainer, your 19 Responses to “Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Walk Around You” BridlePath977 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

God dude! Tight …
God dude! Tight enough shorts? Don’t get too excited over your suckish trained dog’s lousy circle or else you’ll pop a wheelie in your pants and take out the camera guy. :P
AND this thing you call a trick… is not a freakin trick!! You simply pulled your dog around you by the leash. ANYONE can do that. Don’t really need a how to video on it.

cc91801 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

This dog doesn’t …
This dog doesn’t seem properly trained at all

kyRRrider says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

WOW!!! That was …
WOW!!! That was amazing!!…lol.

infernalman111 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Yea Good Point.. I …
Yea Good Point.. I Hate Haters! lol

Falken0112 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

ha..ha,,haaaa.. …
ha..ha,,haaaa..thanks

Makhzoomy says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

i have to say. the …
i have to say. the “what happends behind me part” was unecissary, which made it funny.

AcherusLoL says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

omggggg, this guy …
omggggg, this guy is so sTUPID!!! i mean i could train this with a cat better, then this guy with a dog~!

jacob7207 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

HA HA HA HA HA HA …
HA HA HA HA HA HA HAH A HAH AH A funniest I Have read in a while.

imeisuharsono says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

what the fuck??
what the fuck??

mnmmc1 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

lol
lol

deathwishone says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

what a joke
what a joke

murrellx says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

I don’t think this …
I don’t think this guy is much of an expert on dog training! The dog does not seem that interested in the training, and that’s always important. And this guy pulls the dog in to position. Don’t do that!! My sheperd does this very excitingly! I agree with pywlwywry; LEARN before you TEACH

skellykid1 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Ok everyone who is …
Ok everyone who is paying out this guy is a complete fuckwit. i don’t know how you can judge him when i doubt any of you could do better. Your all obviously watching this video because you yourself don’t know how to teach your dogs these tricks so yeah… go yourselfs

DogsAreMyBestFriends says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

I just wasted my 2 …
I just wasted my 2 minutes 6 seconds…

IloveDogTraining says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

awesome job …
awesome job training a dog is so important

aponce16 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

This guy is a …
This guy is a walking moron. The dog is probably smarter than him. Look almost at the end of the video he tells the dog to sit, the dog apparently didn’t hear him so he just use his hand to push the dog’s butt down. Wow, what a fascinating technique.
They call that teaching style “The old new follow your dog and use your hand to push and/or pull their butt technique”

pywlwywry says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

this guy’s bloody …
this guy’s bloody stupid.
go learn proper training before you want to teach.

Jerkzo says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

that guy is a …
that guy is a idiot.. he tells him to sit when he is already sitting..

xxemokidxx911 says: April 12, 2010 at 10:32 pm

sa-weet i wish my …
sa-weet i wish my german shepherd was that smart.. How old is that dog in this video? He looks maybe 6-7 months old mynes 7 months turning 8 :)

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Are you worried about law suits because your pet jumps up on everyone he meets and nearly knocking him down?
If you are a dog owner, you probably already know how challenging dog training can be. You see, dogs have their own personality and their own ideas about what they want to do and it's not always what you want them to do. Couple that with the fact that most people aren't born being able to simply whisper to dogs and get them to do their bidding and you have a recipe for frustration.

Once you read this book, you will no longer dread the next training session you will look forward to it and so will your dog! When you learn how to communicate with your pet on his level, you will develop a firm, trusting bond with your pet that will give you the deepest sense of accomplishment and reward .. and you will finally understand why they call him man's best friend .




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