How your dog learns to do the manikin Male-making is probably one of the sweetest tricks that can be taught to a dog. But how do you get your beloved four-legged friend to stand on his hind legs on command? If you want to teach your dog to stand on his hind legs, you should, …
Riding a bike with a dog: what to watch out for Riding a bike with your dog will keep you, and your dog fit in the long run. But be careful: If you don’t follow a few tips beforehand, you’ll quickly come home with abrasions, but without your dog. Cycling is enjoyable when you can …
Is the dog stubborn? Educate four-legged “stubborn If a dog does not obey, it is quickly called “stubborn.” However, this is a misunderstanding because the four-legged friends do not simply behave stubbornly to annoy their master or mistress. As a rule, something went wrong during training, so that your furry nose merely has not yet …
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Praising dogs properly: That’s the way to go By praise or a reward dogs can be educated and trained very well. It is important that you praise your four-legged friend correctly, because: Too much or wrong praise can quickly have a negative effect. Here you will learn what is important when praising and what you …
Four vital commands for your dog You and the four-legged friend should be fine when you live with a dog. For this, your pelt-nose must listen to your commands. On the one hand, this is important so that living together with other people and animals goes smoothly and there are no constant problems. The other …
Dog training: useless rules you should avoid When it comes to dog training, some rules circulate that is now considered outdated. For example, consistency and authority are often confused with force, and rewards and a calm tone are dismissed as effeminate. We have collected some typical dog training myths for you – and explained how …
Pavlov’s dog and classical conditioning The so-called Pavlov’s dog stands for an experiment with which the famous natural scientist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov proved the phenomenon of classical conditioning. The Russian professor Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (born on 14.09.1849 and died on 27.02.1936) received the Nobel Prize in 1904 for the elucidation of digestive processes and was …
Systematic desensitization in dogs If a dog suffers from specific fears, dog owners can do something about it – systematic desensitization often helps the four-legged friend overcome his fear. What exactly is behind this method, you will learn in our guide. If a dog is afraid of something, it reacts panic-stricken or aggressively to a …
Aversive training methods in dogs: better not! Aversive training methods in dog training are very controversial. They try to get the dog out of unwanted behavior by using deterrents and other unpleasant stimuli. On the one hand, properly applied methods can show short-term success, but on the other hand, the consequences of this are unpredictable. …
