HUMANE TOOLS FOR TRAINING YOUR DOG

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HUMANE TOOLS FOR TRAINING YOUR DOG
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• For some pet owners the line between a humane
  training tool, and an inhumane one, can be a bit
  blurry, and some feel that provided the tool
  gives the pet owner the desired result, then they
  can be used without fear of recrimination from
  others in the pet community.
• However, most of us recognize that if a training
  tool hurts an animal and makes them cry out in
  pain, then it ought not to be used as such. But
  have you ever thought about the psychological
  damage a training tool might do to a pet?
• Here are a few insights and tips to help you
  choose humane training tools for your pet dog

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• Always remember that your dog descends from the
  wild
• In a wild dog pack there is a clear hierarchy
  based upon respect, with the alpha male being the
  most respected. All dogs are wired to give
  automatic respect to the most dominant member of
  its family, and when were talking about pet
  dogs, the owner should be the most respected
  while of course, treating the pet with respect,
  too.
• Dogs trust us, and so to return that trust we
  must treat them humanely in all aspects of their
  life under our care, including the way in which
  we train them and the tools that we use.

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• When should you begin training your pet dog?
• Ideally, you should begin training your dog as
  soon as you bring them home, since this will
  quickly enable your dog to understand what you
  require of them, and to help them become a good
  and happy pet without fear of upsetting you.
• What are the types of inhumane training tools to
  be avoided?
• Training tools that are widely regarded as being
  inhumane, usually revolve around modifying your
  pets behaviour with the use of force and pain.
  Such tools as choke, electric and prong collars
  are all considered to be brutal and are not
  recommended for the training of any dog.

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• Choke collars, or chains are perhaps the most
  commonly used of all the inhumane training tools,
  and when looped around your pets neck, they
  tighten every time they pull on the leash and
  cause intense pain and sometimes even irreparable
  damage.
• What humane training tools are available on the
  market today?
• Provided you use the following 3 tools in
  conjunction with clear and consistent behavioral
  training, you will find that each one can help
  you to eliminate any unacceptable behavior from
  your dog without causing them any fear or pain

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• Easy walk dog harness
• These will help to prevent your dog from
  wandering or misbehaving while they are on the
  leash walking with you and are safe and humane to
  use.
• Citronella collar
• Much more humane to use than a shock collar, this
  one fits comfortably around your pets neck and
  emits a short, sharp squirt of citronella. It
  doesnt hurt, but most dogs find the scent
  unpleasant, making the collar effective when used
  along with other safe and humane techniques.

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• Head dog collar
• This tool is also entirely humane and painless,
  and simply loops around the dogs head to give
  you more control over them when theyre walking
  on the leash.It is not a muzzle, and your dog
  will still be able to move their mouth enough to
  bark and drink water, but it will give you more
  control over your pet than an ordinary leash.
• Always respect your pet dog and never resort to
  inhumane methods of training them, no matter how
  annoying or naughty their behavior may be. If you
  are at your wits end, simply seek professional
  advice before resorting to painful training tools
  that may harm your pet physically and emotionally.

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