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DogTrainingTechniques.Net In the United States, there are over 68 million dogs as pets. Most of these dogs are expected at some point to be some kind of guard dog, training or not, protecting the home, watching the kids while they play, keeping their owners safe from harm. They are animals that have been watchdogs for thousands of years. They don't need to be the large, overpowering breeds that you normally associate as a guard dog. They can be a little Chihuahua that is the best little alarm system that you could ever have informing you of a visitor whether they be wanted or unwanted. They listen intently, they are always on alert to anything unusual happening in what they consider as their territory. In exchange for your love and your care, they bark. They bark when there is a visitor pulling in your driveway, or the mailman is bringing up your mail. With a little guard dog training, you can harness this instinct and put it to great use. You are going to be teaching your dog to bark, then go to a member of your family when something unusual is happening. You will first, after he barks, call him to you, reward him with a treat. You are developing a reflex in your dog to sense when something is wrong or unusual, you want him to bark and go to the family member. Clicker with guard dog training is another variation of this technique. When your dog carries out your request, you make a sound with the clicking device to alert your dog that he has performed well, then you give him a treat. Your dog will learn by association, the sound of the clicking with a treat. Once this is made, you will then use a verbal command in place of the clicker and treat. If your dog barks excessively, you will want to teach him "quiet" as a command. You may want to use an "interruption" method such as shaking a can with pennies or spraying him with water when you say "quiet". He will soon understand that and go by the command alone. Some people will put up a sign in their window or yard saying "beware of dog" or "guard dog on duty". Whatever you choose, a little guard dog training may give you a little more peace of mind and provide clearer expectations for your dog. |
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