Obedience

Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith 27. to God, alon

One of the best things about dog ownership is that they can be trained to obey commands and are able to make a connection with their owner. Dog training requires a certain amount of patience and determination, but will result in a well-behaved pet that your friends and family will adore.The art of dog training is quite simple, but getting your dog to understand is another story. If you want to tea

by David Gordon, Mises.org The dedication of Restoring the Lost Constitution, “To James Madison and Lysander Spooner,” at once alerts us that we confront an unusual book. During the Constitutional Convention, Madison supported a strong national government; Spooner, by contrast, subjected to withering criticism the notion that the people of the United States had consented to [...]

Dog training with an obedience teacher can be very expensive and usually takes place in a class with other dogs. If you do the dog training yourself, it is much cheaper and you can do it from your own home. There are many books online or at the store that give in details the steps [...]

Fate has a way of keeping us humble, doesn't it? Last night at obedience training I was feeling pretty proud of myself. Dax and I have been practising regularly, I've been looking at premium lists and deciding which obedience trials to enter. I've also been getting a bit of a swelled head - thinking myself pretty hot stuff as the "expert" trainer on the FrogDog Ask The Experts blog. Especially whe

So you've got a dog? Great! Science has shown that dog owners live longer, happier lives. But what now? Obedience training is one of the most important things you can do - for your dog and for yourself. The goal is to lay the obedience groundwork between you and your dog, and be able to use that foundation to overcome any behavior problems. It's all about communication. Effective communication w

It's official, Cooper is now fully trained. OK, that's not exactly true (or that simple I'm afraid), but the good news is that Cooper has completed his five-week obedience training class and has graduated with flying colours.  Last night was our last class and we had a really good session with him.  We were recapping the previous weeks learnings and practicing the stay command.  He was very wel

Simple tips to teach your puppy obedience training the right way Now that you found the puppy that you are going to live with for the rest of his or her life you need to decide on what type of puppy obedience training you are going to use. Are you going to attend classes with your [...]

Three Principles on Dog Obedience Training Dogs, even when their breeding is maximized and well-adapted to human needs, will always need some basic obedience training as they would never figure this out on their own. To be successful in obedience training you need to understand the differences between effective and non-effective training techniques. Principles to Learn: Principle One: CONSIS

I'm proud to say that for two consecutive nights I was to attend to two different christian communities. At the first night, my friends and I joined for the first time the Bible study of CCF (Christ's Community Fellowship). We were invited by Kaikai. The message shared was so striking. It was about OBEDIENCE. Obedience to our parents, according to the Bible, is a responsibility. Children, obey you

Last night was the second week in our obedience club's new home and the first time I got to work with Dax in class. I should rephrase that - I got to play with Dax in class. First week I never can, because I'm the club registrar and have to fuss with paperwork the whole time.I'm still not used to how tentative Dax can be in new places - she's such a happy, sweet, social girl, I don't expect it. Wh

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I often struggle with moods. I can feel peaceful and spiritual for weeks at a time, and suddenly, in the midst of this blissful state of being, wake up feeling miserable and distant from God. No causal thoughts precede this internal state of despair. It’s as if a mental pendulum has suddenly swung from one [...]

The obedience trial in Idaho Falls was fun. Mainly it told me that Levi is not ready for Open! He was in Open A, and while he did some good work with his dumbbell, his broad jump and his drop on recall are not quite up to par yet. But [...]

I am back.. and pretty tired. The RV Park did have wireless internet. However, I forgot my laptop power cable and so could only turn the laptop on occasionally. I have a small battery, and it lasts only about an hour. And so this is short, I’ll write more tomorrow about how everything went. Nutshell… Levi [...]

This article is part of The Virtuous Human Series. Obedience — Willingness to obey, to be controlled when necessary, to carry out orders. “There is no shame in taking orders from those who themselves have learned to obey.” ~William Edward Forster There exists a special dynamic between a master-servant, leader-follower, and dominant-submissive. In order to be effective at wielding

In my previous post, Seeking God’s Acceptance, I talked about how it isn’t necessary to seek God’s acceptance, because He has already made it clear to us through Jesus Christ that He loves us all unconditionally.  However, that doesn’t mean He approves of everything that we do…. You see, God’s acceptance of us is not a license [...]

How many times have you tried to teach your dog or puppy to obey the WAIT command, only to discover that your dog doesn't want to WAIT? Training your dog to WAIT can be very challenging because most dogs are easily distracted. Dogs are also naturally energetic and inattentive. Your dog may have difficulty comprehending the WAIT command because it necessitates inactivity. As we all know, it doesn't

Today's Scripture “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land” (Isaiah 1:19). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria God wants you to have the best in life. He wants to give you the good of the land. God tells us in His Word how to activate His promises in our lives. Notice this verse doesn’t say that just obedience will cause you to eat the good of the

Should I Take My Dog to Obedience Classes?By Jerry Baubut Dog obedience training starts even before you get your puppy in your home. Instead, it starts originally with the person that you purchased the dog from. This training is more than just training your dog; it involves teaching the dog owner too. Going through it is [...]

We are only asked to do what we are told -small, strange, or simple as that may be-our orders are to obey, and in thismy conscience is clear.-Jim Elliot

If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment Job 36:11 NIV __________________ For not the hearers of the law are just before... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

This is true obedience...to obey even when there is no certainty that God will provide an escape. - Allan Boesak South African ministerAs sometimes happens, there was a "honey do" list waiting for me at church this morning. But the sermon preparation continues anon. I am thinking about obedience...that ever-unpopular notion. I think that the story of the binding/sacrifice of Isaac is abo

To properly train your dog, you're going to need the right dog training tools. These sorts of tools are designed with improving the learning process for your dog. Dog training tools are something which every dog owner must be well aware of. There are a lot of different dog training tools out there and knowing a bit about some of them and how they are used will be beneficial to the dog training pro

Here's the latest podcast from our student ministry, Ground Level.Our obedience should come out of love and desire for God, but sometimes, we can't just wait for the feeling to go for it. We have to do it!If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast, please click here. Otherwise, enjoy it below!Can't see the player? Click here.

SIT-STAY The sit-stay command is also a very critical behavior for your dog to learn. Like all the other off-leash commands you’re teaching, it’s impor¬tant to recognize that you may already be giving the sit-stay command without backing it up. Spend a few days being conscious of this and youmay be very surprised to realize there [...]

The Second Month Moving into the second month, a number of improvements will be added to the “come” concept. First, you will start to use the command when the dog is farther and farther away from you. Second, you will start to wean the dog off food rewards. At this point, you are working on some exercises [...]

Third Assignment: Days 15 Through 20 Backing up game with “come” command when the dog is one foot away; five to 10 repetitions per session, five to 10 sessions per day. Group come with “come” command when the dog is one foot away; 15 to 20 repetitions per session, two to five sessions per day. Remember [...]

Second Assignment: Days 8 Through 14 Backing up game, five to 10 repetitions per session, for five to 10 sessions per day. Group come, 15 to 20 repetitions, two to five ses¬sions per day. Variation One: The Backing Up Come Game The backing up come game is an excellent beginning “come” exercise. The purpose of this exercise is [...]

Why it’s so difficult for people to get a dependable off-leash response from their dogs. Part of the reason is that for many years, most training techniques were based on punish¬ment and involved using a leash and some sort of collar as a correction tool. Dogs were taught to avoid being yanked, and while this [...]

Levi is such a good boy! We worked his halts yesterday a bit, and again this morning, before going in the ring and he did a little bit better. Except for on the figure 8 he didn’t sit at either halt. But that’s okay, he doesn’t really know it, and my obedience instructor says he [...]

Levi is such a good boy! He didn’t weave again today doing agility… which means I’m going to pull him and work weaves for a while. I won’t trial him again in agility probably until September, or maybe even later than that. We’ll have to see. But in Obedience he did good! He got 2nd [...]

How many times have you tried to teach your dog or puppy to obey the WAIT command, only to discover that your dog doesn't want to WAIT? Training your dog to WAIT can be very challenging because most dogs are easily distracted. Dogs are also naturally energetic and inattentive. Your dog may have difficulty comprehending the WAIT command because it necessitates inactivity. As we all know, it doesn't

Clicker training is a non-coercive method of dog obedience training & is based on the dog's behavioural psychology; it relies on the 'marking' of good behaviour & rewarding this. The clicker itself is a small oblong shaped mechanical device, it will sit in the palm of your hand nicely so is ideal for outdoor work too during dog obedience training. It makes a short, sharp & unique 'clic

Dog Obedience: The Basics - By: Weston Lewis Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? Start by doing your homework. A student can only be as good as his trainer, right? The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Dog Obedience: The Basics - By: Weston Lewis Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? Start by doing your homework. A student can only be as good as his trainer, right? The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

George Patterson worked in northern Honduras with the Conservative Baptist Home Mission Society. He developed a theological education by extension program that focused on "obedience-oriented eduction." I had the privilege of meeting him when I was first starting Lake Hills Church in Castaic.I recently read an article he had written and was challenged by these words...Christ commands us: "Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields" (John 4:35). A brief glance at the "fields" of over two and a half billion unreached people is awesome. Just the mathematics involved forces us to the conclusion that it is not enough to simply go to the mission field or to send someone else. It is not eve enough to go to a mission field and to start a few churches. Obedience to the Great Commission will mean that

It used to be when you participated in an A.K.C. Obedience Trial there was a set pattern that you followed. This pattern has never allowed for a positive reward experience for your dog while in the ring. The new sport of Rally Obedience now allows for the handler to speak to the dog, clap, whistle, or otherwise encourage the dog as long as the handler does not physically touch the dog or give him treats. Just this fact alone has helped to reduce the tension that often precedes a performance and the exhibitor feels more relaxed. Furthermore the courses may be set up differently at each show, thus training for the event is not as boring for the dog.The basic exercises must still be performed by the dog but the rules are less stringent. The course consists of over a dozen options of exercises

People are hooked on taking care of pets these days as they can be considered as one of the most valued possessions of a person. In choosing a pet, we have a variety of choices but dogs are more preferred. One reason for this is the ability of dogs to understand and follow commands from their owners. If given proper training, a dog can understand both verbal and sign commands. However, they tend to learn hand signals easier than words because dogs are very observant of body language.Since we don’t have an official hand signals on dog obedience training we practice commonly used basic commands and these are the heel, sit, stay, down and come. Through hand signals, you can teach your dog to sit by starting with your arm at your side. You can then move your hands toward your chest, facing y

I have a new favorite store: Build-a-Bear Workshop. We took Mia there for her birthday, and she picked up a poodle she named Georgette (we also got a mini-version she named Gigi). After helping Mia pick out the clothing and watching the process of making it, I was hooked. I came home and started looking online at the exclusive animals there. Molly got a bear from her then boyfriend, Sergey, and she was thrilled. I didn't even know that she liked them, but apparently she'd wanted one for years. When Mia hit the 10 night mark of staying in her own bed, I let her pick out any toy she wanted. Her selection: a cheetah from the online store. When it arrived in the mail, it immediately became her best friend. Princess Cheetah sleeps with her every night, sits with her all day long, she's even tak

As children of God we should learn obedience... As parents of children, we should teach it. During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Basic obedience training is essential for every dog as they are the foundation to a well-behave dog. There are 5 basic obedience commands that every dog should know namely: Sit – Your dog’s hip should be on the ground while his shoulder stays upright. Down – Your dog should lied down on the ground and keep still. Stay [...]

For a solid and trustful relationship between dog and owner, a common language needs to be created. This can only be achieved by Dog Obedience Training that opens the way to learning and understanding your pet and its needs. By dog obedience

Most dog trainers believe that the best way to train any dog is using a method called positive reinforcement training. For those who are doing home dog obedience training this process simply entails using positive reinforcement for good behavior and ignoring bad behavior.A dog's natural instinct is to please her owner. Positive reinforcement uses this instinct and allows your dog to learn what it is you want her to do. This type of training has more meaning to your dog because she is able to learn what you want her to do using her own mental capacity.Here are some quick tips you can use to implement this training method at home:1. Pick good rewards. You need to keep your dog's interest level up in what you are doing. A pat on the head or saying "good girl" will lose a dogs interest pretty

Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to pay attention to the commands. You want to start by calling his name and then using a keyword like "watch" or "look" afterwards. This way, he will associate the words to a command. Once you've got his attention, the lessons can begin. You want your dog to be able to pay attention for a short length of time. Try keeping his attention by doing attention exercises. One example would be to hold a toy or dog treat in near your mouth and then give him the keyword command. Each time he takes the time to watch, praise him. The more you do this exercise, the more time he should be able to pay attention to you. Try getting him to watc

For dogs, the act of chewing seems to be a matter of individual preference. Some dogs have an innate desire to chew as an act of pleasure, while others have absolutely no need to chew unless they are driven to it out of sheer boredom.In this article,'destructive chewing' is referred to as inappropriate chewing of your own possessions and household items by the dog, as opposed to your dog's own designated chew toys. Dogs have strong jaws full of sharp teeth so anything that your dog starts to chew on will show its effects inside of a minute.There are 3 main reasons why dogs like to chew:Most dogs have a instinctive desire to chew because for them it is fun, self-rewarding, it passes the time, and it is a self-reinforcing activity (ie. your dog is chewing on something that tastes good to her

Many pet owners choose to train their puppies themselves, while there are some who prefer to send them off to dog obedience schools. Of course, when training pet dogs, you have to know even just the basic of techniques in order for them to grasp what you want them to learn. In most cases, however, dogs seem to recognize words said by their master and associate this with a particular task that they need to perform. Or perhaps, the master make gestures like performing a sitting position himself, which the dog somehow picks up and imitates. Experience and personal technique is what makes training a dog a success. Desired results can be had depending on the persistence and positive attitude of the master to train, not to mention his relationship with his dog. Obedience schools are a great alternative to training your puppies. While one reason for enrolling a dog to such school is to pick up a useful "trick' or two, another great reason is for them to be given a chance to socialize and

Do we obey God because we think that most times it will be just for our own good? You know, back when I was a young Christian more than two decades ago, I used to hold this notion that if I were to pray for something to come true, and if I were to be obedient to God for that period right after, God will answer my prayers. Yes, it’s extremely naive, but the good news is that God has taught me that, well, it just isn’t so; that being obedient to Him isn’t usually for our own benefit in the sense that He will answer our prayers, but that His glory and goodness might be manifested through us. I read the following story that ChannelofHealing had on her blog the other day (which I’ll replicate below), and was pleasantly reminded of this fact. Though the story was more about how a man came to believe that God answers prayers, I saw it as a lesson in obedience. (more…)

By: Kelly MarshallEntering your dog into one of the many local, state, national or even international obedience events is a great way to show off your dogs talents. These events are often sponsored by breed associations, dog product companies or even marketing firms and agencies. The great thing about these events is that they are usually not limited to only registered or purebred dogs, but rather anyone can enter. Most classes or groups within the competition are either broken down by breed or breed crosses as well as size. This helps keep the competition fair and equal for all types of dogs entering the events. Children can even enter their pets and often special classes for junior handlers are offered. The cost to enter these events is usually very minimal, especially at local level events.Basic levelDepending on the country you are competing in the events may be slightly different. Overall the basic level of obedience training includes the dog being able to walk on and off a leash

I command her to "come" and she ignores me. Obedience School was supposed to change Cookie's nature! Well, I've got news for them: This Shih Tzu has a mind of her own! She knows there will be consequences for her disobedience, but like Scarlet O'Hara, she'll "just worry about that tomorrow." Lord, how man times have You taken ME through Obedience School? How many refresher courses have been necessary because of my independent spirit? Always, I come out of school feeling smarter, wiser, and ready to obey Your slightest whisper. What happens? Before I know it, I'm back in Obedience School, and most of the time I'm learning the very same lessons all over again! Help me to be as mercifully patient with Cookie as You are with me, Lord. Just as Cookie doesn't understand why I won't let her run out in the street, I, too, am often devoid of understanding when it comes to Your Plan. Just as I protect my beloved dog, You protect Your beloved child. I praise You for being the Author

Simple commands such as "Come," "Sit," and "Lie down" should be taught at three to four months of age. Your puppy will learn very quickly to come when he is called if every time he answers the call, he receives a pleasant reward such as a piece of meat, dog candy, or a word of praise.He will quickly learn the command "Sit" if his head is held high and a little pressure is applied to his hindquarters. He will learn the meaning of "Lie Down" if you press on his shoulders and pull down on his collar. When you do these things, keep telling the puppy that he is a "Good Boy."The young puppy should learn not to pull on the leash. Use an ordinary leather collar for this training and tug gently on the leash until the puppy learns not to pull ahead.When you train your dog obedience at six months, you need a chain slip collar for the big strong dog. A chain leather one or a nylon slip collar is needed for the small dog or the puppy.You need a leash a foot longer than you are tall. Get one with st

If you have found that your dog is starting to show aggressive tendencies, is destructive to your property, or is otherwise misbehaving, you need to take action right away to nip the problem in the bud. Reason: if you let these problems go, your dog will only get the message that this kind of behavior is somehow acceptable, which of course is something you want to avoid at all costs.Here are 5 quick tips for teaching your dog obedience.Tip #1: Get your dog 's attention: The first thing you need to do is get your dog to pay attention to what you are saying. If you are going to be training your dog how to behave properly, he or she needs to understand that you are not just messing around. You have something very important to teach and your message needs to be heard. Expert trainers often us the verbal command "Watch Me " to get a dog to pay attention to further training.Tip #2: Remain in control of your emotions: Your dog likely knows your moods well, and your tone of voice and body lan

Article Title: Guide For Training A Dog - 5 Quick Tips ForTeaching ObedienceAuthor: Jed JonesIf you have found that your dog is starting to show aggressivetendencies, is destructive to your property, or is otherwisemisbehaving, you need to take action right away to nip theproblem in the bud. Reason: if you let these problems go, yourdog will only get the message that this kind of behavior issomehow acceptable, which of course is something you want toavoid at all costs. Here are 5 quick tips for teaching your dog obedience. Tip #1: Get your dog 's attention: The first thing you need todo is get your dog to pay attention to what you are saying. Ifyou are going to be training your dog how to behave properly, heor she needs to understand that you are not just messing around.You have something very important to teach and your messageneeds to be heard. Expert trainers often us the verbal command"Watch Me " to get a dog to pay attention to further training. Tip #2: Remain in

By: Roland Parris Jefferson III When a dog misbehaves it is not because they are bad, it is usually because they are dogs and they are simply acting like the animals they are. They will eat the furniture and everything else that strikes their fancy, jump up on things and people and even bite the hands that feed them. While dog obedience training may not solve every issue of behavior you have with your dog, it is a way of helping the dog understand what your expectations are.In most cases, the dog will want to please its owner, once it understands just which of you is the boss, and once established will mostly do as directed. However, before the new dog will give itself over to dog obedience training, the social pecking order has to be understood. This by no means hints that harsh steps are needed to make the dog submissive to the owner. Simple commands such as sit, kiss or stay can be taught with an even, stern, not necessarily loud voice, can make the animal understand who is in charg

By Mike Selvon We all have rules that we must follow. These rules can come from our government or can be self-imposed rules to guide our behavior. Dog’s are much the same way in that they must have rules to follow. Dog obedience training helps show the animal how they should act and in what manner they [...]

The topic of this post reminds me… I better check my email to see what time it starts in the AM… UGH… UGH UGH UGH it starts at 8am both days! Man. How come these things can’t start later. Say, like 10AM? That would be so much better for me. That way I could sleep in. Well, attempt to sleep in, anyway. Ms Tatum wants to get up every day at 6am. We have been working on this since we get up when I say, not when she says. Anyway, I’m just cranky with PMS and I don’t feel well, so I want to sleep a lot, and I haven’t been able to. I love sleep it’s how I cope. The Obedience Seminar should be fun. Saturday I am auditing, and Sunday I am bringing Chase. We should get some good training ideas!

Dog Obedience School In order to get a well behaved dog, it needs to benefit from proper training. For this reason, there are several dog obedience schools available in all areas of the country that can give you a helping hand. Many of these schools are very high rated and you can fully trust that your dog will benefit of a good education. If you choose for your dog to join such a dog obedience school, it will learn numerous tricks and most importantly, it will learn how to behave in a manner that is acceptable for you and your household. Dog owners know better than anyone that a pet is not always pleasurable to have, as it can also bring a lot of mess, noise and aggressiveness. This behavior is acceptable in the animal group, as even if dogs are more intelligent, they are still animals. However, this type of behavior can only bring you head aches and your neighbors won't be happy either with the noise or the other negative aspects that might bother them as well. The solution can be e

Getting frustrated that your dog jumps up on people when you're visiting friends? Can not understand why your dog runs away from you at the park while everyone else’s happily comes back? The simple answer is have you tried dog obedience training? It is simple, effective and very fun to do if you have the right attitude and patience.The basics of dog obedience training and teaching your dog to sit, stay, and come. These basic training commands will be extremely beneficial to you later on in your dog’s life. When you take your dog out you do not want him to be running muck in the street, you want to show him off for the perfect dog that he is! Dog obedience training can be achieved in a matter of weeks with the right attention, dedication and patience.There are a lot of obedience classes available. So if you can not teach your dog by yourself there is plenty support at the class, there are also other dogs there. Not only are you training your dog you're socializing him to which of

There obviously are several reasons to keep our hearts from sin... but I think a simple, yet most important reason is found in Ephesians 4:30..."And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live."Hello.Do you see that? When we sin, when we go against His will, we break His heart. I don't know about you, but I don't want to break God's heart.It's a bummer where our nation has headed morally. But really, have we as a church had a part in turning their hearts away... because we've focused on the outward side of sin... and not the real issue, the heart? Because we've preached hell more than we've preached the heart of God?Don't get me wrong. I believe 100% that hell is real is part of the eternal destination of those who do not surrender their lives to Jesus. But how much more should we focus on the heart of God!?God desires our simple obedience. Not that He wants us to live boring, structured lives. He longs for us to obey simply because He knows what's best for o

For a moment think about "SIN". In my mind we've painted a very distorted picture of what "sin" really is. When we see or hear the word "sin" we immediately think of such things as murder, lying, lust, drugs, etc. But really, sin is much more than that. And really, "sin" has nothing to do with the action because it all begins in the heart.Sin is simply disobedience to God's Word and His Will for our lives.If you remember, Jesus didn't leave the "sin line" at the ACT of adultery... he said that it begins in the heart with lust. Same with murder... it begins in the heart with ANGER. And so on... (See Matthew 5)So if we've gotten to the point where we think we're not sinning... because the "big sins" aren't a part of our lives... then we've fallen off our rocker. Sin begins in the heart.Obviously, all throughout the New Testament there are specific types of sins listed. For instance, there's Galatians 5:19-21... Ephesians 5:5... Colossians 3:5-6... But look at the beginning of the

I've been reading Forever Ruined for the Ordinary by Joy Dawson. It challenges the norm of just doing things one our own... it's a challenge to actually listen to God's voice and follow His will in every aspect of our lives. I thought I'd share an excerpt with you from the book:"Unconditional obedience to God should be our love response to Him for His unconditional love to us. This removes all the dutiful dullness from our responses to His directions. Every influence God brings into our lives to encourage us to obey Him is so that we will do so because of who He is." (pg. 133)And here are a few things that Joy Dawson lists that God is: - Supreme in His authority - Dazzling in His beauty - Flawless in His character - Ingenious in His creativity - Timeless in His existence - The most exciting Person - Unswerving in His faithfulness - Matchless in His graceThat's just a small glimpse of who God IS.So many times we think we're simply obeying Him because we're not sinning... but that

Once you have decided on having a pet dog into your home, this means you know the requirements that go with it – pet medication and health, dog grooming and care. For the seasoned pet owner, it can be quite easy to maintain a dog in the house. But things can be a little complicated for the first timers. Another important thing that you should consider having for your dog is providing it with obedience training. And one aspect of such training is helping the dog understand that you and the rest of the family in the household, especially the children, are above him. You have to establish your role clearly as the master, as this will assure the safety of everyone. How can your dog receive good obedience training? First of all, you can teach the very basics, which can be learned from online sites offering guides in pet obedience training. But when you really wanted your dog to learn really well, it is best if you can send it to an obedience school. Likewise, if you know an obedience t

If you love me, you will obey what I command. John 14:15 - Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. John 14:21 On Sunday, I went by to take dinner to my uncle who has been facing a health challenge and he handed me a newspaper article. "I saved this for you." He said with a smile. I read the article with great interest and I was so happy. It seems our local paper, The Detroit Free Press, had written an article on a young man by the name of Aaron Hopson, A MAN WHO LOVES GOD is a thirty something year old attorney. I've got to shorten the story but here is a good synopsis:Aaron Hopson was praying at his kitchen table and God told him to introduce a prayer in a way that would be inspiring and encouraging. So he went to work. With heavenly backing, he created the recording of "The Battle Ready Prayer CD." The prayer is underscored by Joe McNair. It seems that the prayer is a hit in Christian circles. It seems the focus is to seek the Lord's Bl

As Kathy and I continue to try our hand at Parenting Tips, this week’s turn has fallen to me. Those of you who read my earlier pointer may see some overlap with today’s offering — indeed, the game we play to teach our children to come when we call is an outgrowth of this parenting principle. A significant aspect of raising young children involves telling them to do things, or (perhaps even more often) telling them not to do things, as in one of our oft-used obscure movie quotes: “Stop doing things!” (Hint: Steve Martin has a starring role in this 1990 film.) Sometimes I can really identify with the frustration of the FBI agent in that story, thrust into a pseudo-parental role, responsible for a decidedly over-active ‘child’. In spite of the informational trickle-down among the children which a large family enjoys, sometimes it seems as though all I do is give instructions, and a lot of them seem to be the same kind of instructions I gav

This is in poor taste, even for us, but f#ck it, Ron Mexico announced he was pleading guilty today, so its appropriate. Here's the final boo-hoo for Mike Vick #7, aka, Ron Mexico.......asshole......damn, never thought I'd be saying that about Mike Vick.......

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Title: Simple yet Powerful Principles for Dog Obedience TrainingAuthor: Moses Wright Simple yet Powerful Principles for Dog Obedience TrainingObedience training is important and essential to every dog.It not only establishes lines of communication so that youcan understand each other better, it is also a bondbuilding process to increase the enjoyment, companionshipand satisfaction of your relationship with your dog.Ideally, you should start to train and correct undesirablebehaviors as early as possible when your dog is 8 to10weeks old. This is the period where they learn best and isa vital time for influencing your dog's future behavior.It's always easier to train a young puppy than an olderdog. Nevertheless, it's still possible to train older dogs,you just have to correct his bad habits first and thenteach him the proper ones.There are many incidents where owners abandon their dogs atshelters because they cannot understand what their dog isup to. The dogs display a

Dog training for obedience is a continuous process. Dog obedience training for obedience is basically a program that requires active involvement of both the owner and the dog. The whole dog training teaches them how to communicate with each other effectively. In case you do not know, dog training for obedience is vital to building a strong and close relationship with your dog. To achieve that, house training your dog is the most effective and quickest way to accelerate the dog training for obedience of your dog. Proper dog training for obedience is built on the principle of proper and strict reinforcement of discipline. Dogs are naturally social creatures and are able to live in packs. As such, they are not loners and they are inclined to conform to social hierarchy or authority within the pack of dogs. Likewise, because of this, they are ready to listen and obey your commands. But dog obedience training is effective and easier for you if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, a lot o

Dog training for obedience is a continuous process. Dog obedience training for obedience is basically a program that requires active involvement of both the owner and the dog. The whole dog training teaches them how to communicate with each other effectively. In case you do not know, dog training for obedience is vital to building a strong and close relationship with your dog. To achieve that, house training your dog is the most effective and quickest way to accelerate the dog training for obedience of your dog. Proper dog training for obedience is built on the principle of proper and strict reinforcement of discipline. Dogs are naturally social creatures and are able to live in packs. As such, they are not loners and they are inclined to conform to social hierarchy or authority within the pack of dogs. Likewise, because of this, they are ready to listen and obey your commands. But dog obedience training is effective and easier for you if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, a lot o

Title: `Lie Down': One of the Most Important Dog Obedience CommandsAuthor: Nancy Dean `Lie Down': One of the Most Important Dog Obedience CommandsBefore you can learn the advanced obedience commands, it isvital that you first learn the basics and the `lie down'command is one of the first that you should teach.Generally the earlier in your dog's life that you teach thecommand, the faster and easier your dog will learn and lifewill be a lot easier for you later on.How and Why You Should Teach the Lie down CommandThe lie down command is quite an important command to teachyour dog. Putting aside the fact that if you want to showyour dog at a professional level you will need to know thecommand, there are so many reasons why you might need touse it in every day life too.So in order to teach the command it is easier to have thedog on a lead. Putting the dog into a sit position, makesure that the lead is fairly short and then give the `down'command. Make sure that your vo

Article Title: The Benefits Of Obedience Training Your DogAuthor: Gray Rollins Your dog is a very important part of your household and thecare that they receive is equally as important. Many pet ownerswonder if taking the time to put their dog through obediencetraining is a good idea. There are many excellent benefits toobedience training that will be beneficial to not only your dogbut you and your family as well. Dog obedience training can be extremely important inestablishing a pack order in the household. This order shouldbe established as you, your family and then your dog. Sincedogs are pack animals the establishment of the order of thepack goes a long way in helping them feel safe and secure. Yourdog needs to be one hundred percent aware that you are the topdog of the household. If a dog is under the assumption thatthey are the top dog of the pack it could lead to some seriousproblems among the other members of your family, particularlyif there are children in yo

Article Title: Dog Obedience School: Finding The Best One InYour AreaAuthor: R. BirdAre you searching for a dog obedience school in your area? Ifso, you are putting your dog on the right path to leading agreat life. The fact of the matter is that a dog obedienceschool can do a lot for both you and your pooch. But before youconsider enrolling in just any dog obedience school, you willwant to make sure that you search your area to ensure that youare getting the best of the best. After all, a dog obedienceschool is just like anything else. Some of them are better thanothers, and the prices charged will vary across the board. To find the best dog obedience school in your area you mustfirst get information from each one. Once you have details ofeach school you will then be able to compare what they have tooffer. Make sure that you look at everything from the cost ofattending to the training methods. As mentioned above, each dogobedience school has a different way of doing t

ConclusionA lot of times, we know that God is telling us to do something but we'll ask somebody to see what they have to say. So I asked my husband what he thought about my writing a newsletter for the subdivision. His reply was quite accurate. He said that would be out of order because there was no Board of Directors. He was right. Besides he said, we were moving. He said it was senseless for me to write a newsletter and we were leaving. I agreed. I wrote the newsletter, the neighborhood unified and I wrote many more. I began to rekindle my passion for writing and then

Hear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be of right things; for my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8: 6 (KJV) Part 3 I NEED FOR YOU TO PICTURE THIS SCENARIOThere were many ups and downs that I had while in school. I was still very vulnerable looking back. I was slowly progressing from the paralysis on the left side of my body. I was trying to get victory over the speech impediment. It was still impossible for me to use my left hand. My mother began to make several weekly trips to the emergency room; often going in the middle of the night requiring my presence. My children were being attacked at school; mostly by bullies; mostly verbally. The work load was incredible. Often, I would stay up all night to read and by morning, I would remember nothing at all. My only solution then and even now was to study 3 to 4 times as much. I was a full time student and a housewife and mom. Something came

But He said, Blessed (happy and to be envied) rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey and practice it! Luke 11: 28(It's just so important that you know that at the time all of this was happening, I didn't know much about the Word of God.)PART TWOWhen all of this happened, the only two friends of mine who weren't going to think I was crazy was Cynthia and Jerri. Two women of God. We all spent days (I more than they; rightfully so) trying to figure out what the words meant. I needed to understand what God was saying. God sent me a message...THINGS BEGAN TO HAPPEN...Cynthia called one evening about an accelerated Bachelor's degree program at a Christian College about 10 miles away. Cynthia and I had talked for years about returning to school to get our degrees in such a program. We had heard it was hard and many people that we knew that had enrolled; had dropped out. Cynthia got in immediately, but I began to make excuses right off the bat. I decided not to get in t

Dear Friend, God Bless you today. I have been praying for you for many months; even if this is your first time ever coming to this site. I pray that things are balanced in your life ands that you remain spiritually enriched. I thank God for you and the fact that He has a grand design for your life.In the book of Jeremiah: Chapter 39, verse 11, it says:"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Have a Great day.The following account is a true account. The most amazing fact that you must keep in mind as you read it is that I was not in a church, didn't know the Word of God and knew nothing about having a conversation with God. I was always a believer, I always had reverence for God; but this was the beginning of change for me. At this point; a messenger wouldn't do, so God spoke to me Himself.And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to [reverently] fear the Lord our God for o

If you want your dog to listen to you and your commands there needs to be some form of dog obedience training. This will not only teach your dog what you mean when you tell him to sit, stay, or heel – it will also establish who the boss is in the relationship of dog and dog owner. It is usually recommended that an entire family attend the training sessions as consistency in terminology and handling is the key to successful training.A dog doesn’t need to be a certain age to attend dog obedience training but it is best to send them when they are still puppies (at least five months old) to teach them properly from the beginning. You have choices of private lessons, group lessons, or you can go it on your own with the back-up of a good reference source. Once you have started to train your dog, don’t stop. It is confusing to the dog and the sooner you finish the sooner you and your dog will know what to expect from one another.There are approximately 16-20 phrases you will have to tea

Entering your dog into one of the many local, state, national or even international obedience events is a great way to show off your dog’s talents. These events are often sponsored by breed associations, dog product companies or even marketing firms and agencies. The great thing about these events is that they are usually not limited to only registered or purebred dogs, but rather anyone can enter. Most classes or groups within the competition are either broken down by breed or breed crosses as well as size. This helps keep the competition fair and equal for all types of dogs entering the events. Children can even enter their pets and often special classes for junior handlers are offered. The cost to enter these events is usually very minimal, especially at local level events.Basic levelDepending on the country you are competing in the events may be slightly different. Overall the basic level of obedience training includes the dog being able to walk on and off a leash with the handle

One reason for doing the basic dog obedience training is to build a framework from which the owner and the dog can learn to effectively rehearse with each other. First, you can start the obedience training by establishing a general language for both of you. In return, this will train your dog to understand the exact response manner that you await instead of his maladaptive traits.Your dog can react exactly to your commands if he learned the basic dog obedience training, in place of neurotically attempting to incline him and becoming more fearful with your dissatisfaction. Your dog will admit the members of your family as the leaders and grew more protected and peaceful in this bond of love and influence. This can be utilized to help complete some of his essential and fundamental needs, such as feeling of fulfillment, exercise, productive social interaction and the protection of knowing what's anticipated. Basic obedience training will provide your dog some helpful task to achieve and

Which dog owner won't feel proud of his disciplined dog? Reversely, who won't feel ashamed of an unruly dog? It is very important for your dog to be absolutely obedient to commands of his owner. You can't expect your dog to be obedient by birth or nature. You have to take pains to make him understand obey your commands.Obedience training to your dog can be imparted in many ways - two of the more popular methods are typically carrot and stick methods. First method heavily depends on the stick or punishment approach. Second method deals with the reward system for the dog.Leash and collar method of dog obedience training has survived for a long time now. It is primitive but still mostly followed. The premises of this training method are based here - leash will be the mode of communication with the dog. Dog must understand the commands, and if not obeyed to, leash should be put to action. Using leash alone is not sufficient - dog must be made aware of the good and bad behavior. Once tra

This is a great video only about four minutes long about puppy training.  

I’ve begun adding some book reviews to the blog. I’ve become an Amazon associate in order to try and generate a little income to support my website. No purchase is required to read my reviews, but if the title interests you enough to buy it, I’d appreciate a purchase via one of my links. My goal is to provide reviews of books that I’ve found useful, or just plain enjoyable. My first review covers two books on obedience traing for dogs, as those were the most recently read. See the post below for the reason behind the initial purchase. main website under the Articles section. Daisy is catching on to pottying outside really quickly. She’s such a good puppy! She loves to chew, as all puppies do, but has been very good about chewing on her own toys. She’s found her reflection in the fireplace suround, and the glass windows on the back door. She’s the first dog I’ve owned that’s seen herself, and it’s pretty funny. She doesn’

I found this great article by Elisabeth Elliot called A Child's Obedience on Michelle's sidebar at This One's For the Girls (she's really a fount of information and that sidebar is a great overview of her parenting wisdom). It's short, and I highly recommend you checking it out. You can read it now. I'll wait. The short article talks about training your young toddler to obey. It seems quite

Dog Obedience TrainingPlay training remains important part of dog obedience rightthrough the training and trialling stages. Puppies areeasily distracted and test the patience of even the mostpatient souls. Trainers must remember the time you spendtraining your puppy now will pay off when you have an adultdog. The aim of dog obedience is to give your puppy,adolecent and elderly dogs a better, more enjoyable doglife.To begin a puppy should become accustom to wearing acollar. A simple buckle collar is fine for this purpose. Ifyour puppy is rolling around or trying to scratch thecollar off, don't take it off him until they accept thecollar.For young puppies all you need is a light weight, thinleash. Larger dogs can require a 1 inch wide leash andsmaller dogs a half inch wide leash. You can upgrade to afancy leather leash when your puppy is properly leashtrained if you like.When the puppy is comfortable with the leash, pick it upand let the pup lead you around. The good thing abouttrain

Educating not only your dog or puppy, but also the owner is important to avoid behavioral problems, starting as early as possible with consistent and fair instruction should help divert behavioral issues. Dog obedience schools classes are based around teaching many of the basics, including puppy agility, introduction of buckle collar, leash and harness, walking at your side without pulling, sit and down positions, short stays, how to pay attention, and also fun ways to teach a puppy to come when called. Dog obedience schools will counsel you, the owner, on how canines learn, housebreaking, nipping and biting, unwanted barking, and other canine etiquette. When considering a puppy class there are options for private lessons. Deciding what lessons to be involved in should depend upon the way your puppy learns, and also how he interacts with other puppies. Some puppies work better in a private setting, so when planning to train your puppy, be sure to consider the options. Many dog obedien

Dogs obedience training, is it really necessary for dog owners to consider this option? Dogs are naturally adorable and intelligent, a good companion but no matter how lovely they are sometimes dogs behavior is hard to handle and may get out of hand. Disobedience and aggression are the most hard to handle dogs' behavior. Dogs disobedience and aggression may include excessive biting, too much barking, whining, fighting with other dogs and other general disobedience that you can't get your dog listen to you. Unfortunately dogs disobedience can put you in great humiliation; your dog could embarrass you in public and you have that fear that your dog might injure someone or worst any member of your family. Dogs disobedience and aggression are sometimes caused by owners mismanagement or not knowing the right techniques and strategies to teach your dog. If you don't train your dog it may lead to serious disobedience. Before disobedience starts to become really, really serious you have to d

A significant percentage of the population in today's world has a dog, and so this explains why dog obedience training is truly so important. This type of training will teach your dog to behave, as well to do tricks, such as sit, lie down, roll over and so on; the amount of what they are taught will obviously depend on your preferences, as well as on what you are willing pay and what obedience school you bring them to. Why it is Beneficial There are actually many various different reasons as to why this is so beneficial for a dog, and it is actually considered as being one of the best things of all that you can ever do for them. Although it may not solve all behavioral problems, it is nevertheless the true foundation in regards to solving just about any problem, and so regardless of what types of problems your canine friend may have, this is sure to help and if not it will be the most major stepping stone in regards to doing so. It truly opens up a brand new line and form of communica

Dogs that simply just don't listen can be a handful. We all have encountered them at some point, whether it is our own dog or someone else's dog. The owners yelling at their dog, doing every thing they can just to get the dog to listen. When all we (the dog owners) and the dog needed is obedience training. Obedience training is a way of communication between the owner and the dog. Obedience training doesn't cure all of the dog's bad behaviors but it is a start. They teach the basics sit, stay, come and lay down. Depending on the course you choose. The basics are for safety issues also, you don't want your dog running out every time someone opens the door or jumping all over your guests as they enter your home. Obedience training is a terrific way to start training. After he conquers the basic commands then you can train him to do other things such as tricks, agility whatever you may choose. It is suggested that all dogs should go through obedience training, even if you have the ti

A search of the internet will reveal a plethora of courses, concepts, videos, and programs aimed at obedience training for dogs. Many are cutting edge and some are dated and no longer accepted by experts in the field. How does one go about finding one that is reasonable in its approach and yet effective in teaching your dog? For most dog owners there are some very basic reasons for wanting to mold the behavior of their pet. A dog without some basic dog obedience training can be like that annoying uncle in the family who has none of the social graces, always loud and obnoxious, makes a mess of the house, always sticking his nose into other peoples business - you know what I mean. You still love him but you just wish he wasn't around so much. Well, you should want to be around your dog. Isn't that why you brought him into your home, to be your friend and companion? This will happen when you find a reciprocal level of respect and understanding. This in turn grows out of finding the best

Let's start with the "Come Command" The "come command" is perhaps one of the other most important commands that you want your dog to know and one of the most difficult for him to learn. When you need to use the come command it might be when he has ran out of the house or when he is in a dangerous situation. Therefore, in order for the come command to be effective, you need to stay calm, no matter how frightened you may be for his safety. If you run after him in a panic, he will only run faster and farther away. If you stay calm, your dog will more likely move towards you. The come command should only be given for a very positive experience and you should praise him lavishly when he responds correctly. For example, if you say Rover, come and then you give him a bath, he will associate come with a bad experience (if he doesn't like baths.) Or, if you say Rover, come and point out an accident that he made three hours ago and you scold him, he will associate the come command with a

When it comes to man's best friend, there is no greater joy than having a dog that you not only love, but that is also well behaved and pleasant tempered. I am a bonafide dog lover. I have had a dog almost my entire life. One of the key components to having a dog is in knowing how to get the best odedience training for your dog. Does your dog chew furniture, or shoes? Does he/she show signs of separation anxiety by destroying your house when you leave? Does he pee in the house and refuse to be potty trained? The list goes on... Before you decide to give up or get rid of your dog, please don't. There is hope... When a dog is properly trained and well behaved, he is not only more pleasant to be around, but you can enjoy the time spent with your dog much more. The reciprocal love between you and your dog is far more enjoyable if he/she behaves himself and listens to and obeys you. Avoiding the pain and displeasure of a dog that doesn't behave well can be easily replaced by the the plea

Let's start with the “Come Command”The “come command” is perhaps one of the other most important commands that you want your dog to know and one of the most difficult for him to learn.When you need to use the come command it might be when he has ran out of the house or when he is in a dangerous situation.Therefore, in order for the come command to be effective, you need to stay calm, no matter how frightened you may be for his safety. If you run after him in a panic, he will only run faster and farther away. If you stay calm, your dog will more likely move towards you.The come command should only be given for a very positive experience and you should praise him lavishly when he responds correctly.For example, if you say Rover, come and then you give him a bath, he will associate come with a bad experience (if he doesn't like baths.)Or, if you say Rover, come and point out an accident that he made three hours ago and you scold him, he will associate the come command with a sco

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