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Effective Strategies for Teaching Dog Not to Jump at Kids

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Training Your Dog Not to Jump

dog_jumping_bcbjjKIn most cases, a dog’s jumping is our fault.  Many owners have encouraged their dog’s jumping from puppyhood.  If your puppy or dog jumps and you respond by petting/saying “hello”, you are clearly reinforcing and rewarding this unwanted behavior.  Here is a three step process which may help

: via Ask the Trainer: How Do I Teach My Dog Not to Jump on People? – The Dogington Post

 

3 Easy Dog Treats You Can Make at Home

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1 – Homemade Sweet Potatoe Dog Treats

We try our best to eliminate highly processed food from our diets, so why not help our beloved pups do the same? Our friends over at Fedwell show us how to make all-natural, organic treats for your pooch. Spoiler: all you need are sweet potatoes! 

Instructions:

1. Peel 1-2 sweet potatoes
2. Cut sweet potato in half and slice with a mandolin, using a 1/8″ setting
3. Organize on parchment paper (don’t overlap slices!)
4. Bake at 250 for 10-15 minutes
5. Flip, then bake for another 5 minutes (treats should be dry, not brown)

2 – Homemade Apple Dog Donuts

It’s that time of year when you crave donuts and spiced cider. I was making donuts for the two-legged members of the household because due to allergies buying them is not an option. I found an amazing recipe from Nicole at Gluten Free on a Shoestring (you really must try them, even if you don’t have allergies!) and I modified it for the four-legged members of the house. Make them both and you and your dog’s can share a special treat together.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free cake flour (We used Better Batter® which has no corn and is safe for dogs)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, at room temperature
  • 2 extra-large eggs at room temperature, beaten
  • 3/4 cup 100% no sugar-added apple cider
  • 1 apple, diced very fine or grated

Makes approx. 11 regular sized donuts or 3 dozen mini donuts

3 – Peanut Butter Dog Treats

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Add flour and baking powder in a bowl and mix.
  3. Now combine peanut butter and milk in another bowl and mix.
  4. Add the wet mixture to dry mixture, and mix them well together.
  5. Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead thoroughly.
  6. Roll out so dough is 1/4-inch in thickness and then cut out shapes or use a dog bone cookie cutter.
  7. Place cut outs on a baking sheet, lightly greased and bake 20 minutes. Check on them frequently as they can burn easily.
  8. Cool on a rack.
  9. Watch your dog devour with glee.

This really turned out well; and the treats have kept for two weeks in a zip top plastic bag and still look great and our dog Toby still loves them. I didn’t refrigerate and they have kept. I am thinking about adding something else to this the next time I make them, any suggestions for another flavor to add to this simple to make, homemade dog treat?

 

 

 

via Easy Recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats – Big DIY IDeas

via DIY Fall Dog Treats: Homemade Apple Dog Donuts

via Do It Yourself Organic Dog Treats

 

 

Are You Worried About Your Dog Chewing on Everything?

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How to Stop Dog Chewing


Video Source: Zak George’s Dog Training rEvolution

Why Do Dogs Chew?

Adult dogs chew to keep teeth clean and strong, strengthen jaw muscles and relieve stress. Infant dogs chew to help relieve pain and aid new incoming teeth.

Whether your dog is a pup or a full grown dog, all dogs chew to discover new things and for plan old entertainment.

Other Reasons Dog Chew…

Healthy chewing habits are good, but bad chewing habits could be an indication that your dog is trying to tell you something. Your dog’s chewing can be linked to separation anxiety, boredom, lack of exercise, pain, hunger, health or dental problems.

Talk to your veterinarian and find out whether your dog’s chewing is a mask for a more serious problem.

via How to Get My Dog to Stop Chewing On Everything! – Breaking Soup

 

How To Make Your Dog Stop Jumping On Friends and Family

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Make Your Dog Stop Jumping 

Does your puppy or dog jump “maul” you when you come home? Can you not get through the door without him clobbering you with love and attention? What about when you are holding a piece of food? Does he perform dolphin-like leaps to get that morsel from your hand? Even worse, does he do this when he meets a stranger on the street or a guest in your house?

While his intentions may be (mostly) good, this type of jumping isn’t just annoying, it’s dangerous. Dogs that jump on people can cause all sorts of problems:

via How To Make Your Dog Stop Jumping On People

 

3 Simple Steps to Teaching Your Dog How to Sit

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Teaching your dog to sit on command is useful for a varity of situations like:

  1. Sitting when being greeted by a stranger.  This help to eliminate the unwanted behavior of the dog jumping on people when excited.
  2. Sitting before exiting through an opened door.  This helps to elimimate the dog’s behavior of bolting through the door ahead of you.
  3. Sitting for an examination.  This helps for visits to the groomer and or vet’s office. 

Improtant Note:  If your dog stands instead of putting his butt on the floor, this normally means that you are holding the treat too high.  Try again, this time holding the treat slightly lower until your dog sits instead of standing. via Tuesday’s Tip – Teaching your dog to sit