Children

Winter is over and its time to get back outside with your dog. Its great having time to bond with your pup but it is not all that fun if your best friend can not listen to your commands. If you are similar to a variety of other people who have no idea how to train their dogs, you have probably tried shocking or pinching collars as well as verbal reprimanding. This spring, why not try out a new version of training called Puppy Clicker Training. This great new behavioral tool uses a high-pitched clicking noise that not only captures your dog’s attention but holds it long enough for you to teach them to sit or lie down. I live near Silver Springs, Maryland and I can absolutely guarantee that Silver Spring Dog Training is some of the best available.

When your dog will not lie down and pay attention, and your commands to your pup seem to be useless, a new tool may be exactly what you need to fix your doggy’s listening issues. My two dogs, a Labrador and a Shiba Inu, are both very rambunctious and do not always listen directly on command. So, for kicks I purchased a new puppy clicker tool and tried it out of my dogs. From the moment I had first clicked the button my dogs had their ears perked up and immediately pointed their attention towards me. I was extremely happy because it seemed as if the sound would annoy them, but it definitely worked well.

I thought about bringing my dogs to a real trainer but then realized that it would probably be better to train them myself, that way they understand who is in charge and who is their master. A dog trainer is helpful but has ultimately failed for my pups in the past. Don’t get me wrong, they are great dogs, they just need a little direction when it comes to behaving around other dogs and people when in public. My black Labrador, Gracie, is a bit older then Maxwell, the Shiba Inu, but she has never completely learned everything about her behavior. This is why I was so excited that the puppy clicker tool even worked on the older dog. Maxwell, the younger responded very attentively as well, but he was a bit easier.

My dogs were extremely good listeners after I began using the puppy clicker tool and best of all hiring a trainer or taking them to dog classes was not necessary. The puppy clicker tool works great to use at home or at the dog park where there are lots of people. The reason why the tool is such a great deal is that the clicker can be heard from far away. So, if you are at the local dog park and you both are far away from each other try using the puppy clicker tool. A dog’s sense of hearing is already really sensitive, making it even easier to get your dog to listen and behave correctly.

The puppy clicker tool can be really helpful for you and your dog, leaving nothing but peace of mind and silence when you need it in your home. Purchase one to find out if your dog can behave better as many others have tried and succeeded as well!

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Another common misconception about Pit Bulls is that they are unable to get along with children.  This misconception has brought many dedicated Pit Bull owners to get rid of their dogs when a new baby arrives home out of fear that their dog will harm the infant.  On the other hand, there are many Pit Bull owners who excitedly bring their baby home without a single drop of worry about the infant’s safety around their dog.  Neither response is accurate or reliable.  Although it is a fact that dogs can hurt babies, it is also true that they protect babies.  How you introduce your baby to your Pit Bull makes a huge difference on how well the dog will act around your baby.

Generally speaking, Pit bulls have always had a special connection with children.  They seem to enjoy being around kids and feel very protective of them.  In fact, the Pit Bull’s close relative, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is nicknamed “the nanny dog” in England because it has been known to act as a babysitter for the family children.  Many Pit Bulls have been known to save a child’s life.  Unfortunately, many Pit bulls have also been known to harm a child.  Some Pit Bulls may be suspicious of children.  This is because he may not understand what kids are or because they have had bad experiences with them.  When you introduce dogs and children, do it very carefully.  Advise your child to be gentle and offer your dog a treat.  Never allow young children to sit on the dog, pull his ears, hair, or tail.  Tell them not to run from the dog, scream sharply around him, stare at him, or hurt him.  Never allow your kids to pick on your Pit Bull.  Here are other things that you should keep in mind before you bring a baby and a Pit Bull together:

1. Before you introduce the baby to the Pit Bull, the dog should already be fully trained on how to “stay,” “sit,” and “lie down” on command.
2. Make sure that the Pit Bull is secured on his leash the first time that you introduce him to the baby.  You can muzzle the dog if you are still uncomfortable with the leash.  The problem with this is that you do not want him to associate muzzling with the baby.  The dog should already be familiar with the having the muzzle on before meeting the baby.
3. Keep the dog away from the baby during the baby’s first few days at home.  Let the dog get familiar with the smell and sound of the baby.  You need to be very careful during this time because some dogs may not comprehend that you have a new small human in the house and not a “prey animal”.
4. Have the dog sit and stay before you bring the baby to the room and then reward the dog for staying.  Move the baby closer to the dog while rewarding him for his good behavior.  Once you are secure about the dog’s comfort level, allow him to sniff the baby.  But remember, you should never leave the dog and baby alone together during the baby’s first few weeks at home. 

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