This is Frankie a (2) year old Pug, in the begininning of his (4th) training lesson at our Long Island Dog Board and Train Program which lasts for (2) weeks.

Some FOUNDATION work with Frankie.

Training the off-leash COME command, our 4th dog training lesson with Frankie in Levittown, Nassau County.

Our Long Island board and train Husky puppy Phoenix at (6) months old is shown demonstrating his discipline to stay at a Wantagh, Long Island strip mall.  This training session is probably taken place midway through our (2) week board and train program.  Because of this Husky we were forced to add a second dog (Niko), a Labrador Retreiver to our pack; My German Shepherd Daisy was really off, at the end of Phoenix’s stay, as my family and I were sad to see him go too.

German Shepherds are incredibly intelligent, making them one of the easiest breeds to train. However, as the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks (unless you are a member of Dedicated Dog Training), so it is best to begin training your dog as early as possible. For German Shepherd dog training, the recommended start age is ASAP! Correct and consistent training is incredibly important, which is why it is recommended to utilize a professional dog trainer, someone who understands how to properly coach and train your new puppy. Luckily, if you live in a big city like New York, there are plenty of dog trainers to choose from. These trainers will be able to instill good obedience habits in your dog, habits that will continue as the dog grows older. Waiting too long to train your puppy will create bad behavior that will be more difficult to break or change later on which is why you should begin your German Shepherd dog training when your new family pet is still a puppy.

Check out this Poodle’s dance moves.

Boxer puppies can be an extremely fun loving animal and make for great pets because they love being around people.  With that said, a boxer puppy can be very hyper and have a tendency to jump all over humans, which can be dangerous to a young child.  Because of this, dog training for a boxer puppy is especially important.
 
The best way of properly dog training a boxer puppy is to train them early on.  Boxer puppies are quite intelligent and can be trained at a very young age.  If a boxer is aggressive during walks and pulls away, a good way of training this habit is to quickly turn and walk in the opposite direction.   Eventually, the boxer puppy will learn that pulling their owner will end the fun and become less rewarding after the abrupt turns.
 
To make a boxer puppy stop jumping on people, a common dog training tip is to ignore it.  Giving them attention will worsen the puppy’s habit.  Instead of petting them or yelling, just turn the other way (for other methods that are too difficult to correctly describe, visit  www.DedicatedDogTraining.com.
 
To get a boxer puppy to stop barking, the best step is to take away one of their toys in the form of a punishment.  Also, when dog training a boxer puppy, be sure to give the puppy positive attention when the puppy is being quiet.  Dog training has many methods to arrive at the same outcome, some require more time, others are quicker, unfortunately some of the quicker ones need to be verbally explained rather than blog posted.

This Bull Dog trained his owner.

Yorkshire Terriers are great little bundles of high energy and affection ( just ask our recent member from Staten Island who felt the need to use our dog board and train program to redirect some of their Yorkie’s energy).  They have become one of the most popular breed of dog and make great companions to anyone from children to senior citizens.  They fit well in a large family or as a live alone individual.  In addition, to running around in some of dog parks, they do well in apartment settings too. 

The spunky yorkie originates from England and they were originally used to get rid of rats.  These animals are athletic and muscular for a small dog and they are quick on their feet.  A very confident dog, they hold their heads high as they walk.  This breed is very intelligent and their dark eyes are full of expression. 

Yorkies have a soft and silky coat that starts out black and tan and develops into a steel blue and tan coat.  These dogs do not shed and require little maintenance in the way of grooming.  They also do not cause any dog fur related allergies.    These puppies need to be socialized in order to avoid snappiness.  Our Yorkie dog training program requires consistency but gentleness.  Two areas of contention are house breaking and excessive barking.  With the proper Yorkie dog training program, both these issues can be taken care of . 

This bubbly breed is outgoing and energetic but can be a tad territorial in nature.  They can be a great watch dog and their bark is much bigger than their bite.  These dogs form tight bonds with their owners and family and can suffer from dog separation anxiety.  One of the biggest threats to these pets is household accidents.  They are so small in stature that they are literally under your feet.  Stepping on them or things falling on them can occur quite easily.

They are also predisposed to hypoglycemia, tooth decay, cataracts and tracheal collapse.  You can watch for signs of listlessness to indicate hypoglycemia or problems breathing to indicate tracheal collapse.  Straining on the leash can be a major cause of this as well.  Regular check ups at the vet can help to achieve a long life for your yorkie.

Positive reinforcement is the best method of yorkie dog training.  Through encouragement and repetition, the pup will learn to do what you want.  Obedience is important with this rambunctious pup.  If you live in Nassua or Suffolk County, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or New York City, and would like assistance with your yorkie visit www.DedicatedDogTraining.com

Well, Onyx is a 51/2 month old black Labrador Retriever who started with Dedicated Dog Training approximately 6 weeks ago.  Onyx’s dog training in Brooklyn mostly took place on and near the Brooklyn Heights’ promenade.  When Onyx’s owner telephoned Dedicated Dog Training, he clearly explained his puppy’s unruliness and unwillingness to accept commands… that has changed.

After a few weeks of dog training on Brooklyn’s promenade with moderate to heavy distractions, it became clear to  this hyperactive puppy what was accepted and what behaviors were not.  More importantly,  his owner’s new understanding of how to properly continue with Onyx’s on and off-leash dog training.  Please stay tuned for some video’s of Onyx’s dog training in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Dog Training Graduate

There are many great things about owning a boxer.   They are wonderful pets and can be a very loving part of your family.  However, if you are not the type of person who can easily train your dog, then you might end up with an unruly boxer who thinks he/she is the master of the house.

If you are like many people and you can’t quite seem to be consistent in your dog training, then you might want to think about hiring the services of a dog training school. 

You should definitely check out any training school you are considering.   They should be highly professional and knowledgeable.  Find out exactly what type of dog training they offer and ask questions about their training methods and philosophies.   You want to work with professionals who share your respect and love of animals.

When it comes to training boxers, they should be trained at a young age and the training should include, at the very least the basic obedience class, which will cover all the standard commands such as sit, walk with a leash without pulling and stay.    They can also address any problems such as jumping or barking and train your dog to be calm and quiet in front of others.

You should also consider off-leash training as you will, no doubt, find yourself in a situation where your boxer will be off-leash!   Your dog will then be trained on the heel, walk, sit techniques that will make him a joy to walk and give you piece of mind, knowing that he is always only one short command away –ensuring his safety.

If you are lucky enough to live in Long Island, Bronx, Brooklyn , Queens, Staten  Island, or New York City, visit our Long Island Dog Training School.  Our obedience school benefits from a fine reputation as being a leader in the industry.  So, don’t hesitate to visit our website to get more information on just what you should expect when hiring dog training professionals.

Now, you can enjoy the companionship of your wonderful boxer knowing that he is fully trained, happy and healthy.

Well, today was a beautiful day for dog training;  after finishing with the Long Island Dog Training appointments,  it was time to visit Cedar Creek Dog Park, located in Seaford, Long Island, my  German Shepherd Daisy for some dog training and fetch.  In the winter  beautiful spring like days should definately be taken advantage of, and we did.

Tomorrow morning it will be Brooklyn Dog Training, on Brooklyn’s Promenade.  Hope to have the same weather as today!

Adding a second dog to your household can be an experience.  Some people add a second pet just because of their love for dogs; they have the time, money, and energy to handle their new addition.  A second dog, more than likely, will prod you to seek  dog training.  Many people having one puppy or dog eliminate  the need for dog obedience training, but once they get another dog, obedience training takes on a whole different meaning altogether.

For example, Dedicated Dog Training had a member that resided in Brooklyn who owned a Boxer puppy and decided that she wanted to have a playmate for her Boxer, whence, the second Boxer.  Well, our Brooklyn Dog Training services were needed to say the least. 

Owning  (2) or more dogs can be a wonderful experience if properly trained.  Owning (4) obedience trained dogs can be more of a pleasure than owning (1) untrained dog.  If you have the time and are considering  adding a second dog to the mix, then by all means, enjoy. 

Adding a second dog to a family that has a trained dog but needs more of an outlet for that pent up energy, can actually make their situation a little easier.  Adding a second dog to a house hold that has one uruly dog becomes double the work.  

-Dedicated Dog Training

Dedicated Dog Training is advocate of off-leash dog training in dog parks.  Training in dog parks exposes your dog to many different types of distractions, all levels of  temptations are present in dog parks. Your off-leashed dog will be tempted by the other dogs  mere presence, (if that doesn’t do it, their chase should), people, smells, sounds, etc…

The benefits of dog parks and off-leash dog training are second to none.  Your dog is put through all  temptations without running the risk of safety.  For example, when calling your dog to COME, he decides to bolt away from you, he is still inside the fence, as opposed to down the block and picking up speed!

Many people are not advocates of dog parks, let alone training in them.  This is not the case with Dedicated Dog Training, we are always explaining to our members how they should utilize every chance they get to train their puppy’s and dogs.  Some popular reasons many people are not dog park advocates vary, however, a common reason is the lack of supervision provided by other dog owners; many dog owners visit the dog park to engage in newspaper reading, gossiping, telephone conversations, texting, etc…failing to realize they have a responsibility to supervise their puppy or dog.  Another reason, “my dog never listens when I tell her to COME”, she doesn’t want to leave.

The message isn’t to visit dog parks just for training.   It would be productive to include (30) minutes of training and (30) minutes of play time, (15) minutes of training, and (45) minutes play time, the message, training should always be included in dog park visits.  why?

If  dog owners practiced some form of training with their dog in dog parks, their dog would learn to behave better in that environment.  If we commit to the fact that a dog park is supposed to be used to let the dogs run wild, than how can we blame our 4 legged friends for not listening t when we want to employ structure for their safety, or just to leave the dog park.  Sometimes we inadvertently train  dogs to respond to certain environments in a certain manner without knowing it.  The correct method is simple, the dogs can enjoy the dog park , if they promise to COME when called.