Retrievers and pointers require different hunting methods from fox hounds or dogs trained to hunt bear.  The one common factor in training the hunting dog is obedience, because it doesn't matter what kind of game you are hunting, you need the dog to understand and obey the hunter.  Even better, is combining obedience training with the natural and basic instincts of your dog; but this requires time, love for dogs and a lot of patience.
            Not everyone makes a good dog trainer.  It takes a special understanding of canines, persistence and consistency.  While there aren't any degrees offered in gun dog training, there are a variety of courses that can be found which are offered on the internet.

After searching these and deciding on the type of training you want, you have to remember that successful training is focused and time consuming.  So how do you get started?

Well, you could hire a professional, go observe some professional training sessions. . . or you could map out a course of action using basic training techniques.  One thing professional trainers have learned is that having a well-trained hunting dog in the session positively influences the dog that is being trained.  Sort of "monkey–see, monkey-do" training technique.  Don't rule out the usefulness of DVD's and videos as training tools.  Once you have mastered the basic techniques of retrieval, pointing and flushing out the prey, don't forget that these techniques need to be used in the "field", so the dog learns to apply the lessons outside of your backyard.
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The Power of Positive Dog Training is for everyone who wants to have a harmonious happy relationship with a dog. One of the wonderfully written dog training books is by Pat Miller, entitled “The Power of Positive Dog Training”.  Dog trainer Pat Miller also believes that kids can be even better trainers than adults.  Pat is training editor and a regular contributor to The Whole Dog Journal and the author of The Power of Positive Dog Training. 

Understanding Being Positive

What exactly do we mean by the power of positive dog training?

BEAN AND TRUDY'S DOG VACATION PICK: THE DINOSAUR TRIANGLE

For Dinosaur lovers of all ages, Dinosaur National Park is a great summer vacation experience.  Besides dinosaur digs , there is an extensive bone exhibit and excavation, and a virtual dinosaur museum at the Quarry Visitor Center.  Located just 15 miles east of Vernal near Jensen, Utah, the park offers loads of spectacular scenery and., exciting discoveries  Dogs are not allowed to wait unattended in the car during the summer.  Bean and Trudy were given a special pass so they could see the stegosaurus outside the museum.  The west park entrance (Jensen, Utah) is about 35 miles east of Dinosaur National Monument and Dinosaur, Colorado where the east visitors center is located.  This is the Dinosaur National Park link:

http://www.nps.gov/dino/

Bean and Trudy with a stegosaurus at the Quarry Visitors Center.

Awesome scenery at Dinosaur National Park.

Bean and Trudy with a brontosaurus at a rest stop in Jensen, UT.

 Accomodations can be found in Rangely, CO just 18 miles south of Dinosaur, CO or in Vernal, UT which is about 15 miles west of Jensen, UT.   Grass is scarce in this part of the country, so the dogs had to be content with pebble-based landscape at the small and well-kept Budget Host Inn in Rangely, CO.  This was surprisingly well-equipped with a fridge and microwave, located down the street from a great Mexican restaurant with rates of about $60 per night.  Sorry we don't have any pictures. . .

Budget Host Inn

Address: 117 S Grand (81648)

Directions: 1/2 block off Main St., 2 blocks West of only street light

Phone: (970) 675-8461

Fax: (970) 675-8406

Reservations Only: (800) BUD-HOST (283-4678)

Room Rate Ranges (US Dollars): From a low of $59 to a high of $99

(Rates for search purposes only; check specific rates when making reservation)

Discounts: Senior citizens, 10%. Travel agent commission

Credit Cards: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa

Services/Amenities: 37 units. At-door parking. Cable TV with movie channels & remote controls. Direct-dial phones. High speed Internet access available. King & queen beds. Nonsmoking rooms. Refrigerators. Microwaves. Jacuzzi tubs available. Connecting rooms. Handicap rooms. Guest laundry. Restaurant, 1/2 block. Subway shop adjacent. Coffee shop, 1/2 block. Lounge, 1 mile. Pets accepted. Truck parking & plug-ins.

Quality Ratings: Budget Host Quality Assurance Rating, 3 Lanterns.

Area Attractions: Self-guided Indian rock art tour, 1-20 miles. Dinosaur National Monument, 20 miles. Grand Junction, 90 miles.

Entrance to the town of  Vernal, Utah

 

• At the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park and Dinosaur Gardens in Vernal, visitors stroll through time–historic, prehistoric and geologic. Exhibits of rock types and vertebrate and invertebrate fossils fill the Geology Hall. Paintings and murals by Ernest Untermann, an innovative artist and geologist, depict prehistoric scenes and modern vistas.
• In the Dinosaur Gardens, Mesozoic creatures dominate. The display of 14 life-sized extinct animals was created by sculptor, Elbert Porter. A small lake and waterfall tumbling across native rock with foliage reminiscent of the Mesozoic era enhance the illusion. Park admission is $1.50 for adults, and $1.00 for children ages 6-15. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during summer months, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the year, 435-789-3799. For more information on these attractions, call 800-477-5558.

The Sage Motel and Restaurant in Vernal, Utah.

26 large, comfortable rooms each uniquely decorated Free continental breakfast In room microwave & refrigerator Remote controlled sattelite TV's Telephone in rooms Free local calls Pre-paid long distance calling cards available at front desk Restaurant on the premises Walking distance to shopping Pet & non-pet rooms Smoking & non-smoking rooms Handicapped bathrooms available upon advance request

Room Rates 1 Queen Bed $65.00 - $85.00 2 Queen Beds $80.00 - $100.00 26 large, comfortable rooms each uniquely decorated Our rooms are black light clean We have soft water FREE continental breakfast In room microwave & refrigerator Remote controlled sattelite TV's Telephone in rooms FREE local calls Pre-paid long distance calling cards available at front desk Restaurant on the premises Walking distance to shopping Pet & non-pet rooms Smoking & non-smoking rooms Handicapped bathrooms available upon advance request Room rates vary according to the number of adults Children 15 yrs. and under stay FREE! Additional $5.00 charge per night for pets Roll away beds available at $5.00 per night AAA, AARP, Government, Temple and Commercial discounts available Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express accepted Click here to view a virtual tour of our rooms! For reservations, call TOLL FREE 1-800-760-1442 or click here to reserve online.

 Discover why Clicker Dog Training is a brilliant way to properly train and bond with your puppy or older dog.  A popular training model, this behaviour modification training is widely known as one of the most successful, humane and effective ways to shape new behavior in dogs and extinguish any existing behavior problems.

 A method that includes Classical Conditioning, it is an exciting way of training and communicating with your dog in a positive, reward based method which relies on co-operation, consistency, and repetition. When Classical Conditioning is combined with the effectiveness of Operant Conditioning, the  clicker dog training method has brilliant results.  Did you know that clicker training is one of the few styles of training that can be used on puppies that are only a matter of weeks old, and is fantastic for big heavy dogs?  Clicker dog training is not only used on dogs, but is also used on other animals such as horses, birds, and dolphins.

How The "Clicker Method" Works

Clicker dog training is an amazing technique that is easy to learn and a powerful and versatile training tool. The whole idea of clicker dog training is very simple and easy for any dog owner to learn and put into practice in no time at all. This type of training is more precise than verbal  praise and works at a distance.
While utilizing a proven behavioral science methodology to clearly communicate and interact with our dogs, this system is better than training a dog using voice commands, because the device will generate a consistent sound that will always be the same, marking a certain behavior to be followed with a motivating reward. The clicker dog training system doesn't use any forms of punishment or force which will be much better for your dog's temperament.  It just simply reinforces good behaviour.

Getting Started

The only items you must have to really start this type of dog training is first a dog clicker, treats, and leash. The conditioned reinforcer used in clicker dog training is the click sound. The next simple step in getting started with clicker dog training is now making sure that the clicker is working for you and your dog. What you will need to do next is schedule different periods throughout the day, or a particular regular training session on each day.
 
Clicker Training is the fastest growing dog training method in the field .  Soon your dog learns to start thinking and using his creativity.  With the clicker system, your dog learns to learn. and all basic dog obedience can be learned within three weeks.

La Quinta Inn
Lafayette, Louisiana

2100 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337)233-5610
Fax: (337)235-2104
AAA 2 Diamond Rating

Hats off to this La Quinta for maintaining its warmth and friendliness while undergoing renovations. . . Our room was clean and just painted; equipped with a microwave and mini fridge.  The desktop had a small and very cute orange cone to signal the renovation activities (but the only evidence of renovation was a newly painted wall without replacement pictures), as well as complimentary bottled water and peanut butter and cracker sandwiches.  There was plenty of grass for the pooches, and a picnic area.  We would stay there again. . . B & T Rating = 3.5 paws up!   

  Bean and Trudy at Dinosaur National Park

Training for all breeds and sizes of dogs (and their masters. . .)

A female version of the "dog whisperer", Dove Cresswell is a professional Hollywood dog trainer, who has worked in film and movies with dogs. In 7 online lessons that are 100% guaranteed, you too can develop dogtraining techniques demonstrated by a master trainer.   Techniques such as the proper tone of voice to use when speaking and giving commands to your "star" pupils.  The tone of voice is a key element in dog training.  Ms. Cresswell's course will show you the tricks of the trade in areas such as house training, crate training, walking on a leash, good puppy manners, smart dog tricks, and dog socialization. So. . . click your way to a rewarding career and successful training 'secrets' that will allow you to become your own version of "the dog whisperer".

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If you are looking to enter the dog training market with a great resume, and study from home when possible, The Animal Behavior College (ABC) may be worth a look. The ABC Dog Obedience Instructor Program is structured to offer you the convenience and cost of a home-study program with the added benefit of working one-on-one with some of the most talented dog trainers in the industry.

ABC's comprehensive curriculum is 11 stages long and encompasses over 800 pages. The first stages of the curriculum give you a strong foundation in academic and theoretical knowledge about dogs. Once a strong foundation has been established, you will be given the authorization to observe and participate in dog training sessions taught by Animal Behavior College's mentor trainers. This is a priceless component of the curriculum, as you will have the opportunity to see the experts in action.

How Much Does It Cost?

Tuition for the ABC dog obedience instructor program ranges from $2695 to $3450 depending on the payment arrangements made at the time of your enrollment. This fee covers ALL materials required for completion of the 54 units program. That means you receive the in-home study portion as well as the hands-on training with an ABC mentor trainer. While most dog trainer programs offer this invaluable one-on-one training experience can cost up to $10,000 or more, our program offers this incredible feature at a fraction of that amount.

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Dogs can be very sociable. In fact, they sometimes get too sociable and get aggressive. That is why it is important to train the dogs to control their behavior. Moreover, dog trainings are important to avoid dog biting incidents. Statistics show that 77% of dog biting cases are mostly those that are within the family. Hence, with dog training, bad habits are removed and dogs have better control with their feelings and behavior towards environmental and social variables.

However, implementing dog training is not that easy. Certain things must be employed to have positive results. The thing needed in dog training is what most experts define as "positive reinforcement." This refers to the way people reward their dogs with treats, praises, or both whenever their dogs show positive behavior.

Through positive reinforcements, dogs will be able to comprehend that treats and praises will come whenever he shows good behavior. For example, when the owner gives his dog some treats for obediently obeying his commands, the dog will think that obeying commands when told equals treats.

But this does not necessarily mean that when the dog did not obey the owner's commands, punishment is needed as counter-reinforcement. This should not be the case becausepunishments will only make the matter worst. What will happen is that the dog will be confused and it will begin to doubt your feelings.

The next thing that humans must remember when training their dogs is that people should avoid training their dogs into bad habit. Actually, many people are not aware they are doing thisbut there are instances wherein the people's reaction towards some behavior of the dogs will inadvertently train the dog in a bad way.

For example, when dogs bark, it is common especially when they do that because they see something strange or unfamiliar things. But, when dogs continue to bark, even if it includes a familiar person, that becomes a problem.

In this case, most people have the inclination to yell and tell their dogs to shut up. This particular reaction of dog owners will confuse their dogs and will only make them understand that the reason why their owners are yelling is because they are also enjoying the shouting scene and that they are "barking" along with their dogs.

The key point here is to avoid paying attention to the dog. In time, he will stop. It's when the owners should reward their dogs.

Boiled down, dog training is all about positive reinforcements. And, as they say, positive reinforcements reap positive results.

About the author: Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier, visit his DogResources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners Handbook - it'sDog Gone Good! http://www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/