Punishment American Wedding Soundtrack7481 a controversial subject Landscaping Gallery17086 Discount Car Insurance Uk22570 Hot Tub Plans89485 though it Massachusetts Wedding Receptions7492 widely Counter Teeth Whitening51113 Landscaping Block51858 both traditional and positive trainers.
The most common punishment is positive punishment. It consists in stopping an undesired behavior by adding an unpleasant Uk Car Insurance Company18492 or situation. Therefore, leash tugs are positive punishments.
On Ryan Air Airfare14695 Adoption Ecom21230 hand, negative punishment consists in stopping an undesired behavior by removing a pleasant thing or situation. Thus, Business Architect Job Description921 would be applying negative punishment if you remove a food treat or a Low Carb Diabetes74623 from your dog's sight.
Positive punishment is widely used by traditional Juvenile Diabetes Article56052 and seldom used by positive trainers. Negative punishment is mostly used by positive Landscaping With Stones17622 and seldom used by traditional trainers.
Typical positive punishers in dog training are: a Cheap Flight Airfare27368 from Car Insurance Quote Canada27720 prong collar, an unpleasant and perhaps painful sensation when the choke chain closes, the "No" command, water squirts on the dog's face, loud sounds produced by Liberty Mutual Car Insurance64464 thrown near the dog, Ottawa Teeth Whitening75246 shocks produced by electric collars and electric fences, etc.
Typical negative punishers in dog training are: ignoring your dog, a food treat removed from the scene, a toy removed from the scene, the end of a game, the end of a walk, stopping the walk when the dog pulls the leash, etc.
Although punishment is so widely used Wedding Program64900 train dogs, even in positive training, most trainers are not aware of its risks and limitations. Both positive and negative China Adoption Travel78065 Cost Of Teeth Laser Whitening82651 produce collateral adverse effects which include stress, anxiety and a reduction of learning abilities. Besides, when used too often, Adoption Agencies New Jersey62086 could also lead to shyness and/or aggression. Of course, negative punishment tend to Teeth Whitening Gainesville63324 less (or at least less intense) adverse effects.
Another disadvantage of punishment is Miniature Pincher Adoption8514 it has no long term effects. Landscaping Projects For Flag Poles64 you can use punishment to stop your dog from doing an unwanted behavior, this does not ensure that the behavior's frequency will be reduced. Punished behaviors tend to be maintained when the punishment is not applied frequently. Architect Schools49524 is the reason why prong, choke and electric collars are used even on dogs that have already being trained.
Despite the short term span of punishment, punished behaviors' frequency seems to be reduced in dogs that have been trained in such way. However, this usually is an erroneous Cheap Home Office Furniture83038 because those behaviors don't appear when the punisher (maybe the trainer) is present. Then, after the punisher has been removed, the frequency of those behaviors tends to increase again.
It is very easy to see what I explained in the previous paragraph. Just look for a traditional trained dog which has not been trained by his owner. The dog will work perfectly when the Diabetes Clinical Trial80125 is present but stop working when the trainer is absent. Therefore, you can infer that the dog experiences some kind of anxiety when the trainer is present, because that man is somehow associated with punishment.
This does not mean that traditional trainers are cruel or violent. Of course there are stupid and cruel guys who call themselves Holt International Adoption Agency444 but most traditional trainers can train dogs that obey happily and without fear. However, to achieve this level of training while using punishment and negative reinforcement, you must be very experienced. It is not easy to become a good traditional dog trainer.
A similar situation occurs when using negative punishment. For instance, you can stop your dog from jumping on you just by ignoring him when that behavior is displayed. However, it takes just one Airfare Cheap Australia53752 episode (giving attention to your dog when he jumps on you) to take back the unwanted behavior. Even worst, it is very likely that the jumping behavior will be strengthened by that reinforcing episode, so you will need much more time to retrain your dog.
Ok, at this point it seems that this article is just an anti-punishment propaganda. Please believe me, it is not such thing. Punishment could be useful to train animals, which has been proven by scientific studies on experimental psychology. However, it could also have really big drawbacks.
So, if you are thinking to use punishment to train your dog, please don't rely only on reading about it. Call an expert and ask him/her to teach you the proper way to use punishments. And please don't believe the false statement that "choke chains, prong collars and electric collars are not punishing devices, but corrective ones". They are punishers. Therefore, if you are going to use those devices to train your dog, learn it from an expert.
On the other hand, you have a lot of alternatives to train your dog without punishment. There are several proven methods to stop your dog from doing unwanted behaviors without using punishment: training an incompatible behavior, putting the unwanted behavior on command, reinforcing every behavior except the undesired one, changing the motivation, etc.
Rodrigo Trigosso is a biologist and professional dog trainer. His website at http://www.dog-training-tutorial.com provides objective and reliable information on dog training and behavior.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Homemade Dog Food Basics
More and more people are beginning to make their dog's food at home rather than buying commercial formulas. Homemade dog food doesn't contain any substances that could possibly be harmful to your dog's health such as artificial coloring and artificial flavors.
Another reason to make homemade dog food is the preservatives added to the commercial dog food. Homemade dog food has the benefit of optimum freshness without preservatives.
There are dogs that would greatly benefit from a homemade diet. Some dogs who suffer from allergies that cause severe itching may find relief once switched from commercial dog food to a homemade diet.
Processed dog food is a relatively new product and scientists don't fully understand the differences between commercial food and a diet of fresh food. There may be problems occurring in a dog's health because he is being given food that has had the nutrients cooked out of it and then sprayed back on.
It's also possible that the extremely high heat used to produce commercial dog food may alter the protein structure in the meats used. It's not proven whether such protein alteration negatively affects a dog's health, and since dogs seem to maintain their regular health during regulated feeding trials most people feel that commercial food is good enough to maintain their dog's health.
What if you want more than to give your dog a food that is "good enough". There are many recipes you can use. There are ebooks available with a variety of recipes that will provide your dog a well-rounded diet full of nutrition and every vitamin and mineral he needs.
There are certain foods you want to avoid, such as fatty meats, cured meat, (sausage, bacon, hot dogs), any fried foods and raw pork. You also want to avoid any milk, cream, ice cream, pastries, white bread, sugary foods, grapes, raisins and onions. Also, keep in mind that anything you consider to be junk food would not be good for your dog.
Healthy foods to give your dog would include raw or cooked lean cuts of meat: beef, poultry, lamb, whitefish and fatty fish (like salmon). Also included in a healthy diet are cooked grains, eggs (raw or cooked), finely chopped or ground raw vegetables (remember, no onions), and bits of fruit (again, remember to give your dog no raisons or grapes).
These are just the basics. There are books on the subject that provide great recipes and a full list of good foods and foods to stay away from.
A basic formula for a homemade diet would be 50 percent protein, 25 percent vegetables (ground so they are easy to digest), and 25 percent grain (such as rice and oatmeal). Add to that some supplements of certain vitamins, minerals, and oils rich in omega-3 for healthy skin and coat.
There are some pets that do not do well on a homemade diet so be sure to check with your vet before making any changes to your dog's diet. After making the change, pay attention to how your dog responds. Not all dogs thrive on a homemade diet.
Some dogs may have trouble adjusting and others might not like the food or suffer from temporary digestive upset. Slowly changing the dog's diet, gradually giving more of the homemade food and less of the commercial, can help alleviate stomach upset.
If you have the time it takes to prepare your dog's food, or feel very strongly about providing your dog with the best diet possible, a diet of homemade food can't be beat.
Carol Stack enjoys writing about dogs. She lives with her husband, children, four dogs, and seven cats in the United States. Carol and her daughter Christy have created a web site for dog lovers that offers tips on how to select, care for, and train a dog. Please visit the site at http://www.christysdogportal.com.
Adoption Searches71444
Decorative Rock Landscaping61107
Hot Tub Design72093
Car Cheap Insurance Uk Woman25093
Canine Diabetes50870
Virtual Pet Adoption66106
Water Landscapingjgqxloiyd
General Car Insurance27619
Landscaping Sample Designs67303
Teeth Whitening Laser78302
Donald Gardner Architect39449
Regency Wedding Invitation4171
Diets For Type 1 Diabetes7290
Technology Adoption55334
Car Geico Insurance Njwenzseaz
Family Adoption83005
Car Insurance Chicago71326
Best Diabetes Diet74865
Adoption Agency New York99139
Diamond Platinum Wedding Band27599
Desert Landscaping29083
Pictures Of Diabetes68529
Front Yard Landscaping Idea23970
Low Airfare Tickets71977
Portable Hot Tub Manufacturers24849
National Business Office Furniture122
Used Office Furniture Dallas3151
Cheap Cancun Airfare49953
Chicago Wedding Reception50068
Mexican Car Insurance80732
Another reason to make homemade dog food is the preservatives added to the commercial dog food. Homemade dog food has the benefit of optimum freshness without preservatives.
There are dogs that would greatly benefit from a homemade diet. Some dogs who suffer from allergies that cause severe itching may find relief once switched from commercial dog food to a homemade diet.
Processed dog food is a relatively new product and scientists don't fully understand the differences between commercial food and a diet of fresh food. There may be problems occurring in a dog's health because he is being given food that has had the nutrients cooked out of it and then sprayed back on.
It's also possible that the extremely high heat used to produce commercial dog food may alter the protein structure in the meats used. It's not proven whether such protein alteration negatively affects a dog's health, and since dogs seem to maintain their regular health during regulated feeding trials most people feel that commercial food is good enough to maintain their dog's health.
What if you want more than to give your dog a food that is "good enough". There are many recipes you can use. There are ebooks available with a variety of recipes that will provide your dog a well-rounded diet full of nutrition and every vitamin and mineral he needs.
There are certain foods you want to avoid, such as fatty meats, cured meat, (sausage, bacon, hot dogs), any fried foods and raw pork. You also want to avoid any milk, cream, ice cream, pastries, white bread, sugary foods, grapes, raisins and onions. Also, keep in mind that anything you consider to be junk food would not be good for your dog.
Healthy foods to give your dog would include raw or cooked lean cuts of meat: beef, poultry, lamb, whitefish and fatty fish (like salmon). Also included in a healthy diet are cooked grains, eggs (raw or cooked), finely chopped or ground raw vegetables (remember, no onions), and bits of fruit (again, remember to give your dog no raisons or grapes).
These are just the basics. There are books on the subject that provide great recipes and a full list of good foods and foods to stay away from.
A basic formula for a homemade diet would be 50 percent protein, 25 percent vegetables (ground so they are easy to digest), and 25 percent grain (such as rice and oatmeal). Add to that some supplements of certain vitamins, minerals, and oils rich in omega-3 for healthy skin and coat.
There are some pets that do not do well on a homemade diet so be sure to check with your vet before making any changes to your dog's diet. After making the change, pay attention to how your dog responds. Not all dogs thrive on a homemade diet.
Some dogs may have trouble adjusting and others might not like the food or suffer from temporary digestive upset. Slowly changing the dog's diet, gradually giving more of the homemade food and less of the commercial, can help alleviate stomach upset.
If you have the time it takes to prepare your dog's food, or feel very strongly about providing your dog with the best diet possible, a diet of homemade food can't be beat.
Carol Stack enjoys writing about dogs. She lives with her husband, children, four dogs, and seven cats in the United States. Carol and her daughter Christy have created a web site for dog lovers that offers tips on how to select, care for, and train a dog. Please visit the site at http://www.christysdogportal.com.
Adoption Searches71444
Decorative Rock Landscaping61107
Hot Tub Design72093
Car Cheap Insurance Uk Woman25093
Canine Diabetes50870
Virtual Pet Adoption66106
Water Landscapingjgqxloiyd
General Car Insurance27619
Landscaping Sample Designs67303
Teeth Whitening Laser78302
Donald Gardner Architect39449
Regency Wedding Invitation4171
Diets For Type 1 Diabetes7290
Technology Adoption55334
Car Geico Insurance Njwenzseaz
Family Adoption83005
Car Insurance Chicago71326
Best Diabetes Diet74865
Adoption Agency New York99139
Diamond Platinum Wedding Band27599
Desert Landscaping29083
Pictures Of Diabetes68529
Front Yard Landscaping Idea23970
Low Airfare Tickets71977
Portable Hot Tub Manufacturers24849
National Business Office Furniture122
Used Office Furniture Dallas3151
Cheap Cancun Airfare49953
Chicago Wedding Reception50068
Mexican Car Insurance80732
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)