by:louisenova

Most people just look in their telephone book or some go on the internet to search for dog behavior training programs. The telephone book is probably quite limited, especially if you live in a small town, and the internet is so vast that it can be overwhelming trying to sort through the information to see what is relevant.

So many companies claim to have the best program. The secret is to narrow your choices down so you end up with the best dog behavior training program for you and your dog.

The first step is to take a good look at who has written this program.
1. Does this person have any real experience with training dogs?
2. Do they have a proven track record with dog training basics?
3. Do they give easy to follow instructions with real solutions, not just vague comments?
4. Do they expect results with methods that are cruelty free and adaptable?

The next step is to see how accessible the program is.
5. Is the program available to you right away? You don't want to wait weeks to receive your information - you need it now!

6. You will also need to know if the dog behavior training program covers all areas of dog training basics such as:
housebreaking, dealing with aggression, training with praise, jumping problems, biting problems, chewing problems, communication, speed of training, and using food for training. It should also address issues around choosing puppies and raising puppies, as well as advice on different kinds of dogs.

Then you need to know if the dog behavior training program you have chosen is guaranteed.
7. Do they offer a 100% moneyback guarantee?

Lastly you need to know that the program is successful.
8. Can you ask for references or testimonials from others that has used the program?
9. Are they freely and openly giveing you access to these testimonials?
10. Are the testimonial specific and detailed?

If you follow these rules you will be able to find the dog behavior training program that suits your lifestyle, your dog, and yourself.

Louise Nova's passion for dogs is clear in her commitment to quality information. See the best in dog behavior training on her site at http://www.dogbehavior-training.com

by:Janis Cazares

Often in extreme heroic or tragic situations you see & hear about a scent tracking dog in the newspaper or on the local TV news. Have you ever watched in awe and thought to yourself, my dog can do that!

While it is true that a trained scent tracking dog can be any breed or mix of dog that has the desire to work. The dog must have an excellent scenting ability and be large and strong enough to handle a very physical job.

They must have lots of stamina, a sound temperament, and be able to work well with other dogs and people. Sporting dogs like the Labrador Retriever or the Golden Retriever often make an excellent scent tracking dog.

Working and Herding breeds like German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, Newfoundlands, Dobermans and Rottweilers are highly motivated "workers", and also make a good scent tracking dog. The truth is not all canines are created equal.

The good news is that one trained scent tracking dog is as effective as ten trained human searchers. Their value is indisputable and a well trained scent tracking dog is worth the world to family and loved ones of those who are missing.

These dogs are highly trained to find missing people and save lives. These truly heroic dogs rely on their powerful scenting ability and physical endurance in their work on search and rescue missions. They are specially trained to locate lost or missing persons in a specific area.

Search and Rescue dogs (as they are commonly referred to) track human scent - microscopic particles that are carried by the wind for considerable distances. Every person has a unique scent, like fingerprints, and a scent tracking dog is able to discriminate and sniff out an individual person in a highly populated area.

All they need is a sample of that person's particular scent. The scent tracking dog works day or night, rain or shine. They are especially effective where human sight is most limited - in the dark, in dense woods, in heavy brush, in disaster debris, and under water.

A scent tracking dog can be trained for a variety of specific situations:

Wilderness Search: These dogs search out a missing person who has gone lost in the woods. They are given a scent sample of the missing person, and assigned a specific area to cover.

Water Search: The Water Search dog works to find drowning victims, sniffing out human scent which rises to the surface. Newfoundlands and Labradors, both excellent swimmers, often specialize in Water Search.

Urban Search: These dogs are trained to follow an individual human scent within highly populated areas, blocking out the distractions of the city.

Disaster Search: Disaster Search dogs work in emergency situations like earthquakes, floods, explosions, fires, train wrecks, plane crashes, tornadoes and other disasters. This is a dangerous and difficult job - physically and emotionally. It is distressing for the dog, and its handler, to find victims who have died. The handler must be aware to keep the dog's spirits up in these horrific and chaotic circumstances.

Lifesaving Group: This group of dogs are specially trained to save lives in water and snow, and are most often St. Bernards and Newfoundlands. These breeds are large enough (100 - 150 pounds) to pull and lead humans to safety, or to lie down next to victims and keep them warm while help is on the way.

Before you sign up your canine for specialized training you need to realize that at least one year of training twice a week is needed before a dog can be evaluated and deemed "mission-ready". Rigorous training exercises prepare the scent tracking dog for future missions where they may have to search for people amidst chaotic conditions, such as after a flood or earthquake. Above all, these dogs are trained to stay focused while trailing a scent in stressful situations.

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Janis Cazares knows scent tracking dogs. For a 4-Step Must Know Plan on how to find an excellent scent tracking dog trainer and other dog training related topics click http://www.scenttrackingdogs.com

Janis Cazares is a dog owner and lover. When she is not researching the latest dog training methods, she manages www.scenttrackingdogs.com a wonderfully informative site dedicated to educating people about dog training, dog behavior, and more.

by:Melissa Wayan

Do you ever wonder how much a dog can really taste? Does it really matter whether you get him the beef liver treats or the turkey liver treats? Isn't it all just the same in the end anyway? How much can the dog really tell the difference?

Anyone who has a dog knows they will eat just about everything, save the occasional vegetable. I am sure most of you either have or know at least one dog that sits at your feet when you eat. He/she either stares with that adorable slightly pathetic face, hoping you take pity on them and give them a bite, or the more tenacious ones whimper, yelp, and beg. It doesn't seem to matter what you are eating, the ferocious desire for some of the food is the same. Why should the dog training treats be any different?

I understand some dogs have allergies, some have certain diet requirements for their health, and in those cases it is important which treats you buy the dog, however in the mass number of cases I am sure it doesn't really matter in the end.

There are however, those people that will insist on only the best for their dog and spend tons of money on the best dog training treats money can buy, the whole time going on and on about how Foofoo doesn't like the turkey and how she only eats the veal treats-which are probably made out of actual veal. I don't know about you but this strikes me as being slightly ridiculous.

Treats come in very handing when training dogs and I am sure are a valuable resource, however I am convinced one treat probably works just as well as the next. And maybe Foofoo really does prefer the veal, but the question remains as to why Foofoo was even given the veal in the first place. Dogs may decide they like one treat better than the next but making that decision requires options. I am pretty sure that if simply presented with a treat most dogs would not decline.

Melissa Wayan makes it fun to care for your precious pooch. Read more about dog training help and dog training treats.

by:Melissa Wayan

First and foremost the most important thing that can be mentioned as a dog training tip is patience. It is of course very easy to become frustrated and want to give up on your dog, as you yell at them for the 10th time for going to the bathroom in the house. However there are many things that can help you, many useful dog training tips that will make your life much easier for the next few months.

There are books to read, and classes to take, and people to talk to. Believe it or not training your dog involves a lot more than teaching him/her to go to the bathroom outside. There are other very important accepts of having an animal. You are going to have to train the dog not to jump on the furniture (should that be your wish). Maybe you want to train them to heel and come, sit and lie down always come in handy too. Well how do you do this? And I don't mean the type of training that works 1 out of every 5 times, I mean really train your dog. Well there are many tips to be found everywhere. The American kennel club provides some on their website and there are many, many books out there to be read, all with helpful dog training tips and methods.

If you want the information it is not finding it that is difficult, it is deciding what school of thought you agree with, and yes there are schools of though for dog training. Do you want to use a crate? Or just rewards for good behavior? In order to make the best out of the situation and develop and truly respectful relationship with your animal training is important and you must decide how to go about it. Careful research is the only answer.

Melissa Wayan makes it fun to care for your precious pooch. Read more about dog training help and dog training tip.