Dog Training – What Works, and What Doesn't Some dog training methods are based on what makes the OWNER feel good, rather than what on actually makes sense to the dog. For example, "positive-only" dog training is a big fad right now. Now, treats can be great motivators for training Chow Chows, but if your dog will only obey for a treat, then HE is in charge of his obedience, not you. Teach Your Chow Chow To Respect You "Respect Training" is the dog training method I use and recommend for training Chow Chows. I often get phone calls from distressed owners who are having trouble with their dog. Let's listen in on a phone conversation between myself and a typical dog owner (we'll call her Kathy Armstrong). Kathy: "Michele, my dog Jake is being difficult. I can't make him do anything. He only listens to me when he's in the mood." Would you say Jake is behaving rudely?" Kathy (surprised): "What do you mean? How can a dog be rude?" Teach The Right Words In The Right Ways To Your Chow Chow

My method of training Chow Chows includes teaching specific words in specific ways so that your dog not only learns the words but also develops the respectful attitude that makes him happy to obey you. Teach your dog words and he will understand what you say. Teach those words in the right ways and he will actually DO what you say. Solving Chow Chow Behavior Problems One of the most common questions dog owners ask me is: "How can I stop my dog from (doing some specific behavior problem)?" They're hoping I'll tell them where to find a secret button on the back of their dog's head that will trigger a MISBEHAVIOR-OFF switch. Alas, my answer is almost always the same, no matter what the misbehavior is. Here it is (free of charge!) Training Chow Chow Puppies Just got a new puppy? Chow Chow puppy training starts the moment you bring your puppy home. If you use the wrong teaching method, your puppy will begin making decisions about how he wants YOU to fit into his life, and that's a recipe for conflict and behavior problems.

Whatever he does, you must react properly or he will learn the wrong things. Schnauzer Puppies For Sale In SussexHere's my recommended schedule (what to teach, when to teach it) for training your Chow Chow puppy. Death Note Notebook Diy Housebreaking Your Chow ChowAc Unit Lemon Law There are two keys to housebreaking. Just two, but you have to get them both right. And I mean 100% right, not 50% right. Otherwise you're going to end up with a dog who is 50% potty trained, and who wants that? So here they are – your two keys to housebreaking.... Socializing Your Chow Chow Socializing means training your Chow Chow to get along politely with strangers and other animals. Like most breeds, chow chows will catch on to potty-training when watched closely and trained consistently.

Housebreaking any chow chow—puppy or adult—requires diligence, consistency and patience. While some dogs learn quickly, others may require a longer training period before they catch on. But getting your chow on a schedule and staying vigilant makes the process easier for both of you. Items you will need Step 1Create a space for your chow chow, such as a crate or small area confined by a dog gate. Choose an area with waterproof flooring, such as the kitchen or bathroom. The area must not be so large that he will automatically want to use part of it as his bathroom; the idea is to make it unpleasant if he has an accident in his living space. Dogs have a natural aversion to soiling where they sleep. This is where he will stay when he is not playing or being directly supervised by you during his training. Step 2Place several layers or a small stack of newspapers in one spot in his space in the event that he does have an accident; the newspapers can absorb moisture and protect the floor or bottom of the crate.

However, avoid training him to use the newspapers, as this will be easier for him than going outside. Step 3Have the chow chow go outside every morning to a specified area to get into the habit of his morning potty break. If your dog is a puppy, carry him outside so he does not have an accident on the floor as he is walking. Step 4Take the chow chow outside to the bathroom area every two hours during the daytime and wait until he goes. Praise him lavishly for doing so; a treat can also be given to reinforce his behavior. If you are working and unable to be home, it may be beneficial to have a neighbor or friend let the chow out for potty breaks. Step 5Feed the chow chow in his crate and allow him to stay in it for half an hour before taking him outside to use his bathroom area. Step 6Pick the chow chow puppy up if he begins to urinate on the floor, loudly say a firm "No," and take him outside to the designated area to finish going to the bathroom. For an older chow chow, pull him outside by his collar while saying "No," even as he is eliminating.

This catches him in the act and allows him to understand the correlation between his action, your reprimand, and where he is supposed to go. Step 7Allow the chow chow to go to the bathroom at night if he begins to cry or whine. This teaches him how to get your attention if he has a need to go off schedule, and also avoids accidents inside, which can then become habit. Step 8Be consistent in your scheduled potty breaks, and in your praise. Consistency is the key to housebreaking your chow chow. Tip Warning References Chow Welfare: Happy Housebreaking!/Getty Images MORE MUST-CLICKS: How to Remove Dog Poop Stains Getting a Puppy Not to Chew How to Keep Stray Dogs From Pooping in the Yard Can Cayenne Pepper & Water Stop Dogs From Chewing on Furniture? How to Train Dogs and Cats to Live Together How to Stop Dogs From Barking When the Owner Is Not Around How to Detect Playful Growling Between Dogs Behavioral Issues & Help for When Dogs Urinate on the Floor How to Sound Proof a Wall From a Barking Dog How to Prevent Your Dog From Barking at the Door Bell