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Last night I was serenaded throughout the night by my neighbor's noisy pack of dogs. Because last night had a full moon, the coyotes were out and disturbing the neighborhood dogs with their yapping and howling. My dogs also joined in with the others when they first heard the coyotes start in, but as soon as I told them to quiet down, they obeyed. Apparently the neighbor's sleep like the dead, because they never quiet their dogs at night.

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It is also imperative that you be consistent and persistent in your dog obedience training. Most of the time your dog will not change their behavior in a single day. If you stay consistent the way you are training them and be sure not to give up, your dog will learn what you are teaching them, it can just take time. It is important not to give up on them if they haven't made any progress after just one day. If you keep your eye on the prize and work with them, all of your hard work will pay off.

Once I gave the treats, I ignored the dogs, or they would hound me for more treats, and eventually they would come to me, get their treat, and gradually wander back to their previous activities of grazing, searching for non-existent rabbits, etc. Then I [url=https://Www.Google.com/search?q=stepped]stepped[/url] up the training. Calling the dogs to me in the middle of the back yard is one thing, but having them all race to me at the back door is entirely different. Calling from the back door means that they might have to come inside the house, and inside means no wrestling, barking, and acting like crazy dogs. Outside is far more fun on a sunny day!

Over time, you will progress to getting him to DO things, in order to drive you to give him treats. A dog can be trained without ever having to be touched! Simply wait for a behaviour to be offered, perhaps a play-bow or a Sit, or eventually a bump of your treat-filled hand with his nose. Then say "YES!" enthusiastically the instant it happens (or use a clicker to mark it) and toss a great treat...or a piece of his dinner. You can then pair a command to the action, and start to ask the dog to perform it in order to get the treat. I've had rescue reactive dogs I couldn't walk up and touch, who would Sit, Gimme Five, or otherwise interact with me in order to solicit a treat. This is *two way communication*, and it's important. Even coming up close to ask for food can be a triumph for a fearful dog.

To encourage your canine with associating the right command with the correct action, one must give guidance to your canine by performing actions clear following each command.

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After lunch, we walked around some more and finally before leaving found this wonderful bakery called the Diamond Bakery. Since they close early on Fridays, the shelves were a little lean. But oh, how wonderful the smells and the baked goods were wonderful and very reasonable. We all wanted something sweet and I had a Rum Ball that was to die for. Needless to say, everyone got something and a couple of the girls got extra bakery items to take home.

If you are patient and positive then your dog will learn quite quickly and he will be a joy to take out for a walk or when visit people's houses. Dog obedience training is something that every dog needs to learn and it shouldn't take long for him to understand. It is a good way of connecting with your dog and you will be rewarded with a loyal and steadfast companion. Respect your dog and he will respect you.