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		<title>How to train your Great Dane? Common Mistakes.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Big Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[potty training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The narrow line between training and abuse
Many dog owners think that their Great Dane is the smartest in the world. There&#8217;s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The narrow line between training and abuse</h3>
<p>Many dog owners think that their Great Dane is the smartest in the world. There&#8217;s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way <img src='http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  Well, the point is, that <strong>training requires time and patience</strong>. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Great Dane.</p>
<p>Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn&#8217;t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn&#8217;t be able to learn at least a few commands. <strong>Giving up is never a solution</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/files/great-dane2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1059  aligncenter" title="great dane" src="http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/files/great-dane2-300x245.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="245" /></a></p>
<p>So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can&#8217;t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Great Dane, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don&#8217;t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.</p>
<p>Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Great Dane obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. <strong>NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID</strong>. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don&#8217;t feel the responsibility they should.</p>
<p>So the point is, that <strong>&#8216;positive training&#8217; is possible</strong>. Actually, that&#8217;s the only way.</p>
<p>The first difficulties most Great Dane owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. <a href="http://7017310ivlyn0r2dqswuavbn0q.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GREATDANE18510" target="_blank">Find out what Sharda Baker has to say</a> on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.</p>
<p>Please comment if you have something to add.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Let Your Great Dane Turn Into Scooby Doo</title>
		<link>http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/04/30/don%e2%80%99t-let-your-great-dane-turn-into-scooby-doo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Big Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog books]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most lovable things about Great Danes is their affectionate nature.
Despite the fact that they are among the biggest breeds of dog &#8211; the Guinness Book of Records in 2004 declared a Great Dane from California the world’s tallest dog at 42.2 inches &#8211; they treat their human owners in as tactile and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most lovable things about Great Danes is their affectionate nature.<br />
Despite the fact that they are among the biggest breeds of dog &#8211; the Guinness Book of Records in 2004 declared a Great Dane from California the world’s tallest dog at 42.2 inches &#8211; they treat their human owners in as tactile and ’touchy feely’ a manner as the smallest lapdogs. It’s little wonder the world’s most lovable cartoon dog &#8211; Scooby Doo &#8211; is a Great Dane.<br />
The only downside to this is the Great Dane’s habit of leaping up to show their love at the most inappropriate moment.<br />
An English court recently heard the case of a giant 12-stone Great Dane called Hector who wanted to show his affection for a passing jogger. The only problem was that when he launched himself at the runner, he sent him flying into a flower bed and broke his ankle. <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1165856/Great-Dane-wins-right-jump-joggers-owner-cleared-15-000-damages.html" target="_blank">LINK TO STORY</a><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1165856/Great-Dane-wins-right-jump-joggers-owner-cleared-15-000-damages.html" target="_blank"><br />
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<p>The judge eventually ruled against the runner, who had originally been awarded £15,000 in compensation. But it sent out a warning to all Great Dane owners. You do need to train your lovable giant properly so that he or she knows when it’s OK to behave like Scooby Doo &#8211; and when it is not!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGreat-Dane-Comprehensive-Owning-Caring%2Fdp%2F159378273X%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1241037526%26sr%3D1-1&amp;tag=eurpup-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325">A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog</a><img style="border: none !important;margin: 0px !important" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=eurpup-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></p>
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<p><strong>Looking for the effective method to improve your dog&#8217;s behavior?</strong></p>
<p>Formerly known as SitStayFetch, the product<a href="http://df50529o2jwh0lepln2sfq0zav.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GREATD043009" target="_blank"> Secrets to Dog Training</a> has sold over 200 000 copies. The worldwide success  is explained by the <strong>proven methods</strong> the package includes to train any dog to behave well around people and other dogs and <strong>obey all of the owner&#8217;s rules and orders</strong>. Daniel Stevens&#8217; Secrets to Dog Training will teach you how to:</p>
<ul>
<li> curb your dog&#8217;s aggressiveness</li>
<li> make your dog understand what is right and wrong</li>
<li> house train your dog</li>
<li> stop your dog racing in the house</li>
<li> deal with a dominant dog</li>
<li> overcome separation anxiety</li>
<li> stop your dog jumping on people</li>
<li> apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique</li>
<li> deal with more than one dog in the house</li>
<li> stop the family cat being harrassed.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit <a href="http://df50529o2jwh0lepln2sfq0zav.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GREATD043009" target="_blank">Secrets to Dog Training</a> official website for more information.</p>
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		<title>Great Dane dog training</title>
		<link>http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/03/12/great-dane-dog-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Big Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they&#8217;re not inconvenienced by our pets, <strong>training is essentia</strong>l.</p>
<p>Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog&#8217;s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.</p>
<p>All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.</p>
<p>It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn&#8217;t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.</p>
<p>A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.</p>
<p><strong>Training Great Dane puppies should not begin </strong><em><strong>too</strong></em><strong> early</strong> however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.</p>
<p>Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Great Dane as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Great Dane dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.</p>
<p><strong>Want to solve your dog&#8217;s behavioral problems?</strong></p>
<p>Secrets to Dog Training covers all aspects of dog training, including <strong>behavioral issues</strong> that can ruin the relationship between dog and owner. If you have ever tried to train a dog, you know from experience what a challenge it can be. Here is what&#8217;s inside <a href="http://df50529o2jwh0lepln2sfq0zav.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GREATD031209" target="_blank">Secrets to Dog Training</a> to help you <strong>avoid all the frustration and pain</strong> usually associated with training a dog yourself. Among many others, you will learn how to:</p>
<ul>
<li> curb your dog&#8217;s aggressiveness</li>
<li> make your dog understand what is right and wrong</li>
<li> house train your dog</li>
<li> stop your dog racing in the house</li>
<li> deal with a dominant dog</li>
<li> overcome separation anxiety</li>
<li> stop your dog jumping on people</li>
<li> apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique</li>
<li> deal with more than one dog in the house</li>
<li> stop the family cat being harrassed.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit <a href="http://df50529o2jwh0lepln2sfq0zav.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GREATD031209" target="_blank">Secrets to Dog Training</a> official website for more information.</p>
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