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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
How to Get Your Pit Bull Started in the Sport of Weight Pull
Weight pull is a wonderful sport for Pit Bulls to display their physical and mental strength. Before you get
involved you should make sure you know where to go, what equipment you will need and the training involved.
Let's start with Weight Pull Organizations
Two established organizations that hold weight pull events are the United Kennel Club and the International Weight Pull Association.
Both organizations offer quality events and have the experience to set up nice pulls with good turn outs. The IWPA is a weight pull specific organization and is widely popular among dog owners who are involved in weight pull.
The types of pulls you will encounter are:
1. Track pulls. These pulls use a track and wheel system. This
is where you will see massive amounts of weight being pulled.
2. Cart pull. These pulls use a wheeled cart and while the
weights are lower than track pulls they are still quite impressive.
3. Sled pulls. The most difficult of the pulls are sled pulls.
These pulls are held on dirt or snow and use a sled to hold
the weights.
The UKC and IWPA mostly use cart and sled pulls during their pull events. This requires your dog to have Superior strength and drive in order to successfully pull the weight.
How Weight Pulls Work
Your dog will be required to pull the weight 16 feet and you are not allowed to bait (encourage with food or a toy) or touch the dog while the dog is pulling.
You can encourage the dog from the finish line or drive the dog by walking to the side and behind them while encouraging them to pull the weight.
Your dog has one minute to complete the pull. If they do not pull the weight helpers will come out and assist the dog so they succeed. You do not score any points if the dog needs help.
The dog that pulls the most weight according to their size wins the pull.
Using this system you will see big dogs lose to little dogs because the little dog pulled more weight compared to their size in open pulls. Both organizations offer pulls for specific breeds.
The most popular breeds used are:
1. American Pit Bull Terriers
2. American Bulldogs
3. Malamutes
4. Rottweilers
But other breeds like Cocker Spaniels and Poodles also get involved in weight pull.
Important Equipment You Will Need
Having a good weight pull harness is the key here. Weight pull harnesses are designed for weight pull and come with a "brace" bar that will help stretch out the harness to pull the weight.
You can get these harnesses online by doing a search for them using your favorite search engine.
Training Your Pit Bull for Weight Pull
Experts advise against getting young dogs started in weight pull and recommend you start when the dog is 18-24 months
old.
Starting at this age gives your dog time to fully grow so they won't injure their joints, muscles or ligaments.
You will find two camps in the training department. One camp suggests that you start out by having your dog pull light weights while working and the other camp suggests that you start training with light weights using the rules, distance and set up that you would encounter at a pull.
Having your dog pull the light weight 16 feet exactly as they would if they were compete ting.
Whatever camp you want to start in you should get some professional help or find a person who has been doing weight pull with the UKC or the IWPA for a while and ask them questions.
Weight pull offers a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise with your dog while giving your
dog a job to do.
In the end, it's a unique sport for unique canines and owners that enjoy the competition and excitement
of a successful pull.
Monday, December 12, 2011
PetSafe Yard & Park Remote Dog Trainer, PDT00-12470
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With a range up to 400 yards away, this trainier lets you manage your furry friend's unwanted behavior even if he's not wearing a lead. The unit has 8 levels of correction and a lightweight collar that can fit any dog comfortably, Rechargeable remote and collar means no batteries to buy. For use in the US only. This unit is compatible with all US 110v outlets and are not to be used with 220v international voltage.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Electronic Dog Training Collar - Is It The Right Way To Train Your Dog?
The electronic dog training collar is a modern day invention that is aimed at modifying your dog's behavior. It is commonly referred to as a 'mild coercion' technique used predominantly to renounce a dog from doing what it is not supposed to do. The key word here is mild, and this is certainly subjective in nature. Before going into the troubles which this method causes and the wide-ranging opinions people carry on about its legitimacy, it would be handy to know what this technique is all about.
The electronic dog collar transmits a signal onto the skin of the dog through a sensor or a probe. The intensity of the signal can be varied up or down by using a remote control, which transmits it wirelessly to a receiver which is connected to the collar. The remote used with most all collars will have a range of 100-300 feet. The signal causes pain and discomfort to the dog, which leads him to associate this reaction with the behavior exhibited upon instruction.
It is looked upon by many as an act of cruelty being performed, while others perceive it as a medium which complements verbal training. However, it is essential to know how to use the collar effectively, failing which the dog might get intimidated by it and would do his level best to avoid pain. He might run as far and as fast as he can until the pain subsides, or he would try to remain attached to his owner as long as possible, thwarting his own independence. This would actually be tantamount to taking a U- turn from our main objective, which is to promote good behavior within the dog.
Before starting with this technique, take your dog into confidence. Be patient and allow him to take his own time. What you desire is that the collar acts a stimulus to solicit the required action immediately after the verbal command has been repeated. Ensure that during the training phase your dog doesn't yap or become in pain. Of course, you will also want to determine the threshold level of your dog without going overboard.
This training tool, if used correctly and in moderation, can make your dog a role model for others Used incorrectly it can easily result in more harm than good. This is why I can not personally recommend this method of dog training. Few owners take the time to really understand how to use it properly. There are other, much better methods available than using an electronic dog training collar.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Shock Collars for Dogs - Good or Bad?
When my husband first mentioned he was buying a shock collar for our beloved dog, Storm, I thought he had lost his mind. We were not abusive pet owners. We loved our 4 legged friends. I thought these collars were cruel and unusual punishment. His exact words to me were "It's better than a dead dog". We lived in a cul-de-sac at the time, that connected to a busy street at the edge of town. We didn't want an 8 foot fence nor could we afford an underground fencing unit for our one acre yard. He explained to me how these collars worked and if used properly, how humane they were.
We wanted our dog to be able to roam freely throughout our yard and to be able to trust that she wouldn't take off after every car that passed by. We were also avid walkers, bikers, and campers and wanted our canine friend to be able to accompany us on all of our journeys. After all, she was part of our family! My husband bought a shock collar with the intention of keeping our dog in the yard or at a reasonable distance from us when out and about, thus keeping her alive for years and years to come.
I thought that these collars would put an immobilizing shock wave through out beloved pet every time she misbehaved. I soon found this was not the case. The truth of the matter is, is that there are many collars to choose from with various levels of sensitivity. Please do your due diligence to find the best collar suited for your dog as there are collars for large breed dogs as well as your toy tea cup size dogs. One can certainly appreciate the fact that a 5 pound Yorkie would not wear the same collar as a 100 pound Golden Retriever.
The information that came with our first product described the shock that would be delivered to be compared with static electricity. My husband, as I am sure many other dog owners, was curious and had to try it for himself first. And sure enough, it was a gentle sensation just as you would get from touching someone on a dry day after rubbing your feet across the carpet. Unpleasant but not harmful.
We used the new shock collar to teach our furry friend her boundaries and very quickly she grew to understand that if she heard a "beep" she knew she had to get closer to us or to our home. As time went on, we rarely had to actually use the stimulation as the "beep" or "tone" that only she could hear, was warning enough. This was another feature I was unaware of before my husband informed me. After the initial training, a simple unpleasant tone to her ear was all it took to keep her from running amuck.
Now, many years later, and a few additions to our canine pack, we still use this training technique to effectively and humanely teach our pets to stay close and stay alive! Most times, just putting the collar on is all that is needed. Rarely do we even have to use the "tone" these days.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Deluxe Little Dog Bark Control Collar
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You already know that bark control collars work. But what about your little dog? You don't want your small lap dog to be hurt by a product built for a bigger, heavier dog, do you? Introducing the Deluxe Little Dog Bark Control Collar from PetSafe - it's specifically designed to help shorten the training stages in a small dog's life. Works perfectly indoors & outdoors with 10 levels of static correction, so you can determine the best way to train your lap dog not to bark! Fits up to a 16" neck.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Dogwidgetsforless Rechargeable Remote Control 2 Dog Training Shock Collar With Individual Vibration For Each Dog
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The latest remote control 2 dog training shock collar with individual shock and vibration button for each dog. Collar has 2 levels of shocks(high and low), 1 level of vibration. You can correct each dog with a shock or vibration or correct your 2 dogs at the same time with the vibration. The collars are water-resistant(not waterproof), has a built-in rechargeable batteries and has a 600 feet long range. The transmitter uses 9 volts battery. Use this collar for basic training, obedience training or curbing excessive barking. This set includes: 2 rechargeable collars, 2 straps adjustable from 10 to 20 inches long, 1 wall charger, 1 USB cable, 4 sets of prongs(rubber and metal), 1 user manaul and 90 days dealer warranty.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Citronella Bark Collar - Does it Work?
Everyone who owns a dog should make sure they have taken the time to train their dog properly. A dog should be calm and not jump up on guests when they come in the front door. They should also not be constantly barking. This can be a nuisance to not only the owners of the dog but also the neighbors and guests in the home.
The sound of dog barking can really start to get on your nerves, which is why if your dog has a problem with barking you may want to try the citronella bark collar.
What Is It?
The citronella bark collar is highly effective. If you are concerned about having a bark collar that will harm your dog there is no need to worry when you have the citronella bark collar. This collar does not work by hurting your dog to make him stop barking. Instead, a small spray of citronella shoots out from the collar in front of their nose.
As soon as they smell the citronella the dog will have curiosity to find out what the new odor is and where it is coming from. This will make them immediately stop barking and can keep them amused for quite some time, or at least long enough until they have forgotten they were barking in the first place.
Over time the dog will learn that every time they bark, the collar sprays the citronella. It does not harm them but because they have learned this, they are going to start trying their very best to not bark. It is a harmless stop barking collar that has been incredibly successful for most dog owners. Owners love it because it is gentle on the dog but still extremely effective and reliable.
Most pet supply stores offer the citronella bark color and other versions as well. The ultrasonic bark collar for instance is a different take on the citronella version. It will not harm your dog either but instead of using a spray of citronella to peak your dog's interest it uses a high pitched sound that only you dog can hear.
Dogs are able to hear high pitched sounds that we as adults cannot and so you do not have to worry about having to put up with this noise every time your dog barks. That would be just as bad as hearing the dog bark so it would be pretty pointless.
The citronella bark collar is a terrific investment for any dog owner who wants to get their dog to stop all that unwanted barking.
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