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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. Sometimes it's easier to train your puppy (or adult dog) when you can see the correct training techniques in action. I recommend these dog training videos, which are based on respect and leadership. 'Respect Training' is the dog training method I use and recommend for training Chow Chows.

A dog who respects you will do what you say and will stop what he's doing when you tell him 'No.' Teaching your dog to respect you means interacting with him in specific ways that encourage respect. So your puppy needs training. Or your adult dog needs training. And you're looking for some help.

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Should you hire a professional trainer to come to your house? Send your dog away to be trained? Sign up for a group obedience class? Watch a few videos?

Here's my advice on where to get dog training help when you really need it. 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. One of the most common questions dog owners ask me is: 'How can I stop my dog from doing (a specific bad behavior)?'

My answer is almost always the same, no matter what the misbehavior is. 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 your puppy does, you must react properly or he will learn the wrong things.

Here's my recommended schedule (what to teach, when to teach it) for training your Chow Chow puppy. 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 means training your Chow Chow to get along politely with strangers and other animals.

To help you train and care for your dog To learn more about training your dog to be calm and well-behaved, my dog training book is. It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will teach your dog to listen to you and do whatever you ask. My dog buying guide, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a good-tempered, healthy dog. My dog health care book, shows you how to help your dog live a longer life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.

This dignified, serious dog with the lion-like ruff and scowling expression is a true introvert. Chow Chows must be accustomed to people at an early age so that their territorial instincts are properly discriminatory. The Chow Chow is quiet and mannerly in the home, naturally clean and easy to housebreak.

He makes an impressive companion if you're the kind of owner who can admire his independent character while still enforcing household rules so that he respects you. This can be a challenge, as this breed is dominant and obstinate – definitely not the choice for a first-time dog owner.

With his bulky build and his unnatural stilted gait, he is not built to be a jogging or biking companion. Daily walks will do. However, there are two coat varieties, and the Smooth-coated Chow is often more active than his Rough-coated brother. Could just be because the less-heavy coat is easier to run around in! Though he usually minds his own business unless provoked, Chow Chows can be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex.

Some have strong hunting instincts and can be predatory with cats and tiny dogs. Obedience training this breed is not easy.

Chow Chows cannot be forced to do anything – they will either 'shut down' or retaliate if you jerk them around with a choke collar. Better to use a that earns your Chow's respect and emphasizes praise and occasional food rewards. If you want a dog who.

Is medium-sized, very stocky and furry, resembling a small round bear. Stands firmly on the ground with a calm, confident, dignified stature. Makes a formidable watchdog. Is naturally clean and easy to housebreak.

Is quiet and mannerly in the home. Needs only moderate exercise A Chow Chow may be right for you. If you don't want to deal with.

Excessive suspiciousness or outright aggression in some lines, or when not socialized properly. Aggression toward other animals. Strong-willed mind of his own and a tendency to retaliate if pushed too far, requiring an experienced, confident owner who can take charge without using force. Regular brushing and combing (Rough variety). Heavy shedding (both varieties). Serious health problems.

Legal liabilities (public perception, future breed bans, insurance problems, increased chance of lawsuits) A Chow Chow may not be right for you. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperament is less predictable than the inheritance of physical traits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training.

You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from an. With an adult dog, you can easily see what you're getting, and plenty of adult Chows have already proven themselves not to have negative characteristics. If you want a puppy, you can avoid some negative traits by choosing the and the. Unfortunately, you usually can't tell whether a puppy has inherited temperament or health problems until he grows up. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by to respect you and by following the 11-step care program in my book,.

More traits and characteristics of the Chow Chow If I was considering a Chow Chow, I would be most concerned about. The complicated temperament. Far too many people acquire an adorable Chow puppy without understanding that the little round puff-ball will grow into an adult dog who acts nothing like the Golden Retrievers and Beagles they're used to living with. Chow Chows have a complex temperament and an independent mind of their own. Most individuals are willful and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.

Read more on. This is not a breed for a first-time dog owner nor for a home with young children. Potential antisocial behavior.

When I worked in a grooming kennel, there was one breed the owner would not accept for grooming. She had simply had too many bad experiences with them.

Since I'm telling this story on the Chow Chow page, you can probably guess the breed. The problem is that many Chows distrust strangers and many Chows are resistant to being told what to do. Put those together and you can see that Chows might not like being hoisted onto a grooming table and told to stand still by someone they don't know. You need to do a great deal of socialization with this breed.

Lots of exposure to friendly people. Lots of firmness on your part that your Chow Chow must act politely at all times. He doesn't have to like it, but he has to do it. Socialization is a great responsibility for Chow owners. Potential animal aggression.

With their fighting and hunting background, many Chow Chows are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs, especially those of the same sex. Many Chows have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures. Heavy shedding. Chow Chows shed a LOT.

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All over your clothing and furnishings. Chow Chows come in a Smooth coat (which isn't really 'smooth' but short and thick) and the more common Rough coat (still thick, with longer hairs standing well off the body, plus feathering on the legs). The Smooth coat requires regular brushing to keep the shedding hairs under control. The Rough coat requires frequent brushing to control both the shedding and matting. Potential health problems.

From hip disease to eye disease to allergies and skin conditions, Chow Chows have more than their share of health issues. Read more on. Potential legal liabilities. Chow Chows may be targeted for 'banning' in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. And be aware that in this day and age, people are quick to sue if your dog does anything even remotely questionable. To help you train and care for your dog Sometimes it's easier to train your puppy (or adult dog) when you can see the correct training techniques in action. The problem is that most dog training videos on the internet are worthless, because they use the wrong training method.

I recommend these that are based on respect and leadership. To learn more about training your dog to be calm and well-behaved, my dog training book is.

It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will teach your dog to listen to you and do whatever you ask. My dog buying guide, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a good-tempered, healthy dog. My dog health care book, shows you how to help your dog live a longer life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses. MORE OF MY ARTICLES YOU MIGHT ENJOY.