Connie Limon

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Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih Tzu To Come When Called

26th November 2005
Teaching a shih tzu to come when called is also called "recall." Recall is actually a series of behaviors. You want to make your shih tzu think that coming when called is the best thing that happens in his life. Practice a lot. Increase the distractions g... Read >

Shih Tzu - The Canine Flu Outbreak of 2005

26th November 2005
The canine flu outbreak in the summer of 2005 can be thought of as equivalent to colds and flu that people get. It spreads much the same way, through direct contact, through the air, and through exposure to whatever the virus touches. The symptoms are s... Read >

Shih Tzu - Training Collar And Leash Is Basic Equipment

26th November 2005
The leash and training collar is the most basic piece of equipment used in training a shih tzu or any dog. Using the lead and training collar properly is vital to successful shih tzu training. The training collar is designed to apply a specific amount o... Read >

Shih Tzu - Train Your Shih Tzu Using Rewards And Positive Reinforcement

26th November 2005
Training shih tzu and all dog breeds using positive reinforcement and reward training has long been recognized as both highly effective for the owner and a positive experience for the dog. Positive reinforcement training is so important that it is the on... Read >

Shih Tzu - Train Your Shih Tzu For Desired Behaviors

26th November 2005
Teaching a shih tzu proper behavior while it is young is very important. While playing and having fun with your new shih tzu puppy or dog is certainly important, it is also important to teach your canine companion just what is expected – which behaviors ... Read >

Shih Tzu - Does Your Shih Tzu Chase Cars?

25th November 2005
One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs and shih tzu is that of chasing cars. Dogs must be trained as early as possible that chasing cars is not acceptable. That is because shih tzu that chase cars eventually... Read >

Shih Tzu - Training The Shy Or Fearful Shih Tzu

25th November 2005
With shih tzu as with people, some shih tzu and shih tzu puppies are naturally more bold and daring than others. When you watch a group of shih tzu puppies play, it will quickly become apparent which ones are bold and which ones are shy. Some of the shi... Read >

Shih Tzu - Taking Your Shih Tzu Off The Leash

24th November 2005
Many shih tzu owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Shih Tzu should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obe... Read >

Shih Tzu - Solving Your Shih Tzu's Jumping And Roaming Problems

24th November 2005
Every shih tzu owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training problems with shih tzu puppies and shih tzu dogs alike are jumping on people and performi... Read >

Shih Tzu - The Importance Of Rewards During Obedience Training

22nd November 2005
Rewards just may be the single most important motivator in shih tzu training. Obedience training through the use of rewards and other positive reinforcements has long been recognized as the most effective method of reaching most dogs and getting the best... Read >

Shih Tzu - Training Your Shih Tzu To Come When Called

22nd November 2005
Training a shih tzu to come when it is called is a vital, and potentially life saving, part of any successful shih tzu training program. All properly trained shih tzu must learn to respond instantly to the owner's voice, and the sooner this lesson is lea... Read >

Shih Tzu - Does Your Shih Tzu Refuse To Come When Called?

22nd November 2005
Many shih tzu owners fail to recognize the importance of having a shih tzu that comes when called until there is a problem, such as the collar or leash breaking, or the shih tzu tearing free to chase a person or another animal. These situations can be da... Read >

Shih Tzu - Reward Training Basics For Your Shih Tzu

22nd November 2005
Training with treats and other food based rewards is a great way to motivate your shih tzu and speed the training process along. Most shih tzu are highly motivated by food rewards, and treat training using this kind of positive reinforcement is used to t... Read >

Shih Tzu - Training Your Shih Tzu To Not Pull On The Leash

22nd November 2005
Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Shih tzu puppies and adult shih tzu alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than... Read >

Shih Tzu - Keeping Your Shih Tzu Motivated During Training

22nd November 2005
Keeping the attention of a shih tzu while training is not always easy. Shih Tzu can be easily distracted, and it is important to not allow the training sessions to be sabotaged by boredom. Making training fun for the shih tzu and the human alike is vital... Read >
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