Training Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Training and Puppy Training, by Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2017
Dog Training – What Works, and What Doesn't
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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, but if your dog will only obey for a treat, then he is in charge of his obedience, not you. [read more]
Teach Your Swissy To Respect You
"Respect Training" is the dog training method I use and recommend for training Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. 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. [read more]
Teach The Right Words In The Right Ways To Your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
My method of training Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs 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. [read more]
Solving Swissy Behavior Problems
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.... [read more]
Training Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppies
Just got a new puppy? Swiss Mountain Dog 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy. [read more]
Housebreaking Your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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.... [read more]
Socializing Your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Socializing means training your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to get along politely with strangers and other animals. [read more]
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 Teach Your Dog 100 English Words. 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, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a good-tempered, healthy dog.
My dog health care book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy, shows you how to help your dog live a longer life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.