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Dog Obedience Training
You have made a decision to be a dog owner, after all, dogs are a man's or woman's best friend, right? You are going to have this wonderful animal who will be so much fun, a lot of company and cool to show off to your friends. You aren't really sure what kind of dog you want, just as long as he or she is cute.
You go to the pet store, you find a dog that is so cute, has those puppy dog eyes, and that cute little wagging tail. Next, you bring him home and......what? This dog is not trained? Who would have thought that a dog you just bought would already be in need of dog obedience training.
This dog is now running wild, or worse, chewing up everything in sight. You hurry and look up any information on dog obedience, hurry and try to teach him something, anything, but no luck. Did you pick out a dud? Is your dog not as smart as the other dogs you had to choose from? Maybe you just got a dog that is lazy or stubborn. That has got to be it, it can't be that you don't have the skills to teach dog obedience training, after all, you just looked it up and it seemed easy enough to teach.
Well, don't panic just yet. I doubt you chose a dud, or a dog that is lazy or stupid, you just need to have a good plan and style for dog obedience training. You want to make sure you are doing the proper techniques and training style for your type of dog. Not all dogs are the sames, their breeds determine how they react to training. Some breeds are easier than others, and some take certain techniques.
In order for you to make this is a positive experience for you and your new dog, let's go over a few mistakes that you want to be sure to avoid.
1. You may not be giving enough treats during training. This is a big key to dog obedience training. Dogs respond well to treats and rewards along with praise. This gives your dog the motivation to perform. There are some dog owners who do not like the idea of giving their dog treats, they feel that the dog should obey no matter what. I don't agree with the latter, I think treats are a great tool used in training.
2. Don't be so controlling. If you are overbearing and a huge nag to your dog, then you or your dog will enjoy this process. It will become a battle of wills and you will forfeit any true bond that can be made with your dog during this time.
3. Chill, don't be a training fanatic! If you do the same things over and over again, you are going to bore your dog senseless. Teach him new things, don't go over the same exercises.
4. Don't ignore your dog's feelings or emotions. Just because you are doing dog obedience training, does not mean that you can become a task master and your dog the slave. If your dog doesn't seem to be interested at the moment, then wait till later. If he seems tired, then give him a break. Don't keep pushing and pushing him for perfection, because you won't get it.
Dog Training Tip #1
Be Consistent. Use the same commands over and over as you are training, correcting, and praising your dog. Consistency will help your dog to understand and obey rather than be confused and disobedient. All family members should use the same commands when training your dog. Consistency breeds familiarity and desired behavior. |
Dog Training Tip #2
Praise Good Behavior. Make sure to praise your dog quickly and often when she has completed a command or responded in a positive manner. As you praise, look directly in your dog's eyes so that she will associate good behavior with the positive reinforcement she is receiving (voice and/or touch). |
Dog Training Tip #3
Keep Training Sessions Short. Approximately 15 minutes per session is optimal for learning a simple command and maintaining your dog's concentration. Make sure to end your training sessions on a positive note. One idea is to play with your dog immediately following a session. This will help your dog to associate time spent with you as fun and to look forward to another training session. |
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