Friday, 7 June 2013

Your Dog Is Listening - Your Just Not Speaking The Right Language

By Sally Byrd


Human training would be a more appropriate name for dog training. The reason behind the name being, one must first be trained in the knowledge and methodology of how to actually train a dog. To train a pet like a dog, you must first train yourself. This article offers some good guidelines for first-time dog trainers.

If you in the crate training phase of your training program, you can use a few techniques to speed it up. To get a hesitant dog enthusiastic about getting in a crate, put a tempting treat like a fresh chew toy inside and close it up while your dog is outside. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. After they have entered the crate, be sure to give them praise so they understand that they have done a good thing.

Shock collars are not a good idea. Most of the time these don't function as they should and can cost quite a bit of money. In addition, shock collars and related devices can actually irritate your dog and eradicate current good behaviors. In general, using such techniques produces negative effects.

Have verbal cues so that your pet will know exactly when they complete a command correctly. The word "yes" can be the bridge between rewards and good behavior.

Always be patient when you train your dog. You will not get frustrated or mad and neither will your pet. Remember that dogs really want to please their owners, but they got confused because we speak a different language that they do not understand.

The more active your dog is, the healthier it will be. Dogs can become bored very easily. When dogs feel bored, they are much more stubborn when it comes to training. A dog that is happy, and gets the attention that they crave, will be a better behaved and attentive dog. Go on extended walks or runs with your dog on a regular basis.

A dog will obsess about one thing until you divert its attention. Eventually, you will be able to ensure that your dog is more focused on you and your commands than other distractions.

Don't bog your puppy down with more information than he can process. Puppies can only handle small amounts of training, so it is best to keep training to short but intense periods of time. Overdoing it could cause them to forget what was learned, and they may see the training as negative; thus, making sessions harder for you later.

Praising your pooch is an absolute must during training sessions. Acting super excited can help your dog to understand that you are happy with their behavior. Do not reward unwanted behavior. This will cause your dog to think that he is doing something good.

One thing to remember when dog training is that all your actions are molding its behavior and personality. By keeping this in your mind, you will be able to avoid regression in your training by avoiding horseplay and teasing. You want to constantly be teaching your dog the behavior that you want it to have.

Make sure you pay attention to the limitations of older dogs. It will never be possible to train an older dog perfectly; each has its own peculiar quirks that you'd best learn to love! Keep in mind that when you adopt a dog that is older, it may have developed certain habits. Try to change the things that are negative, to make your older dog a better pet.

There is no denying that dogs possess certain innate urges and behaviors, and therefore it is necessary that they be allowed to exhibit them on occasion. Any dog requires a healthy diet, room to move about freely and constant stimulation.

Be certain you are giving the right signals when your dog exhibits unacceptable behavior. If your dog does something wrong and you laugh at him or pet him, then he is likely to repeat this bad behavior indefinitely in the future. Your reaction will be confusing to your dog and extend the time it takes to reach your training goals. Never, ever let your pet feel as if bad behavior has somehow managed to amuse you in any way.

If you have a large dog, and he likes to stretch out, get the dog a big bed. You can give your dog a bed that is sized appropriately, or consider an unconventional bed for your dog, such as a crib mattress. This is a convenient and fun alternative because you have the opportunity to change the appearance of the bed and keep it clean by simply putting a new crib sheet on it every few days. Even better -- mattresses made for cribs are also waterproof.

Show your leader status while doing fetch training by having the dog return the ball. If your dog drops the ball nearby and you walk to pick the ball up, your dog assumes he is the leader. Teaching the dog this way will make him understand what he must do with the ball.

When you allow yourself enough time to engage and train your dog, you can be sure that you will eventually be able to enjoy his company more fully in the future. Substantial improvements in behavior are possible for even the most difficult dogs with consistent training. The advice in this article will ensure that your training is successful.




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