HOW TO TRAIN A DOG
When learning How To Train A Dog, you will quickly see that a
well-trained dog is a loyal friend and really fun to be around. A poorly
trained dog is bothersome and may even be dangerous. Learning how to train a
dog properly will enhance the friendship you share. Proper dog training can
also protect your puppy from harm, especially if they learn to come when you
call them.
Make your training sessions short and fun, about 10 to 20 mins tops, if
your dog isn't having fun they won't respond in the way you want. Don't become
cross with your dog during training, if you feel like your getting frustrated
then call a stop the session and try again tomorrow.You
should start training a puppy straight away, so that it doesn't develop too
many bad habits.
Puppy Potty Training: You
will need to toilet train a puppy when you first bring it home. Take it outside
every couple of hours, especially after sleeping, eating and drinking, At first
you could let your puppy urinate indoors on newspapers. Move the newspapers
nearer to the door each day, and then outside.
Socializing: Young puppies need to be taught
how to behave. Introduce them to people and animals slowly, so that they are
not overwhelmed. They should also learn to be left on their on for a short
time, so they don't get distressed every time you leave the time.
Positive Reinforcement Training: Simply
put, it means to give your dog a treat every time it obeys you. We humans also
like to be appreciated for good behavior and so is the case with dogs. You must
reward your dog immediately after the good behavior so that the dog associates
the reward with the action that caused the treat.
Commands: Start teaching your pet dog
commands. Teach it to recognize its name and the word no, Always say no
in a firm voice and back it up with a body signal, such as waving a finger.
Make sure everyone in your family uses the same word and signal for each
command. Be firm but don't lose your patience. Never hit your dog.
Come: To train train your dog to come
to you, crouch down with your arms open and shout your pet's name and the the
word come.When your dog comes, reward it with a dog treat. gradually
increase the distance between you. Its best to keep your dog on a long,
retractable lead at first, until you are sure it won't run off.
Sit! Stay!: Teach your dog to sit by
raising a dog treat over your head so that the dog has to sit down to see it. Follow these easy steps
to teach your dog to sit:
- First you have to teach your dog what the word "sit" means. All you have to do for this step is watch your dog. When he sits down, give the "sit" command.
- Next grab a handful of bite-sized treats and lower yourself down to your dog's level. (Yes, this means getting on the floor.)
- With the reward treat in your hand, raise it above the dog's head. The smell of the food will compel the dog to follow with their nose, and they should end up sitting down - or backing up, but sitting is what your shooting for.
- The trick here is to reward your dog exactly when they sit. At the same time, make sure to give the "sit" command. So, the dog sits, then instantly you say "sit" and give them the treat.
- Always pour praise upon your pup when they behave correctly. Remember to show your excitement with your voice as well as your actions. This is the best reward for your dog, and it will go the farthest to establish proper behavior.
- Practice the particular behaviors you are training for a maximum of 3-5 times at each training session. You want dog training to be enjoyable for you and your pup, so don't push them too far at one time. You can have more than one session in a day, though, as long as you make the time fun and beneficial.
Clicker Training: This method makes use of
Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov's techniques. Basically it involves conditioning
your dog's behavior with the help of a clicker. A clicker is an instrument
which makes clicking sound. So when your dog behaves properly and does as told,
you click and then treat the dog.In this way you teach your dog to recognize
what is a good dog behavior and how it should behave so that it gets a treat.
Always keep in mind with learning how to train a dog, that you stay
calm and show patience as this will provide the calming energy needed to have
success. Small training sessions can lead to huge behavior changes in your dog.
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How To Train A Dog