You love your dog. But at one time I bet he/she was a bit too much too handle. Training your dog takes time and a whole lot of patience. Any dog owner who's been through basic dog obedience training can tell just how tough it can be. But, the fact of the matter is, if you don't start training your dog to be obedient early on, you're going to end up with a problematic pooch.
Many dog owners will suggest taking your dog to a dog obedience training class. These classes will help you tame your dog and even learn to socialize with other dogs if the training is in a group setting. However, there are ways you can begin to train your dog at home.
Basic Dog Obedience Training Home Tips
Use Your Pet's Name
To build control and relation with your dog, you need to use his/her name frequently when training and giving commands. This will help build name recognition and strengthen the relationship with you, his/her owner. Even for the most basic commands or activities, use your dog's name when involved in all activities, even feeding time.
Use a Leash
Leash training involves collaring and leashing your dog. Through the use of a leash, you can teach your dog commands and actions. At first, you want to show your dog the command by positioning your dog accordingly (e.g. placing him/her in the ?sit? position). You also want to verbalize the command while positioning. After positioning your dog a few times, say the command and then use the leash to exert force, but not too much. A slight tug on the leash should do. Each time you state the command, use the leash. Work with your dog until he/she demonstrates understanding of the command. When you dog obeys the command correctly, reward him/her with a ?good PET NAME? and pet him/her on the head. Leash training doesn't involve rewarding your pet with treats, as it works against leash training and gives your dog a reason to obey other than just obeying the command..
Use Reward Training
Reward training works similar to leash training except that instead of using a leash to assert the command, you use a reward (e.g. a treat) to coax your dog into obeying. This method of training does show results, however some experts say that this method doesn't exert the force necessary to teach your dog to obey and also establish the owner/pet relationship.
Be Firm
When training your dog, you need to stand your ground and be firm. It's easy to give into your cute and cuddly pet, especially if it's still a puppy, but if you want to train them right, you need to be firm. There's no need to punish your dog, you just need to be patient and work with your dog as much as possible until he/she understands the command. Work with your dog until the command is followed and obeyed precisely as desired. This means even after your dog has learned the command, you still need to assert a firm command to ensure that your dog won't forget the command or get into bad habits.
If you want an obedient dog, you need to involve Fido in basic dog obedience training. The best bet is to enroll them into a class, but you can also start training them at home. The earlier you start and the better your obedience training, the better behaved your dog will be.
If you have a barker or a jumper, it can be quite frustrating watching the dog ignore you every time company comes over. It's almost embarassing.
Your dog doesn't want to disappoint you. He has a natural desire to please you. When he's bad, he just doesn't know any better. I like to think there are no bad dogs, just good dogs that behave badly.
That is why you must train your dog to do more than eat and go outside. Your dog should be able to sit and stay on command, and sit there quietly for long periods of time.
Some dogs seem to learn things quickly. I had a black lab that learned to sit in five minutes. She caught on to just about everything right away.
Other dogs are a little slower. They are like kids with ADHD and can test your patience to the limit. There are many good books available online that will help you with these problem dogs.
The key to training any dog, be they fast or slow learners, is consistency. You must be willing to put out the effort to work with your dog daily. Preferably setting up your training about the same time every day.
This training time can be just 15 minutes a day, but it must get not only the dogs undivided attention, but yours as well. For that small investment of time over a period of a couple of months, you will enjoy the benefits for years to come.
You must also be consistent when dealing with specific bad behavior. For example, if your dog is a chewer you wouuld be well advised to make the consequence the same every time.
It could be a water gun shot to the face, or a pop on the butt with a rolled up newspaper. I prefer the water gun, and I am sure my dog did too.
Haven't you always been impressed by those dogs you see on TV getting a beer out of the fridge? Going out to get the paper on Sunday morning? Even your friends dog who stops whatever he is doing with a simple command?
There is no reason you can't have that dog if you are willing to put in the time. There are a lot of sources of learning material available that can make the job much easier and quicker, but you will be the deciding factor in your dogs success.
Your dog will put as much into their training as you do. Or as little. So if you think you are trying and not seeing results, get some help but never give up. Your dog is good and wants to please you.
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