Saturday, February 26, 2011

How To Train Your Dog- Dog Training Advice for Obedience Training

By Allan Codling


Hey there Dog Lovers!! It's Allan Codling. Make sure you(and your dog) pay close attention to this piece I've written below.

It is always great to have a dog or puppy be part of the family. But we know they are a big responsibility and we have to get them trained. So we start looking for some dog training advice. There are a lot of ways to train a dog. But you need to start with the basics. The first form of dog training you should start off with is dog obedience training. This form of training will make your dog obedient which will him/her become potty trained and well behaved.

A lot of dog owners want to just potty train their dogs and forget about the obedience factor. What they do not realize is it is much more difficult to get your dog potty trained without the regular practice of obedience training. It makes it even more difficult to correct behavior problems like chewing, biting, jumping and aggression. It all starts with dog obedience training.

Your puppy is very instinctive and adopts what is called a pack mentality. This means that they need to recognize a leader. It is your responsibility as the owner to develop this leader relationship between you and your pooch. So many people ignore this dog training advice and consider it philosophy. What do they do? They spoil their dogs, let them do what they want and the puppy grows with the understanding that he can roam free without any rules. Then he does something you do not like and you yell and the dog gets confused. Then the cycle repeats itself. It is fine to be playful, and easy going with your dog but you need to maintain your role as the one in charge in the relationship.

By training your dog to obey your commands you are establishing this leader-follower relationship . However if this all important dog obedience method is ignored your dog will not have a clear perception of what you are to it and what its role is. The dog will end up being confused about his relationship with you and you will struggle to live comfortably with the dog

Most dog training advice out there tells you very specific actions to take to train your dog well. However what they usually lack is why these actions are effective and how this makes the dog feel. Knowing why the dog responds to certain things, and how he/she responds will make it easier for you to tailor your training to your dog. It is like teaching. If you know your student is a visual learner you would tailor your lesson to one that shows pictures, videos, or diagrams. Putting yourself in your dog's shoes(so to speak) will go a long way for quick and effective training.

Do you have a dog that gets very aggressive at times? Well dog obedience training helps to calm this aggression by developing that leadership relationship and giving your dog a sense of order and discipline. The last thing we want is a dog to start fights with other dogs and bark at neighbors or guests.

Knowing that your dog is under your control without a shadow of a doubt is a very good feeling. You will never have to worry about him/her getting out of control and doing something that would embarrass you or put you in a bad situation.

How this Dog Training Advice Is Applied:

- Always use positive reinforcement

-Avoid using negative reinforcement like yelling, punishing etc.

- Always address bad behavior

- Praise and reward your pup for progress - Be consistent

- Be consistent

- Keep your training periods short. 15-30 minutes tops

- It is much better for you to be the one training your dog. You live with the dog and when you train him he learns to understand that you are the leader and "you" are to be obeyed.

Raising a dog is not just about feeding and playing with the dog. It takes obedience training get the dog to understand his or her role and how the dog should behave in your home and in society! Do not take dog training lightly. That is the best dog training advice one can give. Best wishes, and say high to the pup for me!




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