Sunday, May 29, 2011

Easy Tips On Adult Dog Training

By Bill Weston


For many people, pets are just a great part of life. A part of life that can be hard to train sometimes. There are lots of tips on adult dog training available these days, and I would like to talk about a few of them.

Many pets are not trained formally these days, but for the owners of a K-9 that is trained, and well behaved are starting to realize that a trained dog is a happier dog, and that can make for a happier family.

If you are looking to train your dog to do some complex tricks and such, you may need a bit of extra training yourself, as this kind of thing needs more specialized attention. If you are looking for more traditional methods and techniques, there are plenty to choose from.

If you simply want your dog to not go potty in the house, or become accustomed to a crate, that is very doable in a short amount of time.

If your dog has some behavior problems, obedience training may be what you need to get him more in line with how you would like him to behave.

If you have an older dog that is a little scared of people, or certain types of activities, you could try classical conditioning to see if that solves any behavioral issues with him.

When classical conditioning is used, the animal will be introduced to a situation that he does not like very much. The reason for this, is that it will make him get accustomed to those situations. Before long, the anxiety and fear of those situations can completely vanish for him.

One simple technique that is very popular is to use something called lure reward training. By using a dog treat, or his favorite toy, you can lure him into following commands with the treat as an aid.

If you wanted to teach him to sit, for instance, you could try the following lure:

* Tell the animal to sit down while using his name. Ex: "Roscoe, sit boy".

* Then, take the treat and move it over his nose, behind him. The need to look at the treat will cause him to look so far over his own head, that the result will be him sitting down.

* Be careful to not raise the treat over his head, as this will cause him to try and jump for it instead of sit.

* When he sits as asked, you can give him a little treat for being such a good boy.

Another popular way to try to relax your dog is through the use of a crate. Many people associate crates with punishment, but if used properly, they can be a source of relaxation.

You can accomplish relaxation with the use of a crate, and the upside is that your dog will be relaxed in it regardless of where you take him. This is true for a trip to the vet, and a road trip.

There really are many techniques that can be used to train your dog. Some of them will be harder than others and require more time and effort, but if the outcome is a well mannered pet, then you have both done your job.




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