Sunday, November 6, 2011

Form A Good Bond By Obedience Training Your Dog

By Sandy Rutherforde


A warm and friendly, devoted and obedient dog is something every single dog owner wants, but obedience training your dog can be difficult and at times it seems like it just doesn't work.

Dogs naturally wish to please their owner - it's in their genes. The reason why a good number of owners fail at obedience training is the fact that they either lack patience, or they're simply implementing the wrong techniques.

Routine

Dogs appreciate routine so training must always, if possible, be accomplished at the same time of day. That way your dog will understand that it's not play time, it's learning time. Take away all of the distractions, such as toys and also other pets, if you have any, in order that your dog can fully focus on his training.

Keep Training Sessions Short

Despite the fact that dogs get pleasure from completing tasks, they are going to become bored if training sessions continue too long. Keep training sessions short and enjoyable. Brief sessions keep your dog and you from getting bored or frustrated. A couple of 10 minute sessions each day is the best amount.

Stick to One Word Commands

Obedience training your dog is most easily accomplished through teaching the dog simple, one word commands together with hand gestures. For example if you want your dog to stay, simply say "stay" and raise your hand, so it is in front of their face. Start to walk backwards and continue to say "stay" in a firm manner. Dogs tend not to understand language past one or two word commands. Dogs are able to read body language and tone of voice mainly. So keep calm and don't ramble on and on at your dog.

Positive Reinforcement

Dogs react considerably better to positive reinforcement in comparison with negative. If your dog does not comply with a command you should never yell or strike them. As an alternative calmly bring your dog back to the start and start the command once again. Each and every time your dog completes a command reward them with strokes and a treat. Praise the good and ignore the bad; this is the most effective philosophy for obedience training.

Patience

Certain days dogs can do commands flawlessly on cue, however on some days it appears like they just don't wish to listen. When you attempt to train your dog during times when he's having an off day you can get frustrated and your patience could diminish.

Constantly show patience with your dog and never lose your temper. On these types of days it's best for both you and your dog for you to finish the training session early and reschedule for later that day, or the following day.

Obedience training your dog calls for time and patience; don't expect your dog to get everything perfect the first time. Take some time to have fun with your sessions and it is going to be helpful for both you and your canine friend!




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