Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tips To Assist Train Your Dog Effectively

By Peter Hoff


Training a dog can be quite a difficult process, if you go into the process blindfolded. Make sure you know what you are doing before you get the dog, otherwise, it will be a disaster. This article will give you the dog training information that you need to make your new addition to the family, well-behaved.

For effective dog training, any correction or praise should happen when you catch the dog in the act of the behavior you are trying to reinforce or eliminate. By doing this, your dog will connect his behavior to your reaction. If you reprimand a dog after an unwanted action, he will be confused.

It is important to teach your puppy that it is never okay to put his teeth on you. Puppies interact with their litter mates by using their mouths, both to play and to express when they are upset and he will more than likely try to do this to you. You can gently push his face away and say 'no' to teach him that this is not acceptable behavior.

Never use physical force when training your dog. If you forced him, it turns a normally happy dog into one who is skittish and fearful. Dogs can learn very well without physical force. You can use positive reinforcement instead, to teach your dog. Reward your dog when he correctly performs a desired behavior.

Be consistent when training your dog. Your furry buddy will be easily confused when you vary your routine too much. Always give the same encouragement for a job well done. Use the same phrases to help your dog recognize what words are for what actions. Always say 'good dog' and don't vary the tone.

As a dog owner, your body language happens to be one of the most influential training tools available. Show your dog who is in charge by standing up straight and firm. If you crouch down, this invites your dog to play. Even facial expressions can communicate to your dog what kind of mood you're in. When you make eye contact with your dog this tells him you mean business. Smiling tells your dog you are happy.

It is important to note that telling your dog "no" does not give him any information. For example, if someone comes into your house, and your dog starts to jump, saying "no" is not enough information. Whereas, saying, "sit" is a better alternative, because it gives him something he can actually do. If you tell a dog what you want him to do with a command, this avoids confusion, and he will learn to listen.

When doing a training session with your dog, set a specific goal for that session. When you reach that goal, end the session, even if you were planning on going longer. This helps keep both you and your dog focused on the results, as well as ensuring that each session ends on a positive note.

Listening to your dog is one of the most important steps of training your dog. If your dog is uncomfortable or scared, then you aren't going to get the result that you are looking for. Respect their needs and the process will go a lot smoother.

Since we have all seen dogs that have not been properly trained, we do not want one of these dogs in our own household. Take the dog training information from this article and turn your puppy or dog, into a well-behaved part of the family.




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