Saturday, September 29, 2012

Tips And Techniques For Training Your Dog

By Kirk McGee


A common pet among many people are dogs. Dogs make great household companions, as they are very lovable and playful. Dogs can be a great pet for anyone if they are trained properly. Use the advice in the following article if you need help training your dog.

Train your dog according to the role he or she will play! Dogs that are going to be used for police work - or in search and rescue - are trained using methods that will strengthen the drive they naturally have. Use their favorite toy as a reward! The goal is to have a dog that will work for extended periods of time because he or she knows that they will get play time when the work is done!

Anxious dogs might benefit from having music played when you leave. Classical music is proven to be soothing for a variety of species, and dogs are no exception. Calm, soothing classical music played at a mellow volume might be a benefit to your dog and keep the house from being silent while you're gone.

Is your dog barking constantly? Excessive barking can often be related to too little exercise - try upping your walks or runs by thirty to sixty minutes each day, and you'll likely notice a huge reduction in barking almost immediately. Giving your dog plenty of appropriate things to chew on can also make a big difference.

Your dog should earn his freedom around your home. Too many pet owners give their dog free reign without earning it, which can lead to costly furniture replacement or even surgery when Fido eats something he shouldn't have. Test your dog's comfort levels and limits gradually, and in safe doses so you know his triggers.

Correcting your dog with a short, sharp and clear message will really get the point across. Too often people explain wrong doings to their dog in complete and complex sentences, leaving the animal completely perplexed. Be brief, firm and repeat the same phrase for the same bad behavior every time.

Teach your dog the "down" command. This command is useful to build upon, or on its own in emergency situations. A dog that knows his "down" command well can drop to the ground at a moment's notice in a testy situation, making it a great command to keep on hand for safety's sake.

As your dog gets better with the dog training, you can start to give him or her more freedom. This balance between obedience and freedom will provide your dog with a very satisfying life. Just be cautious not to give too much freedom at once, as this may have a counter effect on your dog training.

The dog-owner relationship is as old as history itself, and it is not going away any time soon! With information of the kind that has been presented here, dog owners can find the perfect training strategy to make their dog-training experience a successful and happy one.




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