Saturday, December 15, 2012

Achieving Successful Springer Spaniel Training With These Ideas

By Lisa Hart


A dog is deemed by many to be a man's best friend, but training a dog is very not the same as loving or caring for one. Much like anything, learning the correct tips and techniques to train your four-legged companion can make him well-behaved and more enjoyable to be around. This post contains a number of great tips on Springer Spaniel training.

When you first get your puppy, don't expect him to learn many commands on a short amount of time. Your puppy requires time to get accustomed to the new environment so give him that chance. During this time, it's possible to teach him two or three simple commands. Do not move on to other commands until your pup has began socialization and has learned such simple commands.

Teach your canine companion the basics before trying to teach him more complicated "fun" tricks. It is essential to have the basic obedience skills like sit, stay, lie down and come learned before you try teaching tricks like shake, roll over and crawl. Even though it's an interesting idea just to jump to the fun part, having a firm comprehension on the basic commands will make learning tricks easier.

Always use the same words when giving commands to your furry friend. Understand that using various phrasing for basic commands can befuddle your four-legged companion. Saying "come" today and saying "come here" the following day, in the dog's mind, is like teaching two different commands, nevertheless, the behavior is expected to be exactly the same. Also, commands ought to be given in a low, firm tone of voice. Don't shout or repeat the command multiple times. Say it once, firmly and then assist him in complying if he doesn't understand.

If you are trying to train a dog that seems unresponsive and even aggressive, verify that the dog's basic needs have been met. A dog that doesn't get enough attention, for instance, will be grumpy and not respond well to Springer Spaniel training. And of course a famished dog will be unlikely to respond as well.

As this article has discussed, taking care of or training a dog can be a great experience. However, the dog training process can be tough if you are unaware of the right techniques to utilize. Apply the tips learned from this article and you'll be well on your way to training your pet the right way.




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