Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Effective Dog Training Tips You Can Use Today

By Geraldine Dimarco


Dog obedience training is not always an easy task for the impatient pet owner-but it is one that is always worthwhile. Not only will your house be in much better order, your canine will reap the benefits of being a well-behaved dog. He will be a well-rounded and happier dog, able to enjoy the company of people and other animals as well.

Is it that hard to educate a dog? Well, since "dogginese" has not been invented yet, you will run into some challenges when training him. However, rest assured that once the foundation is laid-the progression will follow much easier. Here are a few dog training tips that will aid you in reaching your goals soon enough.

You cannot begin to effectively train your dog without having established your position as the master of the house. Remember, it is instinctive for animals to follow who they deem to be the leader of the pack. Therefore, you must see to it that he sees you as such. When you speak to him, do so in a firm and strong voice and never give in to his whines, unless it is a valid, medical concern.

Repetition is habit forming-so repeat your commands and be consistent with them. Dogs get confused easily. They are not equipped with the same logic as human beings so take particular notice on how you train them. "Come!" is not the same as " Come here!" or "Come boy!". Use the same words for the same commands every single time.

It is vital that your pet is comfortable hanging out with humans and other animals growing up. It is always better to start socialization when they are young. You can do this by letting him meet all kinds of people, as well as letting him play with other healthy dogs. Pet him and hand feed him food. This will show the dog that physical contact is a good thing and this will prevent him from becoming domineering and difficult when he grows up.

The best way to teach your pet is through positive reinforcement. Whenever he accomplishes a command well, feed him his favorite treat. Food is always a good reward but praise is often a better treat for them. Shower him with attention for being good-dogs like this a lot. There are actually a few things that are more worth to your dog than pleasing you.

Dog obedience training sessions should be frequent but short to be effective. Ten minutes is sufficient training time without having the canine lose his attention on you. Give him a treat or a toy he can play with after each session. A happy note to conclude the session will ensure that he will look forward to your next lesson together.

And finally, engage your dog in physical activity regularly. Physical stimulation goes with mental advancement for the dog-this will make your training better. Now there's only one thing left to do-use the dog training tips you've just learned today. Your friends will envy you for your well-behaved and happy pet before long.




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