Friday, March 22, 2013

Tibetan Mastiff Training: Tools Widely Used

By Emily Ferguson


Dog training is an area that different people will be handling in different ways. Some people may be confident trainers whose dogs appear regularly in dog shows, while others might be new dog owners struggling with a dog that is displaying the effects of his troubled past. Nevertheless, there are several important ideas everyone can benefit from learning and trying out - one is utilizing tools to make Tibetan Mastiff training easy.

Before you ever bring home a dog, know that you have all you need. You need to have: stable food and water bowls; a superb quality of dry dog food; a comfortable bed; a crate/kennel in the suitable size for the dog you want to get; and the right leash and collar or harness. By having everything in place, you'll avoid loads of rushing around and doubt with a new dog or puppy. This will help everyone settle in better.

Food is one of the best positive reinforcement tools available to the dog owner in the training procedure. Feeding a dog or providing him food treats immediately after he has reacted in manners you consider acceptable is an effective message that any dog will know. Of course, dogs should not be starved! But associating feeding time with success will inspire a dog to work harder to attain his owner's goals. Realize that not every Tibetan Mastiff training involves food-based rewards. Some dogs respond better to non-edible rewards such as stuffed toys, rawhide bones, rope toys, playtime and of course, praise. These rewards have the added advantage of giving your four-legged pet numerous activities to enjoy together.

To help potty train young dogs, consider using a crate. Crate training may sound unpleasant but is in reality one of the most natural ways to train puppies. A crate is regarded as their home or den and puppies have an instinct not to soil in this space. Be sure that you restrict the time spent in the crate and take him out every hour or so to urinate or defecate.

When training your canine friend, keep your goals and expectations for your pet dog sensible. Just like when you try to learn something new, your pet dog is not going to learn new tricks the first time you teach him. Different breeds and even different dogs of the same breed, will have various levels of receptivity towards training.

Whatever your skill level and the behavior of your canine, education is essential to good Tibetan Mastiff training. Understanding dog psychology, especially what impacts and motivates dogs and how your behavior and body gesture can impact your furry pet. This article has given you some techniques and recommendations for doing just that, which should be fun for both you and your canine friend to try.




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