Friday, June 14, 2013

Keep Your Dog On His Best Behavior With These Training Tips

By Otelia Mucklow


People choose to bring a pet into their family for many reasons. A lovable pup may have caught your eye and you just couldn't say no. No matter what your reasoning for getting a dog, having a well trained one will be ideal. This can only be accomplished through training. Read on to find out how to accomplish this task.

Your dog may not learn a command right away. You might have to repeat the same exercise up to fifty times before your dog remembers it. Keep trying the same commands until your dog remembers it for good.

Patience is key in dog training. Patience prevents both of you from becoming frustrated and angry during the training process. It takes time for your dog to learn what is expected from him. Understand that your dog wants your approval and is doing his best to earn it.

Do not drag out your training sessions for too long. Your dog's memory and attention span is short, keep the training this way. If you want to do anymore training, let the dog have a play break for stretching and relaxing before continuing with their training.

As you train the dog, patience is essential. This will cause you not to be frustrated and angry with your dog during this process. Your dog will do its best to please you, but give your dog enough time to remember orders. A puppy needs to form the association between a word and the behavior you expect with that command.

Understand that getting your dog to respond during the times that you tell him or her 'no' is not helpful. Stick to positive training methods, as they can help the most. When you say "no", your dog does not understand how to react. Each dog is unique and has unique requirements. Training should be geared towards their needs and personality.

Most dogs learn best with positive reinforcement. Give your dog positive reinforcement if they do a good job. Do not shout or strike the dog. Such tactics do not work and will reduce your credibility. Instead, make sure you are firm, patient, consistent and positive so that you can achieve the best possible results.

Although it's sometimes difficult to be patient with your dog, it's important that you try to be as patient as possible. Dog's aren't human and they don't speak English. He will only pick up on your physical gestures and your tone without knowing why you're acting such a way. You must always remain level-headed during training sessions. If you cannot do so, it is time to end the session.

Making your dog learn habits that are good from the start is very important. Trying to change bad behaviors after the fact is far more difficult than teaching them the good ones right away. Don't give the dog food from the table if you don't want him to beg for food later.

If you wish to participate in agility classes, be sure to choose a breed of dog that does well with this sort of activity. While virtually any dog can do agility, some breeds - like German and Australian shepherds - truly excel at it.

In conclusion, it is important to have a well-behaved dog. This not only keeps your dog safe, but saves you money on vet bills. Use the advice from this article to prevent your dog from engaging in destructive behavior.




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