Monday, June 24, 2013

Your Dog Is Listening - Your Just Not Speaking The Right Language

By Sally Byrd


Human training would be a more appropriate name for dog training. The reason behind the name being, one must first be trained in the knowledge and methodology of how to actually train a dog. To train a pet like a dog, you must first train yourself. This article offers some good guidelines for first-time dog trainers.

If you in the crate training phase of your training program, you can use a few techniques to speed it up. To get a hesitant dog enthusiastic about getting in a crate, put a tempting treat like a fresh chew toy inside and close it up while your dog is outside. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. After they have entered the crate, be sure to give them praise so they understand that they have done a good thing.

The first thing your dog must learn is who the boss is. Make sure he knows that you know what you are doing and are in control of the situation. Then he will look to you and defer to your judgment. Always walk in front of the dog when you go on walks, because this is the position to show leadership.

Have verbal cues so that your pet will know exactly when they complete a command correctly. The word "yes" can be the bridge between rewards and good behavior.

Always be patient when you train your dog. You will not get frustrated or mad and neither will your pet. Remember that dogs really want to please their owners, but they got confused because we speak a different language that they do not understand.

The more active your dog is, the healthier it will be. Dogs can become bored very easily. When dogs feel bored, they are much more stubborn when it comes to training. A dog that is happy, and gets the attention that they crave, will be a better behaved and attentive dog. Go on extended walks or runs with your dog on a regular basis.

Every day, try to allow your pet to have an hour or so of exercise. This is on top of regular training lessons and restroom breaks. Without adequate exercise, your dog will find it difficult to focus during your training sessions. If your pet can exercise regularly and be active, he will be far more happy and responsive.

Consistency is the key to puppy crate training. When you let the puppy out of his crate you must immediately and unfailingly allow him the opportunity to relieve himself. Eventually, your dog will wait until you let him out of his crate to relive himself.

Praising your pooch is an absolute must during training sessions. Acting super excited can help your dog to understand that you are happy with their behavior. Do not reward unwanted behavior. This will cause your dog to think that he is doing something good.

Do not quit when you are training your dog. You have to regularly enforce rules with your dog, so he won't unlearn what you have made it learn. You always need to keep training your dog, just like you need to continue feeding it and providing it shelter.

Working on your pet's recall is important. Regardless of what is happening, your dog must learn to come back to you when he is called. Build up this behavior step-by-step or distractions will take over. Training on proper recall can be time consuming, but it is essential and potentially life-saving for your dog. Don't skimp on training in this area!

When you are using your dog's name negatively while scolding him, be sure to repeat it several times lovingly as well. This helps your dog figure out that his name also can mean something good and that he should not fear you when you call his name.

Fear is the number one cause of a dog biting. This occurs whenever they feel threatened, trapped, or frightened. Be patient, and don't use force when training a pet. Doing so may result in injury to you. He will forever be your loyal companion, and best friend.

If you have a large dog, and he likes to stretch out, get the dog a big bed. You can give your dog a bed that is sized appropriately, or consider an unconventional bed for your dog, such as a crib mattress. This is a convenient and fun alternative because you have the opportunity to change the appearance of the bed and keep it clean by simply putting a new crib sheet on it every few days. Even better -- mattresses made for cribs are also waterproof.

Show your leader status while doing fetch training by having the dog return the ball. If your dog drops the ball nearby and you walk to pick the ball up, your dog assumes he is the leader. Teaching the dog this way will make him understand what he must do with the ball.

Now that the people who are interested in training their new pet dog have, hopefully, learned some new tricks, they can proceed to pass them along to their pets. Once a dog is on its way to learning, the owner will begin to appreciate the dedication that he or she has shown for doing the right thing for man's best friend.




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