Teaching Your Dog the Basics
Dog training basics begin the minute you bring your new dog home. Whether your dog is a puppy or adult dog, you must always stay in control. Start with a good leash and a few basic commands. Introduce him slowly to the exterior and interior of your home while keeping him on a leash. By doing so, it will become easier to train your dog.
The dog training techniques used by experienced trainers and breeders are simple to implement at home. There is nothing complicated about the following commands:
"Sit"
"Stay"
"Heal"
"Roll Over"
"Stop"
Most dogs are eager to learn. Use the time you spend teaching your dog the basics to build a bond between them and you. Dog trainers and breeders commonly use a dog treat to enforce good behavior.
Start with a simple command like "sit". Once the dog has done what you ask of him, reward him with a small treat. The dog will learn that good behavior receives a reward. This is the best method to succeeding at dog training.
Dogs are curious animals so it is important that you teach them early on some boundaries. Some people don't allow their dog up on the furniture or near the table when the family is eating. Training your dog to respect these boundaries is a little more difficult than training him to do tricks. However, it can be done if you are consistent in your methods.
Dog training takes consistence and a lot of patents. Even the best dog trainers in the world will agree that a dog will learn faster if he is feed the same commands daily. Training your dog requires some affection too. Don't neglect rewarding your dog with a pat on the head, a cheerful "good boy", or a big hug.
The Basics of Training Your Dog
How to train a dog is the same as how to train all animals, you communicate to your dog what you want him to do; when the dog has performed as desired, you reward him. You immediately repeat the exercise a few times and review it frequently until the dogs response to the command is practically automatic. But of course it isn't quite as simple as it sounds.
In the first place, communications with your dog are limited. Sometimes you can demonstrate the action you want him to perform. Sometimes you have to force or work with him. In certain cases, SIT or COME for example, you can give your dog the appropriate command every time you see that he is about to perform these actions anyway, then praise him. Eventually, he will connect the cause and the effect.
When giving commands, be calm, distinct, brief, patient, and perfectly clear in repeating your commands. Above all, be consistent. If your dog just sits there cocking his ears with a lost look, it is obvious you are not getting your message across and that you need to improve your communications system. Start over again trying to clarify your command, while increasing the will power behind it.
One-word commands are best at first. Later on you can use the key word in a sentence, pronouncing it gradually and not as focused. When your dog has grasped your meaning and performed correctly, and has been rewarded, repeat the performance at once in order to fix it in his memory. Three or four times are sufficient for the first lesson because you don't want to bore him with it.
You should repeat the lessons again the next day, and thereafter at the beginning of each training session until he has mastered it. You will see that your dog really enjoys showing off what he learned to do. Certain conditions are necessary for successful training. Try to schedule the lessons at the same time and in the same place, one that is a secluded as possible and free from distractions such as passing cars, playing children, and other animals.
The learning process from the dog's point of view, involves listening attentively and watching you as you give a command, realizing that each sound and gesture signifies something he is being asked to do. Once this sequence has been established in his mind, there is no limit to what he can learn.
Please do not attempt to school a tired dog, or an ailing one, or one that has just eaten. The dog will only become frustrated, irritable, and his only memory of your time together will always be an unpleasant one. You'll achieve the same results if you are nervous, irritable, or in a bad mood. Give him your time, attention, patience, and love.
Dog Training - Where to Begin?
Are you confused with the many theories on the best way of training your dog? There are many methods and techniques that will accomplish your goal, but I prefer to stick with dog training basics, the tried and true methods of achieving a well-disciplined dog.
Dog training is not only necessary for you to achieve the enjoyment you desire from you pet, but also required for your animal to understand what you want from him.
Basic dog training involves not only your pet, but also you as the owner. You will need certain qualities to make your training sessions successful. Training your dog will require your understanding, authority and your fairness. However, you will need more than that to get the most from your pet.
You'll need a great deal of self-control. Dogs do not understand what you want to begin with and it may take a long time before they do. Your dog will test not only your self-control, but your patience. However, if you are patient and persistent you will win the dog training war.
Keep in mind that this experience between you and your dog will create a bond between owner and pet that will last a lifetime.
Therefore, when conducting your training sessions, find your patience and understanding, and begin as you mean to continue. Be firm when you give your commands to your animal. Be persistent, perform the same command five or six times a day over a period of several days.
Reward your dog often when he does what you want. Use punishment sparingly when the dog misbehaves. Dogs will respond to praise and treats and not to punishment.
When you are performing your training, try to remember Pavlov's dog. You will know about this dog if you ever took psychology. Pavlov had a theory of conditioned reflex, and by repeating the same action with his dog, he was able to condition him to the response he wanted from the dog.
No, I'm not suggesting you use psychology with your dog, simply letting you know it has been proven this method of training works.
When rewarding your dog, you can use either treats or praise. The best method is praise. Remember when giving treats to give your dog a dog biscuit or something similar.
If your dog has a weight problem you will want to stick to praise as a reward.
If you feel you must use punishment to get your dog to do what you want, be subtle. You will only need to raise your voice and say "bad dog" or "no". Raising your voice will be unpleasant for your dog. There will be no need for physical punishment.
Keep in mind, for the ultimate success, you dog will respond best to rewards and praise during training. If you use punishment to train, he will associate punishment with you and that is not the relationship you want with your pet.
Dog training is not only necessary for you to achieve the enjoyment you desire from you pet, but also required for your animal to understand what you want from him.
Basic dog training involves not only your pet, but also you as the owner. You will need certain qualities to make your training sessions successful. Training your dog will require your understanding, authority and your fairness. However, you will need more than that to get the most from your pet.
You'll need a great deal of self-control. Dogs do not understand what you want to begin with and it may take a long time before they do. Your dog will test not only your self-control, but your patience. However, if you are patient and persistent you will win the dog training war.
Keep in mind that this experience between you and your dog will create a bond between owner and pet that will last a lifetime.
Therefore, when conducting your training sessions, find your patience and understanding, and begin as you mean to continue. Be firm when you give your commands to your animal. Be persistent, perform the same command five or six times a day over a period of several days.
Reward your dog often when he does what you want. Use punishment sparingly when the dog misbehaves. Dogs will respond to praise and treats and not to punishment.
When you are performing your training, try to remember Pavlov's dog. You will know about this dog if you ever took psychology. Pavlov had a theory of conditioned reflex, and by repeating the same action with his dog, he was able to condition him to the response he wanted from the dog.
No, I'm not suggesting you use psychology with your dog, simply letting you know it has been proven this method of training works.
When rewarding your dog, you can use either treats or praise. The best method is praise. Remember when giving treats to give your dog a dog biscuit or something similar.
If your dog has a weight problem you will want to stick to praise as a reward.
If you feel you must use punishment to get your dog to do what you want, be subtle. You will only need to raise your voice and say "bad dog" or "no". Raising your voice will be unpleasant for your dog. There will be no need for physical punishment.
Keep in mind, for the ultimate success, you dog will respond best to rewards and praise during training. If you use punishment to train, he will associate punishment with you and that is not the relationship you want with your pet.