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Dog Training Here's How To Begin With Teaching Your Dog New Tricks
Dog Training Here's How To Begin With Teaching Your Dog New Tricks | Here's How To Begin With Teaching Your Dog New Tricks |
| Written by Bella Smith | ||||||||
| Saturday, 13 February 2010 | ||||||||
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Dogs are like children. When they are well-behaved and disciplined they are a pleasure to have around. But when they are boisterous and disobedient, they can drive you mad! If you have just got a new puppy, it's time to learn about dog training.
Dogs are like children. When they are well-behaved and disciplined they are a pleasure to have around. But when they are boisterous and disobedient, they can drive you mad! If you have just got a new puppy, it's time to learn about dog training. Every dog can be trained, despite the fact that many believe that some dogs are beyond training. Sure, some dogs are harder to train because they may have deep-rooted bad habits, while other dogs take to training like a fish to water. In actual fact, it depends on how good the trainer is. When a dog has been trained, it is secure, happy and relaxed. Every dog wants a leader just like their ancestors who hunted and lived in packs. There was always the 'alpha male' that was respected and obeyed by every dog in the pack. Your dog will look to you to fulfill this role. Start by teaching your puppy his or her name. This is the most important step in training. Once the puppy knows their name, you can immediately get his or her attention in any situation. This will lay the foundation of all other commands. The first important command is 'come'. Hold a small treat near the nose and firmly call its name, for example 'Fluffy, come!' The puppy will immediately come forward to get the treat. Continue the process by stepping a bit further back each time. When the dog responds and comes to you, lavish it with lots of praise and affection. Use the same method when you teach 'sit' and 'stay'. Always talk in a firm tone whilst giving a dog commands so he or she can identify the varying tones of your voice. Your dog will soon learn when you are playful or when you mean business! Praising is essential because every dog want to please his or her 'master'. Be cautious however about how many treats you dish out. While a treat is necessary in the early stages, you don't want the dog to obey commands simply because she or he can get a treat. You want obedience on command, with the reward being praise. Only use the treats while training. Don't give treats in between training sessions, because the dog will get confused. If you want to enter your dog in shows or training competitions, you should seek some professional help. Join a training clinic where you can learn all the formal requirements that go with dog shows. You can get lots of information online about this form of dog training. About the Author: Getting rid of the bad habits your pet has developed can be difficult if you don't have the training and tools you need. When you have a central New Jersey dog trainer to help you get rid of bad habits and develop new habits, you will find that dog obedience training in NJ is affordable, fast and easy! Views: 57
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