| Permanently Training Your Dog |
| Written by Stuart M.Russell | ||||||||
| Tuesday, 29 July 2008 | ||||||||
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A pet dog is indeed a man's best friend, but only as long as the dog is well-trained. A dog with bad habits can wreck havoc in your home, during meals, sleeping hours and play time. Developing bad habits are easy for dogs, just like a child would. The dog has to be trained to work with you, not against you and cooperate with you on feeding, playing, walking, sleeping and toilet training times and methods.
A pet dog is indeed a man's best friend, but only as long as the dog is well-trained. A dog with bad habits can wreck havoc in your home, during meals, sleeping hours and play time. Developing bad habits are easy for dogs, just like a child would. The dog has to be trained to work with you, not against you and cooperate with you on feeding, playing, walking, sleeping and toilet training times and methods. Owning a well-trained dog will be a great experience, but the process won't be a breeze. It's rather clich, but the training is a journey you and your dog have to take together, in gradual steps. Firstly, you must ensure your family is involved in the training and plays an active part in the process. Then, you have to agree on what the dog's role is going to be, and where the dogs is allowed in the house - work out all the details. Your dog needs very specific and reliable instructions if it is to be trained properly. Dogs rely on routine. They need a good, solid routine to feel secure, and a secure pet is a happy pet. It is much easier to train a happy pet, after all. For starters, decide where the dog will sleep in advance, and take it there at bed time. And do not let those big eyes blackmail you into letting it sleep in bed just for once - once it is established, a habit like that is very hard to break. Feeding times are very important. Do not feed it outside those times, though the occasional treat is fine. The dog needs a fixed schedule it can depend on, regarding when it will be fed and when it will be let out or taken for walks. If this routine is broken, you cannot really blame the dog for making messes it is not supposed to make. Once you have those things in place, you can move on to simple tricks and commands, like sit, come, roll over - the whole deal. Here, nothing works as well as bribery and very lavish praise. Every time your dog does something right, encourage and pet it, and let it know that it did something right. Please remember that you cannot get a dog trained properly through fear. Praise and encouragement is what works and it can be a rewarding experience for you, as well. There is nothing quite as uplifting as a pair of doggy eyes looking at you adoringly as if convinced that you are perfect - be patient and you will see that it is worth it. About the Author: The importance of correct dog training is paramount. If you are unable to train your dog properly from the first day then you will always have trouble. It is beneficial that you teach your dog discipline from an early age. Views: 263
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