Training Your Dog The Basics

by Jack Engle



Most people think that training a dog is going to be hard and expensive. Dog training requires a lot of patience for your dog. You have to remember that dogs may be intelligent but they can not be as intelligent as us. This article will provide some of the basic things dog owners need to know so they can train their dog themselves. However, to get the full potential out of your dog, try finding ideas and reading books to help you train your dog.


So what are the differences between a submissive dog and a dominant dog?


A submissive dog normally:


1.) avoids eye contact with you. 2.) will roll on its back. 3.) crouch down, with its ears back and the tail lowered. 4.) will be comfortable on its back in your arms.


On the other hand, a dominant dog:


1.) will maintain eye contact. 2.) is unwilling to move from his place on the couch. 3.) dislikes any grooming and petting. 4.) is possessive of toys and your things.


Training your dog requires kindness and consistency. Dogs will respond actively to praises and to rewards. In addition, they will become harsh and unresponsive towards any punishments and animosity, respectively.


In many dog training schools, classes for puppies are available. Young dog is taught to get accustomed with other dogs and people using limited trainings. However, there are areas that will not conduct formal obedience training unless the dog is at least half a year old. Always remember that a dog is never too old to benefit from training with a good trainer, or if you as the owner are fully committed to the task.


Here are some of the recommended ways of your dog:


1. Reiteration or Repetition


Reiteration is the name of the dog training game. In here, dogs are asked to do a task over and over again. Dog tricks are best learned when reiterated and reinforced through rewards.


2. Persistence


Persistence is trying to be patient for a longer time until a goal is achieved. Dog training requires a lot of persistence from the owner or from the trainer Physical and psychological aspects of the owner and/or the trainer.


3. Commendation and Amendation If a dog does the right thing, it should be said out loud. Otherwise, the dog should hear, 'No!' when the trick is not complete or appropriate for the command given. These words reinforce correct responses and diminish the unwanted ones.


4. Rewarding


Dog treats would really be good for dogs who responded correctly to a given command. These foods can be bought at pet sores. However, if you are able to get the respect of your pet, commands will be executed even if there are no longer involved treats. Tthese things reinforce warranted responses.


If your lifestyle permits that you can be in charge of training your own pet, you can do the training as long as you have gathered enough patience and commitment by:


1. spending time grooming and maintaining your dog. 2. having regular training times on a leash. 3. stroking its belly and toes and rolling it on its back. 4. hand feeding some food to ensure that the pet is taking treats gently and slowly.


In asserting dominance in dog training, always practice consistency and firmness. After that, you can be a master and a friend to your own pet.







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