Who Else Wants A Good Dog

by Kritthaphat N.



Choosing the right collar and leash


The fist step in training your dog is to find the right collar and leash. Make sure that the collar you buy is strong enough to hold an aggressive and untrained mutt, but comfortable enough for long term wear. Dont buy a frail collar just because it looks cute on your pet. On the other hand, you shouldnt pick a collar that could possibly injure your dog. Collars made of tough cloth and leather are very good choices.


When buying the leash, the same rules apply. Chain leashes may be strong enough to handle a big mutt, but theyre pretty difficult to manage unless youre wearing gloves. Chain leashes can also injure your pet, so its still safer to choose a tough rope-like cloth leash.


Positive reinforcement works best


Just because you have an aggressive dog doesnt mean that you have a bad dog. Most of the time, pet aggression is caused by a misunderstanding between you and your pet. You pet is probably venting out frustration because it couldnt please you. Giving treats to reward your pet works better than any punishment when youre trying to get the message across. Harsh punishments for misdemeanors only trigger defensive behavior from your dog. For this to work, make sure you dont spoil your pet dog by giving it treats for no reason. Make treat giving an occasional but meaningful occasion.


Keeping your sessions short and sweet


Your pets attention span can only hold lessons for 10 to 15 minutes in a row. Holding long training sessions within the day, in other words, will only bore your pet. For a more effective training scheme, spread your training sessions into 2 or 3 regular segments throughout the day. Try to stick to a strict and consistent training schedule, and dont rush your pet when youre in training. Slow and steady wins the game in pet training too.


What you should do when all else fails


There are some pets that are simply harder to train compared to others. Labradors usually give their owners a big headache because they tend to act like pups even when theyre all grown up.


Most people who cant train their dogs look for professional trainers who can hold sessions inside their house. Some owners also find dog schools effective for extremely disobedient mutts. If youre not comfortable about leaving your pet in someone elses hands, you should try group dog training sessions, so you can still train your dog under the supervision of a professional pet trainer.




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