Dog Training Secrets

Hannah Spencer

Dog Training Secrets

Every dog and every dog owner has his or her own unique dog
training challenges. Each breed of dog has a different
temperament as does each individual dog. And dog owners are no
different. Despite the differences, there are some basic things
in common for training all dogs.

No matter why you have a dog, he should at least have some very
elementary dog training. No one wants a dog who isn't
housebroken, who runs away or into the street, who won't sit,
come or stay when you want him to. Both you and your dog will be
happier with a little common ground on obedience training.

One of the first things to take into account when dog training
is that dogs are programmed for a world of leaders and
followers. You have to be the leader in your relationship. Signs
of a leader are absolute consistency. Know what you want your
dog to do and keep that constant from day to day and training
session to training session. Don't shout. That is a sign that
you have lost control. And keep your dogs attention focused on
you during the entire training session.

Attention is the second important thing to keep in mind for dog
training and one of the hardest to maintain. It has been said
that ninety percent of dog training is getting and keeping his
attention. Dogs are very much like small children and have short
attention spans. Keep training sessions short - 20 minutes is
fine, or even a couple of 10 minute sessions. Work with your dog
in a quiet environment that is free of distractions. Talk to
your dog in a quiet voice. Use his name and explain what you
want him to do. He may understand no more than, "Blah blah blah,
Toby", but your voice will keep him focused in your direction.

Experts have found that positive dog training is more effective
that a system of rewards and punishment. A dog who looks forward
to training sessions as fun and full of rewards is a dog who
will learn faster and better. Reward accomplishments with treats
or words of praise or pats. As your dog learns new skills, you
can reward him for each step along the way. If he doesn't
respond the way you want, rethink what you are asking him to do
and how you are asking him to do it. What worked as a dog
training method for one dog may not work as well for the next.
Your dog may need to review some more basic dog training lessons
before going on to new lessons. Rather than punishment, a stern
NO, blocking a movement with your hands, or withholding rewards
when he doesn't perform, and remaining consistent are the best
ways to encourage your dog to exhibit the behavior you want.
Remember that it is in his nature (as well as yours) to want to
test limits and see how much he can get away with. Consistency
in dog training and rewards are what get positive results, not
punishments.

Dogs are very much like us. They want to follow a leader they
respect. And dog training is just like school. They like to do
things that are fun and make them feel good, where they get
rewards for accomplishing what is asked of them. And they want
the same thing their owners want, a happy and safe relationship
with the ones they are love. A little dog obedience training
will go a long way in making this happen.

About the Author: Hannah Spencer - This is only the beginning
for training your dog. Learn more Secrets for Dog Training by
visiting: http://www.dog-training-for-you.com

About the author:

Hannah Spencer - This is only the beginning for training your
dog. Learn more Secrets for Dog Training by visiting:
http://www.dog-training-for-you.com

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