Dog Training Tips

Dog Training
Having an obedient and well trained dog not only will make a dog owner enjoy their pet more, but the dog too will be better behaved and happier. The main goal is that your dog should be able to obey commands without the lead. It does take considerable time to train and these dog training tips should help you get started to achieve the goal.

 

  • Train your dog early. Don’t let bad behavior begin. If you teach your dog sooner what is acceptable and what is not acceptable, will make both you and the dog happier. A puppy even can be taught household manners and basic commands. Enrol right away in your local dog training obedience classes.
  • Reward good or desire behavior. Don’t give attention or treats for bad behavior. Remember your dog wants your attention and approval. If you give only when the dog is behaving good, then the dog will learn appropriate behavior to receive your approval.
  • Dogs are full of energy. Find a way to release this natural energy. Dogs like activities that involve agility like throwing a ball in the air for them to catch. Other ways to keep them active is by taking them for regular walks, runs, play fetch or take to a park where there are other dogs that your dog can interact and run with other dogs. By letting your dog have outlets to burn off energy, will make training a lot easier.
  • Choose a regular time that is convenient for both you and your dog.  The key to successful dog training  is to have regular sessions which will have more impact then sporadic training sessions. Before starting the training session make sure both of you are in good moods and the dog has had sufficient exercise.
  • Handle new puppies a lot to make sure it is tolerable and for becoming a good pet. This dog training tip is crucial in order to handle your puppy frequently and provide both a pleasant experience.
  • Don’t yell at or hit your dog. Your dog should  associate you with pleasant things. Dogs naturally want to please their owner and is best to either ignore them or confine them in a space where they would be alone. Since naturally dogs are social animals it make the punishment very effective as not being with you is difficult for them.
  • Make sure you praise your dog immediately after  a command has been completed.  The desired behavior has to be associated with the positive attention.
  • When ending a command use a word that releases it.  For example, if the dog is in a stay down position and the command is finished, say something  like “release”  which tells the dog  is okay now to get up. It should be uncommon words  because common words like “okay” cause confusion for the dog.

These dog training tips should help you be successful in teaching your dog to be obedient. You will need to find ways that work best for both you and your pet. The most valuable dog training tip is having fun and enjoying your dog.

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admin on October 1st 2009 in Dog Behavior, Dog Training

Dog Mood

SuperStock_1614R-11494Dog brings great joy and comfort to people because they can easily pick up our moods. Dogs, in common with its ancester wolf, are sensitive to the atmosphere. That is why dog often come close to us when we feel sad or jump around enthusiastically when we are happy.

Dogs have an inbuilt sense of time so they know to draw attention when a regular feeding times draws near.

Dogs are also familiar with a place even it haven’t visit the place for a few months. A dog that had been sleeping quiently in the car will get up and shows excitement even if you are even a distance from the once familiar location.

When you bring your new dog into your home, do not crowd her as this will make her feel scared. Gently handle her and when seems to feel comfortable and adapt to the place, bring in other family members and let them handle and talk to her.

The dog won’t understand what you are saying. But she will be comforted by the gentle tone of your voice. A harsh tone will stop her from playful jaunt. Friendly command will make her abide and baby talk can elate her.

Bonding with your dog involves touch. Your dog will look forward to you patting her and stroke on her. Whatever you do, do not harm her and your dog will become intimate with you.

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Dogs-pets.net on July 14th 2009 in Dog Behavior, Dog Care