Friday, July 5, 2013

Your Dog Is Listening - Your Just Not Speaking The Right Language

By Sally Byrd


Are you frustrated by how your dog acts? This means it's training time! Devoting time and patience to working with your dog now will yield wonderful payoffs throughout your time together. This article can help you get started.

Avoid reinforcing negative behavior. Don't give praise or treats to your dog if it does something wrong. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.

The first thing your dog must learn is who the boss is. Make sure he knows that you know what you are doing and are in control of the situation. Then he will look to you and defer to your judgment. Always walk in front of the dog when you go on walks, because this is the position to show leadership.

Have verbal cues so that your pet will know exactly when they complete a command correctly. The word "yes" can be the bridge between rewards and good behavior.

It is best to pick a phrase for potty training your dog, and use it consistently. If you use the special phrase you have come up with each time you take him outside, you will get him to focus on what he is supposed to do.

Have a good time while training your dog. The two of you playing together will help build a strong bond, and that will encourage your dog to positively respond to the training. Training is fun for your dog, but it doesn't always have to be about learning something new. Play for the sake of playing.

Use the appropriate tone of voice when you are correcting your pet. Dogs are very intuitive. Using a stern tone will help reinforce discipline if used appropriately.

Be sure to always grab your dog's attention the same way. First, say his name, then the command. Use his name to get his attention then follow up with a command. Dogs commonly respond quickly when their names are called, and they realize that you want their attention.

Praising your pooch is an absolute must during training sessions. Acting super excited can help your dog to understand that you are happy with their behavior. Do not reward unwanted behavior. This will cause your dog to think that he is doing something good.

Do not quit when you are training your dog. You have to regularly enforce rules with your dog, so he won't unlearn what you have made it learn. You always need to keep training your dog, just like you need to continue feeding it and providing it shelter.

Make sure you pay attention to the limitations of older dogs. It will never be possible to train an older dog perfectly; each has its own peculiar quirks that you'd best learn to love! Keep in mind that when you adopt a dog that is older, it may have developed certain habits. Try to change the things that are negative, to make your older dog a better pet.

During your training program, keep your dog interested by using many different types of treats. The treats should be special and should help them to realize that they are receiving a special treat for following your commands.

Be certain you are giving the right signals when your dog exhibits unacceptable behavior. If your dog does something wrong and you laugh at him or pet him, then he is likely to repeat this bad behavior indefinitely in the future. Your reaction will be confusing to your dog and extend the time it takes to reach your training goals. Never, ever let your pet feel as if bad behavior has somehow managed to amuse you in any way.

Do not allow your pet to drag you. You have to be the leader. Use a good training collar and a short leash to begin obedience training, and make sure to keep your dog at heel and to pass through doors and gates ahead of your dog. Don't forget who is in charge.

Show your leader status while doing fetch training by having the dog return the ball. If your dog drops the ball nearby and you walk to pick the ball up, your dog assumes he is the leader. Teaching the dog this way will make him understand what he must do with the ball.

Now that the people who are interested in training their new pet dog have, hopefully, learned some new tricks, they can proceed to pass them along to their pets. Once a dog is on its way to learning, the owner will begin to appreciate the dedication that he or she has shown for doing the right thing for man's best friend.




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