How to Train Dogs - No Hitting Allowed
Starting to feel like learning how to train dogs is impossible and better off left to the pros? Don’t quit yet. There are several effective ways to train your dog the key is to learn which method works best for you and your dog.
Any behavioral specialist (and any parent!) will tell you that you get better results with rewards than you get with punishments, and with a little of thought, it’s easy to see why this is the best way to train your dog. For your dog’s own safety and for your own sanity, you’ll find that using a rewards-based system is one of the most effective ways to train your dog and to make the training stick.
Learning how to train dogs is really not as hard as you think. Your dogs loves you and wants to make you happy. The tricky part comes in relaying to your dog exactly what you want him to do.
Positive reinforcement is a great way to train dogs, and you’ll find that with just a little bit of work, even older dogs can be trained to follow basic commands. Don’t ever believe that an old dog can’t learn new tricks, so make sure that you teach any dog you own basic commands like “sit,” “lie down,” and “heel.”
When you start training your dog, start by making sure that you give him a cue. Whether this is a word or gesture, make sure that it is consistent. This will signal your dog to perform the trick or action that is desirable, so make sure that it is very clear.
For instance, when you are teaching your dog to sit, tell him “sit” in a loud and clear voice, and press his hindquarters down. When he has done this, even with your help, give him plenty of praise and perhaps a treat. This is the way to make him associate obedience with your approval.
An important aspect to remember when training your dog is to only give praise when your dog performs on cue. If he does something without you prompting him be sure not to reward him. This will teach your dog only to perform when you want him to.
The key to training your dog with positive reinforcement is to not lose your cool. Learning how to train a dog can be a lot of fun but it does take a little patience. Remember you love your dog and he loves you so never scream at him or hit him. Firmly let him know if he’s misbehaved and give reprimand in a strong voice but not loud enough to make him afraid of you.
This dog training thing takes patience and lots of practice but it’s well worth it. You’ll have a happy well behaved pet who loves you to pieces not to mention a nice, clean floor!
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