Training My dog

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Training your dog well will make a much better companion for the family, especially in households with young children. Many studies have shown that proper dog training makes a big impact when it comes to reducing the number of dog bits and other behavior problems encountered by the dog that owns the homes. When considering training your own dog or have someone else help you train, be sure that the basic commands that must be mastered in order for a dog to be considered truly trained. These basic commands include: ¢ the stub? â - It is important that any dog learn to walk beside its owner on a loose forward, pulling or lagging behind or below. ¢'s not? â - the word no is one word that all dogs must learn. Training your dog to respond to this important word can save you a ton of trouble. the? ¢ â feeling - training your dog to sit on command is a vital part of any dog training program. ¢ of stay? â - a well trained dog should remain where his own orders, so stay is an important command in dog training. ? ¢ â down - lie down in the command is more than just a cute trick, but a key component of any successful dog training. The training of the dog does much more than just create an obedient companion, ready. Training your dog properly actually strengthens the link already exists between dog and handler. Dogs are pack animals, and look at your pack leader to tell them what to do. The key to successful dog training is installed as the leader of the pack. Establishment as the leader of the package is a very important concept for any potential dog trainer to understand. There is only one leader in every pack of dogs, and the owner should be established as the dominant animal. Failure to do so leads to all manner of behavior problems. A properly trained dog will respond properly to all the owner 's commands, and not display anxiety, displeasure or confusion. A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of him, and used positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors. The donor dog a job is more important than you may think. The dogs were originally bred by humans to do important work, such as reunion of sheep, keep the property and protecting people. Many dogs today have no ninguÌ? N important job to do, and it can often lead to boredom and neurotic behavior. The basic obedience training, and ongoing training sessions, provide the dog an important job to do. This is especially important for the high energy breeds like German shepherds and border collies. The training sessions are a great way for these high energy dogs to use up their extra energy and simply enjoy. The time of recess into their dog training sessions is a great way to keep both yourself and your dog to the hole. Playing with your dog helps to strengthen the vital link between you - the leader of the pack - and his dog.

Owning a dog can bring much fulfilment to your life, however if you’re unlucky you may be faced with a burden rather than a companion who is pleasant to be around. One of the best ways of having a fun, loving and obedient dog is to train the dog (preferably when they’re still a pup).

Now training your dog isn’t as difficult as it may sound, it’s quite easy really. Dog training just requires you to be patient, not only with time, but also with the dog.

There are many areas of dog training but today we are going to be discussing the basics. However, keep in mind the basics are probably the most important in the grand scheme of things, so listen up.

Good Dog

Before going into specific training tips, you need to work on a few behavioural issues, which will make training your dog more pleasant and more likely to work.

Make training as fun as possible for both you and your dog

Never use any form of physical contact

Reward your dog with treats and/or praise when appropriate

Tell your dog off when he/she does something wrong. Raise your voice and say either no or bad dog

Be consistent with your demands

Be confident with your demands

Be patient, you may not see results for several weeks

Safe Dog

With all the news reports of dog attacks over the years, it would definitely be devastating if your own dog were responsible for such behaviour. Some instances of attacks are inadvertently caused by the person who got attacked, however most cases occur due to the dog being unfriendly in nature. Please take note of the following advice so you can minimise the chance of your dog ever attacking someone:

Always keep your dog on a leash when out in public

Never harass or let others harass your dog

Don’t wrestle or play fight with your dog

Train your dog in as many ways possible, so it develops into an obedient dog who knows its place with humans

Sit Dog

Teaching your dog to sit on command is one of the most basic forms of training you can attempt. It’s not the easiest trick to teach your dog if you don’t know what you’re doing, but with the use of patience, praise and treats, you will have your dog sitting its rear end in no time.

The following steps will teach your dog how to sit:

Stand in front of your dog

Hold one of your dog’s favourite treats in your hand

Place the treat near your dog’s nose

Say the word sit

Without holding the treat too high, place the treat directly above your dog’s head

To reach the treat your dog should sit down

Praise him saying excitedly good dog, pat him/her and give it the treat.

Keep repeating the above steps until your dog doesn’t require a treat to sit. To achieve this, each time you repeat the sit process, use smaller pieces of the treat.

Remember being a responsible dog owner will not only help your dog but also help your family life. A dog may be a man’s best friend, but that may not be the case if that dog hasn’t been trained. Please look into training your dog to get the best out of each other.



By: Darrell Knox