Monday 28 March 2011

Successful Dog Behavior Training Methods

By Daniel Williams


Dog behavior training is great for those who have owned their pets for a while, and for those who have just brought home the new puppy. You need to be certain that your dog has very few behavior problems for his and your own good, and that means plenty of training. Here's how you can have a successfully trained pet.

When you start your dog behavior training, you should get in the right frame of mind. You need to know that this won't necessarily be effortless, so motivate yourself for the task at hand. Patience will be the order of the day, since your dog will have to struggle to learn what you are telling him, without becoming frustrated.

First, start with the foundational commands: sit, come and stay, etc. You definitely want to have control over your dog if he gets loose in a public area. These early lessons will also give your pet what he needs to focus on the new behavior requirements you teach. If you teach these basics first, you'll be all set for the later lessons.

You can also be sure that pets love treats, so take advantage of that to train. Find out what treat your dog really loves, and use it. That way, whenever something goes right and your dog obeys, and you give them the treat, it will be really meaningful. If they don't listen, then no treat will follow. It doesn't have to get more complicated than that. This means you don't have to - not that you ever should - scream at them, since this won't do anything to help. This will only make your dog afraid.

Another thing you can put to use to have success with dog behavior training is simply to avoid giving your dog distractions while you train. That is, your dog will probably love toys or other things to play with, so you should find a place that's free from these distractions. Open fields work well, or parks devoid of other people. This will teach your dog to focus on your training.

Once you teach your pet to remain still, you'll simply put your hand on their backside and gently assist them down. Once their backside has made contact with the floor, you give the command, "Sit!" and then give them praise for a good job. Keep doing this until it seems your dog really gets it. Use a treat once they seem to comprehend it. Consistency is your best bet.

Make certain you're patient and calm when you start your dog behavior training. This doesn't nor shouldn't be stressful for either of you. To ensure this remains an enjoyable experience for both of you requires a right mindset. Use these tips in order to make this an efficient effort.




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