Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Obedience Training Your Dog Is Critical To Form A Good Bond

By Sandy Rutherforde


A warm and friendly, faithful and obedient dog is something every dog owner wants, but obedience training your dog can be challenging and sometimes it feels as if it just does not work.

Dogs naturally wish to satisfy their owner - it is in their genes. The reason why most owners fall short at obedience training is the fact that they either lack patience, or they're simply employing the wrong strategies.

Routine

Dogs enjoy routine so training needs to always, if possible, be done at the same time of day. This way your dog will understand that this is not play time, it is training time. Get rid off all distractions, like toys and other pets, if you have any, to make certain that your dog can fully concentrate on his training.

Keep Training Periods Short

Though dogs get pleasure from completing tasks, they are going to get bored if sessions continue too long. Always keep training sessions short and enjoyable. Short sessions prevent your dog and you from becoming bored or frustrated. A couple of ten minute sessions each day is the perfect amount.

Stick to One Word Commands

Obedience training your dog is most quickly achieved through teaching the dog simple, one word commands together with hand gestures. For instance if you want your dog to stay, just say "stay" and raise your hand, so it's in front of their face. Start to walk backwards and say "stay" in a firm way. Dogs tend not to comprehend language past one or two word commands. Dogs read body language and tone of voice mainly. So stay calm and do not ramble on and on at your dog.

Positive Reinforcement

Dogs respond a lot better to positive reinforcement compared to negative. If your dog doesn't comply with a command make sure you don't yell or strike them. As an alternative calmly bring your dog back to the start and start the command once again. Each time your dog accomplishes a command reward them with strokes and also a treat. Praise the good and ignore the bad; that is the very best philosophy for obedience training.

Patience

Certain days dogs can carry out commands beautifully on cue, however other days it appears like they simply don't wish to listen. When you attempt to train your dog during times when he is having an off day you can get upset and your patience could diminish.

Constantly be patient with your dog and never lose your temper. On these kinds of days it can be best for both you and your dog if you end the training session early and reschedule for later on that day, or the following day.

Obedience training your dog will take time and persistence; do not be expecting your dog to get everything right the first time. Take some time to enjoy your sessions and it will be beneficial for both you and your canine friend!




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