Dogs want to be trained. The better trained a dog is the happier and more satisfied they are. As an owner, you will also take pleasure in having him more. Dogs receive satisfaction from following the leader of the pack because they are inherent pack animals. You must just make sure that the "alpha dog" or the leader of the pack is you.
A dog that is untaught tends to be more anxious and rambunctious, generally because he is hesitant what it expected of him. A dog is much happier when he can go along with your instructions and he knows just what is expected of him. Training your dog will keep your dog safer and happier too.
There are many ways that you can train your dog. You can always find a good book or a video and there are also many good courses that you can find online. Roughly every city has dog obedience classes that you can attend or skilled dog trainers that you can take on.
Even if your dog is adult you should begin schooling him right away when he arrives at your home. If you have heard that "you can't teach an old dog, new tricks" you should know that it is a myth. A dog of any age will answer to a good leader and positive reinforcement. There are no excuses for not teaching your pet.
You will often have the most success in dog training when you make it fun and educate during "playtime". You will still be teaching significant lessons but both of you will benefit from it more if you don't try to coerce things but just enjoy the course. Your dog may learn some things immediately and other things may take longer but whichever way just get pleasure from the process and he will be trained to do whatever you want in no time at all.
Constructive reinforcement for wanted actions from your dog is essential. Use either praise and treats but make positive that you recognize your dog when he does something right. Timing is also essential. You must give the approval immediately after the behavior so that he will link the good feelings with the good performance. The same holds true for any type of reproof also.
Dogs are not like humans. They cannot analyze like people can. If you discipline your dog for something that he did at an earlier time, he will not know why he is in trouble and your warning will be completely of no use. It will also just serve to scare him and it will hurt your training efforts.
The most valuable matter that you need to take into account when you have a dog and when you are training your dog is that you must be the "alpha dog" or the leader of the pack. One way to quickly verify you as the leader in their mind is to rub their abdomen as soon as they roll over. They will have to submit to you and they will then think of you as the leader. All of your instruction and your dog ownership will be easier when you are the "alpha dog". - 32404
A dog that is untaught tends to be more anxious and rambunctious, generally because he is hesitant what it expected of him. A dog is much happier when he can go along with your instructions and he knows just what is expected of him. Training your dog will keep your dog safer and happier too.
There are many ways that you can train your dog. You can always find a good book or a video and there are also many good courses that you can find online. Roughly every city has dog obedience classes that you can attend or skilled dog trainers that you can take on.
Even if your dog is adult you should begin schooling him right away when he arrives at your home. If you have heard that "you can't teach an old dog, new tricks" you should know that it is a myth. A dog of any age will answer to a good leader and positive reinforcement. There are no excuses for not teaching your pet.
You will often have the most success in dog training when you make it fun and educate during "playtime". You will still be teaching significant lessons but both of you will benefit from it more if you don't try to coerce things but just enjoy the course. Your dog may learn some things immediately and other things may take longer but whichever way just get pleasure from the process and he will be trained to do whatever you want in no time at all.
Constructive reinforcement for wanted actions from your dog is essential. Use either praise and treats but make positive that you recognize your dog when he does something right. Timing is also essential. You must give the approval immediately after the behavior so that he will link the good feelings with the good performance. The same holds true for any type of reproof also.
Dogs are not like humans. They cannot analyze like people can. If you discipline your dog for something that he did at an earlier time, he will not know why he is in trouble and your warning will be completely of no use. It will also just serve to scare him and it will hurt your training efforts.
The most valuable matter that you need to take into account when you have a dog and when you are training your dog is that you must be the "alpha dog" or the leader of the pack. One way to quickly verify you as the leader in their mind is to rub their abdomen as soon as they roll over. They will have to submit to you and they will then think of you as the leader. All of your instruction and your dog ownership will be easier when you are the "alpha dog". - 32404
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