David Taylor has been involved with dog training for decades. He has published articles, created web sites, and is a contributing member to the local veterianarian facility. He lives in Tennessee, with his wife, two kids and a pomeranian.
As a new dog owner and trainer, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed. Do not get discouraged. It is quite common and shows a healthy concern for your pets well being. However, there are some things you should know about dog training and obedience.
Dogs are creatures of habit. Every part of their daily life revolves around a routine. They anticipate the return of their owners at a certain time and know that meal times occur regularly. Once trained, they will even exhibit behaviors to mark these times of day. This can include such things as bringing their empty food dish or waiting near the door for your return. To us humans, this may seem a dull. Canine companions thrive on these routines. This fact is very useful to a trainer. It will make your job much easier if you use this knowledge. Why? Because dog training and obedience revolves around repetition. The goal behind obedience training is the idea that a dog will respond with a certain reaction every time you issue a command. This means that every time you tell your dog to sit, it will. To make use of the canine's instinctive behavior, you must be consistent when training. Go through the routines exactly the same every time with no variation until they are well trained. If you tell your dog to sit, make sure your pet does so before moving on to something else, even pushing their hindquarters down if necessary to accomplish this end. Being consistent will go a long way towards achieving a well-trained pet.
Remember to remain consistent, keep a level head and reward your pet for good behavior. If you can do this then you have won a large part of the battle.
Click here to get the information you need to effectively change your dog's behavior with this dog training and obedience tip.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Positive Methods of Training Dogs
- Everything You Need to Know About Crate Training Dogs
- Dog Behavior Training - Dog Training To Correct Behavior Problems
- How to Do Successful Crate Training Dogs
- The Key to Preventing a Poorly Trained Dog
- 5 Basic Steps to a Well Trained Dog
- Unexpected Benefits While Potty Training Dog
- Crate Training Dogs – How to Crate Train the Adult Rescue Dog
Advantages of a Wireless Dog Fence
By: Russ Elderman | 24/11/2009The need to fence dogs has existed for several years now. That is because, under law, an owner is liable for anything that the dog does in or outside his property. Inside the property, the dog can be controlled or will follow the orders of its owner, but it can...
Comparing the Petsafe Wireless Fence Against Competition
By: Russ Elderman | 24/11/2009With so many options available today, it can be a very difficult time in picking a way to keep your dogs within your yard. Currently gaining ground are new technologies like the Petsafe wireless fence. But how does it measure to other ways of containing your dog? Let us get...
Regain Your Peace and Quiet Once Again! Invest in a PetSafe Bark Collar
By: Russ Elderman | 24/11/2009So you can't stop hearing the dog's barking? You really don't have to hire a personal trainer or, worse, keep your dog in a cage or locked up inside your home just to discipline him or her. All it needs is looking for the lightest bark control collar that you...
Get the Petsafe Instant Fence Information
By: Russ Elderman | 24/11/2009There are actually three types of fences offered by Petsafe: in-ground fencing; indoor fencing; and instant fencing, also known as Wireless fencing. In this article, we will take a closer look on at wireless fencing. Features The Petsafe instant fence wireless containment system is perfect for yards that are mostly flat. The...
How to Choose the Right Petsafe Radio Fence
By: Russ Elderman | 24/11/2009Seriously, do you really have time to monitor your dog's whereabouts? Most likely, you don't. However, since you are still the dog owner, you will be responsible and liable to anything your pooch does outside your home. If he bites other people, you could be sued and have to pay...
What Do Parrots Eat ?
By: Azmi Adnan | 24/11/2009What do parrots eat? Parrots may seem like hardy birds, but you need to watch their diet carefully. A well-balanced diet is necessary for health and longevity and you need both as a responsible parrot owner.
Knock Out the Fleas and Ticks With Frontline Spray
By: Sandy Scott | 24/11/2009Frontline makes both spray medication and liquid flea medication for dogs and cats. Using both types of Frontline makes sense because both kill fleas and ticks on your animal right away, and protect them against fleas and ticks for an entire month.
Knock Out the Fleas and Ticks With Frontline Spray
By: Sandy Scott | 24/11/2009Frontline makes both spray medication and liquid flea medication for dogs and cats. Using both types of Frontline makes sense because both kill fleas and ticks on your animal right away, and protect them against fleas and ticks for an entire month.
Dog Training and Obedience- Two Types
By: David Taylor | 19/04/2009 | PetsThere are two basic types of dog training and obedience. These are the leash/collar method and the reward method. It is sometimes difficult to decide which method will be more effective for training your pet. This article will discuss the difference between the two methods and help you decide which one will work best for you and your dog.
Dog Training and Obedience for the Frustrated Owner
By: David Taylor | 19/04/2009 | PetsAs a new dog owner and trainer, you may find yourself feeling frustrated. This can be discouraging. It is quite common and shows a concern for your pets happiness and well being. However, there are some things you should know about dog training and obedience.