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.
There 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.
The most traditional style of dog training and obedience is the leash and collar method. There are a few reasons why some may prefer this method to using the reward method, such as the personality of the trainer, the nature of the dog being trained and, the task or mission of the animal. Usually with a leash based obedience training the animal is first taught a command with the leash and when he has displayed the he knows the command, the leash may be used to correct the dog for not obeying. Leash/collar training requires a lot of trust between pet and owner.
Next we will discuss reward training. Many people believe that reward training is the most modern form of dog training and obedience. Reward training in essence is about teaching your dog cause and effect. If your pet performs the desired action he will receive a treat. The great thing about this type of training is that it usually requires no physical manipulation on the part of the trainer. Most reward training also incorporates physical praise such as saying "Good Boy" when following a command. The problem with this type of training is that sometimes dogs are only trained inside the house. This can make your dog less reliable with following commands if he is put in other surroundings or with other people.
This article has described the two basic forms of obedience training for dogs. Hopefully this has given you a better understanding of the two methods, and will aid you in deciding which method is preferable for both you and your pet.
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