Dog Training Tips That Work

<h1>Dog Training Tips That Work</h1>Author: <a title="William Brickey" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/william-brickey/284270.htm">William Brickey</a> Though it is true that some dogs can be trained easier than others, all dogs can be taught in some way. This training involves some simple steps or procedures. The first deals with rewards. Rewards teach your dog what choices he makes please you. If he gets a reward, he knows he did what you wanted. It reinforces the behavior. Dogs, like children, must be trained with consistency and clarity. By clarity we mean that each command is directed by a single phrase. To use synonyms to teach the dog to come only confuses him. Instead, always use “come” when that is what you want. It might be good to use a gesture with a command at first, then wean the dog off the gesture as he learns to respond only to your voice. The other word is consistency. Especially during training sessions, the best dog training books recommend each obedience is followed by the same reward. If he does not do the command when it is expected of him, then something different must happen so he knows that was not an acceptable response. You must be consistent until the dog is consistent in obeying the command. Until he learns it, this means 24/7 consistency. Basic needs must be met first. These include exercise, approval, safety, and, of course, proper food and water. If the dog is hungry, don’t expect his attention on learning unless your rewards are his favorite food. If the dog needs to relieve himself, don’t expect him to be interested in learning how to roll over. Have a regular time of training your dog. Hit and miss training sessions mean that the goal will take longer to reach. Make sure these training sessions are not too long, for example, 15-20 minutes is sufficient. Set one goal for each session. Repeat the command until the time is up or the dog learns it. Don’t expect too much of your dog. Patiently go over the same command daily until he catches on. Advanced tricks may take months to master. It will be worth all the work for him to learn.  Practice these religiously. No matter what trick your dog needs to learn, the training will demand that you follow these points. It will result in both you and the dog being pleased with the result. Though it is true that some dogs can be trained easier than others, all dogs can be taught in some way. This training involves some simple steps or procedures. The first deals with rewards. Rewards teach your dog what choices he makes please you. If he gets a reward, he knows he did what you wanted. It reinforces the behavior.   Dogs, like children, must be trained with consistency and clarity. By clarity we mean that each command is directed by a single phrase. To use synonyms to teach the dog to come only confuses him. Instead, always use “come” when that is what you want. It might be good to use a gesture with a command at first, then wean the dog off the gesture as he learns to respond only to your voice.   The other word is consistency. Especially during training sessions, the best dog training books recommend each obedience is followed by the same reward. If he does not do the command when it is expected of him, then something different must happen so he knows that was not an acceptable response. You must be consistent until the dog is consistent in obeying the command. Until he learns it, this means 24/7 consistency.   Basic needs must be met first. These include exercise, approval, safety, and, of course, proper food and water. If the dog is hungry, don’t expect his attention on learning unless your rewards are his favorite food. If the dog needs to relieve himself, don’t expect him to be interested in learning how to roll over.   Have a regular time of training your dog. Hit and miss training sessions mean that the goal will take longer to reach. Make sure these training sessions are not too long, for example, 15-20 minutes is sufficient. Set one goal for each session. Repeat the command until the time is up or the dog learns it.   Don’t expect too much of your dog. Patiently go over the same command daily until he catches on. Advanced tricks may take months to master. It will be worth all the work for him to learn.    Practice these religiously. No matter what trick your dog needs to learn, the training will demand that you follow these points. It will result in both you and the dog being pleased with the result. About the Author: If you own a dog, you probably already know this: Dogs want to be trained. They want to please their master and through training they learn how to do this. So, the first step in dog training is to realize that it is a win-win situation; both you and the dog will be better off. 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Though it is true that some dogs can be trained easier than others, all dogs can be taught in some way. This training involves some simple steps or procedures. The first deals with rewards. Rewards teach your dog what choices he makes please you. If he gets a reward, he knows he did what you wanted. It reinforces the behavior. Dogs, like children, must be trained with consistency and clarity. By clarity we mean that each command is directed by a single phrase. To use synonyms to teach the dog to come only confuses him. Instead, always use “come” when that is what you want. It might be good to use a gesture with a command at first, then wean the dog off the gesture as he learns to respond only to your voice. The other word is consistency. Especially during training sessions, the best dog training books recommend each obedience is followed by the same reward. If he does not do the command when it is expected of him, then something different must happen so he knows that was not an acceptable response. You must be consistent until the dog is consistent in obeying the command. Until he learns it, this means 24/7 consistency. Basic needs must be met first. These include exercise, approval, safety, and, of course, proper food and water. If the dog is hungry, don’t expect his attention on learning unless your rewards are his favorite food. If the dog needs to relieve himself, don’t expect him to be interested in learning how to roll over. Have a regular time of training your dog. Hit and miss training sessions mean that the goal will take longer to reach. Make sure these training sessions are not too long, for example, 15-20 minutes is sufficient. Set one goal for each session. Repeat the command until the time is up or the dog learns it. Don’t expect too much of your dog. Patiently go over the same command daily until he catches on. Advanced tricks may take months to master. It will be worth all the work for him to learn. Practice these religiously. No matter what trick your dog needs to learn, the training will demand that you follow these points. It will result in both you and the dog being pleased with the result.

Dogs, like children, must be trained with consistency and clarity. By clarity we mean that each command is directed by a single phrase. To use synonyms to teach the dog to come only confuses him. Instead, always use “come” when that is what you want. It might be good to use a gesture with a command at first, then wean the dog off the gesture as he learns to respond only to your voice.

The other word is consistency. Especially during training sessions, the best dog training books recommend each obedience is followed by the same reward. If he does not do the command when it is expected of him, then something different must happen so he knows that was not an acceptable response. You must be consistent until the dog is consistent in obeying the command. Until he learns it, this means 24/7 consistency.

Basic needs must be met first. These include exercise, approval, safety, and, of course, proper food and water. If the dog is hungry, don’t expect his attention on learning unless your rewards are his favorite food. If the dog needs to relieve himself, don’t expect him to be interested in learning how to roll over.

Have a regular time of training your dog. Hit and miss training sessions mean that the goal will take longer to reach. Make sure these training sessions are not too long, for example, 15-20 minutes is sufficient. Set one goal for each session. Repeat the command until the time is up or the dog learns it.

Don’t expect too much of your dog. Patiently go over the same command daily until he catches on. Advanced tricks may take months to master. It will be worth all the work for him to learn.

Practice these religiously. No matter what trick your dog needs to learn, the training will demand that you follow these points. It will result in both you and the dog being pleased with the result.

If you own a dog, you probably already know this: Dogs want to be trained. They want to please their master and through training they learn how to do this. So, the first step in dog training is to realize that it is a win-win situation; both you and the dog will be better off. (For more information, please see Dog Training Secrets

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