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When you start to get into training with your dog your going to want to set out a list of commands that you will say to the dog for different type of orders. The most common wrong doing of people training their dogs on their own is using too long of commands. One word commands are the best and what professional dog trainers use. They are just easier to understand and hear for the dog.
Secondly, being consistent is everything when training a dog. So in this case, when you use your commands remember to keep up with them every time you use them. So many people let small things slide while training their dogs and wonder why it is taking them so long to train their dogs completely. Do not and I repeat do no let down on your guard of being consistent. If your going to train the dog for something, why stop and let down with not being consistent with certain items.
Third aspect, punishment is not necessary where most people want to do it in. Our most common example here is the idea of your dog running away and once you eventually get him back most people want to punish the dog by beating it. This is pointless to the dog since it is already over with. The dog knew it was most likely wrong to begin. There most likely is a bigger reason as to why your dog ran away to begin with, but that is a whole other topic. Just make sure to punishment is in line when it is given to the dog.
Keep your commands simple, loud enough to hear, and keep the rewards coming for the dog acting good. Be consistent with your dog training techniques. and lastly only use punishment where it is suited and should be. Patience is also very important to keep in mind as well. We are training these once wild beasts to be tame in our homes.
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