How to train a dog correctly
Almost all dog owners want to be proud of their pets. They want to see their pets obedient, smart and understand any commands perfectly. How to achieve this? How to properly approach training a dog?
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Dog training methods
There are actually several effective ways to train your dog. These include:
- With the help of physical stimuli, a mechanical method acts on the dog. An example of a negative impact is jerking the leash. Positive reinforcement is stroking or lightly patting.
- Nutritional stimulation involves motivating the dog to perform an action with a treat. For correct execution of the command, the dog is rewarded with a tasty morsel.
- When using the imitative method, an example of another dog is used. This method is very popular for practicing the “voice” command.
- Sometimes a game method is used to teach the desired action. It makes sense to use it when practicing the “fetch” command.
- Using the pushing method, highly active and dynamic actions are practiced. In this case, a number of stimuli, encouragement and a timely command are used in combination.
- To develop defensive skills and attack, the method of developing aggression is used.
- Most often, a combined method is used, in which the dog is exposed to negative stimuli. They force the dog to perform the required action as quickly as possible. For correct execution of the command, she receives a treat.
How to train a dog correctly
First you need to raise a dog. The animal should not sleep on your bedding. Pets very quickly get used to liberties and it can be extremely difficult to retrain them. Don't feed your dog from the table. The animal must know that it has its own food. Let's eat dog for one time. After eating, remove the bowl immediately, even if there are uneaten pieces left. Just add a smaller portion next time. This way you will teach your pet to eat food at one time.
If a dog has no training, then it is almost impossible to control it. Therefore, you should start training only after your pet has mastered the basic training skills.
When teaching commands, try not to yell at the dog. Otherwise, the dog will no longer accept commands given in a normal tone. First, teach your dog his own name. It is better to choose a nickname that is short and sonorous with the presence of the sound “r”. Then train your pet not to take food from the hands of strangers. Introduce her to the usual attributes of a walk - a muzzle, a leash, a collar. Start practicing commands only after she has taken a walk and played with other dogs. At the same time, you need to focus only on your own feelings, and not follow the advice of books on training, especially foreign ones.
How to give a dog a command
You can begin your first training to practice a command as early as four months of age. It is better to do this at special courses, where professional trainers will help if necessary. If you decide to train the dog yourself, then choose a quiet and peaceful place away from the playground or highway.
Give commands in a loud and clear voice, reinforcing your spoken words with a special gesture. Do not yell at or scold your pet under any circumstances. The dog should respond to your calm and confident tone. When the command is executed correctly, be sure to reward your pet with a treat. It could be a small piece meat, dry feed or cracker.
The dog doesn't listen - what to do?
No matter how strange it may sound, if a dog does not meet its owner, then the problem is not in the dog, but in the owner. The thing is that each owner has his own approach to training a pet. Some people immediately set rules and strictly adhere to them. Others do not practice any system at all, allowing the pet to be naughty and do whatever it pleases.
A disobedient dog can be corrected only by completely rebuilding the system of relationships with him. To begin with, make it a rule to punish your pet for violations. This should be done only at the moment when the dog violates or immediately after. Otherwise, the dog simply will not understand that he was punished. Once you set the rules, follow them always. Don't allow any concessions. This is the only way you will form the correct behavior in your dog. Don't bore your pet with too many commands. At the same time, do not allow the dog to disobey the given command. If disobedient, apply reasonable punishment.
