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Guide for Training a Dog
Let's explore some ideas to use as a guide for training a dog. Because it is possible to have a trained dog without hitting, screaming, yanking its collar or abusing it in any way. Good to know since an untrained dog can drive you crazy. Which is sad since even a basic guide for training a dog can help you eliminate many unwanted behaviors. While teaching good manners|
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Remember, dogs eat up praise. Plus you'll find your dog responds to praise and affection better than anything else. (Don't we all?) Also only use your dog's name with praise. Never with correction. You want them to associate the sound of their name with happy times. Instead of fearful or uncertain ones. (That insulted and humiliated look says it all.) Now anytime can be training time. When the animal does something you want them to do again, name it for them and praise them. Emphasizing the act, like Go Potty? with Good Boy! thrown in using your happy voice. |
More Tips Guide for Training a Dog
Obviously it's best to try to start training the dog as early as possible. He will learn better when he's a puppy. Plus older dogs might have picked up bad habits that you will have to untrain them of.Be kind when training. Use a positive and motivational approach that goes heavy on praise. You want to make sure the training is enjoyable both for you and the dog.
If the training becomes tedious, use games such as "hide and seek" and "go find".
Use a firm but calm voice with your dog. Command the dog one, twice at the most, and then help implement the result gently. For example say SIT (action word?) If there is no compliance gently put your dog into the sit position and then praise the action.
Avoid confusing commands like "sit down'. The dog is wondering if it's "sit" or "down". Which should I do.
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