Even the most obedient dogs can also be disobedient at times.
The usual process of dog training is based on the psychological process of conditioning the behavior of the dog, as per its master's command. Hence if you are conditioning the dog by identifying the word 'Hello' or 'Handshake' while making it shake its paw in your hand then the dog will always raise its paw and give it in the hand of the person who says 'hello'. But if you associate the word 'ham' with the action of shaking hands then the dog will associate the word with the same action.
Hence it is essential that while training your dog or conditioning it to your commands; you should try and use the correct words or actions. Dogs can be easily trained but their obedience levels differ because it is not always possible for the dog to get the command that its master or trainer is trying to teach. One of the most common mistakes that people make while training their dogs is punishing them or yelling at them. The dog would be unable to understand the reason of your yelling and would get excited due to this sudden raise of volume in your voice.
Dogs should not be trained on the basis of punishment but they should be rewarded for every right or obedient action they do. For example, if you have trained your dog for commands like sit or stand, then try and reward your dog every time it obeys your command. The reward is a stimulating factor for the dog and it would repeat the actions obediently every time because it is aware that it would be rewarded for the same.
You should remember that the dog does not understand any language. You have to make it understand your commands through conditioning and rewards system. Once it starts to identify words with actions or things, then the dog would be able to understand the command given. But talking to the dog or yelling at it will not help you to get any more obedient actions from the dog.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Before Training a New Puppy - Train Yourself First!
If you are a first time dog owner you're aware that you'll be training your puppy and making sure that he behaves himself. But have you thought about the need to train yourself before training your puppy? The truth of the matter is that you are going to be going through a period of adjustment, just like the new puppy, and the better you prepare yourself for it, the easier the transition is going to be! When you are thinking about what kind of training you need before you bring your puppy home, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
The first thing that you have to be prepared for is the lifestyle adjustment. Puppies are a large responsibility and not only do you have to have the funds to take care of him, you also need to make sure that you are going to have the time to see to his needs. For instance, a new puppy that is not house trained or crate trained should be taken out at least once every one to three hours. Is there someone in your household who can see to that?
You also need to think about the level of activity that goes with getting the puppy that you are bring home. For instance, if you are bringing home a husky or a Labrador or especially a Jack Russell terrier, you should be ready for a very active lifestyle!
Another thing to consider is what adjustments have to be made in your household. Is there a place to keep the puppy when he first shows up? And how are you going to deal with the fact that he might have some accidents or that he might cry all night? Most people choose to have separate rooms set up for the new puppies in their lives, a place that is barricaded from the rest of the house to minimize any damage.
You may also find that you need to puppy-proof the house, including moving things that the cute little thing might want to chew on and taking valuables off the lower shelves.
When making sure that your puppy is going to get the training that he needs, keep in mind that this is going to be an ongoing thing. You really can't expect a brand new puppy to pick up all the rules and restrictions in a few days, or even a few weeks. You need to allocate time in order to make sure that he is going to get the point, and then you need to work on repeating these things to make sure that they are deeply imprinted in his mind. A well-trained dog is a dog that will listen to your commands and not put himself or others in danger, so make sure that you take your time with this and are as thorough as possible.
Before you even bring your pup home, think it through. You want the best training for your new bundle of fur and you want to do things right so you don't end up with a dog that constantly barks or chews up the leg of your couch.
What's your plan for training your puppy? If you don't have one yet, get it here: http://dogintraining.info
The first thing that you have to be prepared for is the lifestyle adjustment. Puppies are a large responsibility and not only do you have to have the funds to take care of him, you also need to make sure that you are going to have the time to see to his needs. For instance, a new puppy that is not house trained or crate trained should be taken out at least once every one to three hours. Is there someone in your household who can see to that?
You also need to think about the level of activity that goes with getting the puppy that you are bring home. For instance, if you are bringing home a husky or a Labrador or especially a Jack Russell terrier, you should be ready for a very active lifestyle!
Another thing to consider is what adjustments have to be made in your household. Is there a place to keep the puppy when he first shows up? And how are you going to deal with the fact that he might have some accidents or that he might cry all night? Most people choose to have separate rooms set up for the new puppies in their lives, a place that is barricaded from the rest of the house to minimize any damage.
You may also find that you need to puppy-proof the house, including moving things that the cute little thing might want to chew on and taking valuables off the lower shelves.
When making sure that your puppy is going to get the training that he needs, keep in mind that this is going to be an ongoing thing. You really can't expect a brand new puppy to pick up all the rules and restrictions in a few days, or even a few weeks. You need to allocate time in order to make sure that he is going to get the point, and then you need to work on repeating these things to make sure that they are deeply imprinted in his mind. A well-trained dog is a dog that will listen to your commands and not put himself or others in danger, so make sure that you take your time with this and are as thorough as possible.
Before you even bring your pup home, think it through. You want the best training for your new bundle of fur and you want to do things right so you don't end up with a dog that constantly barks or chews up the leg of your couch.
What's your plan for training your puppy? If you don't have one yet, get it here: http://dogintraining.info
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