Dog training can be extremely rewarding for both you and your dog.
It can be a bonding experience and gives you a chance to spend time with each other.
Obedience training should be taught at an early age because older dogs to not pick up things as quickly, similar to humans.
If taught at an early age the chances and the rate increases of learning a new trick.
A lot of people have difficulty training their dog and find a professional trainer to take up the task.
Don't be fooled, this is something any dog owner can be successful at, it just depends on how much you decide to learn about it.
Each dog breed has a different learning style so this is the first thing to consider.
Some need repitition while others pick things up very quickly.
There are different ways to accommodate these styles of learning which you can find doing specific breed research.
The attitude one has towards the dog plays another big role.
Professional trainers show compassion and never physically hit the dog or show violence, which is one of the reasons they are successful.
The focus is on the reward rather than the punishment.
A good strategy is to use a noise when you correct an action so in the future all you have to do is make that noise and it automatically registers as a correction to your dog.
During the training there should be treats in your pocket at all times.
This will be the reward whenever your dog successfully follows a command.
A correction should take place if the command is not played out and should be anything from a stern "No", to a jerk of the leash.
A correction should never end in a reward until the dog has showed that it knows the proper action to the command.
Training takes time to do it right but there are a lot of benefits associated with it.
It can be a form of security and protection and will help you enjoy spending time with your dog instead of becoming frustrated at erratic behavior.
You will feel more in control and your dog will enjoy being given commands, and will even come to expect it.
It will help to have a weekly schedule as to when you are going to have training time because this way you can plan for it and make it a daily routine.
Even if just for 10-20 minutes a day, it will pay off and bring the relationship between you and your dog closer.
It can be a bonding experience and gives you a chance to spend time with each other.
Obedience training should be taught at an early age because older dogs to not pick up things as quickly, similar to humans.
If taught at an early age the chances and the rate increases of learning a new trick.
A lot of people have difficulty training their dog and find a professional trainer to take up the task.
Don't be fooled, this is something any dog owner can be successful at, it just depends on how much you decide to learn about it.
Each dog breed has a different learning style so this is the first thing to consider.
Some need repitition while others pick things up very quickly.
There are different ways to accommodate these styles of learning which you can find doing specific breed research.
The attitude one has towards the dog plays another big role.
Professional trainers show compassion and never physically hit the dog or show violence, which is one of the reasons they are successful.
The focus is on the reward rather than the punishment.
A good strategy is to use a noise when you correct an action so in the future all you have to do is make that noise and it automatically registers as a correction to your dog.
During the training there should be treats in your pocket at all times.
This will be the reward whenever your dog successfully follows a command.
A correction should take place if the command is not played out and should be anything from a stern "No", to a jerk of the leash.
A correction should never end in a reward until the dog has showed that it knows the proper action to the command.
Training takes time to do it right but there are a lot of benefits associated with it.
It can be a form of security and protection and will help you enjoy spending time with your dog instead of becoming frustrated at erratic behavior.
You will feel more in control and your dog will enjoy being given commands, and will even come to expect it.
It will help to have a weekly schedule as to when you are going to have training time because this way you can plan for it and make it a daily routine.
Even if just for 10-20 minutes a day, it will pay off and bring the relationship between you and your dog closer.
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