Helpful Dog Training Tips
Every body dreams of a pet especially dogs. But the fear of them misbehaving takes the courage out of you to actually go and get a pet for yourself. Think about Dog training! Dog training is one tedious and time consuming job but the results are far from a verbal experience.
A dog can easily catch up with a ‘No’ command. You can use it to stop him from a dangerous situation or bad behavior. It is a good training technique that is sure to consistently come to your aid while nursing a dog.
A ‘No’ command should be followed by punishments. This helps your dog in recognizing that a ‘no’ can be a punishment because of his bad behavior. Punishments are generally of two kinds; negative or positive. Take away something that your dog needs when he misbehaves. This is a kind of negative punishment. You can also not give him food for a bad behavior. The negative punishments are preferred over the positive ones. Positive are the ones in which you correct through words or a simple tug on the leash. These are considered inappropriate in terms of effectiveness.
If you wish to bring about a difference in your dog’s attitude then award treats. Ranging from homemade recipes to consumer goods, one can pick anything. Homemade recipes can be sought from various websites over the Internet. If your dog is not much fond of a chew toy, then he is sure to like a tug toy. These make a huge change when it comes to obeying you. To get them to do something, you will surely have to do something in return.
It is very surprising to see the kind of commitment and duration of time a new puppy can demand. While you provide him with time and attention, a lot of work goes into his training. But your dog is surely worth the effort. No one can match the companionship your dog provides you. He leaves you with a senses of accomplishment and pride.
One of the most popular activities for rewarding your dog along with some exercise is the Fetch game. Dogs love this game and can play it all day long. As soon as they get their eyes on the stick, throw it as far as possible and send your dog to fetch it by pointing him the direction. This is sure to induce enthusiasm in your dog. So what are you waiting for? Get a Frisbee, ball or a simple stick and get your dog on his toes.
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dog training | Marcus Worthen | 12 July 2009 |
