Connect with your pooch: A beginner’s guide to dog training
Use the five tips in this beginner’s guide to dog training to efficiently and effectively build a loving bond between you and your dog.
Dog training tips
Dog training takes time and effort. To be successful, use these dog training tips: Be a leader, be firm, be humane and give praise.
Dog training tips: Be a leader
Dogs are social, pack-oriented animals who respond best to a leader figure whether dog or human. The best pack leaders are the ones who are the most consistent. Dogs react to consistency because they know they can trust the consistent leader. Consistent leaders don’t invite the dog onto the couch one day and punish him the next when he jumps on the couch without permission.
Dog training tip: Be firm
Good leaders are firm without being harsh. A good leader tells the dog to do something. He or she doesn’t shout at the dog, plead with the dog or scream at the dog to obey. The punctuation at the end of a good leader’s command is merely a period.
Dog training tip: Be humane
Third, a good leader is compassionate. He or she doesn’t punish the dog for mistakes that were made by the leader.
Dog training tip: Give praise
When the dog does something praiseworthy, deliver approval immediately. The good leader does not praise behaviors that are unwanted, no matter how unintentional the recognition may be.
If the dog is showing fear, aggressiveness, or timidity, the good leader either ignores the behavior or tells the dog to knock it off. The good leader doesn’t praise, and, therefore, encourage the response, by stroking the dog, telling him it’s OK, you’re a good boy, etc., while the dog is acting out.
10 essential dog commands your pup needs to know
As a responsible pet owner, use essential dog commands to mold your canine companion into a well-behaved and well-disciplined member of your family.
Learn to quickly, effectively correct dog misbehavior
Interrupt dog misbehavior immediately and firmly. Give your dog simple and clear directions so he understands what you want him to do. And make your praise loving and sincere.
Dog training: What to do if your dog’s not food motivated
If your dog is no longer food motivated for training sessions, improve the quality of your treats or offer your dog other rewards like belly rubs.
3 steps to stop dog chasing
To stop dog chasing, know your dog’s triggers, trust your dog’s restraint, train your dog to stop bad behavior and reward him when he gets it right.
Four dog training essentials
Dog training essentials: Be consistent, be firm without being harsh, be humane and give appropriate, well-timed praise to help develop a well-behaved dog.
Reward your dog for good canine behavior
Reward your dog quickly for good canine behavior using time playing with you, occasional treats or special toys so you can reinforce good behavior.
Raise a polite pooch
Use patience, education and positive reinforcement to make sure your pup has good dog manners. Don’t allow jumping, begging or mouthiness.
Does your dog respond to baby talk?
Research shows most people use dog baby talk with their pets. It’s a natural instinct people have when communicating with someone who can’t talk back.
Dog training: 3 things every good dog should know
Dog training should include three key things every dog should know: how to walk on loose leash, wait at doorways and come when called.
