Tips for Dog Obedience Training

In today’s society having a dog as a pet and home guard is a good idea. Loyalty is usually a trait that comes to dogs naturally, but you have to teach obedience. You may find that training your dog is difficult for you but dog obedience training is fundamental to the welfare of your dog and the happiness of your home.

Your dog can learn best when it is relaxed and happy, so make training fun and rewarding. Keep in mind that every dog is different, some breeds are instinctively good at fetch for example; hunting dog breeds: Airedale Terrier, Basset Hounds and Springer Spaniels naturally are better able to locate and bring you things than some other breeds. Be sure you make any tricks or dog obedience training based on your dog’s breed and he training will go much better. Work with the dog’s nature; not against it.

It is normal for an active dog to be very excited around his owner and to like to jump on everyone. This may happen if he is bored throughout the day and is hoping to be entertained and played with the moment he sees you. Dog obedience training is important for all members of your family, as your dog will have a clear understanding of good behavior with a sense of purpose and you will have a dog you will be proud off. So what is the best way to teach your dog tricks? What kind of dog obedience training should you use?

The simplest way to teach your dog is in small bursts, 10 – half an hour a day in your back yard away from disruptions and noise but make sure that it is rewarding and fun. To train your dog not to do something, you should begin by training your dog to respond to an order that is the opposite of his behavior. In this instance the command should be “lie down” or “down” so that he knows what he should be doing rather than what he wants. Your dog obedience training could be started by getting him to sit facing you offer him a treat – allow him to smell it, then lower your hand to the ground with the treat issuing the order “lie-down” or “down” in a firm voice. He should follow the treat to the ground and “lie-down”, once he is down give him the treat and reward him with verbal praise too. The lessons may only need to be repeated several times until he learns that “lie-down” or “down” is what he should do when those commands are made. To begin with he may play, roll around, look up at you and begin to rise again before he has received his treat. To ensure he learns the trick or new habits that you want him to learn only reward him when he learns to follow your commands correctly. Giving him a reward for a half learned trick or training session will only confuse him further.

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