Dog Training Is As Easy As 1-2-3.

 

Dog training is done for various reasons, including law enforcement, hunting, assisting the disabled and elderly, and simply for entertainment. Because of this, many think that it is a hard and tedious task, especially that dogs do not communicate the same way as humans. However, if you are only after basic obedience training, it is quite easy. All you need is yourself, your dog, a good dog training collar, and the following tips, then you're ready to train your dog.

First, use reinforcements and punishments. Because dogs cannot communicate with humans, the most common way of affirming their behavior is by giving reinforcements. The most common positive reinforcements given to a dog are food and a pat on the back given when a dog has done something good after a command. These are rewarding to them. Later on, as their behavior is continually reinforced, they will learn that a behavior is associated with a good feeling and they will do this behavior every time a command is given.

Negative reinforcements are also used in dog training, usually in conjunction with punishments. An example of this is a dog on a shock dog training collar. For instance, a shock is given a dog for misbehaving. Then it is taken out once it stops the behavior. The shock would be the punishment, while its removal would be the negative reinforcement. Later on, the dogs learn to associate punishments to "bad" behaviors, and not doing them to negative reinforcements. As such, they will avoid doing the "bad" behavior.

Second tip: Be firm with punishments, but do not hurt the dog. Emotionally distracted dogs or those who are not in the right disposition have hard time learning. When punishments become hurtful such as when you slap them hard or hit them with a newspaper, dogs tend to be afraid, and thus withdrawn, more than interested. So be strict, but do not be hurtful. That's why it is highly recommended for trainers to have shock dog training collar. This will allow them to give instant punishments and negative reinforcement without hurting the dog.

Last few tips: start early and keep it short. These last two tips address especially the ability of the dog's brain to absorb. A dog's brain is like a sponge. In its younger years, it absorbs faster. As it matures, it becomes more saturated and learning is compromised. For optimum results, experts recommend starting dog training at 6-8 weeks. Same is true with regard to the time of training. Fifteen to 20 minutes is the ideal time for training per session. Go beyond that and the brain will be slower in absorbing ideas already.

Bonus tip: use a dog training collar for quicker dog training. This collar will help the trainer get the full attention of the trainee. A shock dog training collar in particular will be more beneficial and convenient as it aids the trainer in providing instant punishment and negative reinforcement. In addition, some good training collars, like those from Dogtra, has added features like a water-proof system, a 40-yard range, or a vibrating system for attention-calling without correction. Truly, one can never go wrong with these collars. Again, for basic dog training, all you need are yourself, these tips and a good collar, and you're ready to go.