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How To Help Your Dog Listen And Respond

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How To Help Your Dog Listen And Respond






     It may seem difficult to train a new dog. Fortunately, you've come to the right place for invaluable information and insight that will allow you to create a more effective training program for your dog.

When corrected your dog verbally, make sure to use sharp, concise wording. Avoid launching a lengthy tirade against your pet and his naughty behavior. Just tell them no, and point them in the desired direction. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.

Your dog does not need to respond to you saying "no". When dog training, you'll have to find a way to give positive reinforcement. Telling them "no" does not help them know how to react to you. There is a difference in all dogs and training should be customized.

Consistency is the key to dog training. One way to ensure everyone in your household uses the same commands is to create an easily accessible list of the commands used to train your dog. Ensure everyone understands the importance of consistency in only rewarding good behavior, not bad behavior. If the dog deals with inconsistencies while training it can become confused and it will delay the dog being trained.

Understand that older dogs have certain limitations. You can certainly teach an old dog new tricks, but remember that it may not take 100 percent, no matter how hard you try. Many older dogs already have developed behaviors that seem impossible to break. Rather than trying to change an older dog entirely, work on their negative traits and deal with the rest of their personality.

You will get better results if employ a mixture of treats as a reward for your dog. Using treats that your dog does not usually receive help to convey they message that your training sessions are special.

When you train ball-fetching to your dog, prove yourself the leader in the relationship by forcing your dog to return to you with the ball always. The dog will think of itself as the leader if you pick up the ball after it drops it. Instilling the idea of the dog bringing the ball helps it understand what it should be doing while fetching.

When you want to stop your dog from chewing the furniture or anything else forbidden, allow him to succeed. In addition to correcting undesirable behavior, you will also be protecting your dog from harm. Items commonly found in a household can serve as elements of danger to the unsuspecting dog who is merely satisfying an urge to chew.

"Shake-can" training can be very effective. Seal up a can with some coins inside. When your dog misbehaves, shake the can once. The sound will startle your dog and he will stop whatever he is doing. Once you do this a few times, your dog will start to realize that his behavior is unacceptable. Don't desensitize your dog by overusing this technique.

Having learned this information, you should be able to enjoy a dog who is calmer and more obedient, which will be a boon to your entire family. Begin using the information today and see how quickly your dog will become a well-behaved family member.