The Right Use Of Treats During Pomeranian Training

Experts are continuously looking for ways and formulating methods to make dog training, including pomeranian training, easy. Electronic training devices such as shock collars, electronic pet containment systems and electronic device to control excessive barking are just some of the additions to the ever-growing collection of modern tools an owner can use in raising and training this four-legged ball of fur.

But despite the advancement in training tools, there is one dog training method that remains the most preferred by many dog owners all over the world - the treat-based training. Over the years, this method has been responsible for many obedient dogs owned by happy and proud owners. Nowadays, the treat is not only limited to traditional bone-shaped goody used during pomeranian training. It now comes in various shapes and colors and contains various ingredients to make it really enticing for your pet.

The use of treat may seem harmless even when used on long-term basis however, it is important for every owner to know how to use the treat properly in order to get desired results.

- The treat is used to reward the dog's good behavior thus it should be really rewarding for your dog. By using the type of treat that he'd go crazy over, you are increasing the chance of him doing the behavior or obeying the command you wanted him to. But be reminded that simple obedience commands may only need ordinary or small amount of treats so it would be best to reserve the truly delectable ones when training complicated tricks.

- Some dogs have certain health conditions thus the need to monitor their diet. If the same goes for your dog, be wary of the treat content or ingredients that could aggravate his condition. If possible, you can also opt for homemade dog treats so that you can control the ingredients.

- The treat should not substitute your pet's regular dog food.

- The use of treat should be regulated. Rewarding your pet with treat for every single good behavior may lead him to develop treat-dependent behavior, a behavior issue wherein the dog obeys the command only when there is a treat present. To prevent your pet from developing such behavior, praise and treat rewards should be given alternately. When he has mastered the command, it is best to reduce treat rewards until it will be totally substituted with praise and affection reward.

Pomeranian training can be made easy with the use of treats. You just have to know how to use it properly in order to get the training results you desire.

Rebecca Golding is a pomeranian owner who loves to share information about pomeranian training. To get more information from her, visit her site specially dedicated to pomeranian training.