Five Easy Dog Training Tips For Children

Isn't it amazing to witness the maturation of children? From their first steps to opening those child-safe locks their accomplishments surprise us. So, it shouldn't shock you to learn that it's often easier for a child to train a dog than it is for most adults. Why is this?

Patience. Children have more patience because pet training to them it is a game; and children, like puppies, enjoy playing games. However, when children are training their dogs they must teach them who is the boss.

Dogs understand gestures well, therefore, by learning a few hand/body and voice commands your children can easily train them. Here are some pointers for children who want to train their dog.

1. Use Visual Signals: Dogs are known to respond to deep voices, so children may have a problem when trying to control them with only voice commands. It's important to Use hand signals in addition to voice commands to control your dog.

2. Limit Training to 15 Minutes At a Time: Dogs are very bright, but their attention spans are pretty limited. Training sessions should not exceed fifteen minutes.

3. Be Firm with the Dog: Dogs will submit to children if are consistently firm.

4. Use Only One Command at a Time: Once you have their attention, use hand gestures and spoken commands but only one at a time. For example, if teaching a dog to sit your son or daughter should say, "sit!" while at the same time using the hand to gesture the command. Your child's voice should be firm and your gesture should be coordinated with it.

5. Praise, Love and Treats: When your dog has done what you've asked of him, say, "Good Boy!" and pet him. By lavishing him with praise, your dog will learn to follow commands to please his trainer.

You'll have to help your child learn to apply these suggestions, but once you do, the results will be impressive.