Raising a puppy doesn't only mean providing food and loving attention to your puppy. You will be responsible for teaching the puppy how to behave well as it grows up. It just doesn't grow old and understand you on its own. You have to be teaching him manners that become his habit so that he would be able to live a good life with you in your neighborhood. There are many training methods out there that are written about. The general principles are simple and these should guide you to having the right idea in how to teach your dog right.
The usual way dog owners would train their dogs is considered to any at all. Taking the dog out for a walk and letting the dog do as it pleases with only little consideration for you is opening an invitation for the dog to take over. You will not be leading but you will be lead by your pet. It's a passive attitude in rearing dogs. They ought to know how to behave on the streets and around passing strangers such as other dogs. You can't effectively teach it to adopt good behavior if you can't establish a clear authority. This is not to say you start acting like a Fascist. A firm tug towards the right direction should discourage the dog from pursuing unacceptable behavior. It's easier said than done.
What dog trainers usually do is encourage the dog to behave well with the use of praises and treats. Giving adequate praise will certainly tell the dog your approval of its behavior and lets it know how to behave in order to please you. You shouldn't go overboard with the praises especially when you are still in a training session. Focus on the training itself and don't send mixed signals to your dog that it could be time to play.
Treats work on some dogs but it would only be quite effective to dogs that have a pretty good appetite. You can only give so much treats at a time. This kind of reward would work for as long as the dog appreciates the treat.
The best way to teach your dogs is to first assume the alpha dog position. Dogs do have a sense of hierarchy in a group. When you are the group leader, you have the authority to tell the dog how to behave and watch itself. Remember, you have to be seen as the leader so it follows your verbal and non-verbal commands. No amount of begging would bring a dog back when it places itself in danger such as running into the traffic on the road. - 29895
The usual way dog owners would train their dogs is considered to any at all. Taking the dog out for a walk and letting the dog do as it pleases with only little consideration for you is opening an invitation for the dog to take over. You will not be leading but you will be lead by your pet. It's a passive attitude in rearing dogs. They ought to know how to behave on the streets and around passing strangers such as other dogs. You can't effectively teach it to adopt good behavior if you can't establish a clear authority. This is not to say you start acting like a Fascist. A firm tug towards the right direction should discourage the dog from pursuing unacceptable behavior. It's easier said than done.
What dog trainers usually do is encourage the dog to behave well with the use of praises and treats. Giving adequate praise will certainly tell the dog your approval of its behavior and lets it know how to behave in order to please you. You shouldn't go overboard with the praises especially when you are still in a training session. Focus on the training itself and don't send mixed signals to your dog that it could be time to play.
Treats work on some dogs but it would only be quite effective to dogs that have a pretty good appetite. You can only give so much treats at a time. This kind of reward would work for as long as the dog appreciates the treat.
The best way to teach your dogs is to first assume the alpha dog position. Dogs do have a sense of hierarchy in a group. When you are the group leader, you have the authority to tell the dog how to behave and watch itself. Remember, you have to be seen as the leader so it follows your verbal and non-verbal commands. No amount of begging would bring a dog back when it places itself in danger such as running into the traffic on the road. - 29895
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