Top 6 Obedience Pet School Training Tips
by Indra Guldi
Have you been having difficulty training your dog? Here are some basic rules that you need to know before you star training marathon.
The First Rule of general training is Always Be Consistent. If you are going to use a certain word or phrase as part of a command always say the exact same thing in the same tone of voice. Everyone that is involved in your puppy training should know and use the same expression.
The Second Rule of general training is Keep Training Sessions Short. Dogs and especially puppies, do not possess long attention spans. They burn out quickly and become bored. Most successful trainers limit training sessions to no more that 10 or 15 minutes regardless of the age of the animal. One of the ways to get additional training time is to use obvious opportunities to reinforce the command, when your animal is doing something that you are trying to train him to do.
The Third Rule of general training is Stay Calm and In Control. This is where most people fail in training. You can never lose control or get excited because when you do you may become mad, lose your temper, and do something exceptionally stupid and this way set back the animal’s understanding of the particular command . The Fourth Rule of general training is Do Not Over Praise. Some prefer to give a treat, others may use the expression “Good Dog,” and a third group may only give a single, gentle petting action. They all work because they show to the dog that you are pleased or approve of his actions. Too much of a good thing and the animal forgets what the two of you are doing. The command and his response are no longer reinforcing correct behavior.
The Fifth Rule of general training is to Always End on A Positive Note. Every training session should end with praise. The last thing you ask or command the puppy to do should be completed with the puppy doing it correctly.
The Sixth Rule of general training is Forget Discipline.In some cases a stern “No” is all that is required. You catch the animal urinating in the house, you say “No,” pick the puppy up and carry her outside. Dogs understand a change in the tone of your voice much better than they do most punishment.
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