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Dog Training: What Is Dog Training?

The term "dog training" can mean many
different things - this is an important factThe two may be related: a dog that digs
to remember when deciding what exactly youbecause it is bored may become less bored
need  to  do  with  your  dog.with obedience training and stop digging. It
is important, however, to understand that the
First,  there  is  "behavior  training".dog stopped digging because it was no longer
bored not that it now knows how to heel. You
This is the kind of dog training in which awill need to modify your approach, or select
dog is taught to be good. Usually this woulda trainer to help you, with behavior vs.
include house training, good behavior aroundtraining  in  mind.
other people and dogs, and other small things
that make a dog a much more pleasantPlease also remember not to punish the dog
companion. A well-behaved dog attracts nowhilst  training.
special notice from members of the public
(apart from occasional comments about theirPunishment is not a training aid. It does
good  manners).little to foster willingness to learn and
achieve. Limit yourself to a firm "no" and to
Next, there is "obedience training," which isusing your hands to block the dog's negative
teaching the dog how to perform specificactions. Refrain from hitting or physically
activities.abusing  the  dog.
This can include traditional obedienceDisplay extreme levels of patience and
exercises such as heeling. The emphasis herepersistence, and never give up; if you do,
is on prompt and precise performance. Whileyou are relinquishing your status as the
there can be many overall benefits to thisdominant one. The dog is bound by nature and
kind of dog training, the training is notgenetics to test how far he can push you or
necessarily used in order to improve theget away with disobeying you. You must
dog's  behavior.display a stern and stoic attitude and do not
pat, praise, or reward the dog if he does not
Dogs that have been obedience trained willpay attention or refuses to do as you have
perform tasks when their owners ask them toasked. Only yield once your commands are
do so. (Although, some obedience trained dogsfollowed. If you "heel" instead of your dog
may  well  behave  poorly!)then  he  will  soon  know  who  is the boss.
"Activity training" refers to dog trainingUse rewards and praise as often as required.
for specific activities - this could includePraise should immediately be forthcoming when
hunting, herding, search and rescue or any ofa dog responds to any command. The pet will
a number of activities designed to show offassociate responding to commands with praise
the abilities of the dog and his handler.rewards (treats) and will try and respond
These days, such activity also includesquicker to reap his rewards. Once a command
sports  such as frisbee, flyball and agility.trick has been mastered then the treats can
be withdrawn. You will find that obeying a
At times, these dog training methods cancommand  becomes  second  nature to your dog.
cross  over  somewhat.
Keep the lessons simple. To begin with, the
A certain amount of obedience training willlessons should be fairly easy and such that
help with behaviors, for example. A dog thatthe dog can complete it within two-three
is  heeling  will  not  pull  on  the  leash.actions. As his level of learning increases
the lessons could be more complex. Just as
You will still want to keep this in mind whenour children go, at first to play school,
selecting a training class, however, so thatthen to kindergarten, and then to the first
it best matches your needs. For many petgrade  so  also  in  the  case  of  our pets.
owners, the behavior-oriented classes are the
best way to learn how to understand andWhether you are a first time dog owner or a
control your dog. For those of you who wantseasoned veteran, your learning never stops
to enjoy a sport or compete in an activityas far as it comes to training your dog. Each
with your dog, you will need to move along toand every dog presents different training
more  complex  dog  training.challenges, and the more equipped you are to
handle these training issues the more likely
You need to be fully aware of whether or notyou are to prevent any permanent and long
your dog needs behavior modification (whereterm  future  behavioral  problems.
you will have to find out the underlying
reason why your dog digs holes) or obedienceVisit David's site at to learn dog training
training  (to  understand  commands).tips that anyone can use.



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