Thursday, June 3, 2010

Easy And Simple Dog Behavior Training Tips

By David Versilles

One of the many similarities you can probably find between proud owners of a pet dog is their ability and success stories of dog training. This is especially true when considering that many new owners of a puppy have no idea how to get their dog in line, and it always seem as if the puppy is going all out in annoying them.

That being said, getting your puppy trained should not be more difficult than it already is, no doubt dog obedience training is an ongoing and difficult process. So to save you from the frustration that comes along with your dog training, this article will give you some tips you can immediately use!

Rewarding Your Puppy Fairly

One of the most debated aspects of dog training is the choice of using punishment or reward. In actuality, the most effective way to get your dog to do what you want them to do is to have a good mix of rewards and punishments. Excessive punishments can sometimes have an adverse effect on your training, especially during times where your dog might not understand what it is being punished for. On the other hand, if you reward your pet dog whenever they perform a desirable action, you're essentially telling them that you like what they've just did and you want it to be reinforced from your reward system.

One Step at a Time

One of the most committed mistakes by many newly owners are that they tend to overestimate the ability for their pet dog to understand and learn new tricks. As such, it is better to be teaching them one trick at a time and anchoring it with appropriate cues; you want to make sure that your puppy has fully understood the trick and the command to do so before you move on. As opposed to learning too many different tricks in one day, where they can quickly get overwhelmed and not to mention confused about what was ask of them.

Make It a Positive and Fun Filled Experience

If you ever find yourself losing your nerves and lashing out at your dog due to training, you need to take a step back and ask yourself why you are doing this in the first place. If your answer is to have fun with your dog, then do so by taking a break to simply enjoy your pet's company. Your training should not affect the way you connect with your dog and when you start finding this whole training as a chore, then perhaps it is better to take a break rather than forcing your way through!

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