Rules for dog training
are put inplace to
ensure that the owner and the dog are not taken advantage of or hurt
during the dog training procedure.
As with most things in life, there are rules. This
also applies to dog training. These rules are very important and they
need to be adhered to.
1.) Be consistent:
If you forbid something today you cannot allow it to be done the next
day.
2.)
Work with your dog every day. Training sessions should be no more than
ten to fifteen minutes long. You do not want to push your dog or by
asking it to do too much. Training sessions can be made longer at a
later stage.
3.) If your dog does something correctly - no
matter how small it is, the dog must be praised for this achievement
and the praise should be instant. This will ensure that the dog learns
to associate obeying a command with pleasant results. By praising the
dog the owner will make it willing and eager to earn further praise.
As with humans, dogs can get
tired of something and this will show in the dogs behaviour. If you or
the dog get tired, take a break.
4.) Do not reward good performance with frequent treats as you will be
exceeding your dog's food requirements.
5.) Always use clear vocal commands
and only practice one concept in a
single training session.
6.)
Punishment and reprimands must be instant if your dog has done
something wrong. If you do not punish or reprimand the dog instantly it
will not grasp the connection.
7.) Reprimand with words or punish the dog with a folded newspaper.
8.)
Observe and pay attention to your dogs actions. You should not begin a
new training concept until it has completely mastered the previous
concept.
9.) If you are feeling irritable or tired, skip the
lesson or if you become angry during training take a break or stop the
session.
10.) It is wrong to shout and scream at your dog.
It will not understand your behavior and this will cause the dog to
fear you. Fear makes a poor basis for successful dog training.
11.)
The tone in which the owner speaks is very important as dogs have
sensitive ears. Dog training commands
should be given in a firm tone, reprimands
given with a sharp tone and praise must be given in a friendly tone.
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