Thursday, June 18, 2015

Tips for Training your Dog


Everyone loves a well-behaved dog but how can you train your new furry friend to stop jumping on your mother every time she visits?  Gear for Pets has a list of top 10 training tips that you may want to try before Mom visits again!  According to the ASPCA, in order to train a dog effectively you have to control the consequences of the dog’s behavior.  Kind of like kids!  If you reward good behavior, most dogs are inclined to repeat it.   You just need to be careful not to inadvertently reward poor behavior.  Learning how to train your dog can be fun for both you and your pet and because dogs are usually very eager to please, they tend to respond quickly to good communication and training.    

1. Communicate with your dog clearly and consistently; rewarding
 good behavior each time gives your dog a consistent message.  When a friend comes to visit and your dog sits instead of jumping, give him a treat, it may take a few times, but eventually he’ll remember.

2.  Remove the reward for poor behavior.  If your dog nips at your hand while you are rubbing his belly, pull your hand away and stop rubbing. If you consistently do this each time the pooch nips, your dog will be aware that her behavior caused you to stop rubbing her belly. 

3.  Be the leader, by this we mean control your pet’s behavior by controlling access to the things she loves, like a favorite chew toy.   If your dog wants to play, ask her to sit before you throw that toy.

4.  Keep training sessions short, dogs have a short attention span. Although it takes time to properly train a pet, keep each session short.

5.  Remember English is a second language when it comes to dogs.  Keep your commands short, and your canine companion will have a better time understanding what you mean.

6.  Reward your dog with things she’ll find rewarding. Pay her by using a reward that is really worth working for, like a small piece of meat, or a chance to run without a leash at the dog park.

7.  Be smart – don’t give your dog a command that you haven’t taught him to understand.

8.  Be prepared- always have a leash handy in case it’s needed.

9.  Smile at your dog – let him know that he’s your friend and favorite companion.  Pets are sensitive to our body language, so use yours to show your dog how much you love him.

10.  Have fun!  Training your dog can be rewarding and fun for both of you.


Now go ahead and invite Mom over for dinner, she’ll marvel at your well-behaved dog.  



1 comments:

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