Most people love their furry companions. However, not every moment is pleasant when your dog is not trained to behave in certain ways or avoid unwanted behaviors.
There are many methods passed on from unknown sources that tell you the best ways to get your dog to do nothing. But what is the best method, and how do you use these methods?
Learn about the most common methods of how to train your dog, as well as which methods not to use.
What are the benefits of training my dog?
Teaching your dog basic obedience such as sitting, waiting and returning when called gives him the freedom to do the things he loves, such as running away from the lead and coming with you to meet friends and family while he is safe and under control.
Dogs are intelligent animals and most of them love to learn so training can be a great way to keep them from getting bored.
How should you train your dog?
There are two common ways to train a dog.
The first is the hate-based method. The second is the reward-based method. Reward-based methods use rewards only for the behaviors you want your dog to follow.
Ball-based training uses techniques such as unpleasant loud noises, physical corrections, and harsh scolding to get your dog to behave the way you want it to. On the other hand, reward-based training uses rewards when your dog does something that you want him to do. Treats, belly rubs, or other actions that please dogs are used to reinforce this good behavior.
Various experts prefer one method over the other. The one you use is entirely up to you.
Some people believe that the reward-based method sets an "event sequence" for your dog in which they associate you with happy feelings when they do what they are asked. Hate-based methods do the exact opposite, in that they fear you. This fear means that your dog is doing what he is told to avoid unpleasant feelings.
Understand how your dog learns
Dogs learn as much as young children. They are close in intelligence to a two-year-old human. Immediate consequences are all they care about. As they grow up, they begin to understand our words. Some smart breeds will respond to up to 250! However, every dog responds to our tone of voice more than actual words.
Top Training Tips
Always start lessons on new tricks in a quiet room of your house, away from any distractions
Divide the training into short but regular sessions so that the dog does not drown
Be patient, just like us, all dogs learn at different rates, so don't worry if your dog doesn't pick up things right away.
Always conclude with something your dog knows, so the session ends on a positive note
Enjoy!
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