Dog Training and Obedience – Basics of Training
The dog is one of the most popular pets in the world. They have built a reputation for loyalty, obedience and fun, and there are many different breeds of domestic dogs that people choose as pets. They are known as “man’s best friend” and can be trained to follow many commands, from a simple “sit” to “fetch my slippers”. Whether you’re planning to bring a dog into your family or want to teach your existing dog a few tricks, dog training and obedience are an important aspect of teaching dogs to live well with people. In this article we will look at some of the different aspects of dog training and some background information on training.
Dog training and obedience is largely a matter of getting the dog to respect you. There are many TV shows where dog trainers take care of “problem dogs” and they tend to use many of the same techniques. The dog must first understand that he is not the leader of the pack and that every person in the household ranks above him in the pack hierarchy. Whoever normally commands the dog should assume the role of pack leader. Once you’ve gotten your dog to respect you and treat you as the leader of the pack, you’ll be ready to start teaching him commands.
There are two main types of dog training and obedience – getting your dog to do the commands you give and getting him not to do things you don’t want him to do. They should be enforced with positive and negative reinforcement respectively. For example, say you want your dog to learn to sit. Call your dog to you and tell him to sit. If he sits, reward him with a treat or praise. If he doesn’t sit, say the command again and gently push down on his rear end. Do not apply too much pressure as the dog’s hips are susceptible to downward pressure. Once your dog sits, keep rewarding him until he can do it every time.
Negative reinforcement can be applied when your dog does something you don’t like. For example, if your dog jumps on people, leave him alone and firmly say “No!” Try to use a short, single word during dog training and obedience so that the dog builds up a response to that word.
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