Dog Training Basics

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An aggressive dog willrevealsigns like snarling, barking, growling, baring teeth, and in the worst cases, biting. This type of dog needs dog training as soon as possible to help control its behavior and make it a happier dog.

The cause of a dog’s aggression can be from many factors. These include fear, jealousy, bad treatment by previous owners, being territorial, or other unknown reasons. Somedog breeds are more susceptible to being aggressive than others such as Rottweilers or Chow Chows.

Dogs are territorialand when they sensea threat to their or their master’s territory, they planto defend it. Dogs are pack animals so they also want their place in their pack known.

Dogs that were previously abused will be scared ofstrangers and may bark, snarl or bite strangers that get too close. This does not mean they are bad dogs, it is just that they are scared and want to defend themselves.

Socializing is important in puppies and if they are not socialized, they are more likely to be aggressive. A dog that experienced abuse with its previous owner or who had an owner that responded to aggressive behavior may beanother reasonof dog aggression.

Aggressive dog training will teach dogs what behavior is acceptable and what behavior is not. With time and effort you can train your dog to stop the aggressive behavior.  

It is of the essence to start training an aggressive dog right away because people are scaredof them and forobvious safety reasons. Nobodywishes their dog to bite someone.

When a dog displays aggressive behavior, give the dog a loud and firm “No!” and put the dog in time out. Dogs love attention of their owners and this time out will cut it off from its owner after the bad behavior.

Release the dog after the designated time and the next time the dog becomes aggressive, do the same thing and the dog will understand that this negative behavior makes his master upset.

Another tip in aggressive dog training is tonever chain up your dog for long periodof time as this is more likely tomake a dog have aggressive behavior and make sure your dog receives enough exercise and attention.

Dog Training

Dog Training

Though dog-human interaction goes back thousands of years, communication between the two is still sometimes rough. The human half of the pair is usually the smarter party, but watching the usual training sessions one can have legitimate reason to wonder.

Dogs understand and respond at roughly the mental level of a human two-year-old, but there the similarity ends. Their senses operate differently – their color vision has a different response pattern to reds and greens, for example, and obviously their noses are infinitely more sensitive – and their minds process information differently as well. Anyone training dogs has to take this into account in order to avoid human frustration and canine misbehavior.

Dogs are pack animals by nature. Descendant from wolves – where even the ‘lone wolf’ is an anomaly – they’re social and function best with active interplay and within a strict hierarchy.

So, set aside half-an-hour per day, an hour would be better, for at least the first few months of training. You can begin training your dog as soon as possible. Four weeks of age is not too early with some breeds, provided you do not expect too much.

Elimination (‘potty’) training details we leave for elsewhere, but all training follows similar guidelines.

The sooner you establish your dominance, the fewer problems you will have to correct. Dogs have a hierarchy – there are alpha dogs, beta dogs, and on down to the omega. For a sane household, and a well-adjusted dog, the human (whether male or female) must always be the alpha male of the pack.

Depending on the breed, this will be either more difficult or easier. Like humans, some are simply more assertive than others. Collars, leashes, verbal commands and other training aids are usefull with the most important being your attitude. You are the “alpha dog” in your house, not your dog.

That guideline doesn’t imply you must enforce your dominance with physical force. Sometimes, used appropriately, that will be necessary. Usually, simply being firm and willing to wait for compliance will be enough.

For many, placing them on their backs when young and placing a firm hand in the middle of the chest until they lower their paws – a sign of submission – will be enough. With some, reinforcing this by putting your face close to theirs, emulating dominant dog behavior, can help.

Keep the leash short to discourage your dog to run, and pay attention to you. Allow plenty of time for free running behavior, essential to dog health, but that’s before or after training, not during. At least, not at first.

Start simply by choosing short, clear commands that sound distinctly different: sit, stay, down, come. Use a firm voice when addressing your dog. You’re in charge, but not angry. Avoid double-word commands like ‘sit down’ or ‘stay down’. These sound too much alike and quickly confuse the dog.

Accompany each verbal command with the same tone, look and hand gesture. Eventually these can separate, but at first it’s essential to provide the simplest, most consistent form of communication.

Just like two-year old humans, dogs have limited capacity for grasping the subtleties of language. Assist their understanding by rigid consistency. Don’t use a single command word to mean more than one thing. The command ‘Down’ can mean ‘don’t jump on me’, or it can mean ‘lay on your stomach’, but it has to mean one thng only.

Be clear, be patient and be committed and the result will be a dog who trusts and listens to you. And that makes it worth the effort. Find more on dog training at Luvurdog.com/dogtraining

Brining home a new dog or puppy is always an exciting time. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with owning a dog. You have to feed her, groom her, provide her with proper health care, and give her a safe place to call home.

Making sure that your puppy has basic dog training is one of the best things you can do for her.

Discipline and Behavior

Owning a dog that is constantly behaving badly is not some that you want. They can an be an embarrassment and in worst cases, they can be dangerous.

Training can be a lot of hard work and require a lot of time and patience, but the end result is a well behaved dog that you can be proud of. Training will also strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Let your dog know what is considered appropriate behavior by taking the time to train her. For best results start early.

Dog Obedience Training

Obedience training is also an important part of your dog’s overall training program. There are different levels of obedience training – from very basic training to advanced training.

You should at least provide basic training for your dog or puppy. Basic training includes house training, leash training, and basic commands like sit, stay, and come.

Of course, you can always progress to a more advanced level. More training will mean a better behaved dog. You can include training to prevent destructive behaviors like barking, digging, chewing, and aggressive behaviors. Just find a program that meets your needs and provides a results such as Sit, Stay, Fetch.

Puppy Training

Start training your puppy from she is very young. Some people wait too long to start training their puppies and it makes it a little more difficult and frustrating. It is a myth that a puppy younger than six months cannot be trained.

Although a puppy has limitations to what she can learn that should not prevent you from teaching her the basic commands from the start. Just do some research to make sure you follow the proper techniques.

There are many different sources of information available – dog training books, ebooks, websites, and even complete training programs. Something else you could do it enroll in group training. If you can afford to you may want to consider hiring an experience dog traininer.

Training in a Group Setting

Most of the larger pet stores offer training classes. Because they are in a group setting they are also usually cheaper as well. You can also ask around as your local area animal shelter or other animal groups may offer free or discounted group training classes.

One added advantage of group training, in my opinion, is that it gives your dog the added benefit of socializing with other dogs and their owners.

Professional Trainers

With a professional trainer you get the benefit of one on one attention. Just be sure to ask around for recommendations so that you can find a trainer who is know to provide results.

You should hire a professional dog trainer for major issues such as dealing with an aggressive dog. Do not attempt to try and handle this on your own.

Conclusion

Being a dog owner is a huge responsibility. But is also our responsibility to make sure we have a well behaved dog that is pleasant and fun to be around. Just be sure that you go into any training program with an open mind and the right attitude and you will find that it is a rewarding experience.

And remember, you can always search for more information about dogs.

vicky asked:


I have a 7 month old Belgian Malinois and I want to teach him some simple tricks. I don’t intend to make him a protection dog. I know it’s quite costly. I was able to teach him some obedience training like sit, stay, fetch etc. and I’m using the reward method and I find it ok. I’m just curious. Is clicker training better?

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