Friday, August 3, 2012

Teaching Your Old Dog Some New Tricks

Dog training can be frustrating for any dog owner, but certain dogs need a lot more attention than others. If you have a problem dog, this article is for you. In this article, we will provide the best tips for training a dog that is seemingly resistant to any training that you attempt.

Some dogs are so scared of thunderstorms that they are literally a danger to themselves. If your dog has an extreme fear of thunder, speak to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may recommend and prescribe a mild sedative to give your dog before a storm rolls in. This is often a last-ditch effort when behavior modification cannot handle the problem alone, but it is often beneficial to a dog's quality of life if the problem is severe enough.

A great dog training tip is to let your dog know when they're doing something right. It's very easy to yell at your dog and tell them no when they're misbehaving. It's important to let your dog know when they're doing what you want because that reinforces good behavior

When you train your dog it is important to reinforce every example of behavior you want to encourage. Whenever your pet behaves according to your wishes it should be rewarded. This will prevent your dog from becoming confused and establish positive reinforcement associations. Behavior that is rewarded is behavior that will be repeated and eventually become habitual.

If you are looking to train your dog, make use of a variety of resources such as magazines, general dog training books and books specific to the breed of dog you are looking to train. Speak to people who have your breed of dog, to get ideas from them. Customize your training program for the dog based on what you learn.

If you are having problems with dog training, then you should look at your training routine. Dogs are much more susceptible to learning if you have a solid routine. All you have to do is keep repeating the commands you want them to learn repeatedly and eventually they will pick it up. Leaving you with a dog that is much easier to enjoy having.

Remember that training your dog to do tricks should not only be fun for you, but fun for your dog as well. Don't force her to learn tricks if she is not having fun learning them. You will be able to tell if she is enjoying them by gauging her pleasure from your praise after she successfully completes a trick.

To be successful at dog training, your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice need to be consistent with the commands you are giving your dog. When you are rewarding your dog with praise, use a higher pitched, cheerful voice. When you need to correct your dog, use a deeper tone and a firm voice. Always stand up straight when you give a command. With consistency your dog will learn to understand and obey you.

Your own mood has a great deal to do with your success in training your dog. You must control your emotions, so that your dog gets the right idea from your training. Regardless of your dog's overall performance, be free and unreserved with praise, when your dog does what you want. Conflicted emotions on your part will have a negative effect on your dog's overall training regimen.

Repetition is one of the most important aspects of training your dog. Whether you are teaching obedience or a new trick, it is important to repeat the command to your dog on a regular basis. Eventually, your dog will catch on to what you mean when you say the term and begin to act accordingly, especially if you are able to provide an action to go along with your repeated term.

To be successful at training your dog, focus on teaching one command at a time. Trying to teach multiple commands at once can be confusing for your dog and frustrating for you. Instead, by focusing on one trick, your dog will be able to learn the command thoroughly and get it down before moving on to another.

In conclusion, we have provided the many ways that you can attempt to train a dog who has previously proven to be, nearly impervious to training. As long as you follow the steps provided, you should see at least, signs of success. Keep in mind that every dog and every owner, needs to find what works best for them

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