Learning Behavior Training for Dogs
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 4:41 amDogs love to please. Puppies need to begin their training as soon as possible. It is easier to learn a behavior than to unlearn.
Where you begin training is important. Having too many toys and too much noise can make training difficult. Dogs do get affected by their enviorment.
Picking a person to train the dog. Once you have chosen the person you want to train the dog. Keep that person in the forefront of the dogs training. Allow the person you want to train the dog decide on the method. As you slowly introduce others into the dogs training. Make sure that the method used for training is the same for everyone.
Attitude is very important. A firm but kind voice should be used. Yelling will only bring fear. It will not create a cooperative behavior in your dog.
Be patient. Each dog is an individual and will learn at their own pace.
Consider the breed of dog that your are working with. Some maybe more high strung than others. As an example the border collie is good at agility. Each breed has their own strong points. Use those to your advantage.
Decide what training method is best for your dog. Some trainers use food and others may use clickers. Other methods are also available. Find out which method the dog responds to best.
Do not try to work on many different behaviors. Focus one one at a time and you will be more sucessful.
The steps I have explained to you will go a long way to a well behaved dog. Love your pet is the most important step of all.
