Dog Training 101

Dog Training 101

Article by K. Dutchess

If you have a new furry friend, you may be interested in getting your dog some basic dog training so that he is a great obedient doggy. Dog training can be tutored courtesy of some sort of obedience coach, or you can do the dog guidance firsthand.

Dog training with an obedience teacher can vary in price and it usually takes place in a class. If you do the dog instruction all by yourself, it is usually totally free and you can do it from your own home. If you do choose to do the dog teaching oneself, it is best to obtain educated on dog training.There are 3 easy tasks your dog should learn through standard dog training. These are: sit, stay, and come. The first part of dog training is to train your dog to sit. To start this particular dog training, you will 1st need to have some dog goodies.Do this dog training in a relaxing natural environment so your family dog doesn’t get diverted. Tell your dog to sit over and over again as you hold the dog treat just over their head. This way the dog has to look up and may sit on there very own to reach the treat.If not, gently push there rear end lower. When they sit, praise them as well as reward them with a reward. This kind of dog training works because the dog regularly learns “sit” and will learn to associate the actual instruction with sitting down and receiving encouragement.The next part of dog training is to coach your dog to stay. This is often a tricky part of dog training. This kind of dog training is also incorporated with coaching your dog the command “come.” Sit your dog in an area with no guidance.Tell your doggie to stay repeatedly as you back away. Start out by keeping eye contact with the doggy. If the doggy gets up, say to it “no” and start yet again. Remember this dog training takes a while. You may need someone to sit with the doggie to help reinforce the dog to stay the first few times.Once you have produced success with this dog training, you then start by wandering away from with your back turned. Canines will often get up to follow most people at this point. Tell your puppy “no” and start the dog exercise once again by way of consistently telling your dog to stay as you walk away.Once your dog has mastered this particular component, you can teach it to come. After your dog has stayed, say to it to “come.” Have a happy voice and pat your knee as you say “come.” Your dog will need to respond to this specific dog training right away and you may then reward it.Always use encouragement instead of discipline with dog training. Most dogs react best to positive dog training, rather than negative. With all of this in mind, you should be able to educate your dog the 3 fundamental commands.Stick to all of this recommendation and you should quickly have a more obedient doggy that is really worth everyone’s compliments! For more information please visit My Puppy Academy http://www.mypuppyacademy.com

About the Author

K Dutchess is a long time Dog Breeder and Trainer

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