I never yell at my dog. Never.Well, okay. There's one exception. And that exception is if: I'm already working with the dog at such a far distance that he can't audibly hear me. And usually this is the case only if I'm teaching the dog to respond to hand signals.Why don't I ever raise my voice if I'm working with my dog, otherwise?Because the only thing that raising your voice achieves is to communicate to your dog that you really DO NOT have control.And since I train with a modified working dog approach, I want my dog to know that I'm ALWAYS in control.
Because I'm the "Alpha dog."Now, if I issue a command, and the dog I'm training does not respond to that command... then I will stop to figure out why he didn't respond. If it's because he didn't understand the command, then I need to go back to basics and do more repetitions. If the dog is simply not responding because he's being stubborn or head-strong, then I'll make my correction more motivational.But one thing that many observers will realize about the way I work with animals is that my commands are practically whispered. Never yelled or screamed.In fact, your commands should only be loud enough for your dog to hear.
No louder.So... do you want to know how to spot an amateur dog trainer? He's the one yelling at his dog.A word or two on consistency and teaching your dog to "come."If I'm teaching a dog to come on command, it's my job to convince the dog that he MUST come EVERY time I call him. But if he thinks that I'm only going to make him come every other time... or only under certain conditions... then I'll never get the dog to be 100% reliable.So, where am I going with this line of reasoning? Well, just remember that you should NEVER give a command that you cannot enforce, until your dog is 100%.
And you'll know when he is 100% when his responses to commands are immediate! Even when you're asking him to respond around the most tempting of distractions!Do you want to be able to take your dog anywhere, and KNOW that he'll listen to you... even if tempted by another dog, a cat, or even a piece of food??? Then check out: "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer: An Insider's Guide To The Most Jealously Guarded Dog Training Secrets In History!" By , Owner of South Bay K-9 Academy and Dog Problems.com. For more information, go to:Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer! http://tinyurl.com/4efaq.
How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
1.) Versatility? A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog's temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won't necessarily work for a Poodle.2.) Experience? I know people who have been driving an automobile for 30 years and still can't parallel park! And dog training is the same way! Don't measure a dog trainer's skill by his number of years in the profession. Instead, judge a trainer by what he has done in the ?Dog World,' rather than how long he has been doing it.3.) Cost? When you pay for training, make sure you are paying for results... not for a specified number of hours or sessions.
Good dog trainers know that every dog (and owner) is different. Some need more time to learn than others.4.) Avoid Group Classes? I've never seen a dog that is 100% reliable come out of a group class. When professional dog trainers train their own dogs, they never do it...
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Training your dog; what fun this can be.
Have you ever watch a person try to train their dog?
It is quite comical I assure.
When I was a young child and my mom and dad were training my dog, I always loved to watch; at least in the beginning.
There is something immensely amusing about a grown adult spending hours on their knees talking to a dog that is staring at them with a look of bewilderment and probably wondering why every time they are told to stand up they are again told to sit down.
Training your dog is a long process and can get to be frustrating, however it is equally fun when you can get them to so things like roll over and shake hands.
I always wanted a dog that would get my slippers or bring me the paper; of course while managing to get a minimal amount of drool on either one.
Then there are the super cool dogs that do things like back flips with Frisbees and all those other cool tricks you see...
Is Dog Obedience School for You?
Are you thinking about dog obedience school? Do you know what to expect out of it? Do you know what it costs or where to find a good school?If not, let me help take out some of the mystery of finding one to make sure you and your dog get the best experience you can.If you have searched the web in this topic, you probably found some sites that are basically search engines within search engines, no real information about dog obedience schools. Or you might have found some obedience schools that were on the other side of the country. Needless to say, neither one was of much use.Chances are you have a dog obedience school of some sort in your town, unless you've got a population of less than 20,000. In that event, you might need to opt for dog training videos or books, and I will go over some good resources for that later.The first thing I want you to do is look for someone with proven experience. You can start in the yellow pages and look under "Dog Training" as opposed to "dog obedience...
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How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
1.) Versatility? A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog's temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won't necessarily work for a Poodle.2.) Experience? I know people who have been driving an automobile for 30 years and still can't parallel park! And dog training is the same way! Don't measure a dog trainer's skill by his number of years in the profession. Instead, judge a trainer by what he has done in the ?Dog World,' rather than how long he has been doing it.3.) Cost? When you pay for training, make sure you are paying for results... not for a specified number of hours or sessions.
Good dog trainers know that every dog (and owner) is different. Some need more time to learn than others.4.) Avoid Group Classes? I've never seen a dog that is 100% reliable come out of a group class. When professional dog trainers train their own dogs, they never do it...
How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
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