Training your Dog for Obedience

There are many types of techniques when teaching your dog obedience training. Many people will tell you different things but all dogs will react differently to different commands.

Getting your dog to learn new things can be challenging, there are lots of things to take into consideration. As we go on you will start to understand how to get your dog to be obedient.

1. Respect and loyalty is import between you and your dog, the relationship has to be built up around mutual respect. However do not let your dog take control, remember you are in charge!

2. It is vital that you have confidence in your abilities to train your dog as this will help you to be able to control them in any given situation.

3. When it comes to obedience training for dogs it is important that not only they are sociable but also that they are happy and outgoing. This way you will find your dog will be much happier to obey the commands that you give to them.

4. Work with the dogs natural instincts, this will make obedience training a lot easier and also you will again your dogs respect quicker.

Below you will see some of the main rules for getting your dog to obey and understand your commands within the quickest time period.

Rule 1. Always praise your dog when they have completed a new task, if they fail the task or command then correct them so they know for next time. Remember a dogs concentration is not as good as a humans so be patient.

Rule 2. The concentration level on a dog is very much limited, they take time to put up new commands. The best thing to do when teach obedience training is repeat your commands over and over.

Rule 3. Dogs need to know whats acceptable and what is not, by letting your dog know the difference between right and wrong from the start they will pick up commands a lot quicker. Giving your dog feedback will also make them respect you a lot more.

Rule 4. Your dog may take longer than expected to pick up new commands when starting off, do not worry this is not unusual. Whilst training is in its infancy, you should stay clear of correcting the dog if they slip up.

Rule 5. Teaching your dog new commands if meant to be fun so keep it like that. If the dog seems to become bored they will start to lose attention.

Rule 6. When you are giving your dog obedience training, make sure that you take it slowly and help them to master one command at a time. This will again help them to understand what is required but it will also help to stimulate and mentally challenge them throughout the process.

Rule 7. As well as setting time aside each day to carry out training, it is important that you incorporate what they are being taught into their daily routines. For example each day before you feed them make sure that they sit and stay whilst you place their food on the floor. Then allow them to eat it when you command them to.

Rule 8. Correcting your dog should only be done if they have done wrong. Never correct or punish a dog that is not out of line, if you do this will cause confusion and lack of respect for you.

Rule 9. Treating your dog for good behaviour is the best thing you can do, by doing this the dog will realise that they have done the right thing making the command become second nature.

Rule 10. After time and a lot of practice your dog will soon become very obedient and will obey your commends. If you do find it all a little difficult there are loads of training classes in your local area!

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