How do you teach your dog to obey your commands and follow your lead? Well, it is not as hard as you may think. In fact, it can be a lot of fun. The following tips and advice will show you how to train your dog to obey you and to perform specific dog training tricks that will make dog training more enjoyable. Start with these 4 easy dog training tips:
Start a Dog Obedience Schedules: Before you start to train your dog to obey you, develop a proper dog obedience schedule. A good dog training schedule should include positive reinforcement training and regular short exercise sessions. Make sure that your dog has a chance to be outside to exercise and to play. This will create a positive reinforcement training program for your dog and help to establish a good behavior from the beginning.
Short Repetition Training Sessions: Every dog training session should have some short training sessions where you reinforce a specific behavior. It doesn’t matter what behavior you want to reinforce. If your pup starts to bark, you can begin by saying “Quiet” in a firm but calm voice while giving him/her a treats (a favorite dog treat is the steak on the bone). If your pup seems to be digging at your fence, you can start by digging at the fence yourself while saying “No digging.” Once you puppy or pup understands the commands, you can slowly start to increase the repetitions.
Reward System Training: Dogs are stimulated by both positive and negative reinforcement. When you use a system that combines positive and negative reinforcement during dog training it will provide your pet with a natural way to motivate them to do the right thing when training. A good system will consist of a few simple steps. The first step is to introduce a new behavior that you would like to enforce. This could be scratching on the floor, not jumping when called, sitting and standing calmly while being called.
Next, you want to teach your dog the command that was just mentioned, then give him/her a treat and praise. Your dog will soon understand that if they perform the command they will be rewarded with a treat and praise, no matter what they were doing when the command was given. You want to gradually increase the time it takes for your dog to follow the command. In general, your dog will learn to do the command in as little as 15 minutes.
Obedience Training: One of the best things about using a well-designed obedience training program is that you will be able to actually see your dog performing the tricks. As your dog performs the tricks he or she should be rewarded with praise and a pat on the head. Once they have learned the trick correctly, you can begin removing the treat and replacing it with a toy. Repeat the process until they have perfected the trick. Obedience training is the foundation for all other tricks, and you should always strive for perfection.
Tricks that require your dog to walk behind you are also great to teach. When training your dog to walk beside you can use the same reward-and-reward method you used to teach them to follow the sit command. Ask your dog to sit down next to you, and then call them by their name. Reward your dog with praise, a pat on the head, and a treat. Continue this pattern a few times, then ask them to stand still while you take them by the lead.
It is important to keep in mind that many dogs react badly to treats. If your dog starts to growl when you give him a treat you should not continue using the reward system. This is because dogs learn by negative reinforcement and will see the treat as a threat to them. Instead, use lots of verbal praise, treats, and rewards to train your dog how to obey your commands.
