Learn how to harness the force of rewarding worthwhile reinforcers to build dependable, safe, dog-friendly behaviors in non-aggressive dogs. The innovative positive dog training, Building Restless, as taught in Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly (CFD) has proven effective for so many dog trainers and pet owners around the globe. These dog training tips are simple and powerful tools to apply when you apply them correctly. With a few simple dog training tricks, you can transform your dog’s aggressive behavior into a friendly and well-behaved dog. Your goal is to make your dog more enjoyable and social by teaching him the dog training tricks that are simple to use and highly effective.
To understand the key benefits of the dog training tricks suggested in the book, it helps to understand the causes of dog aggression or dog nipping. Aggressive behaviors like barking, aggression toward other dogs, digging, whining, biting, jumping, chasing, barking, barking, and whining stem from the dog’s negative stimuli. These negative stimuli are anything that threatens the safety of the dog (including other dogs, other people, and objects), which causes an urge to bite, snap, zip, and scratch. These behaviors must be controlled by using appropriate dog training tips and techniques.
One important component of this dog behavior modification tip is to teach your dog what “counts” among his potential sources of aggression. A common example would be to allow the dog to eliminate near his litter box, but to wait until after he eats his meal. The idea is that he will soon recognize that the litter box serves as a source of a potential source of negative stimulation, which he should avoid by not bothering the cat. This is a simple strategy, however, it takes time to train a cat to respond to the command to “do not pee on the carpet.”
A second important constructional aggression treatment involves the use of positive reinforcement, also called positive preventive measures. The basic idea behind this idea is that you can teach your dog not to do something through the use of treats and praise. For instance, you might reward your dog for simply sitting down calmly while another dog, lets call him Buddy, approaches your cat. When Buddy is close to the cat, you quickly give him a treat and praise him.
This example illustrates one method for providing a training aid for your dog in handling the aggressive behavior of “neutering.” Neutering involves closing the reproductive ducts of a male dog so that he cannot breed. Many owners of female dogs, however, do not wish to neuter their dogs because they consider this action to be painful for the female. The owner can choose to use a different method of providing a constructional aggression treatment through positive preventive measures, such as using a muzzle. Muzzles are sometimes referred to as” muzzle kits” or “freezies,” and are available from many pet stores and dog supply retailers.
A third method used in this type of dog training involves the use of a decoy. A decoy is simply a small stuffed animal that your dog will recognize and feel as an extension of you. Often times, the toy will be of a size, color, and/or breed that you prefer. If your dog is aggressive towards humans, you can choose a white, high maintenance dog with a short coat and a big, showy nose to wear the decoy during your constructional aggression treatment sessions. If your dog is aggressive towards other animals, you can use a black, small dog that will mimic the specific breed of object that your dog is exhibiting aggression towards.
As you see, positive reinforcement dog training techniques can provide a solution to many behaviors issues. It can be quite simple and easy to implement if you have patience and are committed to taking your dog to the proper authorities (i.e., the veterinarian). Some dog training stores even offer classes specifically designed for providing positive reinforcement for the right behaviors. Positive reinforcement can work for simple bad behavior such as barking at the mailman, ignoring a stranger’s order, jumping on visitors, and many other common problems. These classes can help you determine the best ways to teach your dog how to behave.
There are a few things to remember before starting any dog training program. Always consult your vet when it comes to choosing a dog training technique and approach. Also, be sure to use a leash when working with any dog or pet, especially when training for a dog obedience or constructional aggression treatment program. You should never attempt to train any aggressive behavior directly with a cat unless you are absolutely confident in your own ability to do so. Also, make sure that your dog understand why you are trying to train him or her.
