Tips For Dog Obedience Training

If you have a dog for competing in shows, hunting, or simply as a companion, I’m sure you know how beneficial it can be to have him undergo dog obedience training. A dog that’s well behaved is definitely a pleasure to take with you because he’s less inclined to go wild and cause trouble for others. You obviously don’t want to take a dog along that will act up and cause grief for you and everyone else. You have good manors and, of course, expect the same from your pet.

If you have a dog to provide protection for your loved ones you want to be sure he won’t harm anyone who doesn’t pose a threat to your family. You also don’t want your neighbors complaining that your beloved pet has ransacked their property or, even  worse, has bitten someone. These are all good reasons to have your dog properly trained.

Are you planning to train your dog yourself? Here are some things for you to consider as you look into dog obedience training. Just remember to allow your dog to master each step along the way before moving on to the next one.

Be sure to start with simpler commands and then go on to more advanced steps as your pooch progresses. Your dog will respond better if you teach him easier instructions first. Commands such as “sit”, “stop”, “stay”, “come”, are examples of simpler commands for your dog to learn. Once he has mastered these basic commands you can move on to a new more advanced set of commands. Always use the same commands for the same behavior so he will be able to learn and remember them.

Always remember your dog’s limitations as you start their training. This is particularly true if they have never had any sort of dog obedience training before. Some breeds will excel in a certain areas of their training routine so try to focus on the things that are easiest for them first.

Keep your dog’s training sessions short and sweet. Ten minutes or less will keep your dog more engaged in the process. Be sure not to bombard your dog with too many commands at a time. Give your dog lavish praises and a small treat when he obeys your commands. If you need to correct him for not following your training be firm but not loud or scary in your tone.

Make sure your dog is physically comfortable during his training exercises. Dogs tire  easily so don’t over do the training. This is especially important as you first start his obedience training.

Exclude all distractions as you conduct your dog’s training sessions. As your dog becomes more familiar with the new commands, and the positive reinforcement he receives for successes along the way, he will start to look forward to the training sessions.

With patient and consistent dog obedience training you will teach your dog the rewards of following reasonable commands and you and your beloved pet will draw even closer as you spend this quality time together.

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