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Training a Difficult Dog
Training a Difficult Dog
Learn the basics on how to teach a difficult dog simple
commands.
by Rose Smith
June 13, 2004
Wouldn't we all love to have a well-behaved dog at our side?
Training your dog to obey your commands is a simple process
....although it can be a long process that requires a huge
amount of patience, if you want it done right. Here are a
few tips that should put you on the road to success in training
your pet.
When giving a command to your dog, be sure to make eye contact
with him. This shows your pet that you are the "leader" of
the pack. It is important for your dog to understand this,
as dogs instinctively follow and obey the leader of their
packs.
After you have established eye contact, call your pet by
name and then give the command in a deep, firm voice. Do not
yell, as that only frightens the animal. Also, keep your commands
to one or two words. Dogs only understand a few human words...spewing
out a long sentence only confuses your pet. After giving the
command, follow through by showing the dog exactly what you
want him to do, while repeating the command.
For example, to get your dog to sit:
- Look him in the eye.
- Call him by name and say the command: Rover Sit!
- Hold his collar under his chin and push down on his rump
with your other hand to get him to sit. Repeat the command
as you do this.
- Give the dog a piece of a dog biscuit as a reward and
praise him.
Giving your dog a reward, even though you had to phsyically
show him how to sit, is important. The dog feels as if he's
done something to please you and will be more willing to cooperate
as you continue your instruction. Break your dog bisquits
into small pieces however, you dont' want to over feed your
pet by giving him full dog treats.
Don't forget to praise the dog whenever he follows through
on your commands without your prompting him with your hand.
However, keep your praise light and quick..."good dog" or
"good boy" said in an uplifting tone. No more than this...
otherwise the dog may think it's play time and you'll have
lost your willing pupil.
Now, the real fun starts....repitition and patience. Continue
to repeat this command and exercise for about 10 minutes.
Don't continue any longer than 10 to 15 minutes. Like all
"children" pets get tired and bored doing the same thing over
and over. Set aside a certain time of the day for training
each day and repeat the process until the dog will sit on
command. As you continue this each day, reduce the treats
you give as well, giving a treat say every 2nd time he obeys
the command, so on and so forth, until he sits without expecting
a treat.
Now, move onto the next command you want your dog to learn.
Remember to only do one command at a time until your dog learns
it, before moving on to the next. And also remember not to
yell or hit your pet. Frustration and anger will get you no
where. Patience, repitition, praise and love is what your
dog needs...and you will soon have a dog that obeys you with
little problems.
- Rose Smith
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