By Darren Neil
You will find a similarities between many proud dog owners, which is the fact that they've managed to successfully behavior trained their dogs! Many first time puppies owner will quickly realized that it seems impossible to get your puppies to do what you want them to do, it is as if they have a mind of it's own and their ultimate goal is to annoy you. While training your dog's behavior is a long and complicated process, it should not be more difficult than that! Understanding some of the training principal listed below can save you a lot of time as well as frustration, so if you're looking to train your dog, read on!
Fair Rewarding System
Much like dishing out appropriate punishment when they misbehave, you should also include a rewarding system for your pet every time they do an action that is desirable. Much like humans, your pet need affirmation and approval from you, by rewarding them you're essentially telling them that you like what they've just did, this positive reinforcement will work better especially when you're trying to get your dog to learn a new trick, as punishment is a little too vague for your dog to understand if they do not perform the action that you want them to do.
Step By Step
Of course you are excited to begin your training journey with your dog, and so is your dog! But bear in mind that dogs are simple animal and can only retain so many things at one sitting, therefore you should teach them one trick at a time, as overwhelming them with tons of different tricks will usually do them no good. The best way to go about this is to be patient with them, you might need up to two weeks for them to fully understand your command, but it is far better than teaching them new things every other day, as it will just confuses them as to what they should really be doing.
Make It a Positive and Fun Filled Experience
If you ever find yourself losing your nerves and lashing out at your dog due to training, you need to take a step back and ask yourself why you are doing this in the first place. If your answer is to have fun with your dog, then do so by taking a break to simply enjoy your pet's company. Your training should not affect the way you connect with your dog and when you start finding this whole training as a chore, then perhaps it is better to take a break rather than forcing your way through!
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