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Dog training - Leash/collar training
There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the
one that works best for you is important for creating a dog that
is a talented, loyal and faithful member of the family. All
successful methods of dog training work to reinforce...
"Sheltie" - Shetland Sheepdog Breed Profile
History
The Shetland Sheepdog can be traced back many years to the
Shetland Isles, where they were bred as a herding dog.
Smaller, hardier animals were required to survive the harsh
conditions in the Shetland Isles and thus, the...
Tropical Fish And Aquariums
The hobby of aquarium keeping and tropic fish as pets is fairly recent in the Western World, and took a while to catch on. The keeping of fish in small indoor tanks was only seriously considered in the middle of the last century, when both in...
Which Parrot Is Right For Me?
Which parrot is right for me? This is a question that you must ask yourself before you think of keeping these lovely birds as pets. It is as important as your decision to have a child. You need to ask - which parrot is right for me - because every...
Worried About which Breed of Dog is Best for Your Family? Find Some Answers Here.
Ask ten experts how many breeds of dogs exist and you will get ten different answers. However, many estimate there are more than 300 breeds of dogs. Each is valued by someone or by a group of people. In fact, they exist because they were bred to...
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Obedience training and your dog
Obedience training is one of the most important and most
effective things any owner can do for his or her dog. A properly
obedience trained dog is a happy, productive and safe member of
the family, while a untrained dog can be destructive and even
dangerous.
Dogs are designed by nature to follow leaders, and to look for
that leadership. As pack animals, dogs naturally follow the
directions of their pack leader. In the absence of a strong
leader, the dog may assume this role itself. Dogs that think of
themselves as the leader of their human pack can become
uncooperative, destructive and even dangerous.
Proper obedience training opens up important lines of
communication between handler and dog. The basis of any
obedience training program is to gain the cooperation and
respect of the animal. This respect cannot be exerted through
rough handling methods or mistreatment. It must instead be
earned through leadership and proper training techniques.
Basic obedience training consists of teaching the dog what to
do and what not to do. When it comes to desired behaviors, it is
important for the dog to learn and respond to basic commands,
such as heeling when walking, stopping on command, sitting when
directed, coming when called and staying where the handler
directs.
The list of what not to do is also important when it comes to
obedience training. Some of the don'ts of obedience training
include - not jumping up on people, not forging ahead when
walking and, not chewing the furniture or your property, and not
getting out of control when exposed to novel situations.
In essence, obedience training involves establishing the social
hierarchy that is so important to dogs as pack animals. When
your dog follows your obedience commands, such as - come, stay,
sit, heel, etc., he or she is showing compliance and
submissiveness. This is the same type of behavior a submissive
member of a wild dog pack would show to the alpha dog in that
pack.
As with any type
of dog training, it is important that
obedience training sessions be fun and rewarding for both dog
and handler. A happy, healthy dog will be best able to learn,
and keeping the dog happy during the training sessions will make
life easier for both yourself and your dog. Obedience training
has many benefits for the dog as well as the handler. For one
thing, a well trained, obedient dog can be permitted a larger
amount of freedom than an untrained dog. For instance, a dog
that has been properly trained to come when called can safely
enjoy some off leash play time at the local park.
There is always a debate over whether it is easier to obedience
train puppies or older dogs. The fact is that both puppies and
older dogs can be successfully trained to be willing, obedient
companions. It is generally easier to train puppies and young
dogs than it is to retrain dogs that have developed behavior
problems. Even problem dogs, however, can be successfully
retrained using basic obedience training and control concepts.
When obedience training puppies, however, it is important to
remember that puppies generally have a shorter attention span
than to do full grown dogs. It is important, therefore to keep
training sessions short in the beginning. It is also important
to incorporate lots of play with other puppies, dogs and other
animals, as well as lots of different people. Proper
socialization is very important to creating a safe, healthy and
happy companion dog.
There are many obedience training classes held in all parts of
the country, and new puppy and dog owners are encouraged to
enroll in one of these classes. Not only do puppy kindergarten
and dog obedience classes provide important structure for the
dogs, but it provides important chances for properly
socialization the puppy as well.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is an international author and dog lover. His
website http://www.dogtraining4u.com contains valuable insights
into the life of our canine friends.
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