Dog Training Made EasySome people think dog training is a skill that's difficult to learn. What a load of nonsense! Training a dog is actually a very straightforward process once you understand how the canine mind works. You'll get a good feel for understanding a dogs mind if you read "Top Ten Tips For Having An Obedient Dog".
Training A Dog - The General PrinciplesBefore you attempt any sort of formal training with your dog you need to establish a relationship with it that's based on trust - dogs have to want to please their owner. Dog obedience training comes easily as soon as that trust and mutual respect is in place.| When you train a dog or puppy what you have to bear in mind is that they can only learn if you teach them right and wrong. Lots of people seem to assume that dogs automatically understand the meaning of commands like 'sit' or 'come here'. They don't - the art of training dogs all comes down to how skillfully the owner is able to show the dog or puppy where the boundaries are. In other words when you train a puppy your job is to show it what is and isn't acceptable. So one of the first tasks in puppy training is to show the pup it's not acceptable to wee on the carpet but it is acceptable to wee outside. The way you do this is to take the puppy outside at frequent intervals and praise it every time it wees there. Don't leave the pup unattended indoors for long periods or you'll almost certainly come back to an unwelcome 'present'. Obedience training for dogs must always be fun - it should be enjoyable both for the dog and the owner. Dogs are just like young children in that they learn through play. If your puppy gets bored during a training session that's a surefire route to making a complete mess of your attempts at dog obedience training! You should read "Top Ten Tips For Having An Obedient Dog" - it gives you much more information on how to get the very best out of training your dog.
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