A Brief Overview in Advanced Obedience Dog Training
Advanced obedience is to a canine what putting down the toilet seat is to a man – it takes patient training but it can be done. Dog obedience training is among the most rewarding experiences between a dog and his pet owner. You are not just doing your own self a favor; you are giving your pet a more complete and happy life. Well trained dogs are well-adjusted, self-assured and more intelligent. You can be secure in his behavior even if you leave him alone with other people.
The most important thing to keep in mind in attempting to teach your dog is to establish your role as the superior in your relationship. When he understands that you are his master, it is easier to teach him the commands you expect him to obey. Confusing the dog in this aspect can be risky; he will be aggressive and try to control you himself. Don’t overcompensate and be excessively mean to show you’re the master; be firm, keep your ground and fix this unfavorable trait as soon as you see it rearing its ugly head.
Make your leadership known by employing a strong and sure tone in your speaking. When you say “Sit!” gently push him down in the desired position firmly. You may have to go through several tries with each command, especially in the beginning. Development from basic to more advanced obedience training is pretty much simple once your dog recognizes the patterns you’ve set in your teaching sessions.
The positive reinforcement method of training is rewarding your dog with treats or accolades for correctly accomplishing the command. It is the single most effective way to train your dog; it’s what he comprehends. Applaud your pet each time he does what you say correctly. Sometimes, this is easy to overlook but make the extra effort not to. Dogs get confused easily and recognizing good behavior every time will ensure that he will remember what is right.
Inversely, chastise your dog whenever he makes a mistake. Do it while he is making it and not when it is past so the dog will understand the error of his ways. Scolding him will also highlight the difference between what is right from what is bad. For example, if he starts finding the suspicious looking dirt on his path fascinating enough to ingest, reprimand him then and there. Then put dog food before him to eat. When he starts dining on his own set meal, be profuse in your praise.
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