Dog training techniques are
important factors that determine the outcome of dog training process.
Many dog owners find it extremely difficult to train their dogs and are
always complaining that their dog will not listen to them or are
disobedient.
They try to find fault with
their dogs or puppies and even brand them as incorrigible. However, this
is not true.
Most of the times the dog
is not at fault, it is because the owner has been using faulty dog
training techniques.
Damaging Affects of Faulty Dog Training
Techniques
Faulty dog training techniques are in most of the cases responsible for
the dog owners losing interest in their dogs, punishing their dogs, or
isolating their dogs.
This is one major reason
why some dogs land in dog shelters and or bring a bad name for the breed
or the entire dog community.
This is resulting in
increasing anti-dog sentiment in the community and possibility for
stringent laws and regulations against pets and pet owners.
Some Steps for Correcting Dog Training
Techniques
Lack of understanding of normal dog behavior is the reason for faulty dog
training techniques. In most of cases, the dog owners try to correct or
reprimand their dogs for what is normal puppy behavior.
If the dog owners have an
understanding of puppy psychology and inherent characteristics of dogs,
they will be better positioned to sift the normal dog behavior from
abnormal.
Moreover, an understanding
of puppy behavior will help you to use inherent dog traits in achieving
dog-training goals.
Whatever dog training
technique you use, you have to be consistent with your training approach
and methodology.
Consistency is the key for
effective dog training and most of the training programs meet with little
or no success because the owners are not regular and consistent with
their training schedules and styles.
Another important factor
for correcting dog-training techniques is the fact that most of the
owners are unable to establish a channel of communication with their
dogs. The owners forget that dogs do not understand English or for that
matter any other human language.
However, the dog
understands your sound, tone and body movements. All you have to do is to
determine clear-cut tones and gestures for each command and try to be
consistent with that word, tone and gesture every time you use that
command.
Do you want to be
able to take your dog anywhere, and KNOW that he'll listen to you... even
if tempted by another dog, a cat, or even a piece of food??? Then check
out: "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer: An Insider's Guide To The
Most Jealously Guarded Dog Training Secrets In History!" By Adam G. Katz,
Owner of South Bay K-9 Academy and Dog Problems.com.
