How To Give Training & Obedience To A Dog Or Puppy Training

by admin on 16/04/10 at 6:10 am

Obedience training not only teaches a dog the basic commands but also teaches an owner how to communicate effectively with his dog A well-trained dog is less likely to develop unwanted behavior pattens. Party because dogs often adopt bad habits when they are bored. In all dog training , a lot of persistence and patience is requires by the owner. Training for house manners to a dog should start when a pup is 7 weeks of age. The dog can learn faster if the owner himself imparts the training instead of another person, though professional trainers are also available.

1.) INTRODUCING YOUR DOG

• All dogs or puppies need to meet as many other dogs and as many people as possible. From the day you acquire him, your new dog should start to meet other people.
• If the owners are friendly and give enough love to the dog, the latter will reciprocate. if the dog is kept secluded, he is likely to get bored and may even become shy of human company.
• The visitors should be asked to hold the dog, handling and cuddling him gently, so that he learns that people are friends. However, until the dog had his vaccinations, avoid his contact with other dog owner’s. Ask dog owners to delay their visit until your dog has had his second round of injections.

2.) DOG TRAINING : TELLING PUPPY HIS NAME

• The first important step with regard to training is to provide an identity to the puppy by naming it. The dog owner can opt for any name he likes and start calling the puppy by that name.
• For the first few times the puppy may not respond to the name but the owner should try again and again and the puppy will gradually understand that the master is calling it with a specific name.
• The puppy should be rewarded after its response either by a pat on the back or with an eatable.
• If the puppy doesn’t respond immediately , do not scold him Eventually the puppy will start responding.
Teaching are dog good habits is best achieved by rewarding success although scolding is also sometimes necessary.

• 3.) DOG TRAINING :TEACHING YOUR DOG RESPONDING TO ‘NO’

The second stage of training is to teach the meaning of ‘NO’ to the puppy. This is essential to discourage the puppy from indulging in unwanted acts. Take the common game of chewing your shoelaces. Roll a newspaper and tap on his thigh with a firm ‘NO. This will make him realize his fault. This act may have to be repartee a number of times to impress upon the puppy that whenever the master says ‘NO’, it is to discourage him from doing that particular act. The most important aspect of ordering the puppy is the voice of the master. He should say ‘NO’ in a markedly emphatic tone that should scare the puppy. And whenever the puppy follows the order , the master should reward him with eatables or a pat on the head.

4.) DOG POTTY TRAINING

The is the number one priority. Many dogs will not have had any house training before they arrive at their new home. There are two methods of teaching a dog to use an appropriate site for its toilet and they can be used simultaneously.
• (i) FIRST METHOD
The moment you notice the desire of the dog to answer nature’s call you should take the dog to the predetermined spot. This act should be repeated again and again till he gets used to it. The dog normally gives the following indications when it wants to urinate:
• Whining if it is tied up
• Sniffing the floor
• Moving in circles
• Scathing
If you miss the signs, do not scold the dog. take him to that spot and make the dog aware of his shameful act by saying ‘NO’.
(ii) SECOND METHOD
The second method is to use newspaper to cover the entire floor area on which the dog runs. He will learn that newspaper is a suitable medium for his natural functions and a gradual reduction in the size of the available newspaper will result in the dog using a smaller and smaller area of floor. The theory is that you can then move the paper outside and the puppy will continue to use it, until he learns that only outside the house is appropriate. Both methods work, one will suit the dog better than another. A combination of the two by using the paper at night and extreme vigilance during the day, will usually produce the best results.

5.) POINTS TO NOTE WHEN TRAINING YOUR DOG :

It is important to learn the signals that the puppy gives when it wants to urinate and put the puppy gives when it wants to urinate and put the puppy outside as soon as he wakes up and after every meal. If you are using newspaper method it may be necessary initially to cover the entire floor.

6.) GETTING USED TO A LEAD

This really must be regarded as fun by the puppy.

• STEP 1 is to put a collar on. This will feel very strange and his immediate reaction will be to try to scratch if off. But delicious treats will distract him and overcome the itchiness of the collar.
• STEP 2 it to attach a light lead but not until the collar is tolerated happily. Don’t hold the lead at this stage. Let the puppy become accustomed to it by dragging it around. Finally hold the lead, and gradually wind it in loosely, calling the puppy for still more treats.

7.) POINTS TO NOTE:

• Soft collars are more easily tolerated than new stiff leather ones.
• Use flat collar or light weight collar for small breeds.
• Use round collars or medium weight chains for big breeds.