Dog training is the act of teaching a dog specific attitudes in reacting to certain commands and also to act separately by knowingly changing their normal behavior. Training helps you bond with your dog and also build a good relationship. Training lets you enjoy a wide variety of activities and dog sports. A trained dog will partake in the fun when friends and other family members visit you, go for hikes, beach walks, swims, and everything else that the family does together.
BENEFITS OF DOG TRAINING
- It gives the dog good mental stimulation and physical exercise.
- It improves the communication between the dog and the owner.
- It strengthens the human-animal bond.
- It gives the dog fundamental good manners.
- It helps your dog get use to other dogs, people, sounds and noises.
SIMPLE TIPS TO TRAIN A DOG
- Give your dog a pet name (obviously)
Pick a name for your pet, ensure the name is not a long one and it must be a name that must be heard clearly. Dogs are extraordinarily adaptable, when you use that name to call them consistently, they would be used to the name.
- Teach your dog basic obedience
Dog’s basic obedience like sit, wait and coming back when called gives them the freedom to do the things they like to do, like running off leash and coming with you to meet friends and family, while being safe and under control. Dogs are intelligent animals and training them to obey simple rules can be a great way of stopping them from getting bored.
- Reward your dog’s behavior
Reward your puppy or dog’s good behavior with positive augmentation. Use treats, toys, love, or heaps of praise. Let him know when’s he’s getting it right. Likewise, never reward bad behaviour; it’ll only confuse him. Puppies love to jump up in greeting. Don’t stop him, just ignore his behavior and wait ’til he settles down before giving positive remarks. Never encourage jumping behavior by patting or praising your dog when he’s in a “jumping up” position. Turn your back on him and pay him no attention.
- Socialize him with others
Socializing your dog with others means training your dog to accept new people, animals, and various places by exposing him to these things. Socialized dogs are less likely to develop behavior problems and are generally more welcomed by others. It makes them very happier and well behaved. It can also help prevent the development of fears and phobias.
- Teach him not to bite
Instead of scolding him, a great way to put off his sharp teeth is to pretend that you’re in great pain when he’s biting. He’ll be so surprised he’s likely to stop immediately. If this doesn’t work, try trading a chew toy for your hand or pant leg. He’ll prefer a toy or bone anyway.