Just like people, all the dogs are personalities. Some dog breeds may be more teachable and even-tempered by nature, other dog breeds are nasty and exuberant, but it does not mean that training particular dog breed is senseless. Reasonable approach is sure to bring positive results, and our article will help you do it.
Naturally, your chances of bringing up an obedient dog are bigger if you start at an early age. Socializing and training puppies of all dog breeds assures better response: you'll not only teach your pet new tricks, but also prevent aggressive or destructive tendencies in it.
Inexperienced dog owners often tend to think that loud voice or authoritative tone are helpful - and here they are mistaken; no one likes being yelled at, and everyone would prefer a dialogue to one-way communication, and dogs are not an exception. Don't forget that certain dog breeds can even turn vengeful. Be humane and calm, use positive motivation and try to make training kind of a game that'll please both you and your dog - and you'll find that friendly relationship is a cornerstone of effective interaction.
If you are angry with your pet thinking that it is stubborn, make sure that's really unwillingness to cooperate and not confusion, fear or even sickness that has made your dog behave improperly. Remember that dogs live in the moment and will not understand why you are scolding them for wetting the carpet several hours later the wrong-doing actually occurred. Better try prevent the misbehaviour.
Another tip is to avoid using the pet name in reprimands so that it would not be associated with punishment. Nor give the pet too much attention as it misbehaves: most dog breeds would thrive on it and get mischievous again.
Keep in mind that dog's way of perception differs from ours, too. Don't use complex commands consisting of a number of words, as this may confuse your dog: better say "Sit!" or "Down!", and not "Sit down!". The more words you pronounce, the less likely is the dog to understand. Don't waste time repeating commands for hundreds of time; one command should meet one response.
Praise your dog and it'll reward you with feedback, whatever dog breed it might belong to. Research different Dog Breeds with our articles on Working Dog Breeds, Herding Dog Breeds, Hound Dog Breeds, Terrier Dog Breeds, Toy Dog Breeds, Sporting Dog Breeds, Non-Sporting Dog Breeds and Mixed Dog Breeds. |