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Dog TrainingSUPPLIES
- Small, bite-sized treats
- Treat bag
- Lots of love
Overview
You can train your dog to do a lot of fun and useful tricks using just a few simple techniques. Have a treat pouch full of small, easy-to-swallow treats so that you can move fluently through each stage of a trick without waiting for your dog to chew and swallow big bites.
How To Make Dog Training Fun And Successful
Step 1
Every time you begin a training session, make sure you have your dog's full attention. Stay away from crowded areas or busy rooms in your home so that there are no distractions.
Step 2
Training should be fun for your dogKeep it light and fun. Your dog will learn faster if they are having a good time. Never allow yourself to be frustrated or angry. Realize that it will take your dog time to understand what you are asking, and learn to perform the trick with reliable satisfaction.
Step 3
Keep training sessions short so that your dog does not become bored with the tricks. Start out by breaking down each trick into simple moves that your dog can learn independently, and then put them all together for bigger tricks.
Step 4
Tricks Are Useful TooStart with basic obedience. Even though other tricks will seem like more fun, teaching your dog simple sit, down, and come will be a great platform for them to learn more advanced tricks and also teach them how to learn in an easy way that they can feel good about. Teaching basic obedience is useful, too. You will be able to control your dog in difficult situations much better if they understand simple obedience commands.
Step 5
Always end your training times on a good note. One of the most enjoyable commands you can teach your dog is the "release." This tells your dog the training is over. Choose a word or phrase that you would not ordinarily use in other ways so they always know when they hear "you're done" or "it's over," they can play. Make it extra fun for them by encouraging them to play with you for a few minutes to release pent-up energy or any frustration from the training.
TIPS AND WARNINGS
- WARNING : Cautions: Use treats sparingly for positive reinforcement so your dog does not come to expect or demand a treat every time they perform correctly. Praise is your best treat.
