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Dog Training: How to Train a Dog & Dog Obedience Training
Everyone dreams of a dog that is very obedient, attentive, kind and affectionate. Without learning, it may be difficult. But rest assured, whether your dog is 2 months old or 10 years old, you can do it. Know that there is no age to educate a dog.
Education is done throughout his life and every day. Educating your dog allows him to be well in his paws, to ensure a good development and to integrate correctly within society. However, it is not always easy to educate your dog. This is why we give you some keys to help you, in this article.
What attitude should I have with my dog?
Before you start training him, let's start with you and your attitude. Indeed, it plays a very important role in the education of your dog.
Behaviors to avoid with your dog
Forget about bad behavior correcting your dog right away. No need to blame him when he does not understand what you are saying, this can create real trauma in the dog and can make the situation worse. Reward good behavior and ignore bad ones. Now that you know what not to do, let's move on to the right methods.
Show his good humor to his dog
First of all, be in a good mood and always positive. We agree that working in a warm environment helps us feel good and makes us want to continue.
With your dog, it's exactly the same: he will want to listen to you much better. So if one day you are upset, it is better to skip an education session.
Be calm and patient with your dog
Be calm and patient. Your dog will probably not understand right away what you expect of him. No need to get angry and shout.
You will be surprised to read that some commands can be learned in 5 minutes and others over years. So go at your own pace!
Be regular and consistent with your dog
Be regular and consistent in your education. There's no point in teaching your dog a command one day and not reworking it later. At the same time, do short sessions (5 to 10 min per day) but 3 times a week.
Also, use the same word and gesture for a command. For example, if you have taught him not to move by telling him "Stay", do not use the word "stay": the dog is not yet aware of the synonyms, and he will not understand what you ask him. Therefore, it is important to inform the whole family, all the people who will interact with him, of the words and gestures to use.
Adapt the intonation of his voice with his dog
Your intonation will be very important in education. Indeed, congratulate him with a rather high-pitched voice, your dog will immediately understand that he has done something good. Do not hesitate to exaggerate, do not be afraid of ridicule!
How do I prepare for training my dog?
Before teaching him the basics, which we will see later, choose a calm and distraction-free environment at first. So don't choose a park with many loose dogs to teach your dog to "not move". He will want to go and join his friends much more than to listen to you.
To motivate your dog, bring a toy, if your dog is playful, or treats, if your dog is greedy.
To congratulate your dog, Beaphar offers treats that, in addition to rewarding, support and strengthen your dog's joints.
Basics of education that your dog should know:
The “sit”: to teach your dog to sit, he must stand in front of you. Take your treat (or your toy) and place it in front of his nose, then very gently push it towards the back of his head. Naturally your dog will follow the treat to try to catch it and will sit. Once seated, reward him and give him the command “sit”.
The “lying”: put your dog in front of “sitting”. Get your treat, have your dog sniff it while lowering it to the ground. As with the sit, your dog will follow the reward and will lie down to catch it. Reward and tell him "down".
The “stay still”: have your dog lie down, tell him “stay still”, then take a step back. If he hasn't moved, come back to him and reward him. Repeat the exercise, gradually moving away and adding time.
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The “recall”: teaching your dog to recall can be essential when you let him go, for example in a park. If you are not in a safe and fenced area, it is best to use a lanyard. To call your dog back, crouch down, clap your hands, and say his name and the "heel" command. Your dog must want to come see you, so do not hesitate to exaggerate. If he has no reaction, walk away from your dog. He will surely not want to lose you and will naturally come back to you. Don't forget to reward him.
Walking "at the heel": to teach your dog to stay "at the heel" when you walk, start by rewarding him when he is next to you. As soon as your dog starts to drift away, call him back or turn around, then reward him.
It is obvious that for all the exercises, you will have to be patient. Once your dog understands the command, start by removing the treat little by little and replacing it with a gesture.
Credit: Beaphar
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