| Dog training methods differ from one trainer to | | | | tools to help the dog demonstrate appropriate |
| another, but they are all intended to produce | | | | behavior. The clicker method is a very interesting |
| results. Expert professionals for example, use dog | | | | method that some trainers believe in |
| training methods so these wonderful animals will | | | | wholeheartedly. This dog training method uses |
| not make messes in the home. They also use | | | | only positive reinforcement of good behavior and |
| their dog training methods so a dog will learn to | | | | never any punishment for bad behavior. Owners |
| obey their owners. Different methods are used | | | | can use this method at home once the technique |
| for different kinds of training, for example to stop | | | | is learned, and a clicker can be found at most pet |
| a dog from being aggressive, or to stop a dog | | | | shops. |
| from barking when they shouldn't. Some dogs get | | | | Many expert trainers of marine animals such as |
| in the habit of just barking for no reason, but dog | | | | whales use this method. The trainer makes the |
| training methods will make sure that a dog knows | | | | click when the dog does something right and then |
| this is not appropriate behavior. Dog training | | | | gives the dog a treat. The dog comes to |
| methods should provide each owner with a dog | | | | associate the clicker with a treat and tries to |
| that behaves properly in all circumstances, | | | | repeat the good behavior to hear the click again |
| especially the ones important to their owners. | | | | along with a treat. |
| One dog training method commonly used, is to | | | | Some trainers use negative reinforcement to train |
| provide treats when the dog demonstrates | | | | their dogs, but many people think that this |
| acceptable behavior. This signals to the dog that | | | | method is not very effective because the dog will |
| the trainer approves of the behavior. If a dog is | | | | only behave properly if the trainer is present. This |
| supposed to sit, the trainer will make this | | | | means that a dog may learn to stop chewing on |
| command. If the dog sits on the command, the | | | | the couch if the trainer is present, but if the |
| trainer gives the dog some kind of a treat. If the | | | | trainer is not present, the dog will chew on the |
| dog does not sit, the trainer often repeats the | | | | couch. Many dog trainers avoid this type of |
| command and provides some guidance to the | | | | training because they believe that this is not very |
| dog. When the dog eventually follows the | | | | helpful for the dog or the owner. However, you'll |
| command, the trainer gives the dog a treat to | | | | need to make sure and create a list of questions |
| reinforce this good behavior. | | | | important to you when looking for a dog trainer, |
| Some Dog Training Methods Have Different Tools | | | | to ensure you choose the right fit. |
| Some dog training methods use some specific | | | | |