| Dog training is a necessity when you make the | | | | process probably won't really take much time, |
| decision to keep a dog as a pet. Dogs, | | | | but you've got to make him react with your |
| particularly larger ones, must be obedient, | | | | clicker before you move on to the next |
| or keeping them becomes extremely hard work. | | | | clicker training step. |
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| In addition to their appreciation for being | | | | Whatever stage of training you have |
| fed, as pack animals dogs have natural | | | | reached,or whatever method of training you |
| instincts that favour training. These | | | | may have chosen, always remember these golden |
| instincts are manifested as a desire to | | | | rules; |
| please a trainer. This gives the dog trainer | | | | |
| an unbeatable edge in shaping the dog's | | | | 1.Be Positive -- It is necessary to use |
| behaviour. | | | | positive reinforcement when you train your |
| | | | dog or puppy by offering some dog treats and |
| While dogs can be trained for complicated, | | | | a lot of praise if he does something |
| serious actions, such as rescue work, circus | | | | correctly. During the initial training |
| acts, or medical diagnosis, there are certain | | | | sessions you can offer both praise and |
| elements of training that almost all dogs can | | | | treats. |
| learn, to the benefit of both dog and | | | | |
| trainer. | | | | 2.Firm and Friendly -- When you give |
| | | | commands such as stay and come, you want to |
| Basically, dog training is about | | | | use a happy, friendly voice. On the other |
| communication. The trainer is communicating | | | | hand, you will want a lower, firmer voice for |
| to the dog what behaviours are correct in | | | | sit, down, and stay. |
| what circumstances. A successful trainer | | | | |
| must also understand the communication that | | | | 3.Start Young...but not too early - The |
| the dog sends to the them. The dog can signal | | | | ideal time to start training begins at six to |
| that he is unsure, confused, nervous, happy, | | | | eight weeks, maybe even earlier depending on |
| excited, etc. The emotional state of the dog | | | | the puppy. But remember, you can teach old |
| is an important consideration in directing | | | | dogs new tricks. |
| the training. | | | | |
| | | | 4.Be Patient - Patience is vital when you |
| Dog training clickers are great training | | | | work with your dog or puppy. If you feel |
| tools. They are effective training tools for | | | | like you're at the end of your rope before |
| puppies or dogs because dog clickers make a | | | | you've even started, don't attempt to train |
| very distinct sound, letting you control your | | | | your dog. Your dog is incredibly smart and |
| timing, and eliminate the inflection in your | | | | will pick up on your emotions. |
| voice that can hinder dog training. | | | | |
| | | | 5.Keep it Short - Fifteen minutes or so is |
| Dogs are very sensitive to inflections in | | | | about the right time for learning simple |
| your voice, and training your dog with a | | | | commands, so consentrate on a single command |
| clicker eliminates the inflections and you | | | | a session and end it on a positive note. If |
| can train more effectively, even if you are | | | | your dog or pup has successfully done the |
| in a crabby mood or are getting | | | | command several times in a row remember to |
| short-tempered during the training session. | | | | smother him with praise. After the dog |
| | | | training session, spend some time playing. He |
| Now that you've got a dog clicker it is time | | | | will associate time with you as positive and |
| to train your dog to get used to the tool. | | | | look forward to his training. |
| First thing, get a pocket full of small, | | | | |
| edible treats ready and, for easy access, get | | | | 6.No Distractions - Try to pick a quiet |
| a nice clicker treat bag. Then you can lure | | | | place free of distractions when training your |
| the dog with the treat or go to the dog with | | | | dog. A secluded garden or a quiet inside |
| the clicker and some treats. | | | | room works best. If there are other pets in |
| | | | the family, put them separate so they won't |
| Click the clicker, and give the dog a nice | | | | interfere with training. |
| treat. At this point, it doesn't matter what | | | | |
| he's doing at the moment, since you | | | | 7.Remember, both you and the dog should |
| basically are training your dog to learn that | | | | enjoy. - Dog training, of course, should be |
| when there's a click there's a treat. You | | | | a pleasant time for you and your dog. The |
| can continue the process of making clicks and | | | | time can be used to bond closely with your |
| rewarding with treats until you've trained | | | | dog and learn each other's personalities. |
| your dog to react quickly with the turn of | | | | When you do this, you will not only have a |
| his head and he gives you all his attention | | | | well-trained dog or puppy, but a longtime, |
| when he hears the sound of the clicker. This | | | | loyal companion and friend. |