The Basics of Training Your Dog

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The Basics of Training Your Dog
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Canine training is the same as for all animals,
you communicate to your dog what you want him
to do when the dog has performed as
desired, you reward him. You immediately
repeat the exercise a few times and review it
frequently until the dogs response to the
command is practically automatic. But of course
it isnt quite as simple as it sounds.
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In the first place, communications with
your dog are limited. Sometimes you can
demonstrate the action you want him to perform.
Sometimes you have to force or work with him.
In certain cases, SIT or COME for example,
you can give your dog the appropriate
command every time you see that he is
about to perform these actions anyway, then
praise him. Eventually, he will connect the cause
and the effect.
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When giving commands, be calm, distinct,
brief, patient, and perfectly clear in
repeating your commands. Above all, be
consistent. If your dog just sits there cocking
his ears with a lost look, it is obvious you are
not getting your message across and that you need
to improve your communications system. Start over
again trying to clarify your command, while
increasing the will power behind it.
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One-word commands are best at first. Later on you
can use the key word in a sentence, pronouncing
it gradually and not as focused. When your dog
has grasped your meaning and performed
correctly, and has been rewarded, repeat the
performance at once in order to fix it in
his memory. Three or four times are
sufficient for the first lesson because you
dont want to bore him with it.
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You should repeat the lessons again the next day,
and thereafter at the beginning of each training
session until he has mastered it. You will see
that your dog really enjoys showing off what
he learned to do. Certain conditions are
necessary for successful training. Try to
schedule the lessons at the same time and in the
same place, one that is a secluded as possible
and free from distractions such as passing cars,
playing children, and other animals.
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The learning process from the dogs point of
view, involves listening attentively and watching
you as you give a command, realizing that each
sound and gesture signifies something he is being
asked to do. Once this sequence has been
established in his mind, there is no limit to
what he can learn.
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Please do not attempt to school a tired dog, or
an ailing one, or one that has just eaten. The
dog will only become frustrated, irritable,
and his only memory of your time together
will always be an unpleasant one. Youll achieve
the same results if you are nervous, irritable,
or in a bad mood. Give him your time, attention,
patience, and love.
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