You might compare a dog to a TV remote control that must be programmed in order to work properly with a television. The remote has the capability to work properly, but it needs to be programmed to work with your television. Dogs already possess the means to be taught, but it is up to us to teach them.
Training Sessions
Your training sessions must be long enough for your dog to learn the desired behavior but no so long that he becomes bored. Begin by implementing brief training sessions, then make each session progressively longer. Note how far into the training session your dog loses his attention span. That’s the time to quit.
As you train your dog, be sure to create verbal cues to make your pet know that he is doing what you want it to do. Even a simple monosyllabic spoken ‘yes’ can help the dog to connect the desired behavior with the imminent reward.
Teaching a dog how to roll over isn’t too hard with a few treats in your hand. First, have the dog lay down. The next step is to hold a treat close to the floor by the dog’s head then continue to move the treat over his head until you reach the other side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. Each time he sways to one side, tell him to “roll over”. Keep doing this until the treat is no longer needed. Have patience since your dog may not get the trick quickly. However, once he does, he’ll be the center of attention at the dog park.
You need to leash train your dog. This will help keep your dog and you safe when going for walks.
Patience is the greatest virtue in dog training. Staying patient will help all parties to avoid frustration. Understand that the proper training will come with time, so cut your dog some slack and let them learn.
Mastering the “leave it” directive is an excellent starting point for your training sessions. This command instructs the dog to release an object and then retreat from it. You can use this command for a number of purposes. For example, it is used to prevent the dog from chewing on something or even to guide them out of harm’s way.
Dogs need to understand exactly what your “no” means. The most effective means of training a dog involves mostly positive reinforcements. When you say ‘no’, your dog isn’t understanding how it should respond to you. Every dog and situation is unique and you should adapt your strategies accordingly.
Whenever a dog owner learns the proper methods of getting their dogs to showcase their natural abilities, the next step is simply utilizing these methods. Dogs love to make their owners happy, and a happy owner is one with an obedient dog.