Author: Brian Stringfellow
Article:
Here you are with a brand new puppy, a cute bundle of energy and
life that is bringing joy to you and your family. That cuteness
however can wear off when the bad behavior sets in. Dogs,
puppies in particular, are great companions, man's best friend.
Being that as it may, in order for both owner and pet to
co-exist peacefully and happily there is a relationship that
must form and that is one of master and pet. Your dog must know
that you as the owner are in charge and that he/she takes
commands and obeys those commands from you. The hardest part in
communicating with a dog is doing it in a way that is humane and
in a way that the dog understands. Physical abuse should never
be used as a way to discipline a dog as it is both cruel and
ineffective towards the end goal of dog training. Effective dog
training has a basic underlying principle, which is reward
desired behavior while ignoring undesired behavior.
Basic dog training classes are very effective and set a
foundation for the puppy training that is to occur over the next
several months or even years. Most dog training classes will
accept puppies from 3-6 months of age and after the puppy has
had all the necessary vaccinations. Fundamentally, effective dog
training is about communication, so the owner must take the
lessons learned in the dog training classes and continue to
enforce these principles at home. It is highly recommended that
the puppy be enrolled in the dog training class as soon as the
puppy enters the home. There are also "In Home Dog Training"
classes in which a professional trainer will come to the house
and work with the owner and puppy. I tend to lean away from this
method as traditional dog training classes also offer the
advantage of the puppy being introduced to other dog's which
helps build the dog's social skills. This is a great asset to
both the dog and owner as the dog will most likely be in social
situations when taken on walks, runs, etc.
Communication with your dog is key. Much like in any
relationship if communication is bad or misunderstood the
relationship suffers. Yes, it is human to animal, but the same
principles apply. The owner must understand the dog's moods
because if the dog is giving off signals to which the owner
doesn't understand or respond to correctly the quality of dog
training will suffer. The majority of training revolves around
the consequences of the dog's behavior. Positive and negative
reinforcement and punishments are designed to add or remove
something from the situation to either increase or decrease the
chances of the behavior from being exhibited again. Positive
rewards can be a treat, a walk, being brought into a social
situation, etc. Negative punishments can be a sharp "No" or any
other verbal warning. Physical abuse should not be used as this
leads to a skittish dog that can be fearful and unwilling to
co-operate. The web offers many useful dog training sites which
can be a great resource when trying to find specific solutions
to your individual dog or puppy training needs. Always remember
that a dog must be trained and that the animal's behavior is a
reflection of the owner and the work they have put into that
particular dog. A dog requires a lot of training and proper
attention to be a well behaved pet. Dog's are great companions,
loyal and loving, please take great pride in your pet and treat
him/her with the respect they deserve.
About the author:
Brian Stringfellow writes on domestic animals and many pet
related topics. To learn more on this subject visit my blog at
http://effectivedogtraining.blogspot.com/
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