Getting What You Want From Your Puppy
29 Feb 2012
You plan on raising your dog to be a show dog and need to know all of the tips and tricks to be successful. This article will go into depth with all of the things you need to do to be sure that you are training your show dog correctly.
Be consistent and clear with your dog when training and as far as what you expect. You should be consistent in the words used for commands and the rules for appropriate behavior. Being consistent will help keep your dog being becoming confused and possibly resorting to unwanted behaviors.
Establish a calm environment when you enter a room that your dog is in. Play time is good to have with your pet, however, your dog should remain calm when you enter the room. Do not acknowledge the animal when you enter and by doing so you create a controlled atmosphere in which you decide how and when play time begins.
In order to train a well-mannered dog you should aim to begin training your dog in its first four months of life. These first four months are its primitive years of development and growth. If you begin training during this period, you will have a better chance of raising a good dog.
If possible, begin training your dog when they are young. A skill that is taught early on is often learned faster and easier than a skill that is introduced at a later age. In addition, older dogs have often picked up quite a few negative behaviors over the course of their life; these behaviors must be undone before the training process can begin.
When you give your dog a command, state it once. If your dog does not respond, do not repeat the command. If you do this he may learn that he can ignore you. If the command is ignored, say the command one more time and gently reinforce it. If after you say the command for a third time and your dog does not obey, it is probably time for a break.
If you live near a body of water, whether a river, lake, stream or pond, and have a dog, make certain your dog knows how to swim and knows how to get himself safely out of the water. Surprisingly enough, not all dogs possess the ability to swim and even for those that do, they might be taken by surprise by a river’s current or waves and tides. Take care to test your dog’s swimming ability in a variety of water conditions for their safety and your peace of mind.
Give plenty of affection to your dog. It is important to give your dog lots of positive attention when he does the right thing. When he listens to a command or is a good dog, be generous with your praise and attention. This makes your dog happy, and a happy dog is easier to train.
Listen to your dog. Do not insist that your dog greet another person, dog, or animal if the dog appears distressed. It is important to realize that there is a reason he is uncomfortable, and you need to appreciate that. If your dog is indicating that he is distressed, do not force the issue because it can result in bigger problems down the road.
In summary, the success of your show dog is important to you. The tips provided in this article are proven to be the best ways to train your show dog in every aspect. While not every method works for every owner or dog, hopefully these tips will enable you to train your dog correctly.
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