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Friday, 11 May 2007 |
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The truth is that when it comes to training a dog, this is not for the faint of heart. Dogs are very loving and helpful companions, but when it comes to training them it is important not to let emotions get in the way of making sure that the dog is educated in important areas. By maintaining different mind sets for training a dog and playing with a dog, the individual can more easily and effectively train their dog.
The idea is not to be the dog’s friend while training, but to lead them in instructions so that they will be a smarter, safer and more reliable dog. Too many people can become caught up in the emotions of loving the dog as they train them and this will not accomplish much of anything at all. The dog will or could begin to manipulate the individual and could actually end up getting out of learning. This could put both the dog and the owner in jeopardy. Next, be sure to keep in mind that dogs do need breaks from learning just like people do. If they are over worked, they will not be as successful as dogs that have breaks. They are very similar to child students in that they do need breaks and need to have a type of recess in which they can run around and otherwise play in order to keep their morale up. Keep treats on hand so that when the dogs do perform their instructions correctly and follow the directions they know that they are doing the right thing. This will also help to reiterate that they are doing a good job, in addition to reminding the dog that they are doing well and are very good as they go through the process of learning and performing actions. This process will take time and owners need to remember to be patient and work slowly but steadily. |
