Dog Training
Dogs are adorable and loveable pets that can be trained to do some very entertaining as well as interesting and intelligent things. Dog training is a difficult practice that takes years of determination by a dog loving owner. There are many ways to train a dog; some take time and effort and others are simple things to do or say to a dog in a particular situation. All of these things, in some way, train a dog from puppyhood to the later years of loyal companionship.
Dog training Tips
Some basic tips for dog training include several categories that subgroup the different field of training that a dog trainer desires to achieve.
One of the most basic trainings that dog owners go through is house training, or, in other words, the training of dogs to not use the bathroom inside the house or in any other non-approved area. This is done through several techniques; first, if the dog or puppy makes use of the carpet or inside the house, owners must immediately tell the dog, in a deep threatening voice that is not ok. You need to take the puppy out doors and show them were they need to relieve themselves. Most dogs can be taught this in just a few weeks.
Another training that owners usually want their dogs to know is how to stop doing something. The next lesson can work in conjunction with potty training. When you catch your puppy gnawing on something that they are not supposed to, the item should be taken away, and the dog told no in that deep, threatening voice. Then, replace the item with a chewable toy meant for the dog so that he or she knows that the toy is ok to be chewed. Again, within several weeks, the dog will know that most things should not be chewed on, but the toy is ok to chew.
One more primary trick or ability that dog owners like to teach their dogs is the ability to sit on command. This one is also relatively easy to execute. With a treat handy, the owner speaks the command sit to the dog and then pushes the dog’s rear to the ground, though not harshly or to hard as this will discourage sitting. As soon as the dog has sat down, let him have the treat. After practicing this for a couple of weeks, the dog will finally comprehend that sitting down on command brings forth a reward.
These are just a few of the many complex and basic commands that dogs can be taught.
Dog Training Collars
Dog training collars come in several shapes and functions, one of the most used and popular collar on the market is the shock collar. Some training collars are also "electric" which shocks the dog into submisson by sending small electrical impules into the neck. It is meant to mimic the bite an alpha dog would give to a subordinate. It doesn't hurt the dog any more than tugging back on his leash or choke chain would. In fact, the shock collar is preferable to these chains and leashes because the discomfort is extremely fleeting and leaves no rash or mark on the dog as a result. The shock collar teaches a dog where and where not to go.
Dog Agility Training
Dog agility training is a form of training that teaches dogs to move quickly through obstacles and with haste around certain structures. This type of training is done for competitions and other events that test the dogs ability and the trainers skills. This type of training is easier to do on mid aged dogs.
