Have you ever wondered what your dog needs from you? Do you think a trainer will solve all your canine’s behavior problems? To understand your furry friend, you need to know that much of dog behavior can stem from body language that your dog picks up on but is unaware you are projecting. Read on to find out what your job is when you give your dog a job, too!
All canines large and small benefit from obedience training classes. It is best to start basic obedience training as soon as possible with a new dog or puppy.
Think of obedience classes as polite manners and socialization for your dog. Effectively teaching your dog to “sit” and “stay” and “go” when you need to is giving your furious friend a set of manners and coping skills. Having such a strong relationship with your dog helps keep you safe as they will listen to you when they most need to focus.
Dogs don’t learn everything in half an hour: you have to practice every day outside of class time. Effectively socialize your canine and teach him obedience by making time to practice every day in a variety of settings.
Dogs respond better to trainers because they project confidence and are someone new. The dog already knows your limitations. So starting over takes longer. Both of you have to undo the negative behaviors you have created together, to improve your communication with each other.
Dogs live in the moment, they don’t dwell on any negative past experience. Open your mind and live in the moment to help your dog overcome any fear and anxiety. It is true that a dog can have negative coping skills from previous experiences, as we see in some adult dog adoptions or ward dog adoptions. But it can be corrected. Correcting negative fear-based behavior takes time, assertiveness, and awareness to make sure you are not indirectly reinforcing the fear.
Different trainers use different techniques, find out what you are comfortable with. A good trainer builds a supportive relationship with you and your dog. They should be flexible and accommodating and give you the skills you need to train your dog well.
Dogs are trainable at any age. Older animals take longer to learn and have shorter attention spans, but are only physically limited due to pain or chronic illness.
Practicing your obedience training in different environments helps socialize your dog and decreases your dog’s anxiety and chances of being distracted when he needs you to be more focused.
If your furious friend looks at you from time to time while you walk, it is a sign of respect, you have trust and this makes your canine feel safe with you. Congratulations, you are on your way to success!
Yes, training your dog correctly requires a lot of work and time from the whole family. Successful dog training is an investment. A well-mannered dog builds a positive public reputation and provides everlasting fun for the family.
