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Dog training - the basic commands
There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm,
obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained
dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with
people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many
communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods
be well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thought
to have aggression and behavior problems - dog breeds like pit
bulls and rottweilers for instance.
And of course, training your dog well will also make he or she a
much better family companion, especially in households where
there are young children. Many studies have shown that proper
dog training makes a big impact when it comes to cutting down
the number of dog bits and other behavior problems encountered
by dog owning households.
When considering training your own dog, or having someone else
help you train it, there are certain basic commands that must be
mastered in order for a dog to be considered truly trained.
These basic commands include:
1 Heel - it is important that any dog learn to walk beside its
owner on a loose lead, neither pulling ahead nor lagging behind
2 Respond to the word No - the word no is one word that all dogs
must learn. Training your dog to respond to this important word
can save you a ton of trouble.
3 Sit - Training your dog to sit on command is a vital part of
any dog training program.
4 Stay - A well trained dog should remain where his or her owner
commands, so stay is a very important command in dog training.
5 Down - Lying down on command is more than just a cute trick;
it is a key component of any successful dog training program.
Dog training does much more than just create an obedient,
willing companion. Training your dog properly actually
strengthens the bond that already exists between dog and
handler. Dogs are pack animals, and they look to their pack
leader to tell them what to do. The key to successful dog
training is to set yourself up as that pack leader.
Establishing yourself as pack leader is a very important concept
for any potential dog trainer to understand. There is only one
leader in every pack of dogs, and the owner must establish him
or herself as the dominant animal. Failure to do so leads to all
manner of behavior problems.
A properly trained dog will respond properly to all the owner's
commands, and will not display anxiety, displeasure or
confusion. A good dog training program will focus on allowing
the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use
positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors.
In addition to making the dog a good member of the community,
obedience training is a great way to fulfill some of the dog's
own needs, including the need for exercise, the security that
comes with knowing what is expected of it, a feeling of
accomplishment and a good working relationship with its handler.
Dog training gives the dog an important job to do, and an
important goal to reach.
Giving the dog a job is more important than you may think. Dogs
were originally bred by humans to do important work, such as
herding sheep, guarding property and protecting people. Many
dogs today have no important job to do, and this can often lead
to boredom and neurotic behavior.
Basic obedience training, and ongoing training sessions, provide
the dog with an important job to do. This is especially
important for high energy breeds like German shepherds and
border collies. Training sessions are a great way for these high
energy dogs to use up their extra energy and simply to enjoy
themselves.
Incorporating playtime into your dog training sessions is a
great way to prevent both yourself and your dog from becoming
bored. Playing with your dog helps to strengthen the all
important bond between you - the pack leader - and your dog.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is an international author and dog lover. His
website http://www.dogtraining4u.com contains valuable insights
into the life of our canine friends.
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