Universal Principles for Successful Dog TrainingWritten by Moses Chia
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Attention Factor (Endurance Approach) Dogs love attention and are hugely motivated by it. Unlike man, dogs do not know how to differentiate between positive and negative attention. They see things in a simple way. If a certain action gets reaction and attention, you’ll bet they repeat it over and over again. (Cause and Effect) Unfortunately, for most dog owners, we more often than not give our dogs negative attention. For example, "Do you let him out of his crate when he groans?" or "Do you give chase when he runs off with your socks?" These are negative attentions given to dog and is certainly motivating his bad behavior. Fortunately, opposite is true if you pay enough attention to your dog when he behaves himself. When dog understands that he’ll get attention only when he’s behaving, he’ll learn that only good behavior attract attention and he’ll repeat his good behavior always. Focus your attention on your dog only when he is behaving; praise him or give him a treat, let him know that he’s getting attention. If this technique is used correctly, he’ll be a well-behaved dog for a long time to come. Nevertheless, this approach is probably not for short temper and requires you to go through an endurance ordeal. Imagine your dog chewing up your sock in your presence. “Endure Dude!” Training Mood You need to be in correct frame of mind before you train your dog. Never train your dog when you are under influence of alcohol or drug. Also try not to train him if you’ve a bad day or not in best of your mood. If you’ve just argued with your sweetie or got a telling off from your boss earlier on. You would most probably take out your frustration on him and threaten your relationship with him in future. Do remember to apply these dog training principles constantly & you'll be half-way through to successful dog training.
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of http://DogsObedienceTraining.com – The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
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3. Do not let your puppy wander off without supervision, potty training aside, it is dangerous for a young puppy to wander around by itself. Confined it in an area where you can see to prevent accidents and reward desired behaviors. 4. Be vigilance and always be on look out. When you see your puppy sniffing and running around in circles, bring him to your designated spot immediately. 5. Give a command to help your dog associate potty action with. For example, “Do it now” or “Go Potty”. 6. When he is doing his potty business, praise and reward. Praise and reward again after he’s finished. Following these tips should help you considerably in potty training your puppy.
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of http://DogsObedienceTraining.com – The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
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