All pets should have rules and dogs are no exception. They should know their boundaries, or what they can and can not do. To get your dog to understand the boundaries and abide by the rules you must train your dog to know the difference. Training your dog can be simple if you follow 4 general rules.
1. Training should be enjoyable for both you and your dog. Don't get frustrated if your dog don't respond appropriately to a command. Do not reward the dog and move on to something else, you can always come back to that topic at a later time. Also, be sure to limit the amount of time per session of training. Training sessions should be no longer than 5 minutes.
2. All dogs should become familiar with the basic obedience commands such as sit, come, and stay. Always be sure that commands are short and direct. Make sure that you begin with easy tasks that your dog can complete because difficult tasks may lower your dogs motivation.
3. Be sure that any task achieved is rewarded. Training should not involve any type of negative behavior or punishment such as yelling, chain jerking, and hitting. Be sure that the reward that is being offered is one that would make a powerful training tool, In other words, it must be something that you know your dog loves and that can be used to exert some sort of control over your dog.
4. The timing of the reward is also very important. Once your dog has given a correct response to a command the reward should be given within the next 1/2 to 1 second later. This ensures that your dog makes the connection between his actions and the reward.
Remember that training your dog takes great patience and all dogs respond differently to stimuli. So don't get too frustrated if you feel your dog isn't performing as he/she should. For more tips on training your dog click here.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Things to Consider Before Buying Your Dog
A dog is a man's best friend, right? So of course a dog seems like the pet of choice. If you are thinking about getting a dog here are some things you may want to consider before committing to such a responsibility.
Why are you buying a dog?
Maybe you are getting a dog for you to have as a companion or maybe it is for your kids. Whatever the reason be sure to know what that reason is because it can be crucial in deciding what type of dog.
What type of dog do you want?
The type of dog you want may not necessarily be the best type of dog for you. You really need to think of why you are getting one and the type of environment you are living in. Do you need a guard dog or a companion? If you live in an apartment of course you would need a house dog. If you have children it is best to get a dog that isn't very aggressive.
How much do you want to spend?
Some breeds of dog costs more than other breeds. Also it is important to think about housing for the dog, is it a house dog or a yard dog? There are also other costs such as, veterinarian bills, medicine, and food costs. The costs involved vary depending upon not only the breed but also whether the dog is kept inside or outside.
Other pets?
If you have other pets it may also be important to consider how your new dog will react in the environment with them. If you do have other pets its probably best to introduce your new dog when he/she is just a pup. It may also be good to stay away from some of the more aggressive breeds of dogs.
Regardless of what breed of dog you choose, remember to love your pets. For more information and tips concerning dogs click here.
Why are you buying a dog?
Maybe you are getting a dog for you to have as a companion or maybe it is for your kids. Whatever the reason be sure to know what that reason is because it can be crucial in deciding what type of dog.
What type of dog do you want?
The type of dog you want may not necessarily be the best type of dog for you. You really need to think of why you are getting one and the type of environment you are living in. Do you need a guard dog or a companion? If you live in an apartment of course you would need a house dog. If you have children it is best to get a dog that isn't very aggressive.
How much do you want to spend?
Some breeds of dog costs more than other breeds. Also it is important to think about housing for the dog, is it a house dog or a yard dog? There are also other costs such as, veterinarian bills, medicine, and food costs. The costs involved vary depending upon not only the breed but also whether the dog is kept inside or outside.
Other pets?
If you have other pets it may also be important to consider how your new dog will react in the environment with them. If you do have other pets its probably best to introduce your new dog when he/she is just a pup. It may also be good to stay away from some of the more aggressive breeds of dogs.
Regardless of what breed of dog you choose, remember to love your pets. For more information and tips concerning dogs click here.
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