A Dog Trainers Secrets Of Puppy Toilet Training
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Right from the beginning of your dog training routine, think only of what you’re hoping to gain, as against the patterns you’re trying to eliminate. So as you start each exercise with your dog, envision the end result and create a clear image of what you’re planning to create, and hold that image through the session. Don’t spend any energy on thinking about the negative behavior you’re trying to avoid.
If you don’t have a destination in mind, how are you ever going to arrive there? This applies to pretty much everything we do each day of our lives, particularly when it comes to dog training tips also
It’s very simple to fall into the trap of concentrating on things that we don’t want. This is also the case with dog training too. Not wanting our dog to pee anywhere inside our house is right up there, and absolutely not to chew the furniture, or disobey our commands, or begin barking incessantly when our sweet old aunt comes to visit.
But think about this for a second. Suppose you’re about to adopt a puppy. Do you really want to spend the next ten, twelve, or fourteen years chasing your dog telling him off for things you didn’t want him to do? Don’t you think it’s a superior idea to coach your dog to be obedient and socially acceptable?
A prime example springs to mind is when we think, “I really don’t want the dog to chew the furniture,” try, “I want my dog to chew his toys.” Rather than, “I don’t want my dog to jump up on my guests,” try instead, “It would be nice for the dog to sit nicely and welcome visitors.”
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By framing your training goals in positive terms, you’ll have a much clearer path to successfully training your dog. I can’t think of a superior way to get started with training your new dog.
Let Him Know When He’s Been Good
Probably the best thing that has happened in puppy house training in the past few years is the trend away from concentrating on correcting bad behavior, or penalties, and moving towards rewarding good behavior.
The practice of rewarding your dog’s good behavior is a smart one, especially for puppy toilet training. A fundamental reason for using rewards is that if you use punishment, regardless of the reason why, the outcome could be very demoralizing for both of you. It’s not overly common, but your dog might respond with aggression to being overly punished. Other dogs shut down. They seem to lose their sense of adventure. They may seem broken-spirited.
Many people also find that reward-based training feels superior. It’s a great feeling to be the bearer of rewards and praise for a well behaved pet.
But the icing on the cake is that rewards based dog behavior training works a treat. Simply because using rewards helps build your dogs self esteem and strengthens your relationship. When he learns that a particular behavior gets rewarded, your pet will want to repeat he behavior as often as possible. By practicing with your dog how to apply that easy rule, using rewards will make your training days a lot easier and more productive.
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