Dog Training Aids for Your Dog Training Sessions
submitted: 2008-04-08 22:59:58 |
by: GeraldineDimarco
Total views: 42 |
Word Count: 389 |
|
Your voice is the most important of dog traing aids when training your dog. Use of your dog's name is probably the next most important of the dog training aids at your disposal. Thirdly, a pleasant, persuasive tone of voice is a must.
When dog training, you should talk to your dog throughout the dog training session. Try teaching your dog to retrieve and fetch with dog training aids such as a light dumbbell. Dog training aids don't need to be something from a pet store. Items such as dumbbells are great dog training aids.
Don't ever use an angry tone of voice when dog training. Getting angry with your dog will defeat the purpose of getting your dog to comply with your wishes. It will cause your dog to become anxious and possibly confused.
Always remember that your dog is trying to please you. This is the case even when he is not following your commands. Your dog may not understand what you want of him. He is not being deliberately disobedient.
Once your dog understands what you're asking him to do, he will probably be happy to repeat the action over and over again. Remember, your dog's prime motivation is to please you, so once he finds an action that pleases you, he'll be happy to do it again and again.
For example, if your dog does not understand what you want him to do with the dumbbell that you have selected as your dog training aid, try gently placing the dumbbell in your dog's mouth and holding his jaws closed around it. Be careful not to graze your dog's teeth on the dumbbell.
Dog training sessions are a great opportunity for you to spend some quality time with yoru dog. Yes, dog training takes time and effort. It sometimes takes considerable patience. But always bear in mind that dog training should be a fun time for your and your dog.
Keep placing the dumbbell into your dog's mouth until your dog actually understands what to do.
Once your dog is taking the dumbbell from your hand, encourage him to pick it up off the ground just in front of him. Then move the dumbbell gradually further and further away from him, and give him the command of "Fetch".
About the Author
What are the more important aspects of dog training? Find out what they are, and discover how dog training aids can assist when training your dog to retrieve, to fetch, and much more.
Comments
No comments posted.
You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
