Mike Sorian asked: There are probably as many
dog training problems as there are dogs and trainers. That is because most of us don’t have a clue about the right way to teach our dogs. Avoiding
dog training problems means using the correct
dog training methods right from the start when training your dog. Almost all of us make the same mistakes when training our dogs, and end up with various problems getting the results we expect with our training efforts. These problems then show up when our dogs don’t listen to us-or only listen when they feel like it.
These training mistakes occur primarily because people try to communicate and train their dogs as if the dogs were human, instead of canines. We also tend to spoil our pets. Just like children, dogs need guidance to learn their place in the family and how to behave appropriately. If you haven’t learned how to properly go about training your dog, it is only natural that you will have a variety of
dog training problems.
Dogs have their own world view and communicate in their own type of way. Dogs use vocalizations as well as distinct body languages in order to express themselves to other dogs. By following a good
dog training program that teaches you about dog psychology and about how dog’s communicate with each other, you will be able to avoid the pitfalls of training a dog without the right methods, and resolve many
dog training problems before they even start. That is the best way to go about training your dog.
If you have already made mistakes while attempting to train your dog, or have adopted another dog that has its share of behavior issues, you can still solve those
dog training problems by learning the right way to retrain your dog.There are several good
dog training programs on-line that teach you step by step the correct ways to train your dog. Every good program that I have reviewed always features positive training techniques. These methods all rely on positive reinforcement -praise and rewards from the trainer (you) when the dog correctly performs the command it is being taught.
The best training programs always emphasize the need for the trainer to be in charge of the dog, to become the “Alpha dog”. You will be taught how to use your vocal tones and confident body language to present the right image to the dog being trained.. You must learn how to become the “Alpha dog” in order to earn your dog’s respect, confidence and trust. Once you have learned how to communicate to your dog the right way, and become the Alpha dog, you will find your dog is very eager to follow your lead and to do as you command. Becoming the Alpha leader doesn’t mean you have to intimidate or yell or be mean to your pet. Being the Alpha dog is mostly about having and projecting the right attitude to your dog. It is your dog’s nature to want to please its alpha leader. If you can establish your self as the leader, you will have no trouble avoiding
dog training problems.
You can easily see the
dog training problems that are the result of incorrect training or from neglected training. Such problems as a dog’s aggression towards other dogs or people, jumping up on people, barking excessively, running away, not coming when called, and many other common dog misbehavior’s can be corrected. By making a consistent effort. and using the right techniques you can correct these problems. For good training results, frequent short sessions done on a daily basis are necessary -especially when trying to correct a pre-existing dog behavior problem. These problems did not just occur overnight, so it will take some time and effort on your behalf to train them to behave as you want.
The good news is you can solve these
dog training problems as soon as you know how, and are willing to make the commitment it takes to retrain your dog. Of course if you are training a new puppy you have a great opportunity to avoid problems in the first place. Either way, it is imperative for your successful training that you do use a great training program. You will avoid
dog training problems and have a dog that learns much more quickly and consistently to do as he is asked, and always behave himself. This is the kind of pet that will be a joy to have.
