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If you are having a hard time training your dog, then you're going to want to find a comfortable seat and read this article right away.
In this article, we're going to discuss some crucial elements that affect your dog and his training. First, we're going to talk about understanding dog psychology. Next, we'll discuss how dogs learn. Last, we're going to talk about dog obedience training.
The first thing we're going to talk about is understanding your dog's psychology. As you get to know your dog better, you'll begin to notice things about his personality that are unique. Much like a baby develops a personality, so will your puppy. You'll most certainly begin to recognize signs of intelligence.
Dogs definitely don't have the personality or thought process of humans. Theirs is much simpler. They don't have the capacity to speak or even retain memories. Dogs take in and process information with their senses. It's widely believed that dogs think in terms of images.
They are, however, capable of communication with humans. Did you ever stop to think why your dog wags his tail in your presence? This is a form of communication that your dog has been taught since being born. It's mostly used as a sign that he wants to eat or play with other dogs in the litter, but it quickly becomes a way to communicate with his human counterparts.
One of the hardest things for people to understand is why dogs misbehave. Most people think it's a sign of defiance, when in fact it may just be a sign of affection. For instance, you may come home to a chewed up sneaker. Your dog didn't do it because he wanted to annoy you.
It was probably because you came home later than usual and your dog missed you and just wanted to get your scent. It just so happens your scent is very strong on your sneaker, so that's what he chose! Dogs are creatures of routine, and changes in those routines can lead a dog to become stressed and misbehave. If you learn to understand your dog's psychology, training will become much easier.
Let's talk a little bit about how dogs learn. A newer understanding of this has changed dog training greatly over the past 20 years. Dogs are pack animals, and so they fit in well with families and other pets. When dogs are in a pack, they are trained by the pack leader.
The pack leader will reward them when they are good, and punish them when they do something wrong. The leader will teach them to take turns eating, show them where to go to the bathroom, and ensure they get the proper amount of exercise. You must become the pack leader if you want your dog to respect and learn from you.
Lastly, let's discuss obedience training. The first thing you need to do before you begin obedience training is find out what motivates your dog. This can be tricky, but after a while you'll come to understand what your dog will respond to the best. Once you have this knowledge, you can use it as a motivational technique to get your dog to do what you want.
You'll also need to have the proper tools on hand. Things like collars, leashes, and doggy treats are necessary if you want to have a successful obedience training session.
You should always begin by teaching your dog simple, more common commands like "come", "stay", and "heel". Remember that dogs learn slowly, so you need to be patient and take your time. One of the most important things you can do is to maintain eye contact whenever you give your dog a command.
