subject: Dog's name – treat the dog as a human [print this page] Dog's name treat the dog as a human Dog's name treat the dog as a human
People find themselves many times treating their dogs like a small child.
It also shows when handling with the dogs name
A short catchy name is a good name for a dog. It is recommended that the name of the dog will not be composed from more than two syllables.
The approach for adaptation of the name by the dog, from early on, composed of repetition of three simple steps.
Walk with the dog daily. During the daily trip,
have some of the dog's favorite treat of the dog in your pocket
While walking with the dog say, about every two minutes, the dog's name.
Repeat the name of your dog at least three times in every interval.
When the dog responds to the name - offer him some of his favorite food.
You can replace the food or treat with affection. The process of
learning will look like that:
Again walk with the dog daily
While walking with the dog say, about every two tree minutes, the dog's name.
Repeat the name of your dog at least three times in every interval.
When the dog responds to the name - offer him some affection in the form of petting or praising.
A common mistake with dogs is a result of a behavior process of anthropomorphism, which is, treating the dog as a human.
Shouting the name of the dog after he had done something negative is a "humanizing" behavior.
Shouting at the dog as you were yelling at a friend or family member in a similar situation is wrong.
People, are intelligent enough to understand that the person yelling their name is angry with at them right now.
Dog has no such understanding. If we shout the dog's name in connection with negative situations like chewing objects, or toilet inside the house, or probing in garbage can - the dog will make a "removal" of his name - avoid from coming to us when he called.
The name should always be a positive association.
Using a name in a positive way can also ensure the assimilation of the name with your new or young dog.
Repetition is very important to your dog and so is the positive association.
