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Dogs know at various rates. Several breeds are thought to be quite simple to train and respond swiftly, while some require a lot more work and firm handling. Just how fast your pet can learn is going to depend on which teaching technique you are utilizing, how constant you are and the breed of puppy. It will also be determined by what you're trying to train.
There is no age when a pet must stop acquiring knowledge. Neither should you stop dog training because he has learned all his fundamental commands or has finished taking formal classes. You must keep training and instructing your pet dog his whole life. The pointers listed are to help you to teach your furry friend to learn anything which you choose teach and at almost any age.
Always utilize the exact same command. Many dog owners unintentionally confuse their dogs. A prime example is demanding the dog to go into the down position. If you want this to mean that the dog lies on the floor with his belly flat then utilize the 'down' command. However, you can not then use the word 'down' to tell your dog to quit jumping or to get his feet off the kitchen counter unless you want your pet to get into that position. If that is what you really are requesting good, but some owners use the word 'down' at different times. If you'd like the dog to stop jumping employ a different command word, try the word 'off' or 'floor' instead. Commands words can only have a single meaning.
Always speak in a very clear tone of voice. Whenever issuing a command it is just that an order. You aren't requesting, you are telling your dog what to do. You do not want to employ an angry voice, merely a very clear strong tone.
Keep teaching sessions brief. Most dogs tend to be easily sidetracked and bored particularly young puppies. You will get much better results from 3, 5 to 10 minute sessions than one long twenty minute training period.
Do not get upset or disappointed. If either you or the dog are having a hard time with a certain command, stop and try again during the next session. Teaching usually takes time and patience but you need to make sure that it is a good upbeat experience.
It is advisable to start training any brand new command in a quiet region. For many new commands you should have the dog's full attention. You can best achieve this by eliminating as many distractions as you possibly can from the teaching space. As soon as the dog has a fundamental knowledge of the command you can test using it in more demanding areas.
Training shouldn't be a drag. It should always be fun, for you and the dog. Pets do understand and feed off of your mood so make certain you begin sessions in a calm positive state of mind and you'll realize that your dog is really intelligent.
