A Brief Overview in Advanced Obedience Canine Training
Advanced obedience is to a canine what putting down the toilet seat is to a man – it takes patient training but it can be done. Dog obedience training is one of the most satisfying experiences between a dog and his master. You are not only doing your own self a favor; you are giving your animal a more complete and happy life. Well trained dogs are well-adjusted, self-assured and more intelligent. You can be secure in it’s conduct even if you leave him alone with strangers.
The most important thing to remember in trying to teach your animal is to set your position as the head in your relationship. When he understands that you are his master, it is easier to [train|teach} him the commands he is expected to obey. Confusing the dog in this aspect can be risky; he will be assertive and strive to dominate you. Don’t overcompensate and be excessively mean to show you’re the master; be firm, stand your ground and fix this unfavorable trait as soon as you see it rearing its ugly head.
Make your leadership known by using a strong and sure tone in your speaking. When you give the command to “Sit!” gently push him down in the desired position firmly. You may have to go through several tries with each command, especially in the initial stages. Development from basic to more advanced obedience training is relatively simpler once your dog understands the patterns you’ve set in your teaching classes.
Operant Conditioning is rewarding your animal with doggie treats or praise for correctly doing the command. It is themost effective way to train your pet; it’s what he comprehends. Applaud your dog each time he does what you say correctly. Sometimes, this is easy to overlook but make the extra effort not to. Dogs will get confused easily and recognizing good behavior every time will make certain that he will remember what is right.
Inversely, reprimand the animal whenever he commits a mistake. Do it during the mistake and not after so the dog will understand the error of his ways. Scolding him will also highlight the difference between what is right from what is [wrong|bad}. For instance, if he starts finding the suspicious looking dirt on his path interesting enough to eat, scold him as soon as he does it. Then put appropriate food before him to eat. When he starts eating his own set meal, be profuse in your praise.
To be able to progress in dog obedience training, keep it short and as often as possible. Be repetitive in what you teach. Don’t restrict training your dog during “school time” or set time blocks. Otherwise, he won’t feel like studying during summer vacation, so to speak.
Dogs in movies awe you with the complexity of the stunts required of them. But they all started with sit. Begin with the basics and climb your way up. With persistence and consistency your pet will advance to more difficult commands like growl, leave it, fetch and attack. Employ the same standard in how you trained him earlier and you will taste success in the higher levels.
Now that you’ve got working knowledge of a professional trainer’s guide to advanced obedience training for dogs, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, get the happy dog and commence training!
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