How do I make my dog obey me
How to train a dog to obey
Dogs are distinguished from the rest of the animals by two advantages, their close association with humans, and the wide variation in their characteristics,[1] and they are among the most famous pets, and for training the dog needs appropriate tools and training program, either by the owner himself, or by sending the dog to a training school or a private breeder.
Providing the necessary tools
Dog training requires the provision of some tools, and the most necessary of these tools are the following:- Collar Choosing the right collar or belt, which is comfortable for the dog.
- Leash Choose a suitable leash and chain for training, and stay away from some types, for example, it is known that the pull leash is not suitable for training dogs.
- Food Buy suitable food as a reward for dogs when they absorb a training, and it can be bought at pet stores, or you can offer chicken or turkey, small and cooked.
Choosing the right training method
The process of choosing the best training method for the trainer and the dog is very important, and among the best methods that can be used in dog training are the following:- Positive reinforcement method
The use of the positive reinforcement method to train dogs means that the dog will receive a reward after doing a likable behavior, and ignore it in the event of bad behaviors in training, and in this way rewards are provided in the form of games, walking, riding a car, and many other rewards
- Energy training method
Energy training method is classified as a form of positive reinforcement training, and it is an effective method, and is often used separately from positive reinforcement, by means of a clicking device, which is a metal strip, located inside a small box, and makes a distinctive clicking sound. When pressed
- Teaching the dog what clicking
is by offering the reward immediately after clicking on the device positively affects the dog, and the click will be associated with his brain as a reward signal or a good deed.
- Determining training sessions
The duration of training is very important for the success of the training, and the optimal time is between 10-15 minutes for one session, and two to three times a day, and it is best to work with one dog in each training session, so that the exercises do not mix up.
Small puppies, or dogs that are easily distracted, need shorter training sessions, and in general all dogs feel distracted and bored if their training session is prolonged, and they may start making many mistakes the longer the session time. And responding to it, and the easiest things and the first thing that the dog learns is the command to sit, followed by the command to lie, and then stay in these positions, then move to train the dog to come to its owner as quickly as possible when communicating with him.
Small puppies, or dogs that are easily distracted, need shorter training sessions, and in general all dogs feel distracted and bored if their training session is prolonged, and they may start making many mistakes the longer the session time. And responding to it, and the easiest things and the first thing that the dog learns is the command to sit, followed by the command to lie, and then stay in these positions, then move to train the dog to come to its owner as quickly as possible when communicating with him.
Tips for training a dog
Dogs are considered one of the intelligent animals, most of which love to learn, and the need for training varies according to the owner of the dog.- Enjoying
enjoyment during the exercises, which positively reflects on the dog’s ability and enjoyment of training.
- Place and Distraction
Starting lessons in a suitable place, such as a quiet room in the house away from any other distractions, the increased activity and spread of noise may make it difficult to train the dog, and after the dog’s training condition improves, some distractions can be added to training, such as moving it to the garden of the house, or adding other people and dogs