Positive Dog Training Techniques

by Lee Dobbins

When using a positive dog training approach, one must be sure to keep in mind that this type of training is based on rewarding your dog for good behavior.

However, scolding your dog is something that needs to be done on occasion. While a positive approach is most effective, there are times when your pet needs scolding in order to distinguish right from wrong. Like humans, dogs respond better to positivity and frequent scolding will only serve to hinder his performance. It is extremely important to know when to use each during training.

Give your dog a little treat any time he does what he is supposed to. Whether he stays when you tell him to, relieves himself in the correct manner, or follows any other command, be sure to praise him with a reward!

You can reward your do in many different ways- treats, rubbing his belly, patting on the head or praises and kind words.

Training your dog properly is quick and easy if you do it positively by giving him some sort of reward every time he does something good. Your dog will quickly learn the tricks and just want to please you.

You should avoid scolding your dog unless you absolutely have to do so. Examples of behavior for which you should scold your dog include: jumping, barking, growling, tugging on his leash, destroying things and messing in inappropriate places.

Something that you will need to remember is that if you don’t catch him doing something, you mustn’t scold him for it. If you do, he will have no idea why he is getting into trouble. The dog will get your point with a short yet sharp “no!” or “bad dog!”

Let him know by the tone of your voice that you are displeased, and be quick to respond if your dog has disobeyed you. Don’t go overboard with the reprimands, though, because after a while your dog will just stop paying attention to them. You should not hit him under any circumstances. If you do hit your dog, you are just setting yourself up for trouble.

If you are using a positive dog training method, one important thing to remember is when you should scold and when you should praise. Remember, your pet has just begun learning, and is trying. So be patient with your new friend. With a loving and understanding approach, your dog will find training easy and it will be a wonderful experience for both you and your dog.

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