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Which of these five dog training mistakes are you making?
Today, more than ever, having a dog that is obedient and under control in public
situations is essential.
Out of control, crazy dogs present a bad image to the public.
Dog training is extremely important for Pit Bull owners and should not be taken for
granted.
This article will cover five (5) common mistakes do-it-yourself trainer's make and their
solutions.
Five dog training mistakes to avoid
Mistake #1: Not being consistent.
Consistent training is a must if you expect to ever have a reliably trained dog.
Repetition is the key. Without a doubt the number one question I have gotten from
people training their dogs themselves is, how do you get them to listen to you? After a
bit of investigating on my part I find out that they are simply trying to teach to much.
Solution: Break your training sessions down into 5-10-15 minute segments. Two or
three times per day. This will help you and your dog progress faster.
Mistake #2: Being impatient.
Let's face it. Dog training is something that does not happen over night. It takes time,
repetition and most of all, patience. You can't expect your dog to learn how to sit, stay,
down, get a cola out of your fridge, and all that in 10 minutes. It's simply asking to
much. Yet, everyday I see people get so frustrated they almost resort to brutal
behavior with their dogs. Simply cause they didn't sit the first they were ever asked to
sit.
Solution: Take it slow. Don't expect to much of your dog. Set them up to succeed and
not to fail. Always end on a positive not. Make sure you are upbeat and happy. Be
calm. If you find yourself getting frustrated. Do one more repetition, let the dog
succeed. Then quit training until you have calmed down. Come back to it later.
Mistake #3: Not working with the dog
What I mean by this is...approaching training like, "You better listen, or else!" That
mind set is self-defeating and honestly, if you think about it, would you be able to
learn something new in that environment? I highly doubt it. The days of pain =
avoidence = obedience are basically out. Working with your dog and being proactive
to possible problems is in.
Solution: Let your dog learn. Forcing the behaviour, while they might do it, does not
instill a positive process in them. In other words, yes, they might down if they learned
it through dominance. But letting them learn that downing when you ask results in a
positive, good feeling, will prove to give you a more reliable down.
Mistake #4: Not having an open mind.
When I speak with people who are having problems training their dogs. I always
investigate further to boil down the problem. More times than not, someone has either
(A) went to a training class and is using their methods or (B) bought a book, surfed
the web, or some other method of gathering information on how to best train their
dog. In their pursuit for the best method they lose focus. In short, there isn't one single
method of dog training that works all the time every time.
Solution: Be open minded. Use different techniques. Always keep you and your dogs
health in the forefront of your mind. Pick techniques you are comfortable with and aid
in developing a bond between you and your canine. Remember, training should be
fun. It's your job to make it interesting for your canine pal too.
Mistake #5: Making training a chore.
Tedious, mundane, boring, hard, frustrating, irate, and other words have been spoken
by dog owners about their dog training efforts. Making dog training a chore or a job is
a sure way of killing any hopes you will ever have a reliably trained dog.
Solution: Make it fun. Change it up. Use your mind. Be creative. Don't stick to one type
of training. Don't put yourself in a mundane area. We're not training obedience
champs here. Just basic manners. Find interesting ways to reward your dog. Teach
new tricks often and incorporate basic obedience into that. For example, teach your
dog to get your something like a paper or magazine. Watch those paper cuts!
(kidding). Bottom line, make it fun and interesting and both you and your and dog will
make more progress.
In Conclusion
Sometimes all you need to train your dog is love, respect, and tolerance. Remember,
they are dogs. Fairly simple creatures who thrive on love and care. Take your time, be
patient, make it fun and I guarantee you will see some changes. Training doesn't
happen all at once. It happens in little pieces over the years you spend with your
canine pal.
Jason Mann
www.pitbulllovers.com
Today, more than ever, having a dog that is obedient and under control in public
situations is essential.
Out of control, crazy dogs present a bad image to the public.
Dog training is extremely important for Pit Bull owners and should not be taken for
granted.
This article will cover five (5) common mistakes do-it-yourself trainer's make and their
solutions.
Five dog training mistakes to avoid
Mistake #1: Not being consistent.
Consistent training is a must if you expect to ever have a reliably trained dog.
Repetition is the key. Without a doubt the number one question I have gotten from
people training their dogs themselves is, how do you get them to listen to you? After a
bit of investigating on my part I find out that they are simply trying to teach to much.
Solution: Break your training sessions down into 5-10-15 minute segments. Two or
three times per day. This will help you and your dog progress faster.
Mistake #2: Being impatient.
Let's face it. Dog training is something that does not happen over night. It takes time,
repetition and most of all, patience. You can't expect your dog to learn how to sit, stay,
down, get a cola out of your fridge, and all that in 10 minutes. It's simply asking to
much. Yet, everyday I see people get so frustrated they almost resort to brutal
behavior with their dogs. Simply cause they didn't sit the first they were ever asked to
sit.
Solution: Take it slow. Don't expect to much of your dog. Set them up to succeed and
not to fail. Always end on a positive not. Make sure you are upbeat and happy. Be
calm. If you find yourself getting frustrated. Do one more repetition, let the dog
succeed. Then quit training until you have calmed down. Come back to it later.
Mistake #3: Not working with the dog
What I mean by this is...approaching training like, "You better listen, or else!" That
mind set is self-defeating and honestly, if you think about it, would you be able to
learn something new in that environment? I highly doubt it. The days of pain =
avoidence = obedience are basically out. Working with your dog and being proactive
to possible problems is in.
Solution: Let your dog learn. Forcing the behaviour, while they might do it, does not
instill a positive process in them. In other words, yes, they might down if they learned
it through dominance. But letting them learn that downing when you ask results in a
positive, good feeling, will prove to give you a more reliable down.
Mistake #4: Not having an open mind.
When I speak with people who are having problems training their dogs. I always
investigate further to boil down the problem. More times than not, someone has either
(A) went to a training class and is using their methods or (B) bought a book, surfed
the web, or some other method of gathering information on how to best train their
dog. In their pursuit for the best method they lose focus. In short, there isn't one single
method of dog training that works all the time every time.
Solution: Be open minded. Use different techniques. Always keep you and your dogs
health in the forefront of your mind. Pick techniques you are comfortable with and aid
in developing a bond between you and your canine. Remember, training should be
fun. It's your job to make it interesting for your canine pal too.
Mistake #5: Making training a chore.
Tedious, mundane, boring, hard, frustrating, irate, and other words have been spoken
by dog owners about their dog training efforts. Making dog training a chore or a job is
a sure way of killing any hopes you will ever have a reliably trained dog.
Solution: Make it fun. Change it up. Use your mind. Be creative. Don't stick to one type
of training. Don't put yourself in a mundane area. We're not training obedience
champs here. Just basic manners. Find interesting ways to reward your dog. Teach
new tricks often and incorporate basic obedience into that. For example, teach your
dog to get your something like a paper or magazine. Watch those paper cuts!
(kidding). Bottom line, make it fun and interesting and both you and your and dog will
make more progress.
In Conclusion
Sometimes all you need to train your dog is love, respect, and tolerance. Remember,
they are dogs. Fairly simple creatures who thrive on love and care. Take your time, be
patient, make it fun and I guarantee you will see some changes. Training doesn't
happen all at once. It happens in little pieces over the years you spend with your
canine pal.
Jason Mann
www.pitbulllovers.com
HAYNES PIT BULLS