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| Positive Dog Training - When To Reward And When To Scold |
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| Written by Lee Dobbins |
| Thursday, 24 July 2008 17:37 |
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If you have ever trained a dog before you know that there are certain things that you should remember. First you need to know that using positive dog training techniques is normally the best way to go. To accomplish this you should always reward your dog for good behavior instead of punishing them from bad 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. The learning process can go quickly with positive dog training. Your dog wants to please you, so he will respond well to this kind of teaching. Just make sure you do not reward him for misbehaving. 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. Remember that if you scold a dog after the fact he will have no idea what is going on. You must catch him in the act, and then be sure to keep the reprimand short and direct. A stern "bad dog!" should be all that's needed for your dog to realize that you aren't pleased with his behavior. It is important that you never ever hit the dog, as this will cause problems further down the road. Make sure your reproaches are crisp and quick, with an angry condemning tone in your voice, but do not be too frequent with them or your dog will eventually start ignoring you. Keep in mind that your dog is a beginner and that he is really trying hard. This will give you some perspective on when to scold and when to praise. Be loving and patient with your positive dog training regimen, and both of you will enjoy it as a fun and rewarding experience. About the Author: To get the scoop on positive dog training and find out how you can make your dog the best behaved pooch in town, please visit http://www.positivedogtrainingtechniques.com/. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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