Basic Dog Training So You Can Have a Well Behaved And Talented Dog

Choose a dog training style that fits you and works well for your dog

At the very least, having some basic dog training information is imperative. This will help you decide what type of training is going to work best for you and your pet. You will also determine which dog training supplies will be necessary. The end result will be a well disciplined four legged companion that you can spend many fun filled days with.

is the key building block for basic dog training. This will improve all of your dogs activities and socialization. It is important that your dog know the rules of the land and the proper behavior at home and in public.

Whether you choose to use an online dog training guide a dog training dvd or hire a professional. You want to make sure the method you choose is suitable to your lifestyle and your dogs personality.

There are three well known methods of training your dog:

1. Positive Reinforcement Training- This is a relatively simple way to train by asking your dog to do what you want, and then praise and reward with a treat. This teaches obedience and he/she appreciates the treat. Always end on a positive note with more praise and rewards, this helps to enhance the learning curve.

2. Clicker Training- This is another positive form of training where by you are rewarding your dog when he relates a command to the clicker ( a small handheld device). This method is recommended by most experts. The clicker lets the dog know he has done something good at the precise moment he does it, there by immediately rewarding him.

3. Correction-Based Training- This was the custom of training some 20 years ago. The idea was to correct the dog by using a choke collar, shaking the scruff, hitting and verbal disapproval. This method is far less effective than than the other two methods of positive reinforcement training. Simply put positive correction can be taught by reward versus abuse.

We like to spend a lot of time hiking and exploring the area with our dogs, allowing them the freedom to roam. Personally we prefer the positive reinforcement training because it allows a more hands on experience for our dogs with love, praise and treats.

Check out these easy to understand training guides

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Use These Supplies and Treats for Basic Dog Training

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