Every day, dog owners around the world are challenged and frustrated with the concept of dog obedience. Their canine friends don't seem to pay attention, they break the rules and generally go about their lives without a care in the world! Of course, most problems with dogs can be avoided with the correct approach to dog training. Training a dog isn't particularly difficult, once one understands that he is dealing with a dog and not a human being. Keeping that in mind, dog training and the resultant dog obedience is a joy to participate in and behold.
Training a Dog with Use of Voice
The most important skill for any dog trainer to learn is how to use his voice. Dogs are pack animals and that means they will always respond to the pack-leader, or the "alpha" of the group they are in. Human beings have an incredible tool for dog training because they can use their voices in a number of different ways.
The tone of voice that dogs will respond to has to be authoritative. It has to show the dog that the dog trainer is the one in control and that not following commands could have negative repercussions. Attempt to keep the voice loud and clear, and speak in a manner that is a little slower than usual. This will help to show the dog who is boss.
How to Train a Dog Using Body Movement
This skill is often overlooked by those participating in dog or puppy training. How one controls the space around them will show the dog who is Alpha or not, so the dog trainer has to be sure to send the right signals with their bodies. For example, an owner who allows their dog to go through a door before them has just told that dog they are more important and more important than the owner. That's definitely not the right idea!
Keep in mind that a pack leader will not tiptoe around the other members of their pack. In fact, they're more likely to barrel right through the lesser animals. As such, a great way of going about training a dog will be to think about what a leader would do in any situation, and then follow through with that action. A great resource for this type of dog training is the work by Cesar Milan. His website, Cesar's Way, has a number of tips on dog control and dog training.
Commitment to being a Great Dog Trainer
Having a great grasp of these two key skills will help anyone on their quest for dog obedience. However, the best thing that any dog owner can do when puppy training or training a dog is to be consistent. Sending the correct messages each time one interacts with their dog is the absolute best way to get the desired result. Good luck with your dog training!
Stuart Cooke - After being born and raised in the South of England, Stu moved to Bermuda for his teenage years. This was to shape his future, first ...
