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How to train dogs? |
What is meant by dog training?
Dog training is an art and science at the same time, it needs a lot of rules and fixed steps, and at the same time it needs a sense and feeling of the dog by the trainer, and treat it special like children.
Dog training is divided into several types, such as training the dog to obey, training to guard, training the dog to lead the blind, training to discover drugs and explosives, as well as knowing criminals, and other exercises, and each of those training needs a special method and rules, even The ultimate goal is achieved.
What is the right time to start training a dog?
Usually, the dog reaches the physical and mental age of about five months, so it is recommended to start the training process at that age, where the dog is more accommodating to the exercises, and the trainer must have intelligence and acumen, and he can follow the extent of the dog’s response to various exercises, as well as to be Patience and persistence, and not despair.
Some types of dog training
As previously mentioned, dog training is many and varied, and we mention among them:
1- How to teach a dog to sit on the seat
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Dog sitting in front of its owner |
The main purpose of this training is to accustom the dog to sit on its seat without the need for its own chain, so that it is perpendicular to the ground, facing forward, and at the same time the dog's eyes are facing forward in complete stability.
As for how to do this training, the beginning is by placing the training chain and strangling the dog’s neck, and then walking the dog in several directions and randomly, until it is ensured that it is completely calm, then the training steps come, and the trainer stops walking suddenly And he mentions a word through which the dog understands the name of the training, provided that it is appended to the name of the dog itself. The situation is completely straightened, and the dog is fixed on this position, so the dog has taken the correct position to sit, and at that moment the trainer must give the dog a prize, which is in the form of foreplay, and expressing joy and pleasure, and with this training repeated several times, the dog will get used it, and he does it on his own as soon as he hears the word for training.
As for how to do this training, the beginning is by placing the training chain and strangling the dog’s neck, and then walking the dog in several directions and randomly, until it is ensured that it is completely calm, then the training steps come, and the trainer stops walking suddenly And he mentions a word through which the dog understands the name of the training, provided that it is appended to the name of the dog itself. The situation is completely straightened, and the dog is fixed on this position, so the dog has taken the correct position to sit, and at that moment the trainer must give the dog a prize, which is in the form of foreplay, and expressing joy and pleasure, and with this training repeated several times, the dog will get used it, and he does it on his own as soon as he hears the word for training.
2- Training a fixed sleeping position on the floor
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dog sleeping on flat ground |
In this training, the dog is accustomed to the correct way to sleep, in which the head is raised up, and its front legs are in a state of full extension in front of it on the ground, while its back legs are in a relaxed position, and the dog’s seat and stomach are in a state of complete support on the ground .
This training is somewhat difficult, at first the trainer installs the dog chain, and holds it with the left hand, and then orders the dog to sit on its seat, then the trainer must pull the chain forward, with a slight inclination towards the dog, and raise The palm of the right hand as if it will hit the dog, and at the same time he pronounces the word that will be assigned to the training in a loud voice, then the chain is pulled down by the left hand, provided that the hand is moved again towards the dog’s face, at that moment a response from the dog will occur Then he bends forward, so the trainer helps him to extend his front legs, and he sleeps in that position, then the dog is left in that position for two minutes, some of which are stopped and the training is repeated several times, and with the continuation he will get used to it..
3- Training the dog to respond to the call
The purpose of this training is to teach the dog to come to his owner as soon as he hears his voice calling, regardless of anything he was doing, and there are many people who consider that training one of the most difficult exercises carried out by the trainer, which is the boundary to judge the extent of his skill and ability.
This training begins using a long chain, exceeding two meters, where the trainer stands exactly facing the dog, and is holding the chain with the left hand, and begins to call the dog with the word he chose for training, and at the same time pulls the chain with his hand to his direction, and uses the right hand to indicate the dog with a movement of Call movements, and so on, and then the length of the chain is increased something by something, until it reaches ten meters, and the trainer has to present a prize to the dog whenever it complies with the orders.
Important notes to keep in mind about dog training
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Dog training notes |
Before proceeding with the process of dog training, some important things must be taken into account, such as the following:
- There must be a good relationship between the dog and the trainer, as the trainer must have a good knowledge of all things related to the dog, especially his psychological and physical condition, and with the passage of time this relationship will strengthen, as the dog gets used to seeing the trainer continuously; Especially since he is the one who serves him food and drink most of the time
- A dog should always be treated with a gentle companion, like a small child, and rewarded for doing something well.
- The trainer must use a clear word when complimenting the dog, such as the word Bravo, as well as specifying a word when reprimanding, such as
- The time of the exercises must be organized well, as the number of sessions does not exceed 2 per day, and the duration of the session is about ten minutes, to be repeated after four hours.
- Pregnant dogs, or those who are sick and infected with a certain virus, should not be trained.
- You must be patient and persistent when doing the training, not leaving any chance of frustration.
Dog training methods
Dogs are distinguished by their ability to learn by watching, and their instincts help them learn some basic requirements easily, as dogs can be trained in different ways to many things by following a range of different methods.
Dog training to relieve
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A dog walking in front of its owner |
The dog can be taught to relieve itself in the designated place, and the time required to teach it varies depending on the dog's age and behavior. This can be achieved by following these steps:
- Monitor your dog's bowel habits, as he usually does when he gets up in the morning, after a nap, before bed at night, after eating and drinking, after playing outside and after chewing toys.
- The dog can then be moved to a place designated to relieve himself at those times, so that the dog is programmed to have a specific place for him to go to when he needs to relieve himself.
- It is advised when the dog is young to use cotton diapers while continuing to teach the puppy to go to a certain place in the house to spend his needs, and when this behavior is regular the diapers can be discarded.
- The dog may sit inside his crate that he takes home, and if he needs to relieve himself, he will make a whine or itch sound, and then the dog can be moved to a certain place so that he can comfort himself.
- For the dog to be in control of himself, he must be helped by controlling his diet, maintaining a regular schedule in terms of walking and feeding, among other things.
How do you act if the dog makes a mistake?
If the dog makes a mistake, the following can be done:
- Notify the dog that his behavior is wrong by signaling or saying some words in a certain tone of voice.
- Ignoring the dog and not looking at him if he repeats the same mistake, making him realize that the behavior is wrong.
- Avoid physical or verbal punishment as this frightens the dog and does not make it learn.
Training the dog to leave it alone
A dog is a social animal and may feel anxious if left alone, but it can be trained to get used to being alone by following these steps:
- Take the dog to his bed and encourage him to stay there on his own.
- Giving the dog a signal to stay in place, and then moving away from him a certain distance.
- Return to the dog shortly afterwards and give it a treat, then repeat the command increasing the distance and for how long it is left on its own.
- Leave the dog alone in the room, close the door, come back after an hour, and then the dog will get used to being left alone.
Training the dog to sit
Teaching a dog to sit requires showing the meaning of the request so that it can do so. As for putting the dog in a sitting position, it will not work for him, because it will seem confusing to him. There are two methods that can be followed to teach a dog to sit, and they are as follows:
Capture method
This method is summarized by standing in front of the dog and holding the reward in his hand, then saying the word “sit” and waiting for the dog to sit, then the dog is given the reward and praise, and this must be repeated. Several times until the dog understands what is required of him.
method of seduction
By placing the food in front of the dog’s nose and then gradually raising it, and when the dog sits trying to eat his food, he can be given food and rewarded, then this step is repeated several times, and then this must be Repeat without food and give the dog the signal to sit with his hand, then give him the instructions using the word "sat down". And every time the dog sits it should be rewarded.
Training the dog to stay in place
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A dog greets its owner |
A dog can stay put if he learns the sign to stay and get up, and he can be taught to do this by doing the following:
- Teaching the dog to be free from his place with a certain word, by throwing a reward in front of the dog and giving him the word until he moves from his place and picks it up and repeats it several times.
- Say the word freedom first, then throw the treat to the dog and repeat.
- Put the dog in a sitting position and say the word “sit” or “stay,” then move away from him and leave him for some time, and return him to him with his reward, then throw him the word liberation.
- Repeat the previous step several times, increasing the distance and time that the dog is left sitting.
Training the dog to come when you hear his name
To train a dog to respond when he hears his name, the following steps can be taken:
- Sit with the dog and repeat his name several times and repeat it constantly, and reward the dog each time.
- Walk away from the dog, then say his name, throw the treat on the floor, and repeat with increasing distance each time.
- Approach the dog and throw the treat near it, then move away from it and name it after it, the dog will start running after its owner when it hears his name.
Training the dog to walk alone without straining
The dog gradually learns to walk on its own by doing the following:
- Put a tie around your dog and give him a treat so he doesn't feel uncomfortable wearing it.
- Stand and encourage the dog to move back and forth with treats.
- Walk a step in front of the dog and encourage him to follow this step, repeating the command several times.
- When the dog runs in a certain direction, turn in the opposite direction, and call him until he comes and gives him a treat.
- By repeating the previous steps, the dog will be able to walk side by side with its owner without having to pull it.
Training the dog to let go of things
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Training the dog to let go of things |
A dog can be taught to let go of things by following these steps:
- Offer the dog a treat and encourage him to eat it with a friendly voice.
- Holding another treat in his hand, then the dog approaches to take it, in which case he must be prevented from doing so and wait until he gets away from him.
- Give the dog a reward when he walks away and encourage him in a friendly tone, repeating this several times.
Important tips when raising dogs
When teaching a dog to obey and some other things to watch out for with these important tips:
- Avoid hurting a dog when he makes this mistake because this will not make him learn, but he will take a self-defense stance and will not respond to commands.
- Use positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and foreplay when the dog is learning a new behavior, in order to associate this positive behavior with the behavior that he did.
- Keep your educational and training sessions short, entertaining and rewarding.