F R E E DOG TRAINING

Professional dogtrainers usually do not train the dogs, but actually train the owners how to

train their own dogs. Although it is also possible to send a dog away to a training school, the

owner still must at some point learn what the dog has learned and how to use it and reinforce it.

Owners and dogs who attend class together have an opportunity to learn more about each other,

dog behavior and how to work together under a trainer's guidance. Training is most effective if

everyone who handles the dog takes part in the training to ensure consistent commands,

methods, dog behavior and enforcement.There are many different approaches to dog

training and many different ways of implementing each of those approaches. Most techniques

utilized today however, are premised upon the idea that positive reinforcement is likely to

create the best results. Virtually every truly functional dog training system is outgrowth of

positive reinforcement thinking. Regardless of which specific program a dog owner may choose

to adopt, there are common pitfalls that can be avoided. Dog owners are particularly susceptible

to making three critical errors, which if avoided will make the training process far more

enjoyable and effective. Three of the most common mistakes are inconsistency, impatience and

treating the dog as a subject instead of a training partner.InconsistencyConsistency may be

hobgoblin of little minds in terms of the need for human creativity. With respect to dog training,

however, inconsistency is the quickest way to reduce the experience effectiveness.Dogs thrive

on predictability. In fact, their ability to grasp cause and effect is at the very root of training.

Operant conditioning is predicated on the fact that dogs will begin to associate events with

consistent outcomes. This notion of consistency importance must be extended to the overall

process of dog training.A dog is likely to best respond to a system in which regular actions

produce regular results. Too often, dog owners fail to be entirely consistent. In the dog mind,

these lapses in regularity convey a sense of randomness to the process and make it difficult for

the dog to associate his specific behaviors with specific results he key to training. Dogs will excel

when they are taught that things happen for specific reasons. When surprises occur it

undermines the whole of the training process.A successful trainer will retain consistency and will

not deviate from an established course.ImpatienceThere can be a great deal of frustration in dog

for quite some time. We live in a world that is so often focused on immediate results. We learn to

expect that our actions will be met by prompt, anticipated responses. Dog training runs counter

to this societal trend toward speedy, immediate gratification. Training is an extended process

that can require a great deal of patience from the trainer.Impatience results in unpredictability

on the part of the owner as they hastily cease a training session or abandon positive

reinforcement techniques in hopes of finding a shortcut to desired results. Patience is, indeed, a

virtue when one considers the role of the owner in a dog training situation.A successful trainer

will master developing a patient outlook throughout the extended process of dog

training.Treating The Dog As A Subject Instead Of A PartnerDog training requires two

participants: the dog and the owner. Frequently, however, owners tend to perceive the process

as being uniquely about them. They fret over their techniques, equipment and strategies

without giving real consideration to their training partner, the dog.When an owner approaches

the dog as a simple subject for experimentation, they lose track of what makes the dog unique

and denigrate the always-important dog/owner relationship. Training becomes a chore, rather

than a joint activity. What might have been a pleasurable chance for interaction becomes an un-

enjoyable task.Dogs are sufficiently intuitive to be attuned to a trainer attitude and are less

receptive to learning when they are treated merely as a subject instead of as a complete being.

Owners who fail to see their pet identity during training are unable to pick up on subtle clues

and possible means to improve their techniques.The successful trainer will treat his dog as a full

partner in training, not merely as a subject.By avoiding these three common pitfalls, a dog

owner is more likely to be able to implement a training strategy that produces results.

Additionally, the training experience is likely to be enjoyable for both the dog and owner, giving

them a tremendous opportunity to build their relationship. Regardless of the exact methodology

adopted by the owner, the training process will benefit extraordinarily from avoiding the

mistakes of inconsistency, impatience and treating your pet as a subject instead of as a partner.
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