| Dogs are pack animals and are genetically | | | | outranked by you. Dogs respect those who are |
| susepticle to following instructions from leaders. | | | | dominant. Here are a few tips to help you |
| As a dog owner you must offer them leadership | | | | establish dominance, gain your dog's respect and |
| and guidance as well as companionship. The | | | | therefore be able to deliver effective commands: |
| training of a dog is not as difficult as commonly | | | | |
| thought if essential guidelines are adhered to. | | | | 1. YOU always come first. Thats first out the car, |
| However, as the dog owner you must also be | | | | first in the house and first for meals. Make your |
| willing and prepared to go through the stages of | | | | dog second best. If you let him come first he'll |
| dog training to truly benefit and see the rewards | | | | see this as dominance over you and become |
| of dog ownership. | | | | disobediant and harder to train. |
| Now, there are professional courses that provide | | | | 2. Make certain places inside your home restricted |
| dog training assistance at a cost. There is no | | | | access to the dog. This sends a clear message to |
| question that these aren't successful but for all | | | | the dog that he is a guest living in your home. |
| intents and purposes successful training can be | | | | 3. Playtime is important but do not let the dog |
| delivered in a home environment at little cost to | | | | dictate when and where this happens. You must |
| you. But be aware that it is time consuming and | | | | be the initiator of play. |
| demanding but ultimately worth it! | | | | 4. Keep training sessions short. A dog's attention |
| Having a solid relationship with your dog heavily | | | | span is around 10 minutes, anymore and anything |
| relies on your dog understanding that you are the | | | | you are trying to convey will be wasted energy. |
| authority figure. You are the Top Banana in the | | | | 5. Expose your dog to the outside world and let it |
| household and at the top of the chain of | | | | discover and socialise for itself. When a dog is |
| command. You might think this is a harsh way to | | | | more knowledgable about it's surroundings it will |
| go about training your dog but it is a reality for | | | | become more comfortable and at ease. This helps |
| pack animals. High status is not a commodity for | | | | the dog to learn better. |
| dogs and they have to work hard to achieve | | | | To discover more about how to train a dog and |
| their rank. High status may bring rewards for | | | | learn more techniques check out the secrets to |
| those at the top but psychologically it is more | | | | dog training. It becomes much more enjoyable |
| demanding and so it is in their best interest to be | | | | when you have a well trained, obediant dog. |