| Dogs are highly social animals. This can account | | | | pack animals. If they feel they have dominance |
| for their ability to be trained, their playfulness, and | | | | over another member of the household they will |
| ability to fit into human households and social | | | | exploit it, and you will develop more severe Dog |
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| asked by almost all dog owners. It seems | | | | 7. Be patient. Training takes time. |
| everyone has advice and tips, and opinions on the | | | | 8. Be basic. Don't start off with fancy tricks and |
| best way to train your dog. Training your dog is a | | | | advanced commands. Remember to start with |
| must to avoid dog behavior problems. So what | | | | the basics. |
| are 10 easy steps to train your dog? | | | | 9. Be careful. Of gimmicks and untested so called |
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| 1. Be Consistent. Dogs learn from repetition, the | | | | to train you dog correctly may cost you some |
| more often they are exposed to something the | | | | money for a book or program. |
| quicker they will learn it. | | | | 10. Remember you can do it yourself. |
| 2. Never make a dog come to you for discipline. | | | | You can find all sorts of dog training schools, that |
| No dog is perfect, and they will all do things we | | | | promise you results and will deliver, but at a high |
| don't like. NEVER use the command come if you | | | | price for training classes. And they still don't teach |
| need to discipline your dog. ALWAYS go to them. | | | | you the secret of How to Train your Dog. With |
| 3. NEVER hit your dog. They will learn to fear you, | | | | patience and support anyone can train their dog, |
| not respect you as the pack leader. | | | | and make the bond even stronger. I have tried |
| 4. Always reward a positive outcome. If they do | | | | the professional classes, and all those in between. |
| something right reward them for doing it right. | | | | I finally found a program that works. If you would |
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| be so the dog understands their position in the | | | | Remember, Dogs are mans best friend. Let's be a |
| pack. | | | | best friend to them as well. |
| 6. Do not dismiss dominant behavior. Dogs are | | | | |