Dog training can sometimes be very strenuous and time-consuming, but this should not deter owners from continuing with properly training their canine, and themselves.
It is common for dog owners to get frustrated while training their dog, and lose patience.
It will happen from time to time.
The important thing is trying to minimize the frustration, since such emotions will be sensed by the dog, and reflected back through improper behavior.
Behavior is something a dog is taught, either intentionally or unintentionally, through reinforcement.
There are two different methods of reinforcement when it comes to dog training: negative and positive.
Both will produce results, but only one will leave the owner with a well-adjusted, happy dog.
Positive dog training utilizes rewards in answer to the dog acting accordingly.
Positive, and not negative, training will help build a strong healthy relationship between owner and dog, making for a lasting bond and consistently better behavior.
When practicing positive training techniques, it is essential for the owner to have a solid grasp of just what their dog enjoys, food-wise.
Knowing this information will help to elicit the desired response with more success and consistency, which is key.
After the owner identifies the treat of choice, the rest is relatively easy.
Owners should realize, before beginning training, that dogs do not speak English.
With this in mind, positive training is not necessarily teaching the dog a command, but rather teaching them to associate a command with the desired behavior.
This is where the use of the dog's favorite treat and plenty of repetition come into play.