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Dog training can easily be done the wrong way and when new trainers first get started, they tend to make a lot of mistakes in their dog training techniques and how they approach the process of training a dog. There are a few mistakes that are fairly common among most trainers and we shall make the ten most common mistakes the subject of this and the next article.
Dog Training Mistake Number One.
Mistake number one is expecting too much. The individual who makes this error is usually well meaning and a true dog lover. The problem steps in when they see all the tricks their neighbours’ dog can do. They watch the well trained pets of their favourite sitcom characters. They go to the park and see all of the pet owners there enjoying the company of dogs that are obedient and well trained. It is at this point that they tend to forget all the time, patience and money that go into training a dog and achieving the successes they have become.
Dog Training Mistake Number Two.
Mistake number two is also quite common and falls to the other extreme. It is the mistake of giving up on training a dog altogether. These owners are also well meaning and usually started out as the group who expected too much. Unfortunately, they lack the patience, commitment and knowledge about effective dog training techniques to achieve the result they want and decide to take an all or nothing approach. These owners decide that if their pet can’t learn to play Frisbee in an hour or so, this dog just isn’t going to learn at all.
Dog Training Mistake Number Three
Mistake number three is not being consistent in your dog training. If you tell the dog not to jump on you when you are in your business suit and expect them to learn that, don’t let them jump on you when you are wearing your jogging clothes either. Consistent dog training techniques are important if you want a well-trained dog.
Dog Training Mistake Number Four.
Mistake number four is not using enough positive reinforcement, one of the most effective dog training techniques. Many a frustrated owner whilst training a dog has gone home with poor results because they forget to reward the dog for doing well. Rewards must be consistent, just like the dog training. An animal that only receives correction and never rewards will begin to do the wrong behaviour just to get some type of attention.
Dog Training Mistake Number Five.
Mistake number five is similar to number four. It is giving too much negative reinforcement. This is the owner that spends his day looking for the dog to make a mistake so they can be corrected. As a dog training technique this is seriously flawed because when you are focused on finding the displeasing behaviours you fail to recognize and reward all the good behaviours your dog displays. Effective dog training isn’t just about the dog being wrong; it’s about the dog being right too.
When you train a dog and can be aware of and avoid unsuccessful dog training techniques your results will be much more positive and you’ll see success. Effective dog training is an experience between you and your dog and once you both learn the rules it will become plain sailing.
Next up; Part Two and another five common dog training mistakes.
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