Training a dog: the case of cleanliness
When it comes to training a dog, we always start with toilet training. When this is considered acquired, it is a first victory which can encourage the master to continue with other learning. We must not forget that before 3 months on average, the puppy has natural difficulty restraining himself. Afterwards, learning is easy. It takes an average of one month but can last up to two months for some.
train a dog
train a dog There are different methods and even conflicting opinions on the issue. The main thing is to remember that ideally you should not miss any opportunity to take the puppy out when he needs it and you should take him out often when he is young. Showing your dissatisfaction is a proven method, provided you also show your satisfaction. Thus, many people use the reward, in the form of a treat, to congratulate the dog when he has done his business outside.
Newspaper or any other accessory is not recommended because it delays learning. Better to spend 2 weeks running around taking your puppy outside every 2 hours, praising him and achieving this goal directly, than wasting your time teaching him to use a corner of a room!
Repetition, the key to training a dog
Repetition is one of the major keys to successful dog training. And to rehearse with a dog, you always have to rehearse in exactly the same way. To return to the example of expressing your discontent, a word must be used and it must always be the same. So, it will be ineffective to tell your dog “you did something stupid” then the next day “you’re a naughty dog” and then “what did you do there?” » alternating with a “what is that?” “. Choose a word or short phrase and don’t use anything else.
The repetition of orders will take more or less time depending on the dog. You may need to spend 3 days or 6 days getting him to sit. On the other hand, when he understands that “sit” asks him to sit, the reward accompanied by congratulations must be immediate. The congratulation, too, must always be the same. Choose, “good dog” or “that’s good” or even “yes”… and always use the same thing!
Training a dog: punishment versus reward
There are several theories when it comes to training a dog, but between those which advocate the complete elimination of punishment or which only preach clicker training, there is a happy medium. Avoiding being punished is a very good motivation for a dog and doing the best you can to be rewarded is another. A harmony of these 2 techniques works very well.
Be careful, however, to always proceed in stages. Set small goals before reaching the final goal.
It is not easy for a dog to know with certainty what it is not allowed to do. Proceeding in stages avoids confusing the dog. For example, if you forbid your dog from picking up anything lying on the ground in the street to eat, such as leftover sandwiches or crumbs, he will first think that it is “ok” for an apple core. It’s only gradually that he understands that it’s not actually “ok” for anything on the floor!