You should always keep in mind that training your dog should be fun for both you and your dog. When it’s not fun for you it won’t be fun for your dog. It should be just as much fun for you as for your dog. You should be trying to make the training process both exciting and enjoyable. Make the training itself a reward for the dog -- something that he looks forward to everyday. It should be fun for him to spend this special time for you. In this way your dog will be motivated to learn and perform.
If your training is a mandatory task, something that you and your dog are doing by rote, you should rethink why you are training your dog. Unless you are excited about the training your dog won’t be excited either. You should be happy about spending this time together. If training is a chore then don’t be surprised if your dog doesn’t learn. These are negative attitudes and no one learns well with a negative attitude.
If you pursue training your dog with a negative attitude or with harsh methods your dog will not learn well and it’s doubtful that you will enjoy the training yourself. Try training with a positive attitude and you will see a great difference.
Look for the fun in training your dog. Try training with a positive attitude and enjoy spending time with your dog. Your attitude is all important for your dog’s success. Your dog can’t do it without you.
Who's Attitude Counts in Dog Training? Yours! courtesy of Dog Articles
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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Have some puppy safe treats handy and the instant your pup goes reward him/her, the message will soon make it through that you are delighted with them when they go outside and that this is what they should be doing on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteI'm becoming more and more interested with your articles and stories about puppies and their training. :)