Training Your Dog - Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

Like kids, dogs need to know their boundaries. We train dogs to behave well in the house and in public, especially around other people and other dogs. We train them to be happy, loving and well mannered pets.

Without proper training, dogs are likely to misbehave. It's important to understand that dogs do not misbehave because they are spiteful, or are out to annoy you. They just behave in a manner which is expected of a dog. When a dog does something wrong, it's only because he doesn't understand what is the appropriate action for a given situation.

This is why you have to train your dog to understand the rules and the desired behaviors expected of him.

Dogs by nature want to please their owners. When the dog understands that he will get attention only when he is behaving well, he will learn that only good behavior attracts attention.

Training your dog is not rocket science, you can and should do it yourself. Training creates lasting bond between the trainer and the trainee. It builds communication, understanding, and mutual respect.

A well-trained dog is a happy dog and a joy to have as a family member.

There is certainly not just one way to train a dog. Every dog, and every dog owner is different and some methods work better than others for certain dogs and owners. To train your dog successfully you need patience, a basic understanding of dog behavior and the principles of training.

Harsh and inhumane punishment based methods should not be practiced. I certainly don't believe you have to break a dogs spirit in the training process. Absolutely everything should be trained in an upbeat and positive manner and should be fun for both you and your dog.

Dog training is achieved through positive reinforcement, which involves rewarding the dog when it does what it is asked to do. You need to treat your dog as an intelligent being who is frequently rewarded and rarely punished.

Training requires patience and constant practice. However, the price of hard work is long years of enjoyment.

There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars to get someone else to train your dog. You can and should do it yourself. It's easier than you think.

You can find some quality dog training courses online that can provide you with all of the information that you would need to train your dog appropriately. I myself would highly recommend Dog Training Online by Dove Cresswell.

Dove is a Hollywood dog trainer who has done the animal training for many TV shows and movies. Her course is a full online course that consists of 7 multimedia (video/audio) lessons. Multimedia format enables seeing and hearing how things should be done.

I recommend it so highly because I simply love multimedia format. The impact of seeing the images of the trainer and the dog and hearing Dove's voice walk you through the steps as they appear on the screen is very strong. The lessons will enable you to see exactly how things should be done, and hear in what tones commands and praise should be given. It's like watching TV and learning at the same time.

See for yourself - click here to watch a free lesson!



If multimedia is not your style and you would rather prefer reading, you might want to check out this course:



They are both top quality products, but personally I prefer Dove's course because of the multimedia format and because it's quick and very easy to follow.