Here Buddy - Dog Training

Teaching a dog to come with called is very important.. If a collar or run breaks, or your dog gets away from you a dog must learn to respond to your voice and return to you. It’s especially important if the dog gets into a dangerous situation and you need to warn the dog of impending danger.

Imagine if you were a dog and you were hanging out with your friends, and this human comes and keeps calling on you, like he always does; to ruin the fun.

Why would you want to go to him? Every minute of delay means another minute of having fun. You have learned that the
most rewarding thing to do is to not listen to the calls of your owner.

This is the real problem. It is all about attitude and no matter how much this person will yell at you, it won’t entice you to come.

Making the time you spend with your dog as fun or rewarding as playtime with other dogs is the key to making your dog come when called.

You need to connect the Come command with pleasant activities, such as treats, playtime, or affection.. Not unpleasant activities, such as baths, nail clipping, or discipline.

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The best tip you will ever learn about dog training is this: Tough Love. That’s right! If you want a lifetime of loyalty and devotion with a minimum of fanfare and fuss, the best thing you can do for your family, your friends, your canine companion and yourself is establish that one simple rule to guide your choices and govern your life.

Dogs are pack animals. They instinctively understand and respond to the concept of Leader or ‘Alpha’ Male and Female as the dominant animals in the house. In the pack, the Alpha dog earns this position over time, by proving him/herself to be the strongest, the smartest and the best. They keep that position by establishing rules of conduct that address issues of seniority, safety, sustenance and sanitation.

Training your dog will be made virtually pain free if you take the time to learn the rules of conduct dogs obey and adapt them to suit your needs. These Best Of… tips will take you a long way toward your goal and save your sanity!

• Seniority
A dog’s first priority is to learn how to adapt to the mysterious ways of the strange new species it meets when it comes to your home. Everything you do is foreign to your dog, so it’s up to you to show him the rules your species live by. Rule number one is this: The person who buys the food wins. To teach the dog to respect you and your seniority in its life you must be firm in your decisions, fair in your punishments, consistent in your demands and generous in your rewards. Keep the commands simple. Keep your expectations reasonable. Keep your heart open and cherish the rewards.

• Safety
The way anyone learns what is safe and what is not is by observation, imitation and experience. To minimize pain, heartache and costly trips to the vet, establish safe areas where the dog may go and safety rules of conduct for everyone who comes in contact with your pet. Keep dangerous items safely locked away or well out of reach. Have a well thought out plan in the event of an accident and keep a first aid kit handy.

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