Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Dog Training: Learn The Different Types

By: Larry Combs
DOG TRAINING: KNOW THE DIFFERENT TYPES Anyone who owns a dog needs to learn dog training to know their dog and handle their dog better. Every body appreciates a well-mannered dog. Proper dog training is what makes the difference. Now, there are many kinds of dog training available but not all will suit your dog so you need to be familiar with the various types. Most dog owners are unaware of the various kinds of dog training . The type of dog training can change according to the stages of development of the dog. Dogs that have never been trained,(puppies or adopted dogs for example) will require a different approach than dogs that have had training. And, if the dog has received training before; how much? Therefore, it becomes that much more important to analyze and know what type of dog training your dog needs. The first level of dog training is the basic dog training. Basic dog training is meant for beginners. This would be a puppy or an adult dog that has had no previous training. This level includes only the standard commands — how to make a dog sit, stay and come when called. Basic dog training may also include socializing your dog with other dogs and people in a proper way. Socialization is absolutely essential for ANY dog. The next level of dog training is the intermediate level. Intermediate training is not for puppies, but for adult dogs that have mastered the basics either professionally or at home from their own owners. This intermediate type of training will teach your dog to heel, walk properly on a leash, fetch something. It also reinforces the basics of sit, stay and come, etc. The third and final type of dog training is advanced. Advanced dog training is for dogs that have mastered the basic and intermediate levels.The advanced level begins with reinforcing the different elements of basic and intermediate dog training. Then proceeds to train the dog to act according to various commands and hand signals like "come", "stay", "sit", "heel", "fetch", "lie down" et al. When the dog gets accustomed to hand signals, the advanced course extends to teach the dog how to walk and stay beside the master at all times even without a leash. It also teaches the dog to focus on its master,pay attention and ignore distractions. Proper dog training uses rewards and positive reinforcement to achieve better results. Hitting and yelling at the dog is strongly discouraged and to be avoided at all cost. Hitting and/or yelling can make the dog shy, timid, and defensive and result in poorly socialized dog. You must also be careful about choosing the right course for you and your dog. When choosing a dog training course online review several before making your decision. There are many quality courses that use different techniques so, find one that you and your dog are most comfortable with. The one I recommend is "Training By Dove Creswell". You can learn more by going to www.special-dog.com
With over 40 years of personal experience and more than 15 years as a professional breeder Larry Combs has trained or helped to train hundreds of puppies and dogs. To learn more about raising, caring for, and and training your dog go to www.special-dog.com
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