Dog Training - The ABCs of Trick Training
Training your dog can be really fun, especially when you train them fun and amusing tricks.
I think that having fun with your dog is one of the main reasons people decide to adopt them! It brings you back to a time when having fun and being loved unconditionally was the main aspects of your life.
There are certain tricks that one should teach their dog...
and I think you've probably heard all of them.
They are tricks like sit, stay, come, and drop it.
But, once you've taught your dog all these tricks...
what's next? Although keeping up with these tricks so your dog doesn't forget them is good, you can also expand your dog's knowledge of different tricks.
There are fun tricks you can teach your dog that will impress you and even others! If you've decided that you want to teach your dog fun and more complicated tricks, it shows that you and your dog have a special relationship and bond that can't be broken.
It's important that when you're teaching your dog fun and useful tricks that you keep the training sessions short and sweet.
The last thing you want is your dog to get frustrated because this is a time for both of you to learn and enjoy! You can repeat the training session one to four times per day -- whatever you have time for that day.
Another good idea is to plan your dog's training sessions around feeding time.
Dogs love treats, and since it's close to their breakfast or dinner, they'll be hungry and anxious to get learning so they can get their treats! Then, after the training, your dog will be rewarded with a tasty meal.
Your dog will love this! There is a technique called the "building block approach".
This is a way of training your dog and making it simple for your dog to learn and follow what you're teaching him! Each new trick has different steps that you should follow for making it easier for your dog to learn.
For example, these are a list of the steps from the building block approach for teaching your dog to jump through a hoop: Step One: Use a broom to create a low jump for your dog to jump over.
You can place the broom on stacked books or small boxes.
Using this in a door frame works the best.
Let your dog examine the jump and then say, "over".
When he jumps over, praise him.
Once this is perfected, move onto step two! Step Two: Use a hoop and place it on the ground.
Say, "through" and guide your dog through the hoop.
Praise him for learning this new trick and when you've perfected this step, move onto step three! Step Three: Use the hoop over top of the existing doorframe jump.
Make sure the bottom of the hoop is at the same level as the broom.
Instruct, "over-through".
When he's done learning this you can move onto step four! Step Four: Now, it's time to take away the broom! Instruct your dog, "through" and praise him for this.
You can now encourage your dog to jump through the hoop in different situations in your house too!
I think that having fun with your dog is one of the main reasons people decide to adopt them! It brings you back to a time when having fun and being loved unconditionally was the main aspects of your life.
There are certain tricks that one should teach their dog...
and I think you've probably heard all of them.
They are tricks like sit, stay, come, and drop it.
But, once you've taught your dog all these tricks...
what's next? Although keeping up with these tricks so your dog doesn't forget them is good, you can also expand your dog's knowledge of different tricks.
There are fun tricks you can teach your dog that will impress you and even others! If you've decided that you want to teach your dog fun and more complicated tricks, it shows that you and your dog have a special relationship and bond that can't be broken.
It's important that when you're teaching your dog fun and useful tricks that you keep the training sessions short and sweet.
The last thing you want is your dog to get frustrated because this is a time for both of you to learn and enjoy! You can repeat the training session one to four times per day -- whatever you have time for that day.
Another good idea is to plan your dog's training sessions around feeding time.
Dogs love treats, and since it's close to their breakfast or dinner, they'll be hungry and anxious to get learning so they can get their treats! Then, after the training, your dog will be rewarded with a tasty meal.
Your dog will love this! There is a technique called the "building block approach".
This is a way of training your dog and making it simple for your dog to learn and follow what you're teaching him! Each new trick has different steps that you should follow for making it easier for your dog to learn.
For example, these are a list of the steps from the building block approach for teaching your dog to jump through a hoop: Step One: Use a broom to create a low jump for your dog to jump over.
You can place the broom on stacked books or small boxes.
Using this in a door frame works the best.
Let your dog examine the jump and then say, "over".
When he jumps over, praise him.
Once this is perfected, move onto step two! Step Two: Use a hoop and place it on the ground.
Say, "through" and guide your dog through the hoop.
Praise him for learning this new trick and when you've perfected this step, move onto step three! Step Three: Use the hoop over top of the existing doorframe jump.
Make sure the bottom of the hoop is at the same level as the broom.
Instruct, "over-through".
When he's done learning this you can move onto step four! Step Four: Now, it's time to take away the broom! Instruct your dog, "through" and praise him for this.
You can now encourage your dog to jump through the hoop in different situations in your house too!
