How To Train Your Dog
Hannah Texter
November 13, 2014
Stephanie Fellenger
Process Essay
How to Train Your Dog I have trained many puppies in my life due to my grandma running an animal shelter. It is important to start training your new puppy as soon as you bring it home. Training can be done yourself or a professional can be hired. The younger the dog is the easier they will be to train, as well as they’ll be able to be taught more. Teaching a dog commands is not a hard task to do in a few easy steps. Training your dog is the most important part of canine companionship. A happy dog is one who has structure and boundaries. Behavioral training prevents and or corrects bad habits that your puppy or dog may develop or already has developed. Jumping, car chasing, begging, climbing on furniture, and chewing are just a few. It is very important to be consistent during the training process. For example, do not let your puppy on the couch unless you are planning to allow it on the couch when it is full grown. This will confuse it, causing problems. Taking the time to learn natural dog behavior and satisfying the dog's natural instincts along with proper exercise will help you communicate to your dog and can mean the difference between success and failure. Obedience training is training the dog to obey certain commands such as sit, stay, come and teaching it to heel. Training sessions should be frequent but short to prevent your dog from becoming bored; ten to fifteen minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient. Before giving a word command to your dog, speak its name to get its attention; then speak a one-word command such as “stay,” “sit,” “come” or “heel.” Do not get impatient you will probably have to repeat the command many times. Never use negative reinforcement. When initially teaching a new command, such as “sit,” if your dog sits for even just a second or two, he should be praised, rewarded and released. Gradually, the duration of time your dog should be taught
November 13, 2014
Stephanie Fellenger
Process Essay
How to Train Your Dog I have trained many puppies in my life due to my grandma running an animal shelter. It is important to start training your new puppy as soon as you bring it home. Training can be done yourself or a professional can be hired. The younger the dog is the easier they will be to train, as well as they’ll be able to be taught more. Teaching a dog commands is not a hard task to do in a few easy steps. Training your dog is the most important part of canine companionship. A happy dog is one who has structure and boundaries. Behavioral training prevents and or corrects bad habits that your puppy or dog may develop or already has developed. Jumping, car chasing, begging, climbing on furniture, and chewing are just a few. It is very important to be consistent during the training process. For example, do not let your puppy on the couch unless you are planning to allow it on the couch when it is full grown. This will confuse it, causing problems. Taking the time to learn natural dog behavior and satisfying the dog's natural instincts along with proper exercise will help you communicate to your dog and can mean the difference between success and failure. Obedience training is training the dog to obey certain commands such as sit, stay, come and teaching it to heel. Training sessions should be frequent but short to prevent your dog from becoming bored; ten to fifteen minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient. Before giving a word command to your dog, speak its name to get its attention; then speak a one-word command such as “stay,” “sit,” “come” or “heel.” Do not get impatient you will probably have to repeat the command many times. Never use negative reinforcement. When initially teaching a new command, such as “sit,” if your dog sits for even just a second or two, he should be praised, rewarded and released. Gradually, the duration of time your dog should be taught