A well-trained dog typically lives a happier and healthier life, and its owner may have a trouble-free companion for life. Dog training—basic obedience, housekeeping, and toilet training—is so critical to a dog's education.
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| The 18 "Don'ts" Rules for Dog Training Success |
The traditional technique of dog training tips and guides would be to outline a series of things that you should "do," and you may even know the A-Z of dog training! However, sometimes saying what should not be done is the best way to express what should be done. I hope you will agree with me!
This article aims to provide a list of 18 "don'ts for training your dog. The reasons for the don'ts will become clear as the courses go, and each one is based on the dog's unique personality.
1. Do not discipline your dog when you are furious or out of control.
2. Do not reprimand your dog with the leash, any training device, or anything else he should identify with responsibility or pleasure.
3. Never sneak up on your dog or grab him from behind.
4. Do not pursue your dog in order to capture him; instead, he should come to you or run after you.
5. Do not entice your dog to come to you and then whip him. You will be sorry for your dishonesty.
6. Never trick, fool, or tease your dog. Teasing your dog to come to you when he can't is cruel and inconsistent.
7. Do not inadvertently chastise a dog by stomping on his paws. They're really sensitive. Don't playfully or otherwise twist his ears. Never hit him in the backbone, the face, or the ears.
8. DO NOT REACH FOR YOUR DOG IMMEDIATELY. He should never fear his master, should not be made uncomfortable by him, and should believe that the punishment he receives is just.
9. Don't annoy your dog; don't continuously give him directions; don't bother him with your yelling.
10. Don't praise a dog for doing one thing and then criticize him for doing something else. If you let him bite your toes today because you think it's funny, don't hit him if he does it tomorrow when you're not in the mood. In dog training, consistency is essential.
11. Do not train your dog shortly after he has eaten.
12. Don't give up on a puppy that is less than six months old. Never toss or kick a puppy, and never raise him by the head, leg, or neck skin.
13. Do not train him in tasks that require a great deal of power or endurance until he is at least six months old.
14. DO NOT WORK YOUR DOG DURING TRAINING WITHOUT SHORT BREAK OR PLAY PERIODS. A five-minute break after every fifteen minutes of exercise is recommended.
15. Do not allow anybody to give your dog orders. He must be a one-man dog while you are training him, relying only on you to feed and care for him.
16. Do not regard stunts as the primary goal or component of training. The goal of all dog training is to make the dog useful. Acts that arise organically from the dog's instincts should be encouraged.
17. DO NOT EXPECT your dog to be a beautiful dog after just a few weeks of training; it may take four months to a year to make the master proud of him, but the work is worthwhile. Training is an ongoing process.
18. Don't automatically assume that your dog is stupid. He may disagree with you, feeling that the trainer should be more knowledgeable than the dog.
Finally, remember this 18 don'ts, enjoy training your dog, and most importantly, have fun along the way!
Summary:
A well-trained dog typically lives a happier and healthier life, and its owner may have a trouble-free companion for life. Dog training—basic obedience, housekeeping, and toilet training—is so critical to a dog's education.