How to train the dog?

THE DOG does not come to me when I call him. "My dog barks so much the neighbors complain." "The dog always jumps on me and my visitors." In all these cases, dog owners ask in annoyance: "What should I do?" Perhaps the answer to this question is to give the dog basic obedience training, that is, teach it how to respond to simple commands. Of course, it's best to start when it's a puppy. But even adult dogs can learn. Marcos, a professional dog trainer in Mexico, says: “The dogs we take to train are a minimum of four months and a maximum of five years. But, I have had cases where I have taught even ten-year-old dogs to obey some basic commands." Dogs are smart. People have trained them to sniff out drugs and explosives, help the disabled, and participate in rescue missions for people in danger. But how can you train the dog to obey you? THE DOG does not come to me when I call him. "My dog barks so much the neighbors complain." "The dog always jumps on me and my visitors." In all these cases, dog owners ask in annoyance: "What should I do?" Perhaps the answer to this question is to give the dog basic obedience training, that is, teach it how to respond to simple commands. Of course, it's best to start when it's a puppy. But even adult dogs can learn. Marcos, a professional dog trainer in Mexico, says: “The dogs we take to train are a minimum of four months and a maximum of five years. But, I have had cases where I have taught even ten-year-old dogs to obey some basic commands." Dogs are smart. People have trained them to sniff out drugs and explosives, help the disabled, and participate in rescue missions for people in danger. But how can you train the dog to obey you? How to teach simple commands? To teach your dog basic commands, you need a collar, a leash and a lot of patience. A dog training book gives these tips: (1) give a simple, short command, (2) demonstrate the action you want the dog to do, and (3) praise him immediately after he does the action. The tone of voice is more important than the words you say. A command should be given in a firm tone, while praise should be given in a cheerful and hearty tone. Physical punishment, such as hitting him with the hand or kicking him, is not necessary. Markos, the trainer quoted above, says: "I just say 'no' in a firm tone, lengthening the vowel, so that the dog understands that I am unhappy with the way he is acting." He adds: "A dog is smart enough to know when you are pleased and when you are scolding him." If something more strict is needed, you can grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and shake it gently, saying, "No!" Reprimands should be given while misbehaving or soon after. Remember, a dog cannot understand why you are scolding him if the scolding is done minutes or hours after he has performed the action. Also, he does not understand why an action is appropriate in one case and not in another case. Therefore, do not be contradictory. The basis for obeying everything is the command: "Sit!" If your dog understands this command, you can control him when he becomes too energetic. For example, you can tell the dog to sit down when it starts to lunge at visitors. To teach the dog to sit, put the leash around the neck and give the command while training on his back to sit on his hind legs. Meanwhile, gently pull the head up with the chain. Praise him immediately. Repeat these steps until the dog obeys the command on its own. To teach the dog to sit, stand in front of him, and with an outstretched hand give him the command: "Stay!" If the dog moves, say: "No!" and place it in the previous position. Repeat the command and, when he sits for a short time, praise him. Gradually, while learning to obey the command, increase the time he has to sit and then the distance between you and the dog. The best way to teach a dog to come to you is to use a long leash and pull him gently by calling his name and giving the command, "Come!" Walk back as the dog moves towards you and continue to praise him. Very soon he will answer your call without pulling him on a leash. If the dog is released from the leash and does not respond to the command: "Come!", call him and run away. Often the dog will instinctively follow you. A small warning: never use the word: "Come on!" for a negative reason, such as to scold him. The dog must learn that if he responds to the command: "Come!" he will gain something good: either he will be praised, or he will be given food. If you lose patience when trying to teach him this command, the dog will learn that coming to you is an unpleasant thing and should be avoided. Also, you can teach the dog to walk beside you without lurching forward or lagging behind. To do this, use a training neck strap and a short leash. Holding the dog from the left, give the command: "Walk!" and walk by stepping with the left foot. If the dog wants to trot forward or lag behind, give the leash a quick, firm tug and repeat the command. Praise him when he listens to you. What can you do to prevent the dog from jumping on you? One way is to retreat by saying the command: "Go!" and then: "Sit down!" Another way is to take the front paws with each hand and walk towards the dog repeating the command: "Go!" Praise him when he obeys you.A loyal friend Remember, the dog is a sociable animal. If he is kept confined for a long time, this will cause him to be very energetic, bark often and have a habit of making a mess and destroying. If you train it properly, the dog can become a pleasant and loyal friend, and not a nuisance. Tips for training a dog 1. Do not be contradictory when saying words or orders. 2. Dogs love to be called by name, and it gets them attention. Therefore, call the dog by name when giving commands. (Rex, sit down!) But don't call him by name and then give him a rebuke like, "No!" The dog must learn that if he answers when he is called by name, he expects good things, not bad things. 3. As a way of reward, do not spare him praise. In many dogs, showing affection affects more than food. 4. Make your training sessions short and sweet. 5. Don't inadvertently encourage the dog's unwanted behavior by showing him a lot of care when he misbehaves. That would only make him do it again. How to teach a puppy to carry out personal needs outside? A puppy can be taught to defecate outside when it is six to eight weeks old. According to the publication Basic Dog Training (English), the main things to successfully teach a dog to relieve oneself outside are: confine it to a certain area, train it, notice when it relieves itself, and praise. Usually, the dog does not like to soil the area where it sleeps. Therefore, keep the puppy within a designated area when it is unsupervised. Notice when he defecates and teach him a designated area to defecate. Take him (on a leash) to this area as soon as he wakes up, after eating, after playing or before sleeping. Praise him while he fulfills his personal needs. You can teach him a word to tell him it's time to go to the bathroom. When the puppy is let loose, watch for any signs that it needs to relieve itself. These signs can be when: suddenly stops playing, comes around and sniffs or runs out of the room. If you find the puppy defecating inside the house, reprimand it and take it outside immediately.a Again, it should be noted that, it is of no use if you correct it long after the action. Immediately clean any dirt with vinegar solution to remove the bad smell, otherwise the dog will continue to use that place to relieve himself. [Note] a Urinating during an emotional greeting is an involuntary and natural behavior in dogs. This phenomenon, sometimes called submission urination, means that the dog recognizes that you are the leader or head. Scolding the dog in this case would only make the problem worse because it would cause him to urinate more to show even more that he regards you as the boss. This usually stops when the dog reaches the age of two.