There are many different breeds of dogs and no one of them has a monopoly on brains. Puppies are idividuals just like humans. Some may be bold and some may be shy, but most of them can be molded, in fact a lot of puppies mimic the behavior of their owners. Some of the best puppie training advice is to know what you are doing as a trainer.

One of the first things that you should concentrate on is to teach the puppy its name. Pick a simple name and use it always when you talk to your puppy so that the puppy gets used to hearing it. Make sure that the puppy connects hearing its name with something good like praise or a treat. Start the training gently and don’t be harsh. Puppies and all dogs learn through repetition so you must be patient, you probably won’t see results overnight. Talk to your puppy a lot and establish communication with it. This relationship will draw the two of you closer together. A good piece of puppy training advice that will save you a lot of frustration is, if the puppy can’t learn a certain thing, switch to something else. Another tip is to make the lessons brief so that the puppy doesn’t get bored.

As was mentioned before, you must reward or reinforce the puppy for the response that you want. This can be with praise and treats or just praise. Remember to give the reward immediately as a puppy’s memory is very short. If you have to correct or discipline, a disgusted voice is usually enough. If you need more force, make a startling noise by hitting a rolled up newspaper against your knee or some object. Avoid using your hand to hit the dog, if you must, make sure that it is just a light tap.

Basic training consists of name recognition, the “No” command, “Quiet” and house training (housebreaking). Talk to the puppy a lot and start with only a few minutes a day of training and lots of play time. The best puppy training advice is to keep at it, be patient and don’t let either you or the puppy get bored. Follow these basic steps and you should be on your way to successfully training your puppy.

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Puppy Training Advice – Don’t Make Mistakes – Training For The Trainer

Here are 10 common questions asked about Clicker Training..

1. Does Clicker Training really work or is it just a fad? Yes it works and no it isn’t just a fad. Clicker training is based on theory of Operant Conditioning. Clicker Training is used by successful animal trainers around the world.
2. Do I have to use a Clicker? No, a Clicker isn’t absolutely required but it is highly recommended. You may also use you mouth to make the noise, use a click-able writing pen, or any other means to simulate the clicker noise. The Clicker is inexpensive, makes a distinct sound, makes the same sound each time, and is easy to use.
3. Will I have to carry a Clicker and Treats with me everywhere I go? No, the Clicker and Treats are only required during the training of a behavior and for periodic reinforcement after the behavior is perfected and on cue.
4. Can I use the Clicker to fix behavioral problems? Yes, there are several methods to fixing behavioral problems using Clicker training such as Extinction or Substitution.
5. How long to training sessions last? This depends on the animal and the trainer. The key is to keep the session interesting and fun for the animal. Sessions can last anywhere from a couple minutes to 30 minutes. Most sessions last around 10-20 minutes depending on the interest level of the animal.
6. What should I use for a treat? This depends on the animal but most trainers use some form of food for a treat. It may be food, petting, praise, a quick play session, or anything else the animal is willing to work for..
7. How do I get the bird to do something for me to Click? There are several methods to get your animal to offer a behavior that you want to train. These include Capturing, Luring, Shaping, and Modeling..
8. When can I raise the criteria when training a new behavior? The criteria (your expectation) can be raised when the success rate is at least 80% (8 out of 10). This is a general rule. Raising the criteria too quickly may cause confusion.
9. When can I add a cue to a new behavior? A cue (verbal or nonverbal command) can be added to a new behavior after the behavior is perfected and after it is perfect approximately 90% (9 out of 10) of the time. Adding the cue too early will result in a “less than perfect” trained behavior and may require more time.
10. Where can I get Clickers? There are several places on the web to get clickers. There are also Clickers and other training equipment frequently for sale on Ebay.

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Top Ten Clicker Training Questions

There is virtually nothing as embarrassing as when your holiday guests arrive and your dog Fido is jumping all over them. You start tugging and ordering him to get down and stop, but as usual he doesn’t acknowledge a single word coming out of your mouth. You have tried everything and he refuses to listen to you. Is there any hope for a good puppy?

There is no need for an expensive trainer to teach your puppy. You can do this on your own, without an expensive trainer. With training your dog will no longer cause you any unnecessary embarrassment. For you to successfully train your dog to obey your every command, you will need to do a few things.

It is vital that you do not give up on your puppy or yourself. You need to be clear, consistent and persistent at all times. Believe that you can succeed in training your dog to do exactly what you want him to do. Keep in mind, even after you have ended a training session, you can continue to teach your dog. Just like you would your child. You wouldn’t only teach your child right from wrong during a specific time, you do this all the time.

When you are teaching your dog to obey, you will need to make it interesting for him. A dog will easily lose his drive to please you if you do not keep things fun and hold his attention. Similar to teaching a child to clean up their toys after play time, you need to make it seem like fun, not work.

Positive reinforcement is very important in training your dog. Reward your dog for the behavior that you are asking for. You can reward him or her in a way you feel is appropriate. Some people find it best to reward the dog with a treat. Others find it best to not use food rewards, instead a quick rib or pat on the head.

Once you begin to work on a specific task with your puppy, you should continue with it until he has mastered it. Avoid throwing in too many new things because you can confuse your dog. Try to have a consistent tone of voice s well. This will let your dog know you mean business. Keep the commands you are trying to teach as simple as possible. One to two word commands are best when teaching now things.

Continue training once you have gone in the house. For example, if you are working on sitting during your lessons, implement it in the house. Try to have your puppy sit and wait for you to give him his food or a treat. Or you can have him sit while you put his leash on to bring him for a walk.

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Training Your Puppy Yourself