#how to train my dog

[howtotrainyourpuppy]

Training Techniques for Dogs

Introduction

Training your dog is an essential part of ensuring they are well-behaved, happy, and integrated into your family. A trained dog is not only a joy to live with but also safer and more secure in various situations. This article will explore various training techniques that can help you achieve a harmonious relationship with your furry companion.

Positive Reinforcement Training

Positive reinforcement training is a method that focuses on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. By using treats, praise, or toys, you can encourage your dog to repeat behaviors that you want to see more often.

Positive reinforcement is not only humane but also highly effective. It builds a strong bond between you and your dog, fostering trust and cooperation. When your dog associates good behavior with positive outcomes, they are more likely to repeat those behaviors, making training a pleasurable experience for both of you.

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Clicker Training

Clicker training is a specific type of positive reinforcement training that uses a small device that makes a clicking sound to mark desired behavior. The click is followed by a reward, reinforcing the behavior.

To start clicker training, you first need to "charge" the clicker by clicking and immediately giving your dog a treat. Once your dog associates the click with a reward, you can begin using it to mark specific behaviors. This method is precise and clear, making it easier for dogs to understand what is expected of them.

Obedience Training

Obedience training is fundamental to having a well-behaved dog. It involves teaching your dog basic commands such as sit, stay, come, and down. These commands are essential for safety and communication.

Advanced obedience training can include more complex commands and behaviors, such as heel, leave it, and recall. This level of training enhances your dog's mental stimulation and reinforces their responsiveness to your commands.

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Crate Training

Crate training involves teaching your dog to view their crate as a safe and comfortable space. It can be an invaluable tool for housebreaking, travel, and providing a secure environment for your dog.

Begin by introducing your dog to the crate with the door open, allowing them to explore it on their terms. Gradually increase the time they spend in the crate, always associating it with positive experiences like treats and praise. Consistency and patience are key to successful crate training.

Socialization

Socialization is crucial for puppies but also important for adult dogs. It involves exposing your dog to various environments, people, and other animals to build their confidence and adaptability.

For puppies, early socialization during their critical development period is vital. Introduce them to different sights, sounds, and experiences in a controlled and positive manner. For adult dogs, continue to provide socialization opportunities to prevent behavioral issues and enhance their well-being.

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Leash Training

Leash training is essential for safe and enjoyable walks with your dog. Teaching your dog to walk on a leash without pulling requires patience and consistency.

Start by using a comfortable collar or harness and a sturdy leash. Reward your dog for walking beside you and correct pulling gently but firmly. Address common issues such as leash aggression and fear of the leash with positive reinforcement and gradual exposure.

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Behavioral Training

Behavioral training addresses specific issues such as barking, chewing, digging, and separation anxiety. Understanding the root cause of these behaviors is essential for effective training.

For example, excessive barking might be due to boredom, fear, or territorial behavior. Identify the trigger and use techniques such as redirecting attention, providing mental stimulation, and using calming aids. Tailor your approach to the specific behavior and your dog's unique needs.

Training your dog requires dedication, patience, and consistency. By employing a variety of techniques, you can address different aspects of your dog's behavior and build a strong, trusting relationship. Whether you are starting with basic obedience or addressing specific behavioral issues, the key is to make training a positive and rewarding experience for your dog.

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[cutebarkingcat]

Who said you can't teach a dog new tricks?

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[pidgydraws]

🐕 dog dads 🐕

[kangals]

have definitely harped on this before but it really does just drive me absoluely insane when you see a dog breeder talking the big talk of "well i dont breed my dogs FOR DOG SHOWS because i dont BELIEVE in showing, dog shows are just BEAUTY PAGEANTS and mean NOTHING, i breed my dogs for WHAT MATTERS which means HEALTH and TEMPERAMENT and GREAT FAMILY PETS!!" and then you go to look at their dog for more info and it's the most poorly-structured off-type albino lilac double merle dog you've ever seen with zero titles and a single Embark panel as proof of health testing.

[darkwood-sleddog]

What the fuuuuck:

I’m sorry but comparing force free dog training to neglect because you aren’t willing to accept that not all dogs are behaviorally stable enough to live with people is so asinine.

The “balanced” folk will literally say anything negative against R+, force free, and other positive reinforcement heavy training methods but always they fail to do anything about actual abuse, heavy handedness, and actual aversive trainers parading themselves around as “balanced” (like I cannot take these folks seriously as balanced until they are actively doing something and speaking up).

My dogs aren’t “force free”, I’m LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) trained but I believe heavily in R+ and that if R+ methods are what animal behaviorists are using for tigers, hyenas, and other dangerous non-domestic animals for cooperative care behaviors that this can AND should apply to dogs as well.

Dogs do not languish in shelters because of R+ and/or force free training methods. They languish there because many rescues are hoarding situations, because “adopt don’t shop” has done irreparable damage to people’s perception of ethical dog breeders, because so many dogs in shelters are BEHAVIORALLY UNSAFE for the average person, because we view euthanasia as a cruelty instead of a necessity to reduce behaviorally unstable dogs from society or a kindness from a cruel and scary life. There are worst things than dying. All the “balanced” training methods in the world will not change those things.

[heartscrypt]

redraw of this one photo from the link click musical where lu guang holds his hand out for a high five and cheng xiaoshi puts his face in lg's outstretched hand. because its ACTUALLY been tormenting me for days IM SICK OF THEM!!! (+ bonus aftermath sketch bc i lied. i miss them)

[ref photo comparison under read more]

[neytui]

Cuz I haven't posted anything, some messy sketches I did a while ago on the Peter Pan au

Kinda screen redraw?

[xstatic-12235]

Me when I'm coming to FUCKING GET YOU >:D

[fjordfolk]

Lowkey get off on it every time someone sees one of my dogs in the workshop and tells me what a quiet and well behaved dog i have

And i get to go "actually there are two in there."

[abirddogmoment]

Rory's very first wild* point! I'm so proud 🥺

*(on a wild partridge, not a training set up, I didn't say anything, and it was a true scent point)

[lex-crow]

For an au I probably won’t write

Heather: I don’t want hiccup to die.

Heather: You don’t want hiccup to die.

Heather: Now we just gotta make sure hiccup doesn’t want hiccup to die.

Eret: amazing plan but have you met him.

[shannonsketches]

Why is the anime so weird, it's not even the same series dude?? It's like,

Anime:

GOKU: I have a great idea to bring peace to the universe, and my leadership and compassion alone will unite us all. I have No Flaws and am A True Relatable Everyman :)

VEGETA: NO! I AM THE BEST AND I WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS UNTIL I AM RECOGNIZED AS SUCH!!!!

Manga:

GOKU: Vegeta what's cornmeal made of? I know it's what the corn eats, but what's it made of? VEGETA: Hey Kakarot let's play the quiet game until one of us dies.

[luna-loveboop]

Hey shoutout to the guy at the store who started talking about my service dog, and when I looked uncomfortable and couldn't answer, politely said 'have a nice day' and walked off.

I couldn't tell you in that moment how much I appreciate it, but respect and allowing service dog owners to stay silent rather than engaging in conversation with a stranger is a rarity.

Thanks

[too-many-rooks]

I’ve got a new blorbo and I want to give him like ten father figures. (I’m predictable, sue me.)

But since I’m such a sucker for unlikely parental figure trope… The Devil’s Pack coming across an attacked wagon; a blacksmith and his wife, on his way to or from market, left slaughtered on the road, most of the goods stolen by bandits. But Zizka and Hynek still order the men to search their things for any leftover goods; times are tough, after all, and they will take all the supplies they can get.

There’s nothing really worth claiming, except the blood-covered 12 year old clutching a sword longer than he is tall, who can barely hold it up but still manages to slice Zizka’s face open with it, thinking he’s the bandit who murdered his parents.

Eventually someone’s restrains this feral little child, and well, it’s not like anyone really wants to kill him - he’s just a kid, even if he did do some damage. Zizka, with a hand over his eye to keep it from falling out and blood streaming down his wrists, forces Henry to look at him and tells him he and his band had nothing to do with any of this, and Henry realises it’s true - because he remembers the bastards who did it, because he’s going to kill them all one day.

And this is, a bit tragic, mostly quite funny, because he’s tiny, and shivering like a kitten, but there’s a determined look in his eye…

And eventually Henry tells the pack that he’s got no other family, and he’s a long way from home, and anyone who knows him, and Hynek just wants to dump him at the nearest village but Zizka is weirdly attached to this kinda intense kid who nearly took his eye out, and by the time they reach the village, everyone else is a bit attached too, like they’ve got a puppy or a mascot or something.

Zizka comes back from ‘negotiating’ with the villagers to find a place for Henry and he’s just like. Nope! Didn’t want him. Wouldn’t work. Oh well! Guess we’ll just have to keep him!

And then yeah, Henry raised primarily by Zizka and Hynek, being a bandits squire, trained to do all kinds of nefarious shit, leaning into his more morally grey/absolute menace/lies through his teeth every five seconds/could convince the pope to lend him his hat, side when he’s younger..

(And then of course inevitably growing up and bumping into a certain blonde noble brat in a… even more antagonistic and disrespectful way.)

[darkwood-sleddog]

I will never understand some dog trainers aversion to just not allowing a dog that guards resources from other dogs to interact with other dogs when having that resource. it's just so simple. or like. just closing a gate or door.

[thewingedwolf]

loved the new acolyte episode. the way it plays with the nuances in the jedi by having indara refuse to get involved bc she wants to do things by the book vs sol who feels this connection to osha, this fear for her well-being and feels that’s more important than any rules. both sides getting angry and paranoid and it leading to aniseya, sol, and torbin reacting emotionally & violently. sol refusing to fight korli because he KNOWS he fucked this up. sol willing to accept the consequences but indara, like sol & the witches, is trying to put this child’s well-being over some arbitrary rule. it’s so good and such a good demonstration of both how the jedi council works to stop conflict and how it is completely unprepared to deal with natural human emotion and error.

and of course, as expected, mae is not The Evil Twin. she sets the fire on accident, it spins out of control, and she’s held into this anger for so long because it’s a justified anger! has it helped her? no! but it’s guarded her heart against the overwhelming grief of losing her entire culture in a moment. and then there’s osha, who has no idea the events she’s set into motion - all she wants is the room to figure out who she is without everyone’s expectations weighing her down!! she’s just a kid!!!!!!