Training
Dogs the Lazy Way
by:
Leonard
Mutch
Have you ever found it difficult
to get your dog to do as it is
told? Well, today we're going
to show you how to train him the
lazy way, and get results every
time.
Our first task is to get the
dog to pay attention to us. How
many times have you seen someone
shout their dog's name with absolutely
no response?
So, say your dog's name in a
moderate voice without shouting,
and if he looks at you say something
like "Good!" as praise
and reward him with a treat. Repeat
this a few times, but cutting
out the treat on occasions. We
don't want an overweight pooch
who only does things for food.
When this exercise has been repeated
successfully several times we
can make it harder by getting
the dog to pay attention for longer,
maybe 15 seconds before praising
and giving a reward. If your dog
approaches you in an effort to
see where you are hiding any treats
it's best just to ignore him.
When we've mastered this we can
try it in different locations
and with different family members
calling his name and commanding
attention. Just make sure that
whoever is in control gives the
praise and treat.
Calling your dog's name and getting
a response quickly and every time
is the 1st stage in getting your
dog to do almost anything, as
once you have his attention you
can move onto the next step in
your dog's training. From feeding
time to going out for walks use
your dog's name on every occasion,
but remember to be sparing with
the treats, and eventually try
to cut them down to a minimum
as a special reward.
