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Written by Lee Dobbins
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Saturday, 06 September 2008 |
Dogs of every size have been trained using the reward training technique, with it being one of the most effective ways to train small dogs. Pomeranian dogs, poodles, and chihuahuas are dogs that are too small to respond to the more insensitive training methods, like the utilization of a choke collar, though they will respond positively to reward based dog training techniques.
The use of reward training for your pet is an effectivr way of teaching obedience and good behavior. This training technique is use by both the police and military in training their dogs to perform various actions. It is also used by those who train animals for TV and movies. Reward training is a great way to teach all dogs whether they are a family pet or a working dog.
It's pretty clear from the name that this type of training is based on giving some kind of a reward as a response for obedient behavior. However, the reward doesn't have to be an actual thing even a pat or or a "good boy" can make your dog feel special.
You can train your dog to do nearly anything with reward based dog training techniques. In order to succeed with this training method, you just need to use a specific group of tactics to get your pet to do what you want him to do and then reward him right after he does what you want.
If you would like to teach your dog to sit, you may try holding a treat above his head and then pushing it back further until the dog chooses to sit. When he does this, say the command "sit." When he actually does sit, you can praise him and give him the treat. The dog will soon relate the sitting action with the word "sit" and the yummy reward!
Some trainers use a clicker to train the dog without using voice commands. Associating a clicking sound with the treat is the goal with this method. With this method of training, the dog learns to associate the desired action with hand signals and clicks and is rewarded after he performs the actions just as if you were using voice commands.
If you have patience and energy, you can train your dog to perform difficult tricks and tasks by using reward training, a technique that is often used in the field of entertainment. One thing that works well is to get the dog to perform the action naturally. As soon as the dog succeeds at the task, his success is reinforced with a reward.
Using dog training techniques that are rewards based can be a great way to train and bond with your small dog without having to resort to harsh actions that can injure your pet. This way you can be assured that your training time will be enjoyable for both you and your pet.
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