Dog Training Research Paper

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Whether you choose to train your dog on your own or go to a place like Dog's Best Friend for help, you will need to actively train your dog at all times. Being consistent is important to teaching your dog what is expected and how to properly behave. Follow these tips while your dog is a puppy so that you can have the perfectly trained dog that you have always wanted.

Training Tips

1. Use love as motivation rather than punishment. Training can be frustrating for your dog. Chances are that he wants to make you happy and do what you want. Every time your dog does something right, make it clear by looking extremely happy, giving exciting praise, petting your him, and/or giving him a treat. Use this technique as you teach your dog tricks.

For example. many people teach their dog to sit by saying the command, then pushing down on their dog's rear end. Instead, you can speak the command and hold a treat up. Put it in front of your dog's face and pull it upward. As the dog brings his head upward to look at the treat, his back end should automatically move down into the sitting position. You can give a little push, too, if it's needed.
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Don't expect too much all at once. It will take time for your dog to learn what you want, and expecting a huge change all at once will make things frustrating for both of you. A puppy will be easier to train than an older dog, and the change will occur more quickly. Natural dog behaviors can be especially difficult to break; these are things such as digging, barking, and jumping up. As you practice and work with your dog, there will be small improvements over