Dog Training Techniques, the Fundamentals

Dog Training Techniques, the Fundamentals

We have trained our 2 hunting dogs with numerous dog training techniques. Our Vizslas Abby and Peaches hunt and are competitive in AKC sponsored events. These are the fundamentals with which we teach our dogs.

Flexibility, Consistency, Fairness or Positive attitude are all key to successful dog training.

To train any type of dog, you need a solid foundation. Apply these basics with any dog training method you use.

Remember to trust yourself and your dog while you train. The most important part of successful training is your partnership.

Flexibility – Don’t just repeat what has worked in the past with another dog. Each dog is unique. Be prepared to handle each unique training situation.

Consistency – Dogs learn through repetition. If you send mixed signals or do not correct unwanted behavior every time, your dog will not learn.

Positive attitude – Like people, dogs learn best from positive experiences. Focus on rewarding desired behaviors. Avoid working with your dog when you are frustrated or upset.

Fairness – Never correct your dog out of anger. The correction will not help your dog learn. It will only damage your relationship.

Confidence – Trust yourself!! Believe in your ability to train your dog well, and you will be successful in what ever dog training techniques you use.

Know your dog – Giving dog training commands is not enough. You must also read your dog’s body language and respond accordingly.

React quickly – When you give immediate praise or correction, your dog can make the connection between the behavior and the consequence. That’s how dog training works. But you must be alert so you can respond quickly.

Training notes – Keep track of your progress. Note what works and what doesn’t. List the dog training commands he still needs to practice. Having this information handy will be valuable as you continue learning how to train a dog better.

Enjoy training – When you and your dog have fun, training is easier and more effective. Use games and activities to practice commands and skills with your dog. Be creative and try new things so training never gets boring for either of you.

Tools – Your energy and attitude are important in dog training. But your dog training techniques must also include the right tools: leashes, collars, treats, etc. The wrong tools can make good training impossible.

Start slowly – Do not expect your dog to learn “Stay” if he does not know “Sit.” Do not expect your hunting dogs to follow commands if they do not know basic obedience. Training is a gradual process. Each step builds on the previous step.

Socialization – Dog training commands are only part of obedience. You also need to socialize your dog. That means he needs positive encounters with new people, animals, and environments regularly starting as a puppy.

Environment – Start with a distraction-free environment. You want the dogs to focus on you. As your dogs improve, train in new environments and with more distractions.

Health – Your dog must be in good health during training. Make sure to feed him a high-quality diet, low in artificial products and fillers.

Breaks – Don’t push yourself or your dog too hard during training. Take time for a rest. Sit down together for a drink of water. Play a game of fetch. Go for a swim. Remember to enjoy your dog not just train your dog.


Watch the video related to improvement training

As part of the NC Multi-State Learning Collaborative projects, the NC Division of Public Health and the NC Institute for Public Health presented a PHTIN training on quality improvement On October 16, 2007. This training, designed for NC local health department staff, explored the role of quality and performance improvement to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your organization.

Help answer the question about improvement training

leg strength conditioning? leg strength training? speed improvement?
I need some good references for:
- leg strength conditioning
- leg strength training
- speed improvement
- speed training
- jump improvement

I have been training for months now and want to know if there is any exercises or even programs that can help me.

Thanks,

Bobby

About Author

Lizzie Novotny R.N has a researched and informative website about dogs, especially the sporting dog breeds. She raises, trains and shows dogs and horses, and is familiar with all aspects of their care. Find answers to your dog-related questions by visiting her website. So click on www.the-hunting-dog.comhttp://www.the-hunting-dog.com

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15 Responses to “Dog Training Techniques, the Fundamentals”

  1. jinyuu says:

    You should start seeing it within a day or two – they will not be perfect – but you will see that with consistency and practice they will follow your commands.

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  3. txl0nghrns5 says:

    o become a better soccer player you need to develop your skills every day. However, you also need to know how to avoid making unnecessary mistakes while playing soccer. In this article I will present some common mistakes that you should try to avoid while participating in your regular soccer games.

    Many professional soccer players tend to put themselves in difficult situations and you probably wonder why. Well, usually these players become too comfortable with their way of playing. For example, a full back that have played well during the whole game probably have his mind on some other place (if you consider that his team is having a 3-0 score with 5 min left of the game).

    However, if he misses to mark an opponent and that opponent manage to score 3-1 then the opponents may have an advantage in the return game. This one is a simple example on how the brain of a soccer player actually works. Now, let’s take a look at common mistakes you can’t afford if you want to become a better soccer player;

    Dribbling as the last man – This one is pretty obvious. Simply, never dribble while playing as the last man. If you lose the ball to one of your opponents you can be pretty sure that he will beat your goalkeeper and score. Instead, try to always play the ball simple and choose safe passing alternatives. If you feel that you don’t have anyone to pass the ball to, then kick it far away from you with a powerful cross.

    Clear the ball safely – Try always to clear the ball far away as possible. I always prefer to kick the ball at least 40 yards away from my goal in order to have enough time to organize my defense and prepare for the upcoming attack.

    Play the ball safely – Always try to pass the ball safely to a near standing teammate. With safely I mean that you should not try to execute some 40 yard crosses if you have at least two non marked teammates near you. That 40 yard cross will be lost in 99% of the case and your teammates will blame you for playing the ball without reflecting over the situation properly.

    Don’t keep the ball too long at your feet – While playing soccer, you can’t expect that your opponents will let your receive the ball, gain control over it and then pass the ball safely to an teammate without having them attacking you. Simply, the faster you play the ball, the easier you will have to perform maximum on the soccer field. One rule you should have is to always play the ball on the first touch while being on your own side of the field.

    Summary Things mentioned in this article are only few things among many others that you need to know in order to become a better soccer player and avoid mistakes in soccer. However, if you stick to things mentioned here I can ensure you that your mistakes on the field will decrease greatly.

  4. You'll notice right away if you keep records. Your initial strength can double in one week. Of course, progress is slower after that.

  5. moneyman says:

    To be completely honest, they're a bunch of bull.

    It's just a bunch over-complicated rules that have absolutely no real function other than making you worry if you're doing it right or not.

    Just behave like a mature, civilized, adult. Nothing more, nothing less.

  6. Bobby G says:

    Have you tried Strength Shoes found at http://www.strength-systems.com ?

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  7. Vishal's says:

    boy
    go out and try to improve your personality
    meet people, talk, read, develop your ideas on important issues
    think!
    videos can not help you beyond a point!

  8. j t says:

    Well if you can't gain weight much, you might have an ectormorphic build (meaning that you are naturally skinny and have a high metabolism and can't gain weight fast). What you can do is take in lots of carbs and have natural sugars found in fruits. have loads of fruits.

    An exercise bike isn't really worth it. There's nothing like biking out doors. A treadmill would be better though as you can run at your own pace and set the incline higher for better results. if you want to tone your body you really shouldn't be doing only 15 reps. Lower your weights to maybe 20 or 15 and do 20 reps. When you tone you need more reps involve. You can't gain weight and tone at the same time. When you bulk, you need to eat lots of calories limit cardio to 20 minutes a day and do intense weigh ttraining. If you're cutting, you need to eat less than you normally do, do 1-2 hours of cardio and weight training.

    Visit http://www.bodybuilding.com to find exercises and workout plans. It also has a database where you can see each exercises for each body part.

  9. tazlima3066 says:

    Not training hard enough? You using a heart rate monitor?

  10. bobvulture says:

    You might want to try some lifts that imply the throwing motion. Constantly throwing the ball with a friend is good. Try throwing it to your friend at the same spot over and over again. Work on your throwing motion and get it perfect each time.

  11. lim j says:

    It just takes a little time, or steroids.

  12. lim j says:

    Building muscle depends on how many reps and sets you are doing. You do need to warm up with a lighter weight — a weight you can curl 15-20 times in one set. After that, you need a heavier weight that you can only lift and curl about 8-10 times and do 3 or 4 sets. Then add more weight that you can lift and curl only 5 times and do 2-3 sets.

    I don't know how old you are, or what body type you have. These two things can be a factor in how quickly and what kind of results you get.

    P.S. I just read what "johnny" wrote. Don't follow his advice about the repetitions if you want larger muscles. Doing that many repetitions only tones the muscle and burns calories, it doesn't build the muscle bigger.

  13. If you are training DIFFERENT muscles everyday then you will see results in a few weeks. If you are training all your muscles everyday then you will be over training them and you wont see results.

    BSC Employee

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