It is very difficult to say no to your dog when they look at you so lovingly. Dogs don’t miss curfews or talk disrespectfully to their owners, so why not give them a bite of your dinner? One table scrap will turn them into perpetual table side beggars. Successful dog training relies on consistency.

Do you envy the dog owner whose dog follows the instruction manual? Loyally walks on their left side and stops walking when their owner stops? Sits on command?

For dogs who are reluctant learners using a dog collar and leash in training can be useful. A choke chain collar can be used along with a leash. Use a choke collar with smooth, rounded edges for superior comfort, smooth operation, and safety-no sharp points or rough edges that can chafe your dog’s skin or snag fur. To properly fit choke collars, measure the circumference of your pet’s neck and add 2″ - 3″.

Dogs must trust their owner/trainer. Part of dog training is building a relationship between a dog and their owner. When the trust is established a dog will look to their owner for behavior cues. Like any strong family bond an owner-dog relationship, is based on trust and mutual respect.

Crate training is used for a variety of reasons. The most important reason to crate your dog is to make sure your pet is safe when a dog owner is not present. Crate training is recommended by veterinarians as an effective way to prevent destructive habits and establish good habits in your dog.

Leash training with the restrain collars also teaches your dog not to pull while you are walking your dog. If your dog is controlling you, by pulling, give the leash a quick yank to the side. This is an effective and harmless dog instruction that will make walking your dog a pleasurable experience. Remember you are the pack leader and need to have control of your dog.

Sometimes hand gestures or visual commands are used in the early stages of dog training. When you are in a dog park and there is a lot of noise and distractions, a visual command is extremely effective. For example the universal hand signal for the come command is to fully outstretch your arms horizontally on each side then bring, them to meet in front of your stomach.

Training a dog can seem overwhelming. The dog owner’s role as the pack leader is based on mutual trust. When the trust is established a dog will look to their owner for behavior cues. A dog wants to please their owner and responds to positive reinforcement when they behave appropriately.

Owning a happy and properly socialized pet requires teaching and guidance from the owner. Joanne Gallagher is an specialist in dog training and recommends visiting Jake’s Dog Housefor tasty dog treats to reinforce your dogs good behavior.

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