Dog obedience and behavior training is more than teaching your dog to just sit, stay and fetch. It is a complex process and needs active involvement of the owner and members of the owner’s family. In fact, it’s a lot like bringing up a baby. The pet is part of the family and need to be raised like one raises an infant
One has to build a language to communicate with the dog. A dog does not understand human language but would respond to a set of commands and sign language like pointing a finger down to make the dog sit still. The more you exercise and repeat your language, the easier it becomes for the dog to understand and obey it.
One has to teach the dog good manners that will make it welcome everywhere. It may be acceptable your dog to sleep on your sofa or jump on your bed, but others may not like it. These include: not sniffing at food plates, not clamoring for food at the table, staying out of kitchen and toilet training.
Let's take an easy example: dogs. Dogs learn from the behavior of their owners For example, while walking your dog in an open field, if you rush towards a barking stray dog, the pet will follow your action and attack it. However if you ignore it and walk calmly, your dog will do the same. So, as we can see pets learn to fear and hate from their owners. If you jump at the sound of cracker or a loud sound, your pet dog learns the same fear from your response.
One has to create an air of assurance while interacting with your pet dog. This will make him obey you. Plus, a set of rules must be laid down for proper training of your pet dog so that it understands the world around you and blends in.
Unwanted dog behavior, like barking while you are talking to someone else or interrupting you when you're busy should be ignored. In such a situation, avoid touching or eye contact or talk. Paying attention to unwanted behavior feeds it and encourages it. Ignoring is a trusted method to curb such behavior.
At the same time, it is important to reward the pet for good behavior like not entering in to the kitchen when food is being cooked or not barking for food at the table. It will make the pet connect good behavior with rewards, turning it into a habit. Don’t be afraid to be generous with the praise and rewards, but remember that even the smallest hint of appreciation will mean much to your pet dog.
