Dog Obedience Training Information
Dog Obedience Training usually refers to the training of a dog and the term is most commonly used in that context. Dog Obedience training ranges from very basic training, such as teaching the dog to reliably respond to basic commands such as "sit", "down", "come", and "stay", to high level competition within clubs such as the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club, where additional commands, accuracy and performance are scored and judged.
Dog Obedience implies compliance with the direction or command given by the handler. For a dog to be considered obedient rather than simply trained in Dog Obedience, it must respond reliably each time the command is given, by what is commonly known as its handler. A dog can go through Dog Obedience training and not be obedient. If a dog is referred to as being Dog Obedience Trained it should comply immediately with every command its handler gives. In the strictest sense an Obedience trained dog is an obedient dog.
Training a dog in Dog Obedience can be an ongoing and lengthy process depending on the dog, the methods used, and the skill and understanding of both the trainer and the handler. The level of Dog Obedience the handler wishes to achieve with the dog is also a major factor in the time involved, as is the commitment to training by the handler.
Dog Obedience Training is often a prerequisite for or component of other training.
The actual training of the dog can be done by anyone, the trainer, owner, or a friend. Typically the individual who is caring for and living with the dog participates and trains the dog, as they will be the one who will be giving the commands. The relationship and trust between the dog and handler are important for success.
Basic or beginner's Dog Obedience Training is typically a short course ranging from six to ten weeks, where it is demonstrated to the handler how to communicate with and train the dog in a few simple commands. With most methods the dog is trained one command at a time. Though there may or may not be a specific word attached to it, walking properly on a leash, or leash control, is often the first Dog Obedience Training required prior to learning other commands. |
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Dog Intelligence and Training
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Certain breeds, such as Border Collies and Golden Retrievers, have reputations as being easier to train than others, such as some hounds and sled dogs. Dogs that have been bred to perform one task to the exclusion of all others (such as the Bloodhound or Husky), or who have been bred to work independently from their handler (such as terriers), may be particularly challenging to obedience train.
Dog intelligence is exhibited in many different ways, and a dog who might not be easy to train might none-the-less be quite adept at figuring out how to open kitchen cabinets or to escape from the yard. Novice dog owners need to consider a dog's trainability as well as its energy level, exercise requirements, and other factors before choosing a new pet. Very high intelligence is not necessarily a good thing in a companion dog, as smart dogs can require extensive daily mental stimulation if they are not to become bored and destructive.
No breed is impossible to obedience train, but novice owners might find training some breeds quite difficult. The capacity to learn basic obedience—and even complicated behavior—is inherent in all dogs. Owners may need to be more patient, or creative, or both, with some breeds than with others.
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The specific command word is not important, but consistency in usage is. There are certain commands that are accepted as standard and commonly used.
Basic commands
• Sit: The dog is in a sitting position.
• Down: A dog is typically down when its elbows (front feet) and hocks (rear legs) are
touching the ground or floor.
• Heel: The dogs head or shoulder is parallel to the handlers leg on either the right or left
side of the handler. The side chosen should remain consistent.
• Come: (referred to as the recall) "Call your dog" equals "come"
• Stay: The dog must remain in the position (sit, down, stand) and location under which
the command was given until it is released by the handler.
Advanced commands
• Stop – a dog that will simply stop whatever it is doing and lie down on command no
matter how far it is from its keeper is a dog that can be taken anywhere. Some handlers
use the German word Platz (related to "place", i.e. stay in position) for this action.
• Back up – keepers of large dogs or dogs with a reputation for aggressiveness can make
strangers more comfortable by teaching the dog to back up on command.
• Growl – the inverse of backing up. Some owners teach non-aggressive dogs to growl on a
subtle command – not the word growl, usually a small hand gesture – as a way of letting
strangers know that you and your dog value being left alone.
• Steady – keep near by. The dog can walk free, but not dash off. Train to this command
with a long leash, calling out Steady when the leash is taut. Continue off leash.
• Stand – dog stands still. Train from lying-down position by lifting under belly while
repeating command. Useful for grooming. Many dogs are groomed frequently and need to
stand quietly during the process.
• Go to bed, kennel, or get in: Directs the dog to go to its bed or its crate and to remain
there until released. The dog has freedom of movement in that location to stand up, turn
around, or lie down, unlike when placed in a Stay. Useful to keep a dog out from
underfoot and safe in a busy or complicated situation.
• Drop or drop it: Dogs pick up all sorts of things, some of which they shouldn't have. A
dog that drops anything on command, no matter how attractive (and "attractive" to a dog
can be "rotten and smelly" to a human), is a dog under control that the owner can prevent
from eating dangerous items or from destroying valued personal property.
• Leave it: An adjunct to Drop, directing the dog to not touch an item. Also useful before
the dog has picked anything up. Leave it is also used in conjunction with Take it.
• Take it: The dog leaves a desired object, such as a toy or treat, untouched until given
this command. This can protect an owner's, visitor's, or child's fingers.
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Dog Training tricks
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Many dog owners teach their dogs tricks. This serves several purposes: it develops a stronger relationship between the dog and human, it provides entertainment, and it engages the dog's mind, which can help to alleviate problems caused by boredom. For example, the shake hands trick involves the dog raising its paw and placing it into an outstretched hand. An example of a useful trick is teaching a dog to ring a bell to go outside. This helps prevent the stress placed on an owner when trying to recognize whether the dog needs to relieve itself. For more information, see clicker training or bridge and target training.
Many habits can come up with different dogs. Begging at dinner should not be seen. Don't pay attention to your dog at dinner time, and your dog will notice that you won't give them food.
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