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Training
Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is the most effective and humane way to train animals.
The basic principle of positive reinforcement is to reward a desired behavior with something pleasant.
Timing is essential; to get the animal to associate the reward with the correct behavior, the treat or praise must be delivered immediately. Consistency is essential – always reward the desired behavior.
Don’t ever reward undesired behavior.
The reward for good behavior can be a favorite toy, a game, petting, praise, or food treats.
Most dogs and cats will work for food; food is the most common training reward. Use small pieces of soft treats that don’t require a lot of chewing, so that you don’t lose the animals focus on the task at hand. Offer praise and food rewards every time a dog is learning a new behavior.
When the dog responds consistently to a command, you can praise him without offering any treats.
Your dog will learn commands better if everyone in your household uses the same commands.
Some commonly used commands are:
- sit
- stay
- down (used when you want your dog to lay down)
- off (used when a dog has jumped up on someone)
- come
Keep training sessions short – you want training to be fun for both you and your pet.
Dogs are very sensitive to the tone of your voice, so if you’re not in the best of moods, put off the training session until you can enjoy the time spent with your dog.
All dogs need regular exercise and social interaction to keep in tune with their social skills.
After some basic training, your dog will be able to politely interact with most humans whether they are guests in your home or strangers in the park.
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Nothing In Life Is Free
Does your dog:
- get on the furniture and refuse to get off?
- nudge your hand?
- insist on being petted or played with?
- refuse to come when called?
- defend his food bowl or toys from you?
“Nothing in life is free” can help.
“Nothing in life is free” is a way of living with your dog that will help him behave better because it trusts and accepts you as its leader and is confident knowing its place in your family.
How To Practice “Nothing In Life Is Free:”
Using positive reinforcement methods, teach your dog some commands and/or tricks.
- sit
- down
- stay
are useful commands
- shake
- speak
- rollover
are fun tricks to teach your dog.
Once your dog knows a few these commands, you can begin to practice “nothing in life is free.”
Before you give your dog anything:
- food
- a treat
- a walk
- a pat on the head
he must first perform one of the commands he has learned.
Once you’ve given the command, don’t give your dog what he wants until he does what you want. If he refuses to perform the command, walk away, come back a few minutes later and start again. If your dog refuses to obey the command, be patient and remember that eventually he will have to obey your command in order to get what he wants.
Make sure your dog knows the command well and understands what you want before you begin practicing “nothing in life is free.”
The Benefits of This Technique:
- most dogs assume a neutral or submissive role toward people, but some dogs will challenge their owners for dominance. Requiring a dominant dog to work for everything he wants is a safe and non-confrontational way to establish control.
- dogs who may never display aggressive behavior such as growling, snarling, or snapping, may still manage to manipulate you. These dogs may display affectionate, though “pushy” behavior, such as nudging your hand to be petted or “worming” its way on to the furniture in order to be close to you. This technique gently reminds the “pushy” dog that it must abide by your rules.
- obeying commands helps build a fearful dogs confidence; having a strong leader and knowing his place in the hierarchy helps to make the submissive dog feel more secure.
Why This Technique Works:
Animals that live in groups, like dogs, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves to maintain order, reduce conflict and promote cooperation among pack members.
In order for your home to be a safe and happy place for all the pets and people, it is best that the humans in the household assume the highest positions in the dominance hierarchy.
Practicing “nothing in life is free” effectively and gently communicates to your dog that his position in the hierarchy is subordinate to yours.
From your dogs point of view, children also have a place in this hierarchy. Because children are small and can get down on the dogs level to play, dogs often consider them to be playmates, rather than superiors. With the supervision of an adult, it’s a good idea to encourage children in the household (aged eight and over) to also practice “nothing in life is free” with your dog.
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