| All dogs are different and the interaction with you | | | | major problem from doing repetition work. No dog is |
| the owner is very unique. Some training methods | | | | perfect and the same is true with owners. Mistakes |
| may work better than others for you and your dog. | | | | of the owner at various times can jeopardize a high |
| Good results in dog training require large doses of | | | | prospective dog's behaviour. This can dampen the |
| consistency, timing, patience, control and methods. | | | | spirit and the prospect of the training. |
| Getting your dog's attention is one of the most | | | | Several mistakes during training where every |
| important aspects of dog training. There are a | | | | command should be simple, recognizable and a |
| number of ways you can get a dog's attention, and | | | | one-word command, is done in the complete |
| you should be sure to praise your dog for paying | | | | opposite manner. Most of us instruct in a harsh tone |
| attention. Reward training is recommended by many | | | | which confuses the dog This diminishes the dog's |
| trainers. Rewards are given in association with a | | | | spirit and if continued your dog can become |
| correct movement. Rewards are given in food and a | | | | aggressive and start biting. |
| pat. | | | | To hit your dog hard is also a big mistake. Physical |
| In the beginning food may be given as a reward | | | | penalization is not the best solution. Many forms of |
| occasionally to encourage a faster sit movement. | | | | destruction can take place. Be aware. |
| Food will also deter boredom in the dog which is a | | | | |