Saturday, June 9, 2012

Australian Shepherd Training Tips For Beginners

By Jennifer Powell


Every owner owes it to their dog to find out the basics of Australian Shepherd training. And the good news is that, even if you understand little about canine behavior, there are simple and very easy methods you can take to develop a more positive and healthy bond with your Aussie.

Socialization is an important part of dog training. Your breeder should begin socialization with the puppy but it is up to you to continue it if he's already home with you. It is a great idea to take your pup out to as much places as you can as he is growing up and throughout his lifetime. But while it is important for a puppy to get accustomed to people and the environment around him, he'll need to be shielded from becoming too overwhelmed or afraid. Your job is to motivate your puppy's confidence as he goes out into the world. Continuous positive socialization experiences are essential as they can keep him from becoming timid or afraid when he meets new people and other dogs.

Besides socialization, one more thing puppies have to undertake is house training. Planning in advance is important when housebreaking a new puppy. Choose an area in your yard that will function as his toilet and for the first couple of weeks, take him there every one or two hours to do his business. By praising him for doing his business in the place you specified, he'll quickly begin to make the connection between being outside and relieving himself which can make training much easier as time goes on.

A great tip to stop negative behaviors from developing is to never let your furry companion follow it through. If you see your four-legged companion doing something bad, you should interrupt him as soon as you are able to. Through this, you will minimize the chance of your canine friend repeating the action. Additionally, you might need to look for triggers that may bring about negative behavior from your pet dog. If your canine pet is surprisingly showing unwanted behaviors, possibly something has changed that day: Has he been able to go on a walk or has he been cooped up? Were you gone all day long when generally someone is at home? Dogs are pets of consistency and when things change their behavior can change too.

It's of utmost importance that you portray yourself as a calm and confident leader during Australian Shepherd training. Dogs are pack animals, and they only feel safe and willing to obey and submit when they trust that you are a competent pack leader. When your pet looks up to you as the leader, he'll be desperate to please you and he'll obey your commands.




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