Proper Dog Training Creates Man's Best Friend
Pavlov taught us all many years ago that dog training is a matter of conditioned response. Although we know this to be true, there is so much more to the canine than meets the eye. The dog is not a robotic creature who always reacts exactly as we might expect. Certainly food is a motivator and the "sound of the dinner bell" causes an expected reaction, but, we also know he can be distracted from this activity by other stimuli.
It is claimed that a German Sheppard may have the intellect of a human child between the age of three and five years old. It is not uncommon for the German Sheppard to understand up to two hundred twenty five words and posses the ability to count up to five. This certainly does not suggest response without logical thought.
What an animal does not understand is the difference between right and wrong. This is something that must be taught. Ripping up trash, eating shoes, and chewing on table legs probably sound like a great time to most canines. Proper training will make him understand that these are not acceptable activities within the human household. What he does understand is hierarchy.
In order to train a dog to become man's best friend, people absolutely need to understand what the canine hierarchy is and what it means to the family and their pet. Dogs are pack animals. This is true whether they are wild or have been domesticated. It is absolutely imperative that Fido understands where he fits within the hierarchy of his pack(the family). An animal who is not properly trained may not learn this. He will not likely become a pet the family enjoys.
All dogs, including females will attempt to show their dominance as the Alpha (generally the Alpha is male). This is the position of top dog. A top dog rules the pack. The family is the animal's pack. If allowed to do so, he, or she will rule the home. This is where dog training becomes most important.
Make sure Fido knows who is boss. This mean every person in the family. Be sure to stand above him when issuing commands and instruct other family members to do the same. Never leave small children alone with him, especially if behavioral issues are surfacing. Remember the pack mentality and always be the Alpha.
Families that time the time to follow the correct dog training techniques will find themselves with the best friend in the world. Do it right from the start.
It is claimed that a German Sheppard may have the intellect of a human child between the age of three and five years old. It is not uncommon for the German Sheppard to understand up to two hundred twenty five words and posses the ability to count up to five. This certainly does not suggest response without logical thought.
What an animal does not understand is the difference between right and wrong. This is something that must be taught. Ripping up trash, eating shoes, and chewing on table legs probably sound like a great time to most canines. Proper training will make him understand that these are not acceptable activities within the human household. What he does understand is hierarchy.
In order to train a dog to become man's best friend, people absolutely need to understand what the canine hierarchy is and what it means to the family and their pet. Dogs are pack animals. This is true whether they are wild or have been domesticated. It is absolutely imperative that Fido understands where he fits within the hierarchy of his pack(the family). An animal who is not properly trained may not learn this. He will not likely become a pet the family enjoys.
All dogs, including females will attempt to show their dominance as the Alpha (generally the Alpha is male). This is the position of top dog. A top dog rules the pack. The family is the animal's pack. If allowed to do so, he, or she will rule the home. This is where dog training becomes most important.
Make sure Fido knows who is boss. This mean every person in the family. Be sure to stand above him when issuing commands and instruct other family members to do the same. Never leave small children alone with him, especially if behavioral issues are surfacing. Remember the pack mentality and always be the Alpha.
Families that time the time to follow the correct dog training techniques will find themselves with the best friend in the world. Do it right from the start.
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