Teaching Good Behavior: What to Keep in Mind When Obedience Training Your Dog

How to connect with your puppy or dog through training and reach your goals without too much frustration

There are many approaches to dog training , and you’ll usually find that the right approach varies from dog to dog. You should always strive to establish dominance, making yourself the alpha to your dog’s beta or omega. All canines are pack animals, and they thrive having a distinctive structure in the home. These tips will help you connect with your puppy or dog through training, and reach your goals without too much frustration.

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Techniques

Dogs are more likely to listen to someone who they respect, which means you need to be respectful to them, too. Be assertive, but don’t challenge them or match their aggression. According to Handicapped Pets , the best thing you can do is bond with your dog in ways that are meaningful to them, such as playing and going for walks. You may also want to explore training techniques such as clicker training, which uses a small device to condition your dog to respond to a sound frequency…