Dog Training

Question: Getting into dog training ?

(Posted by: Nicole on 2009-05-29 14:31:31)

I have been thinking for a while now about dog training, im 15 and will soon be thinkin about college etc... and i would love to train small dogs, i have the abilityand patience for this type of thing, howvever i just don't know where to start, any help please?

Posted by: Peter Griffin on 2009-05-29, 14:35:58

Go to college for biology, specialize in animals. not necessarily pre-vet, although that'd be a great starting point. I have a BS in Biology and though my field of study was pre-medicine, I did enjoy taking a few biology electives about animals. I took "comparative vertebrate anatomy " but my favorite one, and most pertinent to your interests, was a course called "Animal Behavior ". If you're that into it, go on amazon.com and get yourself an animal behavior, or canine behavior textbook and start teaching yourself. Also, ask a petco or petsmart trainer, or a local dog trainer to shadow him/ her. sort of become an Apprentice to someone who trains dogs.... they can teach you more than any college course could!

Posted by: Jenny Watson on 2009-05-29, 22:59:07

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Posted by: Chris on 2009-05-30, 08:03:49

Tips for dog training 1) Avoid giving your dog combined commands which are incompatible. Combined commands such as "sit-down " can confuse your dog. Using this example, say either "sit " or "down ". The command "sit-down " simply doesn't exist. 2) When giving your dog a command, avoid using a loud voice. Even if your dog is especially independent/ unresponsive, your tone of voice when issuing an obedience command such as "sit ", "down " or " "stay ", should be calm and authoritative, rather than harsh or loud. 3) Whenever possible, use your dog's name positively, rather than using it in conjunction to reprimands, warnings or punishment. Your dog should trust that when it hears its name or is called to you, good things happen. His name should always be a word he responds to with enthusiasm, never hesitancy or fear. Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!