The ABC's of Dog Training

Training your dog can be easy and fun if you follow the ABC's of dog training.

Before we go any further let's discuss what the ABC's of dog training are and then we can learn more about them. Let's start with A.

A = Attention.

Before you can ask your dog to do anything you must have their attention. Depending on your dogs breed and personality type this can be difficult sometimes. Breeds that are bred to work independent of human direction (like Fox Hounds, Malamutes and Huskies) are sometimes harder to keep focused than other breeds.

So before you begin take those things into consideration.

B = Behavior

Now that you got your dog's attention you need to decide what behaviors you would like to train or what behaviors you want to correct. The most popular commands are sit, lay down, come when called, and walking nicely on a leash. The most popular problem solving techniques are for jumping, nipping, excessive barking, digging, and leash pulling.

Once you decide what behaviors you want to teach or correct you can then start training your dog.

C = Consistency

For any training you do with your dog to be effective you must be consistent. As a professional dog trainer in Lexington, Kentucky one of my clients main problems is remaining consistent. We live in a want it now rather than later society. Dog training is a life long process that does not stop until the dog has passed away. You must be willing to make this long term commitment to training or the whole process will be for nothing.

Consistency is important and if you are not consistent you will not see results.

If a dog trainer promises quick results be suspicious of their techniques. One reason for this is results are based entirely on you, the owner, the person who actually works with the dog outside of training sessions. If you are not consistent or not using the methods correctly this will be reflected in the dog's behavior.

By combining these three aspects you will set yourself and your dog up for success. Be thoughtful and follow the ABC's of dog training and start building a deeper bond with your dog today.

Jason Mann is the owner/master instructor of Top Dog K9 Training Solutions based in Lexington, Kentucky. For more dog training tips and information Visit Jason online at http://www.TopDogTrainingSolutions.com

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