Training is an important part of any dog's life for several reasons. It provides mental stimulation, enabling your dog to stay engaged and happy. If combined with morning exercise, your dog will be mentally and physically tired at the end and far more likely to sleep during the day.
I support reward-based training methods, whereby the dog is set up to succeed and then rewarded for performing the ‘good’ behaviour (positive reinforcement).
Reward-based training is enjoyable for the dog and positively enhances the relationship between the dog and the handler. This approach revolves around positive reinforcement - i.e. rewarding behaviour that we like. Rewards may be in the form of a tasty food treat or verbal praise such as “good dog!” in a pleasant tone of voice when the dog performs the ‘good’ behaviour.
Reward-based training also involves generally ignoring any ‘unwanted’ behaviours. In this way, the dog is not rewarded for any unwanted behaviour. If dogs are not rewarded (i.e. receives no attention or treats) for a certain behaviour, then they tend to stop doing it. For example, if a dog is jumping up to greet people, they should be ignored if they jump up and only receive attention (including eye contact) when they have four paws on the ground. Only when they are standing or sitting, should they be rewarded with attention and treats. This will encourage a positive interaction between the dog and guests.
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