Clicker Training
When you decide to train your dog, this means that you are going to teach some actions or behaviors that you want him to do. The toughest part is to communicate with your dog in a way that he can understand you. May be the easiest way you can start with is to reward him on the right behavior and correct him on the unwanted one.
There are some methods for dog training that might help. Some of them are highly recommended by professional dog trainers like “clicker training”.
Recently, clicker training became very popular. It’s a very small plastic box having a metal press button. It is very easy to use. Just decide what action you want your dog to learn. It is advisable to start with basic actions like sit, stay or to recall him.
Then make a link between the clicker and a type of food which your dog likes. When you press the button it makes a remarkable sound. He will be thankful to do what you want him to do in order to get the food that he likes.
For example, if you want him to sit, you put a treat on his nose as if you are playing with him then shift it up. Naturally he will follow the transfer of the treat. Accordingly, he is resting his posteriors on the floor, now he is sitting and it’s your turn to use your clicker training and then give him his treat.
Don’t forget to praise him, he did the desirable action. By repeating this several times your dog will make a link between the sound of the clicker and the treat. After a short while he will make a link between the click and the action he is desired to do. When he is completely trained for this action or behavior, start another one using the same steps.
This method for dog training is similar to the positive reinforcement method. Few dog trainers used the negative reinforcement or punishment together with the clicker training, but it didn’t work. Physical punishment always results in unwanted actions or even losing your control over the dog. While clicker training proved to be an effective way in dog training, but maybe it is not suitable for your dog. If doesn’t work for him just try another method and never give up.
But remember, being patient and following routine is very helpful in dog training.