2006-07-02 10:19:58 · 17 answers · asked by namedoesntmatters 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Raise your voice, when saying it. If the puppy (or even older dog) continues to move or do what you don't want him to, gently make him sit. Do not reward him until he stays. There's no need to hit him or shout. Just make a clear diiference in the sound of your voice. You might also add a hand signal. My dogs have responded well to that for nearly 15 years.
2006-07-02 10:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ancespiration 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think training a dog all comes down to the owner establishing him or herself as the alpha or dominant "animal" in the house or pack. Otherwise, saying no sternly or hitting the dog on the rear is not going to really have any long lasting effects because, to the dog, it seems the two of you are still battling for dominance.
I think the best way to establish dominance is through consistency. EVERY time the dog does something you don't want it to do, you have to correct the situation. Similarly, EVERY time the dog does something you do want it to do, you have to praise it. It's tiring, but it works. I have had several dogs, and it's always been my experience the more effort you put forth up front, the less effort it will take to later on. And the you can just enjoy your dog, which is the whole point. :)
2006-07-02 17:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anna B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I view dogs as highly intelligent beings. I have two dogs. One responds to the Polish language, while the other understands English quite well. I've always had dogs in my life. All I can say is treat them with respect. Not only must you talk to them, but show them what you expect from them without raising a hand, fist or newspaper to them. Trust me, they are well meaning and loving souls. You don't have to bark off single commands. They understand whole sentences and body language. I can signal with a hand motion and my dogs know what I mean. How do you respond to "no"?
2006-07-02 18:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by Call Me Babs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband says "NO" loudly and uses a spray bottle with water to try to get my puppy to understand what "no" means when it's something she shouldn't be doing....
NEVER hit your dog because then it only begins to fear your hand. And will be afraid even when you reach to pet the dog. It's best to use the word "NO" in a loud tone. Another good idea is to take an empty 20 oz. soda bottle and put a few rocks in it and when the dog does something undesirable, shake the bottle. It'll startle the dog, but won't hurt it any and it will learn to associate the sound with the bad behavior.
2006-07-02 17:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by jEnNiE c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs react best to rewards and punishment. Therefore you have to punish unacceptable behavior. A rolled up newspaper, slapped on the floor in front of him, is sufficient to startle him. But try your best not to hit him. Yes, the spray bottle works well too.
At the same time, be sure that you reward his positive behavior with a treat. You will always get a better response with a treat than trying to punish a negative action.
2006-07-02 17:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi... i had my doggiee who i used to teach well. Sometimes i hit it too. But it was not out of anger but to teach her a way of learning things.
I loved her the way she was with me. But unfortunately i realised my mistakes when she died of some illness(nothing related to the hitting subject). I tried my best to hep and reach out the most qualifies doc in the city, but unfortunately it was her last stages...
This is a message for all those who hit their dogs. Animals dont have anything except their eyes n body language to show they fear you, love you, or thay want some affection from you. hitting a puppy is the most mean thing any one can do. Will you tolerate if a teacher hits your kid to make him learn anything??
My poor pet.. the tragedy is i could only coordinate all this when i was out on some tour.. I wish i was with her... You might be thinking y am i writing all this... coz i know what i have lost...n coz i was never able to give her all the love i had for her.... she is not with me anymore... she breath her last on November 19th 2005.
2006-07-04 06:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting a command into a dogs one track focus is like trying to put a new rail car ito the middle of a freight train It is effective and affective to get his attention .First stop the train(of thought) and put in the new car.(the command)by calling his name.Then insert the new thought by throwing your voice at him like throwing a ball.In fact throwing something at his feet while giving the command acomplishes this.Good Luck from an old dog trainer
2006-07-02 17:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull the dog's hair or tail when it goes to do undesirable things.Do it in such a way that it doesn't see you doing.The dog feels that some force is stopping it.As it gets used to,it will stop doing undesirable things.
2006-07-04 05:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Priyabrata P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I slapped my dog a number of times and it started to respond to each and every instruction I gave.
2006-07-03 06:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by Goodgood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog do not understand words, just responses; saying it in a stern way.
2006-07-02 17:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by sam_keane_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋