is there anything wrong with a dog trainer using a word of different language for a command in training a pup?

Answer 1

Absolutely nothing wrong with it as long as the dog realizes the association between what the word is and what command is.

If your trainer is teaching the dog to sit in German for example, as long as the dog sits then the behavior modification is working.

Some trainers use other languages simply to rule out any kind of confusion of commonly used words at home as well.

If you're uncomfortable with the idea, talk with your trainer about it and let him know your concerns. If you're not willing to learn the words of this language, then it benefits no one in the long run.

~Hope this helps!

Answer 2

If the trainer teaches the dog in a different language and you use that language as well, that's fine. It may actually be the best thing. Most robbers on entering a house with a dog will use the basic commands, sit, stay....etc. By using a different language and letting only the few people you trust that is, those you share a home with, you make things difficult for robbers.

I would teach my dog in my local language which is fante. SO I say it's ok. Just learn the language and make sure the dog gets used to you saying the words too.

All the best

Answer 3

As long as you are willing to use that word also no there is nothing wrong with it dogs don't speak any language they recognize a word not understand it's meaning. Most times when a dog is being trained for attack or guarding then a different language command is used for safety. This ensures that a dogs attack command isn't something that the owner would use in an offhanded comment to someone on the street, signaling the dog to attack on accident.

Answer 4

As long as the dog handler (or owner) is able to pronounce the word, there's no problem. Remember, English is a foreign language for your dog!

One of our local K9 cops only speaks hungarian - it protects the dog and the cop because criminals can't mess with the dog's training by telling it to "stay".

Answer 5

As long as whoever will be handling the dog in the future uses the same word, no problem. Consistency is the key, not the language.

German commands are frequently used in schutzhund training, so its not all that uncommon.

Answer 6

No as long as you know the commands. Most police dogs are trained in German and the handlers are taught the commands as well. My Lab knows some commands in German and responds to both English and German without a problem.

Answer 7

Are you going to be using that word as well? If it's your dog and he's using a foreign word.. that may be a problem.

Answer 8

yes because the dog trainer will keep using that language and then your dog only listened to that language.

Answer 9

Certain commands for my dog are in Humgarian. This way she'll listen only to me.

Answer 10

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