Once you have trained the dog to come to you, if you vary the delivery of the reward either by giving a treat for instance every third time, or randomly, it will actually increase the probability that your dog will come to you consistently. This is termed partial reinforcement and dramatically decreases the likelihood that [...]
When you use treats to help in training your dog, choose a small treat. Whether it’s crunchy, meaty, or sweet is completely up to you and your dog. Just be sure that your dog likes the treat and can quickly consume it. If he has to work at eating the treat, he may be distracted [...]
Just as you teach appropriate behavior to your children, dogs also need to be trained to behave in an acceptable manner. The difference, however, is the age at which the training is most effective. While a one- year-old human baby can hardly be expected to learn more than toilet training, a year-old dog is considered [...]
It is best to do dog obedience training after you and your dog have had a chance to bond. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.
Training a dog to obey your commands can be an ongoing and lengthy process depending on the [...]