Training Dogs the Lazy
Way
by: Leonard Mutch
Have you ever
found it difficult to get your dog to do as
it is told? Well, today we're going to show
you how to train him the lazy way, and get
results every time.
Our first task
is to get the dog to pay attention to us.
How many times have you seen someone shout
their dog's name with absolutely no
response?
So, say your
dog's name in a moderate voice without
shouting, and if he looks at you say
something like "Good!" as praise and reward
him with a treat. Repeat this a few times,
but cutting out the treat on occasions. We
don't want an overweight pooch who only does
things for food. When this exercise has been
repeated successfully several times we can
make it harder by getting the dog to pay
attention for longer, maybe 15 seconds
before praising and giving a reward. If your
dog approaches you in an effort to see where
you are hiding any treats it's best just to
ignore him.
When we've
mastered this we can try it in different
locations and with different family members
calling his name and commanding attention.
Just make sure that whoever is in control
gives the praise and treat.
Calling your
dog's name and getting a response quickly
and every time is the 1st stage in getting
your dog to do almost anything, as once you
have his attention you can move onto the
next step in your dog's training. From
feeding time to going out for walks use your
dog's name on every occasion, but remember
to be sparing with the treats, and
eventually try to cut them down to a minimum
as a special reward.
