In your happy family, communication is the name of the game. Often domestic problems can occur between married people and children simply because we do not communicate. If you cannot tell your better half what it is you want to do how you expect the relationship to work. The number one rule you need to rely on his communication with all family members to keep a happy family. You always want to express yourself concisely and clearly. Finally, slowdown you’ll go faster –solve one problem at a time.
How to Communicate With Your Dog
The same rules apply to your dog. Dogs also become frustrated when the owner cannot communicate his clear wishes. Dogs perceived energy and they live in the now. So if you say something one way and they can feel energy that contradicts what you have said your dog will become confused.
Fido is Not a Person
The first rule of thumb is to remember your dog is not human. It is estimated that most dogs never mentally grow beyond the equivalent of a three year old human. In order to communicate with your dog, he needs to see you as the pack leader and you need to present your ideas on a dog level. Always remain cool-headed and try to bring your dog into calm submissive of state. When you are training your dog if he does not respond the way you want him to do not get frustrated, try to present your idea in a different way. Always use positive reinforcement. Generally, dogs do not understand negative reinforcement.
Communicate Clearly
Use clear and concise commands presenting your ideas exactly as you want them carried out. Dogs learn by simple commands, they do not understand complicated thoughts and ideas. In the beginning, practice one word commands. If you decide to raise your voice in signs of frustration you’ll quickly notice that your dog does not respond as well. Frustration and dog training do not mix very well and almost for sure, your dog will not be very well trained. If your dog senses any bit of weakness in your character, by nature he will assume the leadership role –that how things work in the dog world.
Timing
You also want to practice timing. The timing of your commands is instrumental in successful dog training. For example, getting angry and rubbing your dog’s nose in dog poop after he goes on the carpet does not teach the dog anything. What you want to do is catch your dog in the act, and then your disciplinary action is associated with the correct wrongdoing. Remember, dogs live in the now!
Reward Good Things
When your dog responds in a favorable way it is important you also communicate that he has responded the correctly. It’s time to change your voice tone and offer praise immediately. This is the best way to quickly teach your dog exactly what you want him to do as the pack leader. Dogs enjoy having work to do.
One Step at a Time
Work on one task at a time. Try not to teach your dog to many things at one time, you can more effectively teach one trick at a time. The way to make your point hit home with your dog is by repetition and consistency. It may take him a few times to understand but with your persistence and good communication skills you will be able to show your dog exactly what you expect from him.
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