There is one canine training technique which I have tried and tested and it is great. It’s called the “Nothing in life is free” technique. It basically works on the fact that nothing is free, your dog has to do something to get something in return. For example if he wants food he has to remain seated until you make his dinner, or if you want to talk him for a walk then he has to lie down until you put his leash and collar on. This technique works as sooner or later your pet dog will understand that in order to get something he wants, he has to do something you want. What do you do if he doesn’t obey? Just walk away from him. Don’t shout at him or keep trying if he doesn’t listen just ignore him and walk away then about 5 minutes later go back and try again. He will get the message that you are the one in charge.
When dogs are born they usually have siblings and their mother is the “Leader of the pack”, when a young dog leaves his mother he starts to think that he is free and can do what he wants. When he first joins a family he starts to act dominant. He will want to be the leader. You can’t let him gain this position youll want to show him through dog training techniques that humans are the head of your house not the dog. He doesnt have to be aggressive to get what he wants. Sometimes dogs use the sympathetic approach using their puppy dog eyes. It is of paramount importance that you never give in.
Your kids may just turn out to be your secret weapon in terms of training your dog, they are at relatively the same height and dogs see them more as friends because of this, always supervise your kids when they are around animals though.
Dog training can most importantly be fund for you and dog, so ensure it is!
