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Training dogs to adapt to human contact
West Highland White Terrier
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Training dogs to adapt to human contact
Humans like to express their feelings through touch, hugs and handshakes, but dogs don’t, so get them used to getting them used to the human way of expressing affection from a young age! Dogs start gently touching him from a very young age so he will like human hands, setting the stage for combing his hair and accepting the touch of strangers, and so we can get him checked out by the vet smoothly should he get sick. All dog lovers assume your dog is docile and can’t help but touch him, so your dog should get used to that instead of attacking human hands, so start training now!
Optimal training age 0-2 months
[Training Objective] To get the dog used to being touched, laying the foundation for later grooming, accepting touch from strangers, and veterinary medical examinations.
Training difficulty
[Training steps]
1. At first to get the baby dog used to touching movements must be gentle. The owner can sit on the floor and let the baby dog lie on his lap without moving, gradually touching, first along the back, then try touching the front paws, then the belly, hind legs, tail, and when he fully trusts you, try touching his hips.
2. Every dog and baby has parts of its body that are very sensitive. When you touch it, it will squirm or otherwise resist. At this point, you can get his attention with a treat and gently touch his sensitive area until he adjusts.
3. Use a towel to rub his body, starting slowly so as not to stimulate him to chew the towel and play. You can start by rubbing only part of it, then let it move around a bit and slowly extend the time. If he bites the towel, grab the collar to stop him and move the towel to the back where he can’t see it.
4. If your baby dog is used to being petted, try picking him up and giving him a treat to get his attention.
5. When picking up a baby, cradle its chest and forelimbs with one hand so it doesn’t move, and hold its hips with the other. If the dog struggles when you pick it up, don’t stand too fast. It feels like you would feel uncomfortable sitting too fast in an elevator. Once your feet are off the ground, try holding him in your arms so he’ll feel safe!
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At first, try to maintain the same height as your baby dog so that he can stand or lie down naturally. Don’t push too hard when holding him. Food and soft talking can distract him from being nervous. If you find a sensitive area, slow down before it accepts it. Practice more often, at least once a day.
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II. Training your dog to bark at will
Chenille
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II. Training dogs to bark at will
Dogs bark to express excitement, greeting, warning, fear, pain, or exhaustion. Some dogs bark easily; some dogs bark when they feel isolated and overly dependent on their owners; some dogs find barking an effective way to attract attention; some dogs bark because they will be rewarded; sometimes, if a dog is not getting enough mental and physical stimulation, it will find its own form of entertainment, such as barking at falling leaves and shadows; and dogs will bark when in pain or physically uncomfortable. In addition, older dogs can suffer from poor sleep, easy waking and hypersensitivity the dog feels disordered. Once the cause is determined, ways to reduce barking can be found. To get to the root of the problem, it is important to continue to reward the dog for improvement.
Optimal training age 0-2 months
[Training Objective] To teach the dog to control his behavior and to help him expend excess energy that he would otherwise use to make a fuss. Give him more opportunities to go out as his way of showing himself.
Training difficulty
[Training steps]
1. Sometimes dogs will bark in insecure situations if you don’t hold them. Dependent dogs, especially when entering a new environment, often bark. If not picked up, this demand will become more urgent and the behavior will become long-term because the release of adrenaline is a reward in itself. The training method is that you should usually spend more time with your dog, leaving him your favorite toys, enough food and water to prevent him from barking out of basic need.
2. Some dogs repeatedly jump into the air and try to lick their owner’s face. You shouldn’t encourage it, it will make it like it more because it needs more self-esteem.
3. But if the dog keeps jumping up to you or grabbing you with his front paws, you will leave the room quietly. It will want to know why you are leaving and will soon calm down.
4. After a minute, when the dog is quiet, go back to the room and order him to sit. You should reward the dog for good behavior.
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. Many dogs will bark when they suddenly hear a noise. However, unless you teach him to control his behavior, some dogs will bark for a long time. He barks rhythmically and only stops when his owner commands him to do so. For a manic dog, you are actually cheering him on by yelling quiet. Don’t forget to give treats as encouragement as soon as the dog completes the action.
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Training dogs to pay their respects
Poodle
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Training dogs to pay their respects
Does your dog like to “stand up”? Yes, that’s because he wants to play with his owner and likes to stick next to him to get your attention. Simply entice your standing dog to stand and then wiggle his front paws together up and down, using a New Year’s Eve as a command to reinforce this action. This way, when you say “New Year’s Eve”, you will see him standing on his hind feet and wiggling his front paws to pay his respects.
Optimal training age 2-5 months
[Training goal] For dogs to learn to stand and then swing their front feet up and down.
Training difficulty
[Training steps]
1. Hold a small piece of jerky or something your dog would normally like to eat in your hand, and with the mantra “New Year’s Eve”, place the “bait” in front of his nose, about 10 cm away, at a 45 degree angle, and slowly pull it upwards to entice your dog to slowly stand up. The company’s main goal is to provide the best possible service to its customers.
2. At first, even if it stands up for a second, it doesn’t matter. You will be standing up longer and longer in the future. At first, don’t give it a little jerky right away to see if it can stand up straighter and longer. The longer you pull it, the more stable it will be. To keep it balanced, you’ll naturally start preparing it for the New Year.
3. Some dogs will separate their front paws, even up and down, and it doesn’t look like worship or congratulations. It’s okay, you can help him get closer to his front paws and let him gradually get used to standing and his front paws will naturally come together. Remember, always encourage him and let him know he’s doing well.
4. Once the dog stands long enough to naturally lean his front paws together and even start moving up and down in order to balance his body, it means your dog will celebrate the New Year. At this point, be sure to put the little jerky in your mouth and praise him loudly: good dog!
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Don’t forget to give treats as encouragement as soon as the dog completes the action. Remember not to train for too long or the dog will get bored.
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IV. Training dogs to play with children
Pomeranian
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IV. Training dogs to play with children
Know that the person in charge will also enjoy playing games with a well-trained, obedient dog because such a dog will respond to their commands. Increase your child’s sense of responsibility by telling him that dogs need protection and care, too, and letting him do the work that your child can do. Dogs have children with them, it is like having a good companion who is not afraid of tiredness and a happier dog life. Don’t care about the look of a dog coming home dirty after playing. When you see them get tired of sleeping with each other, you’ll know what a happy life is!
Optimal training age 2-5 months
[Training goal] To get the dog and child to communicate properly and have fun together.
Training difficulty
[Training steps]
1. A dog can become very alert when a child throws a retrieval toy. A well-trained dog will only do this when commanded to do so. Play training for finding objects is best done by adults. The child can only be involved if the dog knows exactly how to do it.
2. Children receive toys retrieved by the dog under adult supervision. All activities with a shared dog should be supervised by an adult until the child is a handful and until he can understand how to play with the dog and can control it.
3. When a child takes a toy, he can reward his dog with a treat. By playing games, your dog will learn that children have the right to live in human groups, too. He will also learn to play with children.
4. The dog must know that all the toys belong to the owner, even if the owner is a child. After the game is over, the child should let the dog see him put the toys back in the toy basket. This reinforces the child’s position in the dog’s eyes.
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The first good impression is important! Let the child who is meeting the dog for the first time sit on it, give the dog some snacks, and let the dog ask the child’s little hand to get to know the little owner. After getting to know each other, teach them how to play with the toy and show the child how to be gentle with the dog. If the dog goes crazy, have the child leave immediately and end the game. If you want your dog to be interested in humans and everyone to love him, he needs to spend more time than other dogs. For example, if he plays with other dogs for 5 minutes, the owner needs to play with the dog for at least 15 minutes.
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V. Train the dog to stay in the crate
Bichon Frise
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V. Training dogs to stay in their crates
The biggest focus of crate training is not to make the dog afraid of the crate, so dog owners start doing crate training to make the dog feel like the crate protects him and gives him a safe haven, not an area to punish him, and then let the dog slowly get used to crate training.
Optimal training age 2-5 months
[Training goal] To get the dog used to the crate and not feel repulsed by it.
Training difficulty
[Training steps]
1. When crate training, never use a strong and forceful method to pull the dog into the crate, or the dog will refuse to go in the crate even more. Crate training at the dog’s mealtime is the most effective method.
2. The dog owner can put the dog’s favorite snack or toy in the crate to entice the dog into the crate, or carry the dog into the crate to make it safer and enjoy it, don’t force the dog into the crate.
3. Let the dog wait in front of the crate for a while so that the dog feels anticipation to enter the crate.
4. Do not close the crate door at the beginning of the training, and close it after the dog gets used to the crate.
5. When the dog enters the crate, the dog owner should not forget to comfort and encourage the dog so that the dog will be more willing to enter the crate submissively. After crate training, the dog will get used to staying in the crate even when it is in the crate.
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Once the dog is used to getting in and out of the crate, the crate door can be closed. At this point, the owner must move around the crate to let the dog know that the owner is nearby. To ease the dog’s uneasiness in the crate. After initially closing the crate door, the dog can be let out to drink water for 30 minutes and then continue with the crate training. The interval between square dogs coming out for water can be gradually extended. It is recommended that dogs be fed an interval of 4 hours in crate training. Dogs come out every 4 hours to go to the bathroom and drink water. The dog gets used to the crate and will habitually return to rest even if the crate door is left open.
