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Mutual respect builds a bond between you and your dog. By giving your dog the proper mixture of positive and negative training, you show respect for his talents and he learns to respect your authority.


In the realm of dog training also there is the preponderance of tips and secrets. While to many these secrets and tips are needed to groom the dog, to others any dog training without these two is completely impractical. You can also apply this if you have a brought a dog to your house recently. When should you begin the dog training? There are many opinions on this. However according to many the best time is when it is a puppy. The most perfect time to train a puppy is when it is at 6 to 8 weeks of age.   


Well, you can train an older dog of course but that involves more time. On the contrary during this time a puppy is identical to a sheet and you can write on it anything you like. Now the method of training is ostensible and its learning process is almost like the human beings. But remember that the triumph of the training depends on the success of the trainer who is also the owner. The owner is the best person to know his dog and as a result can also be the best trainer. Nevertheless the adaptability of the dog also plays a crucial role.


 For this reason try to be knowledgeable of the dog from the very beginning. This is highly essential since like human beings no dog is similar. The behavior, attitude, approach of the dog depends its own gene. Hence the method of training also varies and it will be inappropriate to apply one method in case of the other one. Try to be cautious of all these from the commencement.       

 

There is an assortment of methods of dog training. Among these there is a highly effective and proven method and that emphasizes the need of positive reinforcement. This helps to boost the energy of the dog and also forms a close relationship between the owner and the pet dog. You can also initiate the concept of positive reinforcement by means of introducing treats and rewards. Dogs are intelligent animals and so they remain always aware of their masters’ praises. If it realizes that it will get a reward against every good performance and at each time, it will do the same. But try to give the treat only if excels in performance. This should be given seldom. It may become equivalent to leniency if this is given frequently. This should never be done or else your dog may become more aggressive. 


Each and every command during the command training should be unambiguous and also of one word. This helps the dog to comprehend the command and act in view of that. On the other hand never try to punish your puppy physically or even admonish. The same should be done even if it commits a blunder or destroys anything. In this case an angry attitude with a harsh voice will be enough for it. This will make it ascertain its offense.


It is also essential to establish yourself as the leader since dogs venerate the leader only and none else.

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