Achieving Dog Training Success With The 18 "don'ts" Rules

A well-train dog usually leads a happier and healthier life andits owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion. Dogtraining - basic obedience, house and potty training aretherefore essential and important to a dog’s education.

The conventional method of dog training tips and guide would beto list a series of things that you should “Do” and you mighteven know the A-Z of dog training! But sometimes what should bedone can be said best by telling what should not be done. Hopeyou agree with me!

This article seeks to list 18 “Don’t” when you train your dog.The reasons for the don'ts will become evident as the lessonscontinue and each one is based upon the distinctive psychologyof the dog's mind.

1. DON'T punish your dog while you are angry or lack control ofyourself.

2. DON'T punish your dog with the lead or any instrument oftraining or anything he should associate with duty or pleasure.

3. DON'T sneak up on your dog or grab him from the rear.

4. DON'T chase your dog to catch him; he must come to you or runafter you.

5. DON'T coax your dog to you and then turn upon him with thewhip. You will regret the deception.

6. DON'T trick or fool or taunt your dog. It is cruel andinconsistent to tease your dog to come to you when he can not.

7. DON'T punish a dog by stepping on his paws needlessly. Theyare exceedingly sensitive. Don't twist his ears playfully orotherwise. Never strike him on the backbone, in the face or onthe ears.

8. DON'T grab your dog or reach for him quickly. He should neverfear his master, should not be made nervous by his master, andshould feel that punishment given is deserved.

9. DON'T nag your dog; don't be giving orders to him constantly;don't pester him with your shoutings.

10. DON'T praise a dog for doing a certain act, then at a latertime, scold him for doing the same act. If you permit him tobite your toes today and think it fun, do not strike him fordoing it tomorrow, when you are not in good humor. Consistencyis a chief virtue in dog training.

11. DON'T train your dog immediately or soon after he has eaten.

12. DON'T lose patience with a puppy younger than six months.Never throw or kick a puppy nor lift him by the head or leg orskin of the neck.

13. DON'T train him in feats requiring much strength orendurance until he is at least six months old.

14. DON'T work your dog without some short rest or play periodsduring training. A five-minute rest for every fifteen minutes oftraining is desirable.

15. DON'T permit everyone to give commands to your dog. Whileyou are training him, he must be a one-man dog, depending on youalone to feed him and care for him.

16. DON'T consider tricks the chief end or the chief part oftraining. Usefulness is the object sought in all instruction ofthe dog. Acts that spring naturally from the dog's instincts areto be fostered.

17. DON'T expect your dog to be a wonderful dog after a fewweeks of training; four months to a year may be necessary inorder to make the master proud of him, but the work is worth theeffort. Training never ends.

18. DON'T jump to the conclusion that your dog is dumb. He maydiffer with you believing that the trainer should know more thanthe dog.

To end, try to remember these 18 Don’ts rules, enjoy trainingyour dog and most importantly have lots of fun along the way!

About the author:Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of DogsObedienceTraining.com– The dog training resource site for a happier and healthierdog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep thecontent and live link intact.

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