Dog Training: The Six Common Mistakes To Avoid
When new trainers start training, they tend to make a lot of mistakes in their approach and methods in their training process. There are some mistakes that are common among most trainers.
Expecting too much- The individual who makes this mistake is usually a true dog lover. The problem steps in only when they see all the tricks their neighbors dog can do, watch the well trained pets of their favorite TV show characters or when they go to the park and see all the pet owners enjoying the company of their dogs that are obedient and well trained. At this point, they tend to forget all the time, patience and money that has been spent to train these dogs.
Giving up Soon- It is the mistake of giving up. Unfortunately, they lack the patience or commitment to achieve the result they want their dog to do. Finally, the owners decide that their pet can't learn to play Frisbee at all just because it could not learn in an hour.
Less Consistency- If you tell your dog not to jump on you when you are in your business suit and expect them to mind, don't let them jump on you when you are wearing your jogging clothes either. Consistent training is imperative if you want a well-trained dog.
Not following the lessons- By repeatedly and consistently training your dog, they will listen to your lessons and would love it. If you spend few minutes only on Monday and nothing until Saturday, then it would be difficult for your dog to learn the lessons.
Different techniques- This is also another common mistake done by novice trainers. They use different techniques to train their pets. Seeking other trainer's experiences can be useless. By doing this, you and your pet will frustrated, as each trainer has different techniques to train their respective dogs. Perhaps, choose a best and easy method that works for you. Be consistent and you will see much better results from your dog.
The major mistake the trainer makes is by thinking that the training is over. Training is a learning process and it doesn't have an end. Your dog may learn some commands and know it well. So why do you stop there? Your dog loves to learn and you are a good trainer. Train your dog something new and enjoy your day forever.
With the knowledge of these mistakes trainers often make, you can recognize some of the common feelings which you might have encountered for yourself. You can now stem these mistakes before they become a problem.
Filed under RVs and Pets by John Mailer
