Any dog, like a child, needs education. Untrained dogs do not obey the owner, spoil various things in the house, go to the toilet anywhere, run away for a walk, chase cats and mongrels, and generally cause a lot of trouble and problems to their owner. In order for your dog to behave civilly, unquestioningly carry out all the given commands, understand its place in the house and not do stupid things while walking, you need training.

1. HOW TO TRAIN A DOG: RULES, METHODS, TIPS
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To bring up a smart and obedient dog that fulfills all the commands of the owner,
training is needed. In many cities there are special training courses conducted by
professional cynologists. But since this service costs money and, as a rule, is more in
demand among breeders of elite dog breeds preparing for various competitions and
exhibitions, many owners train animals at home, resorting to simple and understandable
recommendations from specialists.
In the article we will talk about the rules and methods of training dogs of large, small
and medium breeds, at what age and how often you need to train a puppy, whether it is
possible to train an adult dog, the main mistakes made by owners in training, training
tips from experts.

2. Why train a dog
Any dog, like a child, needs education. Untrained dogs do not obey the owner, spoil
various things in the house, go to the toilet anywhere, run away for a walk, chase cats
and mongrels, and generally cause a lot of trouble and problems to their owner.
In order for your dog to behave civilly, unquestioningly carry out all the given
commands, understand its place in the house and not do stupid things while walking,
you need training.
Where to get dog training
Dog training involves teaching the animal different commands. The simplest and most
common: "Sit", "Lie down", "Stand", "Next", "To me", "Voice", "Place", "Give me a paw",
"Fu!" and etc.
It is best to teach your dog commands outside. It is desirable to choose a place that is
calm and spacious. It is important that it is familiar to the pet. There should be no other
animals nearby that will distract the dog. The presence of strangers is also
undesirable. The dog should be completely carried away by the owner and be as
concentrated as possible on his speech, and not on extraneous sounds.
How much to train a dog: frequency of classes
It is recommended to train your dog every day. The duration of the first lessons is 30-40
minutes, in the future the time increases to 1-1.5 hours. If a puppy under the age of 6
months is being trained, the duration of the lessons should not exceed 15-20 minutes.
If the owner has the opportunity to enroll a dog for training in a specialized club, you can
agree on 1-2 classes per week. The owner can follow the learning process, memorize
various nuances, and on other days train the animal on his own at home, honing the
skills acquired by the dog.
At what age can you train a puppy at home
Some experts recommend starting training dogs from 6-7 months. However, according
to experienced breeders, many dog breeds are ready for training as early as 3-4 months
of age. Puppies lend themselves well to training, are quickly trained and remember
commands well. They grow up smart and obedient dogs.

3. WHO To Train Your Puppy
Preparing for training: where to start
In order for dog training to lead to positive results, you need the right preparation for the
learning process. You should start by preparing the dog.
Recommendations for preparing the animal:
1. Before training, you can not feed the dog, because after feeding it must rest. In
addition, active movement on a full stomach increases the likelihood of volvulus and
other problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Before training, the owner needs to establish contact with the dog, play with it, pet it.

4. 3. In order for the dog to fully concentrate on the learning process, you must first
release it to the toilet to satisfy natural needs.
4. To train a dog on the street, you will need some ammunition items: a soft leather
collar, a leash (length from 1 to 15 meters), a treat for motivation and encouragement
for following commands. Dogs of medium and large breeds will also need a muzzle.
Basic rules and methods of dog training
There are some rules and training methods that will help novice dog breeders bring up
all the necessary qualities in pets.
Basic rules of training:
1. One person should teach the dog commands. It is not necessary to engage in raising
a pet for all family members.
2. You need to train your dog in a good mood. Negative emotions and irritability of the
owner will not allow you to establish friendly contact with the dog and achieve positive
results in training.
3. Think over the training program, taking into account the nature of the animal.
4. Training can only be done when the dog is in good physical shape. You can not train
new pets that have a lethargic appearance and any health problems.
5. End your workout with praise for every success and, of course, don't forget to reward
your dog with your favorite treat. She will definitely appreciate it and will look forward to
the next lesson.
There are many methods of dog training: pointing, pushing, imitation, playful and
defensive behavior, passive flexion, reduction of a behavioral act, etc. Such methods
are more often used by professional cynologists.
An ordinary dog breeder who wants to teach his pet different commands can choose the
easiest way to learn - motivation with an incentive to perform a certain action, where the
motivational element is a tasty treat or the dog's favorite toy.
The imitation method is relevant for training puppies if the family already has an adult
trained dog that will set a good role model for the younger generation.

5. Training Techniques
Features of training dogs of different breeds
Each breed of dog has its own characteristics of behavior and character. This is
important to consider when compiling a training program for a particular animal.

6. Training puppies of small breeds
Dogs of small breeds belong to the decorative group. They have a small weight, up to
10 kg, miniature size. It is convenient to keep such animals in city apartments, they do
not create much trouble, they eat little and do not pose a particular danger to others. But
this does not at all exclude the need to educate a dog so that further communication
and living with it brings only joy and pleasure to the owner.
What a small breed dog should know and be able to do:
1. Know your place in the house.
2. Perform the command "Place", "Come to me" and "Lie down".
3. Be trained to the collar and leash.
4. Obey the owner and stop your actions when you hear the command "Fu!" or "You
can't."
5. Go to the toilet on a special tray or while walking outside.
6. Do not show aggression when the owner performs the necessary medical and
hygienic manipulations on it.
7. The dog should not beg the owner for treats from the table. She needs to be
accustomed to a diet - 2-4 times a day, depending on age.
8. On walks, the dog should not run far from the owner, chase other animals or people.
In order for a small dog to perform all the necessary actions, it must be trained from an
early age, instill obedience and good behavior in it.
Training puppies of medium and large breeds
For dogs of medium and large breeds, an individual training program is drawn up, taking
into account their characteristics and character.
For example, shepherd dogs and other service dogs are considered the smartest
animals, and their intellectual abilities are manifested from the first months of life. If the
owner starts training in time, such a dog will become the most devoted and obedient,
ready to unquestioningly carry out all the commands of the owner.
Dogs of fighting breeds require special education and training. They are aggressive and
can be dangerous to others. In training, you need to show willpower and an iron
character, which will help raise an obedient and socially harmless dog.
Can an adult dog be trained?
Many people think that it is impossible to teach commands to an adult dog, but this
opinion is erroneous. With the right approach in training, you can educate and discipline

7. even an elderly animal. The only caveat: training dogs with already established
behaviors and character is a longer process that requires perseverance, patience and
self-control from the owner. It is unacceptable to show aggression, only friendly contact
will induce the animal to fulfill the instructions of the owner.
dog training mistakes
Inexperienced dog breeders often make mistakes when training pets, due to which the
learning process is difficult or does not work at all. Consider the most common.
Mistakes in training:
1. The desire to “humanize” the dog, making demands on it that are too high and
unfeasible for the animal. A person must subjectively assess the capabilities of
the dog, the characteristics of its behavior and intelligence. You can not demand
and try to instill in animals the skills typical of humans.
2. Lack of an individual approach in the training process. Each dog is individual,
therefore, when developing a training strategy for training, the owner must take
into account the breed of the dog, its character, age and other personal criteria.
3. The desire to work out as many skills as possible in one training process. Lack
of consistency in the development of various techniques, careless development
of acquired skills. Such training does not give good results. Any new skill needs
to be worked out, bringing it to automatism. Be sure to follow a strict sequence -
from simple techniques to more complex ones.
4. Overtraining associated with excessively frequent classes and a very long
learning process at a time, which leads to overwork of the nervous system of the
animal. The owner needs to control the time of classes and not force her to
perform the same action more than 2-3 times. Also, do not train several times a
day. Your dog needs to take time to rest.
5. Misuse of treats given as a reward. Dog handlers do not recommend giving a
treat to a dog after each meal. She will quickly eat up and stop obeying the
owner. You can thank the dog for obedience with a kind word or stroking.
Dog Training Tips:
1. Commands must be pronounced loudly, briefly, with confident intonation.
2. You can not be too strict in dealing with animals. Have patience and
control your emotions. You can not beat and severely punish the dog for
disobedience.

8. 3. Each technique should be repeated at each lesson, practicing the acquired
skill.
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