It is fair to assume that a vast majority of people out there have been exposed to the phrase "You cant teach an old dog new tricks." Perhaps more applicable to humans that dogs, a canine of any age is perfectly capable of adding a new trick or two to their repertoire. Behavior modification is handled in much the same way, no matter the age of the dog. Although must all dog owners will agree that it is easier to instill the correct behavior into a younger dog than it is to correct behavior already learned by an older dog, this does not mean that it is impossible for the old dog to change.
The first thing to remember when training a dog to do new tricks, whether it be a puppy or an older dog, is that patience is king. Just like humans, canines learn at their own pace, and nothing but patience and consistency will do anything to change that. An owner should never raise their voice when working with a dog, it will accomplish nothing, and sometimes prove to be counteractive. Instead, remain calm and persistent in what behavior is commanded of the dog. Be sure to always offer praise and reward as a result of the dog performing the desired actions, doing so will help to positively reinforce such behavior.
Another thing to keep in mind is that repetition is key when training a dog to perform tricks. An owner cannot expect their canine to be able to "sit" or "shake" after just a few attempts are learning the behavior. It takes a good deal of time and patience, on the part of both parties, to instill such behavior. Also, once the behavior is learned by the canine, that trick should be practiced regularly. It is oftentimes possible for the dog to forget a trick that was once learned, but no longer practiced.
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Sure fire ways to teach an old dog new tricks
Senin, 30 Mei 2016
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Dog Tricks
Teaching your dog tricks is not only cute and fun, but actually quite beneficial to both you and the dog. Tricks are not just to be cute, nor are they only for small or cute dogs. Tricks are for all dogs and can help tremendously in curbing behavior problems. Dog tricks are especially great for very hyperactive dogs. All dogs can learn tricks, its just a matter of finding what makes them tick.
Training your dog tricks, helps stimulate their mind and help to where them out. Physical exercise is not the only way to tire your dog. Making your dog think is actually quite exhausting for them too! Of course there are some breeds that are known for doing great tricks such as the Border Collie, and their are other breeds that are said to be slower like the Rottweiler or the mastiff. I have to disagree, I think all breeds are excellent in learning tricks, again you just have to find what they want to work for. What do they find rewarding?
Once you find what they find rewarding, such as a favorite treat or toy, you can teach your dog anything you want. They Sky is the limit! When teaching your dog tricks, you want to start out with something easy such as shake. I recommend using the Clicker
What exactly is a clicker? It is simply a tool that makes a click sound to mark the exact second your dog does what you want. Each click equals they get a reward. Dogs catch on fast to what that click means and will try anything to make you click!
I recommend teaching your dog at least five easy type tricks, so both of you can get the hang of teaching and learning, along with how to manage clicker, rewards, and dogs. One great tool to have when teaching tricks is a Treat Bag
Once your dog is doing those five easy tricks, move on to something harder. Gradually build up to more challenging tricks. Soon youll be having a dog doing service dog based tricks such as helping with laundry by putting laundry in the basket or even pulling the laundry basket to your washer for you. How about turning on and off lights? Thats always a fun one and a crowd pleaser. Need a drink from the fridge? Send your dog! There are lots you can do with tricks!
Dog tricks dont only wear out your dog, they help give them a job to do. Dogs love having jobs to do and if you dont give them one, they will find themselves one such as chewing up your favorite shoes or designing the yard with nice big holes. Training your dog tricks, is also an excellent bonding experience for you both. Your dog will love you for teaching him tricks!
If your interested in teaching your dog tricks, there are many books out to get you started. Heres a list of some just to name a few:
- 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
- Dog Tricks: Fun and Games for Your Clever Canine
- The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook: A Step-by-Step Interactive Curriculum to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
- 101 Ways to Do More with Your Dog: Make Your Dog a Superdog with Sports, Games, Exercises, Tricks, Mental Challenges, Crafts, and Bonding
If youd rather learn how to teach your dog tricks by watching videos, heres some I recommend:
- Best of 101 Dog Tricks
- Dog Tricks Volume 1 - Dog & Puppy Training DVD
- Old Dog, New Tricks V.1
If your new to clicker training, I highly recommend starting with Clicking With Your Dog
. This book is extremely useful and is actually the book that started me in clicker training. It also has a lot of useful tricks to teach your dog. Trick of the week: Shake
This weeks trick is to Shake. Where your dog will put his paw in your hand.
First, with your dog sitting, kneel down to face him. Hold a treat firmly in your hand so that your dog is able to smell it but not get it. Position your hand near his nose but to one side of his body so that he turns his head slightly. This will take the wight off the leg he is facing away from. Encourage him to try to get the treat. Most dogs will try to open your hand with a paw. As soon as his paw touches your hand, click, open your hand, and reward. Repeat this several times with both front paws. Then add in a verbal command just before you click, such as "Shake". If you want your dog to shake with both paws, one at a time, on cue, feel free to put a different cue on each paw. You can use Shake for the right paw and left or touch for the left paw. Use what ever cue you want.
If your dog is having trouble with this, you can break it down for them. If they lift their paw just the tiniest bit off the floor, click and treat them! Build on that getting them to bring their paw up higher and higher, rewarding each effort. Praise big time when the paw actually gets in your hand!
Have fun with this! This is usually a great trick to start off with and is usually pretty easy. I wish I could post pictures but my camera is on its last leg! The quality is horrible and Im the only one to take the pictures. Makes it kind of hard to get a picture of the tricks when your also the one teaching the tricks. So for now, well have to do with out.
Training with Rusty Toys Tricks Frisbees
Minggu, 07 Februari 2016
0 komentar Label: Dog Training, frisbees, rusty, toys, training, tricks, with So I might be fabulous at basic obedience and fixing problem behaviors but Ive been slowly stepping out of "just sticking to the basics" and moving forward into the world of trick training. I have been watching multiple stunt dogs perform over the past few years and the way those dogs work with their trainers absolutely blows me away! Those duos are incredible! 
When my husband and I first brought Rusty into the family, towards the end of October 2014, he was quite literally afraid of everything! Even my hardwood floors! The littlest noise would send him running across the room, tail between his legs. This wasnt because the previous owners had abused him but because he had been an outdoor dog for the first year and a half of his life. He didnt know what a hardwood floor felt like or even what a hallway was and he was absolutely terrified of stepping on it. In a little less than a week of having him as part of our family I had helped him build enough confidence to walk casually down that hardwood hallway. Today we have a spectacular bond and I have no doubts about being as great as those other duos I have been watching. My main goal is not only to have Rusty be well rounded in basic obedience so he can show everyone the how-tos of dog training, but to be able to expand our knowledge, together, in new tricks and sports!
Lately Rusty and I have been playing around with Frisbees. He had never seen one before a few weeks ago and didnt know what to do when I rolled it in front of him for the first time but after a little encouragement he would soon fetch and return it. After taking him to the park it was then that I realized, my dog is completely out of shape. I had figured he would be full of energy, rearing to go but after about seven throws he let me know he was done. Over the past few weeks we have been slowly building up his stamina, and improving my throwing capabilities, we are finally getting somewhere! He jumps, leaps and soars through the air after the Frisbees and every time he catches one I can tell he gets overwhelmed with excitement! His ears perk forward, he gets a pep in his step and a wiggle in his butt. He brings that Frisbee right back to me and drops it at my feet as if saying "throw it again". When he misses he just picks it up, and walks in the opposite direction from me as if to say "learn to throw mom".
I deserve it.
When working with Frisbees at a training stand point and not just a "im throwing this and your retrieving it because its fun and it wears you out" stand point you really learn how hard some trainers work with their dogs to get where they are today! Im sure some of you are saying "oh I can throw a Frisbee" but when you go out and try to set up the perfect throw and youre calculating every one of your dogs next moves, will he have to jump?, was that throw too low?, will the Frisbee take off in a different direction and come right back to you instead like a boomerang?, it becomes so much more complicated than "just throwing a Frisbee". You really have to set the dog up to succeed in catching your throws and that involves a lot of practice on your end. Working with Frisbee dogs definitely takes an incredible amount of time, patience and skill!
For now, Rusty and I are just enjoying learning new things as we go when it comes to tricks but I know together we can achieve anything as long as we work our hardest and best at it! We will be there someday, and sooner than we may think!
