Characteristic errors of the trainer

Every dog owner would like his dogwas intelligent and obedient. But some dogs are easygoing and calm, others - do not give in to training. To the widespread commands "to sit!", "To lie!", "Fu!" it is possible to accustom any dog, but if during the training to allow some, very common among beginners mistakes, then to achieve success will be much more difficult. To develop the necessary conditioned reflexes in the dog, one must try to avoid characteristic errors of the trainer.

Characteristic errors of the trainer

The use of excessive loads and strongstimuli. The method of training should be selected depending on the age and type of dog. The use of excessively strong stimuli when working with a puppy can cause fear of the trainer and problems of a psychological nature.

Ignorance by the trainer of the characteristics of the behavior of the dog, its nature, physical condition at the moment.

Inattention of the trainer to the manifestation of the dog's innate propensity, untimely and improper promotion of this manifestation (for example, barking of an approaching stranger, etc.).

"Humanizing" the dog, i.e. Assessment of the behavior of the dog as human actions.

Inability to correctly develop a conditioned reflex in the dog, apply unconditional and conditioned stimuli, and timely fix the correct actions of the dog with encouragement.

Poor training by the trainer himselfthe submission of commands, gestures and signals, a violation of uniformity in their application, which confuses the dog and delays the formation of a conditioned reflex produced from it.

Replacing the command with a consonant or a word close to it (instead of the command "sit!" Then "sit down!", Then "sit down!"), Fuzzy command submission, etc.

Negligence in the treatment of the dog in the class: advancing on the paws, accidental strikes with a leash or his carbine on the head; inept use and adjustment of equipment used during training.

Sluggish and indecisive behavior of the selftrainer, monotonous, insecure teams, lack of exactingness and perseverance in the compulsory performance of the dog command, the pleading voice intonation.

Change the nickname of the dog, the use of the nickname in a diminutive and caressing manner.

It is unnecessary to use the prohibition command "fu!"(" Not! ") With a strong impact that sometimes intimidates some dogs, or, conversely, frequent" fu! "Without reinforcement by an unconditioned stimulus, which creates an indifferent attitude of the dog to this important team.

Promotion of the dog at the time or immediately after the filing of the prohibiting team "fu!".

The attitude to dog training for everyoneowner's misc. Someone from the owner studies volumes of literature on dog training, someone relies on their own experience and knowledge, someone more trusts the "whip", someone - the "carrot". Which approach is better? The choice is yours!

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