Comments on: Is there a correct method for training a dog? http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog Puppy and Dog Training Tips and Tricks Fri, 11 May 2012 12:45:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: T J http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-239 T J Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:17:30 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-239 Well there is that old saying about skinning a cat, if that is what you mean. Over the course of 60 years of training dogs (30 as a pro) I have found that developing a training program is more important than the actual method used. You will find yourself beating your head against a never ending series of walls if you don't follow a logical progression. It really is best to teach a dog how to walk before you try to teach it how to run. Here is a flow chart for training a Retriever for an example. http://www.totalretriever.com/rj/totalretPDF.pdf A dog would be about 1 year at the completion of "basics", and at the end of transition at about 2 years. Advanced would continue throughout the dogs competitive life. Well there is that old saying about skinning a cat, if that is what you mean.
Over the course of 60 years of training dogs (30 as a pro) I have found that developing a training program is more important than the actual method used. You will find yourself beating your head against a never ending series of walls if you don’t follow a logical progression. It really is best to teach a dog how to walk before you try to teach it how to run.
Here is a flow chart for training a Retriever for an example. http://www.totalretriever.com/rj/totalretPDF.pdf
A dog would be about 1 year at the completion of “basics”, and at the end of transition at about 2 years. Advanced would continue throughout the dogs competitive life.

]]> By: maddie http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-238 maddie Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:29:36 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-238 Not really just if the dog don't't do what you wanted them to don't hit them. Not really just if the dog don’t't do what you wanted them to don’t hit them.

]]> By: ✘ Wheaten Mom http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-237 ✘ Wheaten Mom Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:28:55 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-237 hmmm, I think all dogs learn (acquire) new information the same. What makes the dog individual is what is most reinforcing and/or punishing for the dog. That is what makes each dog and each training program for that dog so individual. I don't think there is a "correct" form of training. I think there are forms of training that each person is more comfortable with. hmmm, I think all dogs learn (acquire) new information the same.

What makes the dog individual is what is most reinforcing and/or punishing for the dog. That is what makes each dog and each training program for that dog so individual.

I don’t think there is a “correct” form of training. I think there are forms of training that each person is more comfortable with.

]]> By: Nite Owl http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-236 Nite Owl Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:48:28 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-236 depends on the problems u have with your dog and what u wanna train it to do, go to animalplanet.com i have found most of their training ways very helpful, thats where i learned how to teach my dog tricks and with my type of dog that it would be relatively easy and it was depends on the problems u have with your dog and what u wanna train it to do, go to animalplanet.com i have found most of their training ways very helpful, thats where i learned how to teach my dog tricks and with my type of dog that it would be relatively easy and it was

]]> By: Julie D. http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-235 Julie D. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:37:42 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-235 Various methods.....and that depends on the dog AND the results you want. Each and every person has a different expectation. I sure don't expect the same things out of my Poodle mix as I use to with my Dobes, and I sure don't expect the same for my Bulldog. What I do expect from them is to be a good *citizen*. I train for my expectation, not what someone else expects me to. My lifestyle is not the same as my neighbors, cousins, etc. Various methods…..and that depends on the dog AND the results you want. Each and every person has a different expectation. I sure don’t expect the same things out of my Poodle mix as I use to with my Dobes, and I sure don’t expect the same for my Bulldog. What I do expect from them is to be a good *citizen*. I train for my expectation, not what someone else expects me to. My lifestyle is not the same as my neighbors, cousins, etc.

]]> By: brooker81503 http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-234 brooker81503 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:13:08 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-234 Yes there are several ways to "skin a cat". Find one that works for you then stick to it. Yes there are several ways to “skin a cat”.
Find one that works for you then stick to it.

]]> By: Vincent http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-233 Vincent Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:48:53 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-233 You are absolutely right. There are tons of different techniques and each one says that they are the best method / trainer. In the end you have to find what suits you and your dog the best.......similar to raising a child there is no one correct way. What I have been using with my GSD / Lab mix is positive reinforcement for all good behavior and a stern "No" for unwanted behavior. He is CGC certified and a Therapy dog as well. The key is after the "No" if the dog stops doing the unwanted behavior you need to shower the praise again to reinforce the good behavior. Never hit your dog or do the "Alpha Rollover". You need to dominate your dog mentally and not physically, as you do not want to get into a physical battle with your dog. You are absolutely right. There are tons of different techniques and each one says that they are the best method / trainer. In the end you have to find what suits you and your dog the best…….similar to raising a child there is no one correct way.
What I have been using with my GSD / Lab mix is positive reinforcement for all good behavior and a stern “No” for unwanted behavior. He is CGC certified and a Therapy dog as well. The key is after the “No” if the dog stops doing the unwanted behavior you need to shower the praise again to reinforce the good behavior. Never hit your dog or do the “Alpha Rollover”. You need to dominate your dog mentally and not physically, as you do not want to get into a physical battle with your dog.

]]> By: pinky http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-232 pinky Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:34:59 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-232 Consistency, persistency, kindness, gentleness and lots of love. Consistency, persistency, kindness, gentleness and lots of love.

]]> By: Bunny http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-231 Bunny Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:36:04 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-231 Train it with lots of praise, and don't get mad or frustrated with it. My Aunt got a mixed breed dog for my cousin, which was a mistake because about a year later she left home to go to college, and my aunt was left with the dog which she didn't know how to care for. She would get mad whenever it peed around the house and would shove his face in it. Now the dog is a very loud attention-barker and is just not a very well behaved dog over all. Train it with lots of praise, and don’t get mad or frustrated with it. My Aunt got a mixed breed dog for my cousin, which was a mistake because about a year later she left home to go to college, and my aunt was left with the dog which she didn’t know how to care for. She would get mad whenever it peed around the house and would shove his face in it. Now the dog is a very loud attention-barker and is just not a very well behaved dog over all.

]]> By: me http://puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/comment-page-1#comment-230 me Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:59:50 +0000 http://www.puppydogtraining.info/is-there-a-correct-method-for-training-a-dog/#comment-230 No different dogs respond differently. It sometimes depends on the breed of your dog how he/she will respond. Clicker training is always a good positive way to train your dog. here is a good link http://www.dogsindia.com/clicker_training_for_dogs.htm The main thing to remember is to be consistent No different dogs respond differently. It sometimes depends on the breed of your dog how he/she will respond. Clicker training is always a good positive way to train your dog. here is a good link http://www.dogsindia.com/clicker_training_for_dogs.htm The main thing to remember is to be consistent

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