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03-13-2005, 02:59 PM
Courteous Canine- Pat Nolan
TEACH YOUR DOG TO BE A COURTEOUS CANINEBy the Instructors at Doggie Door
Dogs that lack self-confidence, who are destructive or act spoiled and demanding are dogs that need structure and benevolent discipline in their lives.
Just like children, dogs need to learn good manners and what the rules of the house are. DOGS NEED YOUR LEADERSHIP, and here's how you can provide it:
Teach your dog to say PLEASE for what he receives. Implement a "Please and Thank You" program as part of his daily life.
Example: suppose your dog wants a treat? You ask your dog to SIT. (SIT = PLEASE) When he complies by sitting, you give him that treat and say "THANK YOU!"
If your dog wants his breakfast or dinner, you might ask him to DOWN first. Once he downs, you then reward him with his meal and say, "THANK YOU!"
Does your dog love to go for walks? Ask him to STAND QUIETLY to have his leash put on. When he does this for you, leash him up and thank him. Also ask him to WAIT until you exit the doorway first.
When your dog wants to play, ask him to DO A TRICK first. When he does, reward him with his favorite toy and play with him.
Anytime your dog is presented with something he enjoys, consider asking him for something in return. Reward your dog when he is courteous toward you and others by giving him something that he
wants, and you will see all of these great behaviors increase. This is the beauty of positive reinforcement training!Remember that a reward to your dog could be many things; i.e., food treats, tug games, a game of fetch with a tennis ball, going for a ride, sniffing everything in sight, chase games, running through a field, being petted and praised, and lots of other activities. Make a list of 10 of your dogs most favorite reinforcers, and then use those reinforcers to motivate him during training.
When your dog realizes you will always be there to provide him with valuable resources, fun and other amenities of life, you'll begin to notice that he'll be more than willing to join you in this spirit of mutual cooperation. His trust in you will not only strengthen your relationship, but his overall outlook on life will be positive and upbeat.
This is a WIN-WIN program for both humans and dogs. It is based on establishing mutual cooperation and appreciation. Part of providing structure in your dog's life means setting him up to succeed! If you continue to train him using positive methods, he will reward you by behaving just the way you want him to. Reward all good behaviors, and then just watch them increase. It happens all the time!
Dogs that are pushy, demanding or destructive become more courteous - substituting new and better behaviors for those old ones. Dogs that suffer from low self-esteem develop more confidence because what they are doing is working for them and they are winning! Dogs that are spoiled start to understand that they now have to work for their rewards - not just receive them.
Teach everyone in your family to implement the PLEASE AND THANK YOU program. This provides many additional opportunities throughout the day for your dog to receive rewards and privileges.
If you follow this program for the rest of your dog's life, and you are consistent with it, your reward will be having a well-behaved and courteous canine.
TEACH YOUR DOG TO BE A COURTEOUS CANINEBy the Instructors at Doggie Door
Dogs that lack self-confidence, who are destructive or act spoiled and demanding are dogs that need structure and benevolent discipline in their lives.
Just like children, dogs need to learn good manners and what the rules of the house are. DOGS NEED YOUR LEADERSHIP, and here's how you can provide it:
Teach your dog to say PLEASE for what he receives. Implement a "Please and Thank You" program as part of his daily life.
Example: suppose your dog wants a treat? You ask your dog to SIT. (SIT = PLEASE) When he complies by sitting, you give him that treat and say "THANK YOU!"
If your dog wants his breakfast or dinner, you might ask him to DOWN first. Once he downs, you then reward him with his meal and say, "THANK YOU!"
Does your dog love to go for walks? Ask him to STAND QUIETLY to have his leash put on. When he does this for you, leash him up and thank him. Also ask him to WAIT until you exit the doorway first.
When your dog wants to play, ask him to DO A TRICK first. When he does, reward him with his favorite toy and play with him.
Anytime your dog is presented with something he enjoys, consider asking him for something in return. Reward your dog when he is courteous toward you and others by giving him something that he
wants, and you will see all of these great behaviors increase. This is the beauty of positive reinforcement training!Remember that a reward to your dog could be many things; i.e., food treats, tug games, a game of fetch with a tennis ball, going for a ride, sniffing everything in sight, chase games, running through a field, being petted and praised, and lots of other activities. Make a list of 10 of your dogs most favorite reinforcers, and then use those reinforcers to motivate him during training.
When your dog realizes you will always be there to provide him with valuable resources, fun and other amenities of life, you'll begin to notice that he'll be more than willing to join you in this spirit of mutual cooperation. His trust in you will not only strengthen your relationship, but his overall outlook on life will be positive and upbeat.
This is a WIN-WIN program for both humans and dogs. It is based on establishing mutual cooperation and appreciation. Part of providing structure in your dog's life means setting him up to succeed! If you continue to train him using positive methods, he will reward you by behaving just the way you want him to. Reward all good behaviors, and then just watch them increase. It happens all the time!
Dogs that are pushy, demanding or destructive become more courteous - substituting new and better behaviors for those old ones. Dogs that suffer from low self-esteem develop more confidence because what they are doing is working for them and they are winning! Dogs that are spoiled start to understand that they now have to work for their rewards - not just receive them.
Teach everyone in your family to implement the PLEASE AND THANK YOU program. This provides many additional opportunities throughout the day for your dog to receive rewards and privileges.
If you follow this program for the rest of your dog's life, and you are consistent with it, your reward will be having a well-behaved and courteous canine.