Isn't it amazing to witness the maturation of children? From their first steps to opening those child-safe locks their accomplishments surprise us. So, it shouldn't shock you to learn that it's often easier for a child to train a dog than it is for most adults. Why is this?
Children have patience. And, they think pet training fun. Dogs usually respond to even the playful commands of a child, but stricter commands are even more successful.
Dogs understand gestures well, therefore, by learning a few hand/body and voice commands your children can easily train them. Here are some pointers for children who want to train their dog.
1. Use Hand Gestures: Since children do not have a commanding voices, they should focus on learning hand gestures to control the dog.
2. Keep training session under 15 minutes: Dogs can get bored and lose interest after 15 minutes of training (just like a child!), so it is better to keep the sessions shorter to maintain their attention.
3. Be Firm with the Dog: Dogs will submit to children if are consistently firm.
4. Focus on One Command at a Time: Get the dog's attention by using a hand gesture and voice command at the simultaneously. For example, if teaching a dog to sit, say, "sit!" while pressing on his backside until he sits. Once he has learned that command, your child can teach him another one.
5. Be Lavish With Praise and Affection: After correctly obeying each command, your dog deserves, and will welcome, lots of praises and affection. This will further motivate your dog to obey your child or anyone else in your family.
By following these five suggestions, children can be very effective dog trainers while further bonding with their pets. - 14915
Children have patience. And, they think pet training fun. Dogs usually respond to even the playful commands of a child, but stricter commands are even more successful.
Dogs understand gestures well, therefore, by learning a few hand/body and voice commands your children can easily train them. Here are some pointers for children who want to train their dog.
1. Use Hand Gestures: Since children do not have a commanding voices, they should focus on learning hand gestures to control the dog.
2. Keep training session under 15 minutes: Dogs can get bored and lose interest after 15 minutes of training (just like a child!), so it is better to keep the sessions shorter to maintain their attention.
3. Be Firm with the Dog: Dogs will submit to children if are consistently firm.
4. Focus on One Command at a Time: Get the dog's attention by using a hand gesture and voice command at the simultaneously. For example, if teaching a dog to sit, say, "sit!" while pressing on his backside until he sits. Once he has learned that command, your child can teach him another one.
5. Be Lavish With Praise and Affection: After correctly obeying each command, your dog deserves, and will welcome, lots of praises and affection. This will further motivate your dog to obey your child or anyone else in your family.
By following these five suggestions, children can be very effective dog trainers while further bonding with their pets. - 14915
About the Author:
Donald Bulger has taught his children to train their two family pets, a Poodle, and a Labrador Retriever. Donald and his wife are interested in, and frequently write about, online colleges and accelerated online degree programs for working professionals.
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