Thursday, November 23, 2006

Teaching A Dog A New Behavior

When first teaching a dog a new behavior it is important to let him know when he has done the right thing and when he has done the wrong thing. Offering your dog their favorite treat or toy when they do the right thing will teach them to repeat that behavior when asked.

It is also important to let them know when they have done the wrong thing. Saying the word "No" and guiding them into the proper behavior each time can correct the wrong behavior. By saying "No" and guiding your dog instead of physically correcting the dog, will teach them to follow the correct behavior every time they hear the word "No".

This type of training is positive reinforcement and works very well.

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