German Shorthaired Pointer Training: Keys To Success

By Laura Sutton


Bringing a new puppy home is a joyful experience. But as the weeks drag on, that excitement can turn into annoyance and frustration. You will be disappointed with one more clutter to clean up or a portion of the sofa with holes. Bring back that early enjoyment by teaching a dog how to behave. In this post, we are going to go over some of the tips of the trade in German Shorthaired Pointer training.

There are various sources available to help you in developing a good training program for your furry pet. Aside from the veterinarian, book and magazines on training, you may also discuss with other owners of your same breed. Take the information you have gathered and utilize it to create a training program developed especially for your furry companion.

Positive behavior training is the most effective, humane training philosophy. Instead of scolding or punishing your four-legged friend in response to an inappropriate behavior, avoid reinforcing it. Negative reinforcement doesn't encourage trust between you and your dog. Positive reinforcement on the other hand works magic to instill good behavior in your furry pet. Treats, praise, toys and play time are probably the most popular positive reinforcements you may use during training. When using treats, understand that you ought to begin to taper off on the treats and switch to praise to stop him from becoming treat-dependent.

German Shorthaired Pointer training needs to be consistent. If there are several trainers, be certain that they're all being consistent with rewards and commands. Use the same phrases and commands in every training session with your four-legged companion to avoid confusion. Don't send out mixed signals to your four-legged friend when he misbehaves. If you seem to be entertained by unacceptable behavior, your furry friend will assume his behavior is appropriate and will do it again. This will hold off your training and it can lead to discouragement. Regardless of how amusing the misbehavior may be, it is necessary to correct the dog with consistency.

Always be patient when you train your canine companion. Each dog has a unique pace in how he learns things. Some dogs could learn really fast, while some dogs may take their time. If you're to instill the best behaviors in your pet, you should have patience.

The tips stated above will help you get on the right course towards having a solid connection with your pet dog for a few years. You cannot expect to do this overnight. Nevertheless, if you are consistent and remain patient, you can create a better relationship between you and your pet.




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