Dog Treats as an Effective Training Tool
As we all know,training dogs has never been easy. If not for the tools
that we use in dog training we may have gone nowhere and probably rats
became man’s best friend. As a dog lover, I actually shudder at the
thought. And if that were the case, then there would never have been a
domesticated dog and they would all be in the wilderness living like
wolves. Thank God for the training tools.
One of these tools
happens to be the Dog Training Treats, also known as doggie treats but
for this purpose, are to be used as a training tool. Using dog training
treats is also known as the reward method in dog training. Training
treats are very effective in the learning phase of the training.
A
pat on the head may be sufficient for some dogs who has shown good
behavior, other dogs may need a little incentive to consistently
respond to our commands. Treats thus become an excellent way to
reinforce desired behavior if they are used properly.
Using
dog training treats is one of the most positive and encouraging ways to
train your dog to behave in an acceptable manner. This is a better
alternative to other training methods that use violence and physical
punishment. The dog training treats method is used together with a lot
of praising for something the dog has learned and done well.
Using
training treats also gives your dog something to look forward to during
these training sessions. They are always happy to receive these treats
from you and they don’t even know it’s a learning process.
It is
important to note that in using training treats the reward must be
given to the dog immediately. Otherwise the dog might believe that it
is being rewarded for another thing that he has done rather than the
behavior that we want rewarded.
Consistency should also be
practiced by the owner and all members of the family that interact with
the dog. The same commands should be used by all so as not to cause the
dog some confusion. It also means that we should reward the desired
behavior and not the unwanted ones.
For the dog training
treats to be fully effective, always use treats that your dog really
likes. Something enticing and irresistible to him. It should be small
and soft, something that he could gulp down immediately. Something from
your refrigerator can be used as treats like small pieces of hotdog,
cheese, cooked chicken and beef have proven effective. While others
prefer to purchase small soft commercial dog treats that are readily
available.
Most dogs prefer the food treats but some of them
respond to toy treats rather than the former. In the same way, give
your dog their favorite toy every time he has done good in the training
process.
There are two ways in using training treats. First as a
reward for a desired behavior, and second as a motivator, in the class
of the carrot and stick method, to induce a certain behavior.
Using
training treats is an enjoyable learning experience for the dog and his
owner/trainer. But full knowledge of using training treats is
essential. If used in an improper way, the dog might develop some
unwanted traits like always expecting treats before doing something
desirable or even begging.
Dog Training Treats is an important
tool in training. It also strengthens the bond between the owner and
pet more than any other training method because it is not based on
fear. Trust and respect grows between them and the experience is
something that cannot be forgotten easily. Training treats make the
training process fun for both dog and owner simply because the dog gets
a reward and the owner gets so much satisfaction in getting the desired
behavior from the pet.
As pet lovers, we all know that, that feeling is priceless.
By Scott Williams
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Scott Williams is a freelance copywriter with a special interest in pets and an expert in dog training . For effective and easy dog training please visit http://dogpottytraining.blogspot.com. He has also been a frequent traveler and expert in finding cheap vacation packages and plane tickets
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