Have you ever encountered such a situation? You take your dog out for a walk, but when it sees other dogs or people, it excitedly pulls you over, no matter how you call his name, it ignores you. Or, you want your dog to sit or lie down, but it doesn...
Have you ever encountered such a situation?
You take your dog out for a walk, but when it sees other dogs or people, it excitedly pulls you over, no matter how you call his name, it ignores you.
Or, you want your dog to sit or lie down, but it doesn't move or run around, completely disobeying your instructions.
Or, you want your dog to wait for you in a place for a while, but it follows you or breaks around and bites, causing you a lot of trouble.
If you have such troubles, then today's article is for you.
I want to tell you 5 simple and effective ways to make your dog more obedient and obedient outdoors.
These methods are based on the principle of positive reinforcement, that is, by giving dogs appropriate rewards and encouragement, they can increase their probability of repeating a certain behavior.
Positive reinforcement is a scientific and humane training method that can enhance trust and feelings between you and your dog, and can also make your dog happier and more confident.
Then, let's start!
Method 1: Teach your dog to pay attention to you
Outdoors, there are many things that will attract your dog's attention, such as other animals, people, cars, sounds, etc.
If your dog is always distracted, it will be difficult to follow your instructions and is prone to danger.
So, the first step is to teach your dog to follow you. How to do
?
First, prepare some snacks or toys that your dog likes to eat as a reward.
Then, in a quiet and undisturbed place, take the reward and stand about 1 meter away from your dog.
Then, in a bright and friendly tone, say the words you want to call it attention, such as "look at me", "attention", etc.
When you say this word, put the reward between your eyes and your mouth and look at it.
If it looks up and looks at you, reward it immediately and praise it for being a "good boy", "smart", etc.
If it doesn't look at you, or just looks at it and diverts its sight, don't give it a reward and repeat the steps above.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically look at you and expect to get a reward.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distractions but is not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as sitting down, shaking its head, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it follow you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog pay attention to you in different environments and situations and wait for your instructions.
Method 2: Teach your dog to walk well
Outdoors, walking is the most common and important activity.
If your dog can walk well, it will be safer and will bring you more fun. How to do
?
First, prepare a suitable traction rope and a comfortable chest strap or collar, as well as some rewards.
Then, in a quiet and undisturbed place, tie the leash to your dog and hold the reward.
Then, in a relaxed and natural tone, say the words you want to let it follow you, such as "go", "follow me", etc.
When you say this word, start moving forward and put the reward in your hands so that it can be seen and smelled.
If it follows you and stays by your side or is a little behind, reward it immediately and praise it for "good kid", "good" and so on.
If it pulls the rope and rushes forward, or goes back, or runs to the side, don't give it a reward and stop moving.
When it stops and relaxes the rope, say that word again and keep moving forward.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically follow you and maintain a suitable position and speed.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distraction but not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as turning, changing directions, stopping, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it follow you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog walk well in different environments and situations, and match your rhythm and direction.
Method 3: Teach your dog to sit down and lie down
Sit down and lie down are two very basic and very useful actions.
If your dog can sit and lie down, it will be quieter and more obedient, and will be easier to control and manage. How to do
?
First, prepare some rewards and tie the leash to your dog.
Then, in a quiet and distraction-free place, stand in front of your dog, and hold the reward.
Then, in a clear and firm tone, say the words you want to use to make it sit, such as "sit", "sit", etc.
When you say this word, place the reward between the eyes and mouth, and place the reward between the eyes and mouth, and slowly move backwards, allowing its head to follow your hands.
If its butt falls naturally to the ground, reward it immediately and praise it for being "good kid", "awesome", etc.
If its butt doesn't fall or stand up, don't give it a reward and repeat the steps above.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically sit down and expect to get a reward.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distractions but is not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as shaking its head, sticking its tongue, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it follow you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog sit down in different environments and situations and maintain a stable position.
The same method can also be used to teach your dog to lie down.
Just when saying the words that make it lie down, such as "分", "down", etc., put the reward between your eyes and mouth, and slowly move it downwards, allowing its head to follow your hands.
If its breasts and belly are naturally attached to the ground, reward it immediately and praise it for being "good kid", "excellent", etc.
If its chest and belly are not attached, or they stand up, don't give it a reward and repeat the steps above.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically fall down and expect to get a reward.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distractions but is not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as wagging its tail, screaming, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it follow you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog lie down in different environments and situations and maintain a comfortable position.
Method 4: Teach your dog to stand by
Standby means letting your dog wait quietly for your return or instructions in a place.
If your dog is on standby, it will be safer and patient, and will be easier to control and manage. How to do
?
First, prepare some rewards and tie the leash to your dog.
Then, in a quiet and distraction-free place, stand next to your dog, and hold the reward.
Then, in a clear and firm tone, say the words you want to use to keep it on standby, such as "wait", "stay", etc.
When you say this word, put the reward in your hand and reach out to make it visible and smell.
If it does not move, reward it immediately and praise it for being a "good child", "well-behaved", etc.
If it moves, or follows you, don't reward it and repeat the steps above.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically stop and expect to get a reward.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distractions but is not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as sitting down, lying down, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it look at you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog stand by in different environments and situations and remain in a stationary state.
Method 5: Teaching your dog to return to you
Returning to you means that your dog will immediately run back to you when he hears your call.
If your dog can come back to you, it will be safer and loyal, and will be easier to control and manage. How to do
?
First, prepare some rewards and tie the leash to your dog.
Then, in a quiet and distraction-free place, stand next to your dog, and hold the reward.
Then, in a bright and friendly tone, say the words you want to use to summon it, such as "come", "come", etc.
When you say this word, put the reward between your eyes and mouth and take a step back and let it follow you.
If it follows you and returns to you, reward it immediately and praise it for "good kid", "good" and so on.
If it does not follow you or runs away, don't reward it and repeat the steps above.
After repeating this exercise a few times, when you say that word, it will automatically return to you and expect to receive a reward.
At this time, the difficulty can be increased.
For example, continue practicing in a place that has some distraction but not too noisy;
Or, extend the time a little before giving it a reward;
Or, let it do simple movements, such as shaking its head, sticking its tongue, etc. before giving it a reward;
Or, walk a short distance before giving it a reward and let it chase you.
In this way, you can gradually let your dog return to you in different environments and situations and maintain an intimate distance.
The above are 5 methods for training dogs outdoors that I want to share, I hope it will be helpful to you.
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