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 are observant and can be trained to obey both manual and voice commands. Here are a few tips your child can use to train the family dog.
1. Focus on Visual Signals: Dogs usually respond to voices of adults. Since children are the trainer this time, dogs may not understand the command from tiny voices. Children should learn how to use their hands to signal a command to the dogs.
2. Work in 15 Minute-a-Day Segments: Dogs are very smart animals, but they get bored and frustrated easily, so limit training to 15 minutes per session.
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. Shower Your Dog With Love and Praise: When a dog follows commands, your child should you praise and pet him. A dog treat will make him enthusiastic about training, but be sparing with the treats or the dog will only respond when he expects a reward.
Having your child train your dog will be a great experience for both.
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 are observant and can be trained to obey both manual and voice commands. Here are a few tips your child can use to train the family dog.
1. Focus on Visual Signals: Dogs usually respond to voices of adults. Since children are the trainer this time, dogs may not understand the command from tiny voices. Children should learn how to use their hands to signal a command to the dogs.
2. Work in 15 Minute-a-Day Segments: Dogs are very smart animals, but they get bored and frustrated easily, so limit training to 15 minutes per session.
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. Shower Your Dog With Love and Praise: When a dog follows commands, your child should you praise and pet him. A dog treat will make him enthusiastic about training, but be sparing with the treats or the dog will only respond when he expects a reward.
Having your child train your dog will be a great experience for both.
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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