Dog Training Courses - Which One is Right For You?Posted by Crouch Mendoza on April 30th, 2021 Dog training courses can mean the difference between having a happy dog and happy life - or not. Dogs are happier, healthier and safer if they have loving boundaries set for them and that is what dog training courses help you learn to set for your dog. First let's check out the entire methods that dog classes use. If you find a way that suits you best, you should understand the type of course that may best for you as well as your dog. Types of Dog CLASSES Reward Training: Emphasizes positive reinforcement -- rather than punishing or yelling at your dog for what you don't want him to do, you reward your pet for doing what you need him to do. Rewards contain praise and petting along with treats. Treats are especially used in the first learning stages of a new behavior. Dog Whispering: Dog Whispering is more of a general philosophy than a method. That is a more advanced method which should taken on by dog lovers who feel very confident in their connection with their dogs and are interested in studying canine behaviors, motivation and body gestures. Choke or Check Collar Training: Choke collars are collars that slip over a dogs head onto it neck and tighten down on the dogs neck when it pulls too hard on its leash. Choke collars were created for professional trainers and for limited use - there exists a health risk to your dog's neck and trachea when using them. In general, dog training courses that emphasize choke or check collar training are not recommended. Prong Collar Training: Don't even think about this method. A prong collar has metal ends that stick right into a dog's flesh and digs into its neck when it pulls on its leash. Inhumane period! Head Collar Training: Very humane collar that gently redirects a dog's attention or the way you want him to go rather than punishing or hurting him because the two methods directly above do. Very effective especially when used with Reward Training. Clicker Training: This method requires a hand-held clicker which, strangely enough, makes a "clicking" noise when squeezed. During clicker training, your dog is reinforced in behaviors with doggie treats paired with the clicking noise. At some time, the treats will undoubtedly be eliminated and the dog will know it has done something right by just hearing the clicking noise. Very effective. Electric Collar Training: Because the name implies, this sort of training involves your dog wearing a collar in which you can easily administer a power shock to discourage certain behaviors. this method should only be used by professional trainers in probably the most extreme circumstances.Like it? Share it! |