{"id":239,"date":"2010-03-22T20:21:17","date_gmt":"2010-03-23T00:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.easy-dog-obedience-training.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2010-09-28T01:45:18","modified_gmt":"2010-09-28T05:45:18","slug":"dog-training-houston-a-peek-at-positive-reinforcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easy-dog-obedience-training.com\/blog\/dog-training-houston-a-peek-at-positive-reinforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Training Houston \u2013 A Peek At Positive Reinforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Positive reinforcement is a popular dog training technique that incorporates the idea of a reward based system to help your dog indentify between good and bad. The reward should be things that would motivate your dog.<\/p>\n

As you may already know different dogs will have different types of preferences. Other dogs may be easily motivated by food while other dogs would prefer a nice massage or with toys.<\/p>\n

Understanding what motivates your dog should be your first step if you want to go with this training method.<\/p>\n

Dog Training Houston<\/a><\/strong> as well as other dog training techniques displays the same principles as positive reinforcement.<\/p>\n

Once you figure out what motivates your dog you can now start with the training proper. Bear in mind that training sessions should be short and frequent. Each training session should not go beyond the 10 minute mark.<\/p>\n

In dog training Houston<\/strong> using positive reinforcement; it’s important to reward you dog immediately when he does something good or when he executes the correct command. If you reward your dog long after he performs the act, you dog may not understand why he’s being rewarded.<\/p>\n

It’s also important that you bear in mind that positive reinforcement will only be successful and effective if you, the dog trainer, continues to be patient, dedicated and consistent with this system.<\/p>\n

Remember that no matter what technique you may use, dog training will always take some time. You should also remember to be firm but gentle in training your dog.<\/p>\n

Although you may not see the effects immediately you will be shocked when your dog finally obeys and understands you.<\/p>\n

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Positive reinforcement is a popular dog training technique that incorporates the idea of a reward based system to help your dog indentify between good and bad. The reward should be things that would motivate your dog.<\/p>\n

As you may already know different dogs will have different types of preferences. Other dogs may be easily motivated by food while other dogs would prefer a nice massage or with toys.
\nUnderstanding what motivates your dog should be your first step if you want to go with this training method.
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