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Dog training - Leash/collar training
By Barry Gilbert
There are many different styles of dog training, and
finding the one that works best for you is important for
creating a dog that is a talented, loyal and faithful
member of the family. All successful methods of dog
training work to reinforce the relationship between dog
and handler, and the foundation of any successful
training program is getting the respect of the dog.
Fortunately, dogs are wired by nature to seek out
leaders, and to follow the direction of those leaders.
This article focuses on one of the most popular methods
of dog training - the so called leash/collar style of
training. Other articles will focus on the other popular
style of training dogs, often called reward training or
positive reinforcement.
Both leash/collar training and reward training have been
around for a very long time, and they have proven their
effectiveness over time. The type of training that works
best will vary from dog to dog, and from breed to breed.
It is important to remember that each breed of dog has
its own unique qualities, reinforced by hundreds of years
of selective breeding.
Of course personalities of individual dogs vary quite a
bit, even within established breeds. You, as the owner
of the dog, know better than anyone which style of dog
training will work best, so it is important to work with
the trainer you choose to achieve your goal of a willing,
obedient and friendly dog.
Leash and collar training is the best way to accomplish
many types of dog training, particularly in situations
where the dog must have a high level of reliability. For
instance, dogs that have an important job to do, such as
rescue dogs, police dogs and guard dogs, generally
benefit from leash and collar training.
In leash and collar training, varying degrees of force
can be used, ranging from slight prompts with the lead to
very harsh corrections. The amount of correction used
should be appropriate to the situation, since using too
much correction, or too little, will be ineffective.
In a collar and leash based dog training program, first
the dog is taught a particular behavior, generally with
the leash. After the dog has demonstrated that it
understands the command, the leash is then used to
correct the dog if it disobeys, or when it makes a
mistake. The leash is the main form of controlling and
communicating with the dog in leash and collar training.
When using leash and collar training, the dog must be
trained to trust the handler and accept his or her
directions without question. In order for the dog to be
fully trained, the handler must demonstrate the ability
to place the dog into a posture or position he or she
does not want to take. This does not mean using force,
but it does generally require some level of physical
manipulation. This manipulation is most easily and
safely done using the main tool of leash and collar
training - the leash.
It is important for every would be dog trainer to
understand that the leash is simply a tool. While the
leash is an important tool in this form of training, it
is important for the dog trainer to be able to eventually
achieve the same results using whatever tools are at hand.
Even when the only tools at hand are the owner's body
and skill, the dog should be willing to obey. Creating a
leader/follower relationship between handler and dog is
still very important, and it is important to use the
leash as a tool and not a crutch. A properly trained dog
should be willing to obey whether the leash is present or
not.
About the Author
Barry Gilbert
Our Dog Obedience Training Secrets TRANSFORM Your Dog's
Behavior Problems! "And puts an End to the Stress
and Annoyance of Your Dog's Behavior!
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