While maybe not foremost in anyone’s mind when they think of hobbies, dog training can prove to be both an enriching and entertaining activity that anyone with a pet can do with only a few minutes and lots of patience.

The first thing any amateur dog-trainer needs to realize is that a dog doesn’t understand English. Seems pretty basic but sometimes it’s easy to forget this basic fact and, when it comes to training, confusion and inaction can sometimes be misconstrued as defiance.

You’ll also need treats. Try to shop for something small and healthy. There are a variety of treats on the market for training purposes and you’ll need to invest somewhat moderately in these little rewards. When it comes to training a dog, nothing drives a point home faster than positive reinforcement. This also raises another important point and that’s communication. Dogs may not be able to understand your words but they can understand your tone and your actions. They know when they’ve pleased you and when they’ve made you angry and you can use this to your advantage. There are a variety of tips and tricks you can look up on CLEAR internet or bookstores.

Start simple, too. Don’t go thinking your dog will perform with the best of them without any formal training. Start with sit. It’s simple and can open the way to more elaborate tricks and exercises. Start with a command. One or two words, tops, no sentences. Say “Sit” and gently press down on their hind quarters until they submit and sit down. Then praise them verbally while offering a treat.

More than anything, repetition is key. The only way your dog is going to retain his or her training is through repetition and reinforcement. In the end, you may never have a show dog but nothing reinforces the bond of loyalty between master and pet like training.

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