Communicating With Your Pet
People and dogs don’t speak the same language. I wonder what we would hear from them if they actually could speak our language?
They do not understand the meaning of words, but they learn to associate (and they are champions at this) with the appropriate word to your behavior.
For example, “down” means that you should lie down, but turning to the dog with the words “lie down now” the dog does not associated the command your behavior.
You can achieve the desired effect by being consistent with your commands and actions. The shorter and clearer the commands are issued to the dog, the easier it is for the dog to associate and remember them.
It is very important to use specific tones when giving commands (not speaking in a mono toned voice) Issuing commands in a steady tone will lead your pet to ignore them over time.
When using visual commands (such as hand gestures), you must be very careful to not confuse the dog with unclear gestures or commands.
Making an unclear gesture or command will setback the training process of your dog and therefore result in large amount of wasted time and effort.
To avoid this mistake remember to always be aware of your actions and intentions. Planning ahead will save you a lot of frustration and result in a joyful outcome!
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