Dog Training: When To Reprimand And When To Reward

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Author: Amy Howells

There are a lot of things people have to remember when they
start dog training. There are a lot of different dog training
techniques to try. 
 
Some of these dog training techniques work, while other dog
training techniques seem to work against you. With so many
different aspects of dog training, it is hard to know what
techniques work the best. 
 
One of the biggest things that often confuse people with
regards to dog training is when to reward your dog and when to
reprimand your dog. If you have trouble deciding when to do
which, please read on. 
 
Most dog training course instructors will tell you that
positive dog training is the best technique to utilize.
Unfortunately, there are some instances when you do have to
reprimand your dog. 
 
Reprimanding your dog should not happen often, as dogs respond
better to positive reinforcement used in dog training. Before
you learn when to reprimand your dog, you should first learn
when to reward your dog. 
 
You should reward your dog any time your dog does something it
is supposed to during dog training. This can be when it sits,
stays, eliminates where it should, fetches, etc. 
 
The reward you use during your dog training can be many things:
praise, kind words, tummy rub, pat on the head, or a treat. 
 
Dogs learn very quickly from positive dog training. Dogs tend
to want to make you happy and this is why they do so well with
this type of dog training. However, be sure you never reward
bad behavior. 
 
Reprimanding is a type of dog training that should not be done
unless necessary. This can be when your dog jumps, eliminates
in the wrong place, barks, growls, pulls on a leash, destroys
something, etc. 
 
You must only reprimand your dog if you catch it in the act of
doing something wrong. 
 
Otherwise, your dog will not realize what it did. The reprimand
used for this dog training should be a quick, sharp "no" or "bad
dog." 
 
Your tone should be angry, but remember to be short and quick.
If you constantly do this, your words will end up being ignored
by the dog. Never spank, hit, or constantly scold your dog. This
will only lead to more problems in the future. 
 
These are all of the important things you need to focus on when
determining when to reprimand or reward your dog during dog
training. Remember to be patient because your dog is learning
and trying its best. 
 
With some love and consideration, your dog should do quite well
with its dog training. 
 
Then it will be a rewarding experience for you both!


About The Author: Amy Howells is an expert dog trainer who runs
a website dedicated to teaching people how to train their dog or
puppy in just 21 days. Visit
http://www.dog-owner.net/training.htm for more info.