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Understanding Proper Discipline When It Comes To Dog Training
from:The dictionary defines discipline in several ways. I favor the following: "Discipline is a branch of knowledge or of teaching." I interpret this to mean that when an individual is motivated, he becomes self disciplined by virtue of what he learns. It is an internal phenomenon. A musician isn't controlled by the conductor; his passion for music is channeled and orchestrated. The musician controls himself, as does an artist or a football player or anyone dedicated to his field.
In martial arts training, if the student doesn't display the correct attitude in his training the sensei ignores him. When the student shows spirit and dedication the sensei will seek to shape him in the discipline of the art. Whatever the art form, discipline is more the responsibility of the teacher to know his subject, and to be able to teach, than it is something to be imposed on the student.
This subtle aspect of discipline is even more true in dog training because, unlike with a human student, the motivation behind the dog's desire to learn is wholly dependent on the trainer. To motivate a dog, we need to know how he perceives, how he feels, and how he learns; it is the dog owner who requires discipline so as to inhibit the impulse to lash out in anger or to be discouraged by failure or immobilized by guilt. A problem must always be approached from the dog's point of view. When we ask, "How much discipline does my dog or puppy need?" remember that the question is moot. Discipline isn't like a vitamin that needs to be dosed out periodically.
Dogs are disciplined by their instincts and they don't need more. There is, however, a lesser definition of discipline that has some value in dog training. To quote the dictionary, "Discipline is a systematic method to obtain obedience. A state of order based upon submission to rules and authority. Punishment intended to correct or train." While we are about to explain that there are times where this more limited view is necessary, we wish to reaffirm that the higher definition should be foremost in our minds and at the foundation of your training program.
Being an avid dog owner and trainer, there are those times when I will correct an extremely nervous dog ideally with the lead and collar and in a training context in such a way that he associates the correction with me. By acting confrontational, I can calm such a dog. My specific purpose is to have the dog attribute the shock to me so that his nervous system is dampened. It is quite analogous to grasping a tuning fork to quell its vibrations. Once dampened, and depending on the dog's temperament, I will immediately try to put the dog back on the path of pure drive and happy motivation.
But what must be reemphasized is that most dogs considered hyper are only that way because they have been trained through confrontation and denial. Or their prey instinct has been allowed to find gratification at its own level, away from the owner. Whenever domination is required, we should immediately redirect the dog into a positive, instinctive pathway for success.
Understanding The Six Levels Of A Dog Bite
A popular veterinarian, behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr lan Dunbar has developed a six level system of classifying bites Below are the levels and a brief description of each: 1 Level 1 bite Harassment with no skin contact This level is also referred to as a snap A snap is a bite from a dog with high bite inhibition It is a warning signal, telling us that we need to identify what cau.....More on Career In Dog Training
How To Prevent Destructive Chewing And Barking
When your puppy is small, you should not expect him to be perfect all the time Neither should you overwhelm him by correcting everything at once Instead, concentrate on the more serious behavior problems, working with them as they show up For instance, you will want to prevent destructive chewing by putting him in his crate when you are not home or when you canand#39;t watch him At the same tim.....More on Career In Dog Training
Training Your Dog To Make Turns On The Lead
Check all collars to see that they are the right weight, length, and correctly placed on the dog Hold the leash in both hands so the dog will be kept under control and the six foot length will not seem awkward Start the lesson with heeling and sitting Make right about and left U turns every few feet so that the dog will be more attentive Say heel! Jerk! Praise! Again say heel! Jerk! Prai.....More on Career In Dog Training
Do Dogs Learn By Trial And Error
The belief that dogs learn by trial and error presumes they have a mental ability to link elements together through their experiences that gives logic to their behavior Dogs are presumed to explore one way to approach a situation and then record the consequence as to whether they were successful or not Then it is assumed that in a similar situation they can recall their experience and opt f.....More on Career In Dog Training
Training Your Dog The Down Command For A Dog Show
Training your dog for a dog show means many hours of detailed training instructions One of the most basic of commands that the judges look for is the simple and#39;Downand#39; command When you give the Down signal, your right hand and arm should be raised quickly Show your dog the palm of your right hand with your arm just about shoulder high Many handlers give their dogs poor signals and wonder why thei.....More on Career In Dog Training
Does A Dog Learn Through Many Repetitions Of A Training Activity
At a quick glance, it seems that a dog takes many repetitions to grasp a lesson According to and#39;dogmaand#39;, a dog has to practice a behavior many times until the lesson seeps into his limited mind Then, once a lesson is mastered, it becomes so ingrained in the dogand#39;s brain that it becomes a habit That dogs require repetition to learn from an experience is particularly noticeable when we are trying to .....More on Career In Dog Training
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