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how can i train my dog?

[meedebi]

Persistence, Dominance, and Consistency

[caseybella6872]

I trained my dogs by going to the library and getting a book and videos.

[piphop]

That depends on what you want to train him. PetSmart has a pretty good obedience class that is not too expensive. Dogs are a lot smarter than people give them credit for. Most training focuses on teaching you how to interact with him. I found a used book at Half Price Books called Pet Speak and found that very helpful. Whatever you do, be prepared to have patience and lots of treats and praise ready.

[playboydeville310]

Honestly if you are looking for obedience go to Petsmart. Or find a true positive reinforcement training. Petsmart offers that. I train there. I have trained dogs for over 14yrs. 2 of those years have been at the Petsmart in Santa Cruz. I love it and the dogs and pet parents really enjoy it.

[ejptheonly]

A system of reward & punishment based on treats given when he/she complies to a command. Simulus-Response was a Behavior Psychology that Pavlov pioneered based on dogs salivating at the ring of a bell. It might help.

[marge]

if you wanted him to lay down you point to the floor and say "lay down" nice but stern. then make him lay down and then veryhappily say "good boy/girl" when he does lay down give him a treat and pet him. Repeat 3 or more times a day for a wk straight. Do the same thing for shake a paw. but say "shake a paw" then grab his paw,shake ,praise him/her and give the treat! Repeat over and over and over.Good luck