Dogs are considered one of the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom. This idea can be best proven in a dog tricks training when teaching dogs how to perform certain tricks that can be enjoyed both by the master and by the pet. Such a process does not only improve a dog’s natural intelligence, but it is also a great way to forge a special bond with man’s best friend.
• No specific technique generally applies in teaching tricks to all dogs, because every dog is different. Only by establishing a strong bond with the dog can enable the trainer to determine which best strategy to use, to discover the method of motivating the pet to respond, to assign the length of time to spend in training the dog and to assess the training progress before moving on to the next trick.
• Start with simple and easy trick level in a place where the dog is familiar with or comfortable. Make sure there are no things to distract its attention like the presence of other people or a toy to play with. When the dog has established the routine, gradually increase the level of difficulty by putting some twists to the trick or adding some props to determine if the dog has formed the habit.
• Be consistent in giving out commands or instructions. During dog tricks training, the pet is expecting to receive cues and guidance from the trainer. Make sure to provide clear and timely messages for the dog to respond accordingly.
• Do not attempt to train a dog after its feeding time or during its hyperactive moments. Wait until the pet is in a more composed or calmer state to make sure it is more capable of concentrating or being focused on what it is being told to do.
Clicker: This important gadget is used to create a special clicking sound to signal the precise moment for the dog to perform an act. A clicker is also called a conditioned reinforcer used as a communication tool to trigger the dog to act upon hearing the distinctive sound.
Dog tricks are a great way to forge a special bond with man’s best friend.