How I can make my dog obey me
Dogs
Dogs are pets and useful to humans in many fields. Some of them are used for guarding, including what is used for hunting, or guarding sheep and cattle, or pulling carts, and despite the diversity of dogs in terms of size and shape , they all belong to the canine family, which includes in addition to Dogs: wolves, foxes.
some interesting information about dog:
History of dogs with human
Pet dogs are descendants of wolves that roamed Europe, Asia and North America. They were domesticated by humans over 14,000 years ago, and became known as Canis lupus familiaris.
Dogs are distinguished from other animals by two characteristics: The first is that they are closely related to humans; they exist wherever humans are located in .
The second feature:
is the wide variation in its characteristics:
the Irish wolf dog is 99.1 cm high, the Chihuahua dog does not exceed 15.2 cm, and the Yorkshire Terrier has a hair length of 61 cm, while the hairless Mexican dog lacks hair.
Dog strains
There are more than 300 known breeds of dogs in the world, which can be divided into seven basic groups depending on the purpose of upbringing them. These groups are:
Dens dogs:
are raising for hunting mice and rats.
Hounds:
Like a Norwegian dog, it is characterized by vigor and a sharp sense of smell.
Non-athletic dogs:
They are dogs that have a unique personality, such as Lhasa Apso dog.
Working dogs:
like the Saint Bernard dog, where these dogs are characterized by a sharp intelligence, and the ability to perform some functions, such as: guarding, Pull sleds, and rescue.
Puppet dogs:
It includes a group of small dogs, such as the Maltese dog.
Cattle dogs:
These dogs are used to lead cattle, and to guard pasture animals, such as Australian Shepherd Dog.
Sports dogs:
such as Poynter dogs, and these dogs are used by the user for hunting.
Methods of obedience training for dogs
You should start training puppies in good behavior and skills early, and set general rules for the dog to adhere to, such as: not to sit on furniture, not to tamper with things, and obey orders, and this is done by following these steps:
1- Give the dog a specific name.
When the dog is given a clear, specific name, the name must be repeated in front of him more than once during play or training, and if the dog responds when calling him with his name, he should be praised and given a reward, and the name can then be used to draw his attention, so that he is beginning to give other orders to it .
2-Reward quickly when responding to orders:
The dog must be rewarded quickly when he responds to the orders, in order to enhance the desired behavior, and the reward may be a small piece of candy, chicken breasts, or any kind of food that can be eaten quickly so that the dog does not get distracted, can be flattered, and given the opportunity to play.
3- Training to walk on the street:
The dog should be trained to walk close to his master, and not to move away from him, as the trainer grabs the dog from the collar, and moves it forward, and if the dog tightens the chain, he must not take any other step until the dog comes to the side of the trainer, focuses his attention on it, and the dog must be rewarded and praised When he responds to changing direction and walking next to his trainer, a specific term can be used, such as: Let's go, to get the dog to walk beside his master.
4-Seating training:
To train the dog to sit, the dog must be in a standing position, then the trainer uttered the word Sit clearly and calmly for one time only, then pulls the chain down a little, and Presses on the back of the dog to sit on the ground, then courtesy immediately, and gives him a reward, and if not The dog responds to the sitting command from the first time. The verbal command must not be repeated again. Rather, it is necessary to move toward the dog and sit it, in order to accustom the dog to responding to the command from the first time.
5-Training to respond to attendance:
The word Come must be pronounced with a clear voice, and attract the dog’s attention with a game, or applause. And give it a reward every time it responds to the call.
6-Lie down training:
You can use a toy, and put it on the ground between the front feet of the dog, to encourage him to lie down, and he can be trained to do so by extending hand to the bottom, using the word lie down, and give him a bonus when executing the command directly, and later the reward can be delayed slightly to get the dog to stand firm Lying down for a longer period, and if the dog moved from his place to receive the reward, it should not be offered to him, until he returns to the lying position again, in order to understand the dog that the trainer wants him to continue in this position, as long as he does not receive something else.
7-Ignoring the dog when its bites his owner:
The dog should be ignored if it bites its owner during playing for a while, to teach him that biting ends the playing time, so this behavior must be stopped, and the dog can be deprived of the things he loves if he misbehaves, and return it to him again if he returns to good behavior.
8-Training on waiting at the entrance to the house:
The dog must be trained to wait at the doorstep when his master comes out, and this is done by grabbing the dog from the leash and out of the house, while giving the dog the command to wait, and if the dog tries to get out of the door, the leash must be used to stop his movement forward, to understand that it is required to wait, The dog should be given a reward when he immediately obeys the order, then give the dog a move afterward.
9-Training to take a shit in a specific place:
A specific place is chosen to be used as a toilet for the dog outside the house, then the trainer begins walking around the area with repeating a specific word that he chooses to form a link between the word and the need, and a reward must be presented to the dog and his courtesy if it takes a shit in the specified place, and in the event that the dog does not want to takes a shit , we should wait twenty minutes , and a bell can be used and ringed each time the dog needs, with time the dog will learn to ring the bell itself if it needs to use its own toilet.
10-Preventing chewing and destroying household items:
The dog should be given chewing toys when he begins to chew things at home, say the word no or leave in a firm tone, then courtesy the dog and give him a reward if he starts chewing his toys and leaving the things he chewed, and with this training repeated he will usually leave the dog chewing the holdings, and he will be satisfied with special chewing games with it.
sensitivity to dogs
Many people suffer from sensitivity to dogs, as the problem does not lie in the hair of dogs, but in dead skin flakes present on its body, urine, and saliva, so people who suffer from dog sensitivity are people whose immune system is sensitive and deals with some Harmless substances such as dog's skin scales also deal with bacteria and viruses, attacking them. Among the most important symptoms of allergies to dogs are the following:
-Coughing and wheezing
-Itching and redness in the eyes.
- Runny nose, itching, and obstruction.
Sneeze. Hives (urticaria), or a rash.
Dog needs
The basic needs of dogs must be met at home:
1-Nutrition:
Dogs at the age of one year or more need one meal per day, or two small meals, provided that the meals are balanced.
Dogs can be fed soup, canned food, cheese, cooked eggs, fruits, and vegetables.
Dogs can also be fed from human food, but in limited quantities, because they cause obesity, bone and dental problems, and dogs should be fed alcohol, avocado, bread, and drinks that Contains caffeine, chocolate, garlic, onions, grapes or raisins.
2-Doing exercises and games:
Dogs need activity and movement to burn calories, maintain health, and avoid boredom that leads to bad behaviors. Also, playing games provides many instinctive motivations for dogs, such as: drilling, cutting, chewing and chasing.
3-Hygiene:
Dogs do not need to shower more than a few times a year, and the brush can be used to comb its hair, and the special comb to clean it from insects.
4-Quiet and comfortable place:
In addition to a crate or a special sleeping area with blankets to protect it from the cold, food plate, drinking bowl, chew toys, collar and leash.
5- Health care by the vet:
With vaccinations taken on time.