14 things you must know before you get to training your dog.
Part 1.
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1️⃣ Nurturing and training are different.
Training is all about teaching commands, whereas nurturing is about teaching the dog the rules of behavior around people and other dogs.
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2️⃣ In order for dogs to behave and follow commands, they need motivation. Motivation can be primary (eating and playing) and secondary (social motivation: being praised and petted).
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3️⃣ You should always organize the training process starting with the easiest and ending with the most complicated tasks.
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4️⃣ You should learn to pronounce the commands correctly, praise your dog in the right moment and be easily understood.
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5️⃣ Dogs value predictability and consistency. What is allowed today is allowed at all times, and what is forbidden is always forbidden.
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6️⃣ Make sure training sessions are short, so that your dog doesn’t get tired.
