Here is a quick Q&A about some questions and concerns you may have about your dog.
Q: How much of my dog's behavior stems from instinct versus learning?
A: A dog's mind develops based on both instinct and learning. Your dog's ability to learn is influenced by several factors including genetics, breed, his mother's influence, the influence of the rest of the litter, and all of the various stimuli around him.
Q: Should I reward my dog every time he does something good?
A: No. If your dog gets a reward every time he performs an action, he will come to expect it no matter how well he does it. Random or intermittent rewarding works best to get the dog to improve his performance.
Q: How often should I work at training my dog?
A: You and your dog should practice every day, but for short periods throughout the day. Ten minutes at a time, separated by several hours in between, is excellent. Mental activity is more tiring to a dog than physical activity, and a dog that is overworked will not learn well at all.
Q: Can other members of my family take part in training our dog?
A: Yes, but it is important to follow a system. Teach your dog to obey commands from you. Once he has them mastered, teach him to obey the same commands from other members of the family. This way he learns that in the pack hierarchy, all humans in the pack are above him.
Q: What words work best as commands for training my dog?
A: Use one-word commands, beginning with "Sit", "Stay", "Come", and "Down". Use your dog's name to get him to give you his attention, never as a reprimand.
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