Think Like a Dog for Training

About Training 

Dog thoughts. Dogs think in the present moment. When training your dog, timing is vital. Use both rewards and or corrections right away, within seconds. Mistakes should be disregarded, not punished.

Understand your dogs potential 

Each dog has it's own personality and this affects it's ability and or willingness to be trained. Dominate and confident dogs may disregard or even challenge your commands. At the other end of the personality spectrum are overtly submissive, so insecure that at the mere hint of a command the dog rolls over in trepidation.

Fortunately, the vast majority of dogs are content to compromise. Their natural curiosity, and their affinity for people, make them  easy to train. Consistency is KEY. Most dogs have mixed personalities. Some want to please but are easily distracted. Others may seem intensely submissive, but in fact are controlling your behavior by acting in a helpless way. Each dog has it's own potential in some areas and lesser potential in others.

Understand your own Limitations 

If you know you don't have much patience, another member of the family should be the primary dog trainer. Dog training can be frustrating and it is easy to make two common mistakes.
The easiest mistake is to treat your dog like a person. You are wasting your breath telling him how you feel. They just don't get it. They understand cause and effect.
The other mistake to avoid is the misuse of discipline. This can cause your dog to fear you. That is the last thing you want.

Set sensible goals

Dog training takes patience on your part. Training two dogs at the same time is extremely difficult and is best left to professional dog trainers only.

Your dog looks up to you 

Your dog isn't just asking for a belly rub when she rolls over; she is telling you, by this classic submissive action, that she sees you as her natural leader.

The Importance of Training 

Your dog's behavior will make or break the bond between you. It's difficult for some dog owners to understand that problems arise because they have not trained their dogs properly.
The word "training" can sound a little dull, but when talking about dog training, nothing could be further from the truth. Basic obedience is the very least you can do for your dog.
A dog that has never been taught the "Stay" command, for example, is in very real danger from everyday situations, such as passing traffic other dogs. Even walking on a lead,
something every dog is expected to do, is a skill that dogs need to learn, so they don't surge
ford or jump up or chew the leash.
Dogs who have excelled at basic training may benefit from going out to learn many other activities and a more advanced form of training.
On the other hand dogs who refuse to act upon your teaching, can always go to an animal behaviorist to aid them and you in progressing.