Have you ever stood in a corner of the park, waving your hands and shouting “Come, come, come!” at the top of your lungs, while your dog was intoxicated by smelling a flower or enthusiastically chasing a squirrel in the distance? Congratulations, you have become an honorary member of the “Dog Disobedient Club”.
1. Understand the psychology of dogs
Dog logic: flowers are more interesting than you
Why doesn’t the dog listen to you? The reason is actually very simple: you may not be as interesting as a flower in its eyes. You may think you are the whole world of the dog, but in fact, in the dog’s world, you are just one of many interesting things. When it lingers in the flowers, the attraction of the flowers obviously exceeds your broken gong-like cry.
Dog’s attention: squirrels are the ultimate enemy
In the dog’s mind, squirrels may be its nemesis, and every encounter is a fateful duel. So, when you are calling it a thousand times and it starts a 100-meter sprint against the squirrel, don’t blame it. After all, who can resist this primitive call?
2. Cultivate the dog’s obedient skills
Food temptation: bait that dogs can’t resist
To make the dog obedient, you must first capture its stomach. Prepare some irresistible food, such as beef jerky, chicken breast or dog-specific snacks. When it smells these aromas, it immediately becomes obedient. Remember, food is the magic weapon for training, and your dog is a “foodie”.
Game interaction: Become a dog’s superhero
Dogs love to play, there is no doubt about that. If you can become its game partner, why worry that it will not be obedient? Spend some time playing ball, hide-and-seek or tug-of-war with the dog every day. In the game, your position will be unshakable, and the dog will naturally be willing to listen to your call.
Patient training: persistence is victory
Training a dog requires patience. Spend a few minutes every day on “come here” training. Give rewards and praise every time you call it over. Gradually, the dog will understand that it will be beneficial to listen to your instructions. Remember, Rome was not built in a day, and the dog’s obedient mode also takes time.
3. Avoid common training misunderstandings
Don’t scold excessively: the dog’s self-esteem is also important
If the dog is disobedient, don’t scold or punish it excessively. The dog’s mind is also sensitive, and excessive scolding will make it fear you instead of trusting you. In training, encouragement and positive motivation are the key.
Avoid monotonous training: dogs will get bored
Like people, dogs will get bored with monotonous and repetitive things. If the training is the same content and form every time, the dog will lose interest. Try a variety of training methods and scenes to make training interesting.
Don’t train in a noisy environment: the dog’s attention is easily distracted
Choose a quiet environment for training to avoid external interference. A noisy environment can easily distract the dog, and the training effect will naturally be greatly reduced. A quiet corner or the morning in the park are both good choices.
4. Practical case sharing
Case 1: From lingering in the flowers to a good baby beside the owner
Xiao Wang’s dog was once a typical “flower lover”. Every time he took it out, it always got stuck in the flowers, and he ignored it even after calling it countless times. Xiao Wang decided to use the food temptation method. Every time he took the dog out, he brought its favorite chicken breast. After several attempts, Xiao Wang found that every time he took out the chicken breast, the dog would immediately abandon the flowers and run towards him. Gradually, the dog developed the habit of coming back when he heard Xiao Wang’s call and became a good baby.
Case 2: The winner in the battle with squirrels
The dog of Lao Li’s family is a veritable “squirrel hunter”. Every time he sees a squirrel, it seems to see an enemy and chases it to death. Lao Li adopted the game interaction method. Every time the dog came back obediently, he played a tug-of-war game with it. After a period of training, the dog found that listening to Lao Li’s words not only allowed him to play games, but also get food rewards. As a result, between the squirrel and Lao Li, it began to choose to listen to Lao Li’s call and became the winner in the squirrel battle.
5. Humor Tips
Learn “Dog Language”: Be a half-baked dog language translator
If you can learn some simple “dog language”, such as communicating with dogs through body language and sound, the effect will be better. Try to talk to the dog in a relaxed tone, imitate its movements, and increase mutual understanding.
Become a “dog gourmet”: study the dog’s taste
Dogs, like people, have their own taste preferences. Become a “dog gourmet”, study the dog’s preferences, and prepare its favorite food, so that it will be more willing to listen to you.
Funny training method: make training fun
Add some funny elements to the training, such as using funny movements and expressions to attract the dog’s attention. Make the training interesting, and the dog will be more willing to participate.
Training a dog to be obedient is a challenging but also fun process. By understanding the dog’s psychology, using effective training methods, avoiding common misunderstandings, and adding some humor and creativity, you can definitely make your dog obedient. Remember, patience and love are the key, keep a sense of humor and a relaxed attitude, and both you and your dog will enjoy this wonderful training time. I hope this humorous guide can add some laughter and inspiration to your dog training journey.
