Is it Possible to Train Your Dog Yourself?
I Was Planning on Buying One Of Those Dog Training Books To Train My Dog. But before i Do, i Just want to Know if Its Possible To Train Your Dog if You’re Not a Professional. And i Don’t Want to Spend A lot Of Money on a Dog Trainer.
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October 23rd, 2010 at 5:35 am
Yes you can train your dog yourself.
October 23rd, 2010 at 6:06 am
If you have the time and patience, you can. I think it’s always best when the dogs owner trains the dog because it helps to form a bond.
October 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 am
yes u sure can
October 23rd, 2010 at 6:34 am
Oh, c’mon, seriously? What did people do before the profession of dog training erupted? They taught their dogs themselves! I trained my dog without a dog trainer, puppy kindergarten, or a book. I’m afraid I did watch Animal Planet’s It’s me or the Dog for a while, though.
October 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am
yes
many people do it
and please type normal
October 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Yes It’s possible to train your dog yourself. You need it take time doing it and make sure to reward the dog when he does what you want him to do. This way the dog will do it over and over for you. I;ve trained my dog to speak, sit, stay,give paw, high five and other things.
October 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
I would suggest clicker or positive only training if you are not under the guidance of a professional. There are too many details that can not come from a book if you are using a slip, prong or e-collar.
October 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Yes, you can, but the result won’t be as outstanding, due to the fact the dog doesn’t get to interact with other dogs and doesn’t interact with other people. You will have to find other dogs and other people to ensure your dog doesn’t come down with behavioural issues.
I trainned my dog when she was 8, when i was only 12. She can sit, drop, come and stay on command. She not the greatest when it comes to play with other dogs, think it stems from a lack of socialisation as puppy.
However I defiantly don’t recommend it, Puppy school is best for not only the socialisation factor, you learn alot more as well.
October 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
Yes, I train my dogs all by myself, and with the help of a certain prong collar. 🙂
October 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am
yes you can… it will take patience and praise!
October 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Yes, you have to be patient and try the trick over and over. Give the dog a treat if he succeeds.
October 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Yes you can. And Kudos to you for wanting to be a responsible dog owner and train it.
Also there is no need to get in an expensive dog trainer. You can find a local dog obedience club that usually charges $30-50 a year to join and then $1-2 dollars per class. You can attend as often as you like. You go to the classes and leanr something for your dog and then reinforce it at home between classes. This also helps to socialise your dog with both humans and other dogs and can give you people to turn to if you have any training questions.
Remember dogs learn best in short bursts (especially as a pup), with frequency and consistency. If you have a pup try 5minute sessions, 3 or 4 times a day.
Most importantly have fun and make it fun for your dog and they will learn a lot quicker and they will enjoy pleasing you a lot more too.
October 23rd, 2010 at 9:58 am
Yes it is possible. The basic commands are sit,lie down,and roll over. To teach sit you push down his/her bottom,say sit,and give a treat. And for lie down you push them down gently and give a treat. For roll over you make them lie down then push their side gently until they roll over. Then award them.
October 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
YES!!!!! IT IS VERY POSSIBLE!!!!!! I TRAINED MY DOG AND I AM 10 YRS. OLD!!!!!!!!!
October 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
Absolutely, and at any age too.
I taught a 6 year old to sit and 7 year old to paw, now they do it without having to ask.
I don’t BUY anything, but it helps to watch Cesar Milan, there are some free ebooks online you can download, really its common sense, approach it with an open mind (and a bag of treats!)
October 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
of course you can.
best thing you can do it buy a book or look online for websites that tell you how to clicker train. buy a clicker and some treats (hot dog cut into tiny bits) and go at it! 🙂 Clicker training rocks.
October 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I have 5 dogs and I have trained them all myself, I have trained every dog I’ve ever had. I also don’t use a clicker or that positive crap, I TRAIN them, I’m not a treat dispenser.
October 23rd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Yes, when I looked into training my dog I found a website that has been very helpful. Leerburg.com
They have lots of free information. Then there are DVD’s that teach you how to train. Good Luck!
With the help of the DVD’s I was very confident and successfull in training my dog.