Teaching tricks to your dog is fun and intellectually stimulating for your dog. There are some things to consider before teaching your dog. It is important to recognize the dog s capabilities. If the dog is a Yorkshire Terrier, it is unlikely that he will be the next champion in a frisbee contest. Training should be fun for you and the pooch.
Postive reinforcement is effective in training.
There are other methods, but positive reinforcement is the easiest to understand and apply. What is meant by positive reinforcement is ignoring the bad and rewarding the good. Once the dog performs the desired behavior, you reward instantly with something he likes. If he doesn t perform the command, you simply ignore the unwanted behavior and try again. When training dogs, the reinforcement is the most important part.