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Tone of voice and dog handling
The purpose of training is purposeful education, during which you let the dog know what behavior is desirable. But do not believe those who claim to have raised a faithful and controlled dog with beatings and cruel restrictions. I do not argue, since childhood you can “crush” any puppy by raising an animal from it that will be afraid and take a step without a command. Such a dog will never be able to fully open up in the show ring, will not be the winner of sports training, and certainly will not manifest itself properly in the role of protector when meeting with detractors. Continue reading
What is dog functionality?
Not even the most intelligent and powerful dog can master all dog professions and perform all the functions without exception. As no living organism can be universal and act reliably in any conditions. Features of a dog can be divided into: basic features; basic behavioral responses; functional qualities. Continue reading
How dogs are trained
The behavior of the animal is influenced by hereditary factors and learning. The greater the proportion of behavioral reactions that the training component takes, the easier it is to manage your dog.
Traditionally, the physiological bases of training are considered from the standpoint of the conditionally reflex theory of IP Pavlov. Continue reading