Individual Dog Breeds Need Their Own Training Methods - Family - Pets

The assortment of dog breeds is so vast that often it wiser not to think about them all as part of the same species at all. Biologists often do as they can interbreed. Dog owners have different intensions, so it may be easier to underline the similarities over the differences.

A Jack Russell terrier will think, behave and look considerably different to a Great Dane. The latter usually being very calm. A Collie is a greatly different animal to a Golden Retriever. The Golden Retrievers being an excitable, but fun loving dog. A Chihuahua and a German Shepherd don't really have any more in common than the name 'dog'.

In view o f these great differences, any training will need to be structured around the breed that you're aiming to train. Persistence is needed for training any dog, but much more will be necessary for some breeds than others. German Shepherds are able to pick up obedience commands eagerly and with enjoyment. The Jack Russell is just as smart, but tends to be more stubborn and will need a different method.

With Terries any distraction technique can come in very useful. Terries are highly active, high energy dogs. They are able to notice movement in an instant and set off after the animal creating it. Keeping their focus on you can become a great challenge. Take advantage of the various toys or treats and shake them to see that the dog's eyes are on you.

Collies can be just as equally trained, but tend to be mellower. They can be awfully protective and loyal, which is excellent. But this can present its own type of problems. A collie is likely on impulse to bark and chase any unfamiliar people that seem be treating the family. This would be highly desirable for a watch dog protecting the property. But will be rather annoying if carried out whenever someone wonders by the house.

Bark collars could be utilized in these circumstances, but take away the collar when it starts to become dark. This way the dog is likely to only relate the discouragement with the daytime and still maintain its function as a watch dog when it's necessary.

Dalmatians will make ideal companions, but can be extremely energetic and very strong. That's not a great combination for one that will spend a great deal of time on its own and confined to a small back garden. If your looking to own one of these great breeds, be ready to spend some time wearing off some of the excess energy.

Dalmatians will require a large space to allow them to run at top speed. They are more suited to someone that will have the presence to command them. Also they can be tremulously loyal, but will require a forceful owner to control.

Adapt your training routine to the actual nature of your dog, taking into account those aspects taken from the individual characteristics and the specific breed of dog.