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| Training Outline |
| Socialisation |
| Before your dog begins its training, it should
be properly socialised. What does socialised mean? Socialising
your dog means getting it familiarised with the environment.
Your dog should be familiar with seeing people, walking alongside
traffic, riding in cars, going to the beach and even seeing
other animals, just to name a few. Regular walks can take care
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| Obedience Training |
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next important step is obedience training; you must be able
to control your dog. If it attacks someone or something you
should be able to stop it. The duration of the obedience training
is usually 8 to 12 weeks, with 1 to 2 classes a week. However,
the owner should practice the dog at least twice every day.
For pups, 15 minutes of practice in the day and on evenings
is recommended, since young dogs get bored easily. Older dogs
can go for 30 minutes. Some things your dog will learn are: |
- How to walk next to you - you may prefer the dog to walk
on your left or right side.
- Verbal Commands - these include common commands such as
sit, come, down etc.
- Hand Signals - this is an alternative to verbal commands.
- Automatic Commands - dog will learn to react without
being ordered to. For example, sitting once you stop walking.
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| Controlled Aggression Training |
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will happen when my friends come over? A well-trained dog
will not attack unless commanded to, but that does not always
mean your friends are safe. Play fighting with your buddies
isn't recommended when your dog is around. Any loyal dog would
certainly attack if its' master is threatened; don't expect
it to understand that you are playing. If your friends look
suspicious your dog might attack them automatically. In such
an unfortunate event you must be able to control your dog.
An obedient dog is by far a more reliable and safer dog.
What does controlled aggression training entail? The duration
of the controlled aggression training is 3 to 6 months. During
this time your dog will learn how to defend on command and
to defend automatically. What's more, it will be taught where
to bite and hold an intruder.
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| Information courtesy of K9
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