What You Should Know About Using Food As Reward Training For Your Dog And Calling Your Dog To Come
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What You Should Know About Using Food Rewards for Dog Training and the Call Command
Introduction
Using food as a reward is an effective way to motivate your dog and accelerate training. Dogs are typically very motivated by treats, and this positive reinforcement technique is widely used for training various animals, from house cats to elephants.
Testing Your Dog's Motivation
Before starting a treat-based training session, ensure that food will actually motivate your dog. Try this around their regular mealtime: take a piece of food and wave it under their nose. If they show interest, it’s a good time to begin training. If not, postpone until they are more interested. Delaying mealtime slightly can enhance their motivation, leading to more effective training.
Regular Feeding Schedule
Establish a regular feeding schedule instead of leaving food out constantly. Free feeding can lead to overeating and obesity, making your dog less motivated during training sessions.
The "Come" Command
Once your dog is interested in food, you can begin training. Start by giving them a few pieces of food, then take a few steps back. Hold the food and say, "come here." When they approach, praise them enthusiastically and offer a treat. Once they consistently come when called, add the "sit" command and gently hold their collar before giving a treat. Progress to other commands and tricks using this method.
Sit-Stay-Come Exercise
A useful exercise is the sit-stay-come routine. Begin by walking your dog, then stop and ask them to sit. Once they're sitting quietly, back away and command them to stay. Ideally, they should remain until you call, even if the leash is dropped. When they come, reward them with food and praise. Repeat this exercise until they reliably respond.
Keeping Sessions Short
Keep training sessions short initially to prevent boredom and excessive treat consumption. As your dog becomes more consistent, gradually reduce the number of treats, still providing them occasionally. Eventually, reward them with a treat once every five successful responses. Use praise and affection for the others.
Introducing Variety
Once your dog masters the basics, introduce variety by creating games and practicing in different safe environments like a fenced yard or a dog park. Always use ample praise, making responding to you a more enjoyable experience than whatever they were doing before.
Through these steps, you can make dog training an engaging and rewarding activity for both you and your pet.
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