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1. Owner Training

   • The key part of dog training is understanding that the owner needs to be trained along with the dog. Without the hard work, commitment and follow-through of the dog owner, it is impossible to train any type of dog. The dog owner needs to be trained in whichever method the dog training school uses and needs to follow through with the methods. Training a dog takes more hard work from the owner than from the dog because a dog naturally wants to please.

   Methods

   • The most widely used methods of training by dog training schools are correction training, positive reinforcement training and clicker training. Correction training involves having a dog wear a choke collar. When a choke collar is sized and worn properly, a quick yank and release of the chain should remind a dog of the way a mother dog grabs a pup by the scruff of the neck. The yank and release are used to get a dog's attention and to correct improper behavior. When using the yank and release for correction it should be accompanied by a firm "no" from the owner. This method is considered "old school" and modern trainers no longer use it unless absolutely necessary.

     Positive reinforcement training is a reward-based method. A dog is taught proper behavior by being rewarded for learning to obey verbal commands. Additionally, some training schools use hand signals with the verbal commands. The reward for obeying commands can be a small treat or praise and positive attention or a combination of the two. Clicker training is a type of positive reinforcement training, the main difference being that along with rewarding good behavior, a clicker is used to mark the behavior.

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