The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed specially bred as a fighting dog, which was also used to bait the animal. Now these specialties of hers are in the past and amstaff is one of the best protection dogs. These dogs were selected on the basis of loyalty to humans and have a high training ability.
Instructions
Step 1
From a very early age, it is necessary to educate the puppy in the ability to adapt to the surrounding situations and adequately respond to them. From three weeks, when he already begins to see, hear and smell well, a person should appear in the world around him, to whose society he will not only get used to, but will also begin to need him. By seven weeks, the staff should have formed an attachment to their owner, a person.
Step 2
These dogs demonstrate a pronounced learning ability already from three weeks of age. The skills that he will receive at this time are forever implanted in his consciousness. Therefore, it is so important that the dog learns the necessary commands at this time, and does not acquire bad habits or character flaws, which later will be impossible to correct.
Step 3
You should not start training if you are not in the mood or under stress. Staffordshires are very sensitive, and even a small puppy can feel your nervousness, which will affect his understanding and perception of commands during training. Control yourself and stop at the slightest sign of anger. The puppy should not be forcefully influenced or pulled by the leash, so as not to develop unnecessary stubbornness and depression in him.
Step 4
Use the treat to get the dog to "understand". For example, while teaching her to serve her paw, grasp something tasty in your fist and hold it at the level of the floor. When sniffing a fist or when a puppy sits next to him, do not give him a reward. Only when he tries to open your fist with his paw will he get the treat. So the skill will be fixed - the paw is served - the delicacy is received.
Step 5
Find the right reward for him. It can be a piece of meat or an unsalted cracker. During training, the puppy should see that it will be rewarded. If it causes excessive excitement or there is no interest in it at all, there is no point in continuing the training. The treat should be attractive for the puppy, but not arouse him, for which the meaning of training will be lost.
Step 6
The duration of the lessons should not be long, no more than 10 minutes. Their effectiveness is more important. Repeat these sessions several times a day. Your voice when giving commands should be encouraging and cheerful. Smooth monotonous intonations are appropriate when working with a dog that has already been trained. Say each command separately, not interspersed with words incomprehensible to the puppy. Pronounce each word of the command, slightly stretching the words, clearly and clearly, not in a patter. And remember, the most important thing when training a puppy is patience.
