Of course, it is better if the training of the dog in the necessary commands and behaviors occurs at an early age. But even if an untrained dog got into your house already old enough, this does not mean that training is impossible. In this case, the motivation for a treat or a toy does not always work, so you will have to master modern methods based on nonviolent influence on the animal.
It is necessary
Clicker
Instructions
Step 1
If the dog recently came to you, do not rush with training, wait until some time has passed and it gets used to it, gets used to the house and begins to trust you. Start teaching teams only after contact is established between you, please be patient and love.
Step 2
Explore modern training methods that deny the use of contrast training methods, where the dog receives reward for the correct execution of the command, and punishment or even pain for the incorrect execution. Such methods involve the use of strict collars and other instruments that cause pain to the animal. This leads to the fact that the training of the dog is associated with constant stress for him.
Step 3
Modern training methods are based on the principle of "stimulus-response", which follows from the teachings of I. P. Pavlov. It allows you to teach an adult dog commands, developing a conditioned reflex on the basis of innate, unconditioned reflexes: defensive, food, orienting. To develop a conditioned reflex in your pet, purchase a clicker from a pet store - a small metal or plastic box, when pressed on, a quiet click is heard.
Step 4
Start each command at home when there are no distractions. After 2-3 days, transfer the class to the street. Make sure that the dog's attention is focused on you when the dog gives the command. When giving a command, watch the behavior of your "student". Once the command is executed correctly, quickly click the clicker and immediately give the dog a reward. He develops a conditioned reflex: correct execution of the command - click of the clicker - delicacy.
Step 5
When your dog makes some progress, add distractions during your practice. If during the execution of the command the dog is distracted, do not punish him - press the clicker, attracting his attention. Then repeat the command and achieve its fulfillment by rewarding a treat. The dog will quickly learn that obedience is well stimulated. Once the reflex is developed, you will not need a clicker.
Step 6
Practice with your dog a couple of hours before and 2-3 hours after feeding, at different times of the day. Practice and reinforce teams in a complex way - several at a time. Working out the commands should not last more than 10 minutes, so that the dog does not get too tired, repeat one technique no more than 3-5 times. Start the lesson by practicing a new command, then repeat those that are already familiar with it. A dog, even an adult, is quite capable of learning, but it will take a little more time for it to work out commands and learn them than a puppy.
