Come to think of it, training a God is not just converting your dog to simple following your instructions and commands. When you start training your dog for obedience and anti aggressive behavior you actually increase your interaction with your pet. In the course of training, your dog learns a few tricks, but at the same time you also get to learn a lot about your four legged companion.

There are numerous ways and means to train a dog, but one of the most effective dog training aids is an electronic clicker The essence of clicker training is that the dog is guided, not forced, into the desired behavior.

The clicker works on the principles of conditioning behavior and association of actions with sounds as experimented by Ivan Pavlov (a Russian Behavioral expert) long ago. He researched and established a relation between sounds and sight. He determined that even in the absence of the actual situation we can condition an intelligent animal such as a dog to react for a situation on hearing a sound even in the absence of the actual situation and associating sounds with events and required actions.

Pavlov had trained conditioned his dog for associating the sound of a bell with food and the dogs even started producing additional saliva when the bell rang and food was not provided as they had over a period of time associated the sound with food.

In the similar way you can train your dogs to act and behave in a required manner to the sound of a clicker. It takes a lot of patience, but is entirely non-confrontational. If you learn and understand clicker training you will not only be more effective in training dogs, but you will probably also improve your people handling skills.

Clicker in my opinion is one of the greatest dog training aids developed till now and suitable for dogs of all sizes and breeds.

Obedience training for your dog must be an enjoyable process. Not something you feel that you must do but rather something that you want to do. If you enjoy the training sessions then you dog will enjoy the time with you and will learn quicker. What are the points to be kept in mind from the outset.

• Obedience training is a lifetime process, not something that you will deal with in the first few weeks that you have your new friend. Therefore, it is important that you are able to make the quality time available.
• If your intention is that your dog is only going to be a pet then keep the training simple. There should be nothing complicated in the training, certainly not in the early stages, it is merely a case of ensuring that your dog obeys your commands at the first time of asking.
• Ensure that you are in the right frame of mind. This is an essential factor. At times training your dog will be frustrating. But approached correctly it will normally be very rewarding. If you have had a bad day at the office or at home it is not the time to start a training session as you may take out your frustration of the day on your dog – that isn’t fair.
• Keep the training sessions short. Early on in your dog’s training there attention span will be short so make sure that is reflected in the length of each session. Gradually increase the time as the basics are achieved.
• Ensure that you do not confuse your dog by having one set of standards during the training session and another when they are at home. To emphasize the earlier point – training is a constant ongoing process. It is always possible to make a fuss of your dog without undoing the hard work you put into training. Just think before you act.

What kind of training collars and leads will I need for my hunting dog?

Dog Training Leads And Collars For Obedience And Working In The Field To work with your hunting dog in the field you will need some specific products. You will need training leads of varying lengths, ranging from  leads for working with a puppy at home to slip leads for working with your dog in the field. You will most likely have several  leads that you use in different situations.

The same is true of dog collars. Some people like a traditional leather collar while others prefer the highly visible neon nylon collar in blaze orange, pink or some other bright color. Nylon collars have the advantage in that they stand up to all weather conditions very well and they make the dog more visible in cover. There are also pinch and prong collars available for training purposes.

After Learning The Basics Electronic Dog Training Collars Can Be Used In The Field

Electronic  collars are another training product you may want to add to your shopping list. Today’s collars are able to offer different levels of intensity so you can fine tune the level of correction. They are also far less bulky and more easily managed than former  collars. These  are usually waterproof and cover a good range.

What other dog training products will I need?

Dog  treats Of course, don’t forget the dog treats. Most dogs perform well when there is a reward involved Dog training treats can be anything from a piece of cheese or hot dog to a fancier treat you buy at a pet store. Anything that motivates your dog will work as a dog training treat.

Training whistles and other products You may also need some of the basic dog training products such as a dog training whistle when you prefer to give your dog whistle signals instead of using your voice. Whistles carry over greater distances than voice commands. A check-cord, duck decoys for water retrieve training, and even real pheasant and quail wings can also be purchased for your pup.

When you’re buying dog training products, don’t forget the other things you will need to care for your dog such as grooming supplies and flea and tick products. After a hard day of hunting you’ll probably need a bath. If he has long coat or long furnishings you’ll need to comb his hair out and remove burrs. Products like Cowboy Magic and Show Sheen are great for removing burrs and tangles. Don’t forget to check your dog (and yourself) for ticks when you come home from the field.

Would you like to guarantee that your dog learns the most common obedience commands? This is much easier than you might believe!

Think carefully about the times you interact with your dog(s) during the day and see which of the common obedience commands you can incorporate into these interactions.

Here’s a few examples:

Examples
1. You’re bringing your dog in from outdoors. Ask him to Sit and Stay, and once you’ve walked through the door into your home, ask him to Come. Same activity going out the door, unless the dog really has to go!

2. Before you put his full food disk on the floor, ask for a Sit or a Down.

3. Your new puppy is shadowing you all over the house. As he’s following you, stop, say Come, and lavish a lot of praise when the dog comes to you (and he will).

4. My pup Alvin gets an occasional ice cube to supplement his drinking water. I get him to lie down, put the ice cube a foot in front of him, and say Leave It. Once he looks at me, I say Okay and he gets the ice cube.

5. My other pup Simon is leased in the house sometimes because he’s not fully housetrained. So we practice the Come command a lot.

What Happens When You Follow Through With These Activities?
I’m sure you can think of other situations where you can use these common obedience commands. Once you’ve done these reinforcing activities for a few weeks, they become part of the routine. Your dog will do them automatically.

You will find that it’ll make life easier for you and you will have a well-trained dog in no time. As a new puppy owner myself, anything that makes life easier is a gift!