How to teach a dog the commands "fu" and "no"?

The upbringing and training of a dog is a prerequisite for its socialization. Some of the most important commands a dog needs to master are the "fu" and "no" commands. From the material in this article, you will learn how they differ and how to help your dog learn them in early childhood. In addition, we will look at the nuances of training an adult animal and common mistakes in parenting.

Both commands are necessary to prevent unwanted dog actions. Someone mistakenly believes that they are, in fact, one and the same, although in reality they are not. And the point here is not so much that one word is shorter than the other, and therefore is supposedly better perceived by the pet. Actually these commands are different kinds of prohibitions.

It is part of the educational process, it is a command-ban on pranks and self-indulgence, as well as on frankly stupid behavior. The animal masters this command from infancy, this is unconditional obedience to certain rules. For example, this is a ban on:

• biting the owner with an excess of feelings;
• chewing slippers and other shoes;
• mischief and attempts to drive cats;
• aggressive attitude towards other pets;
• collection of garbage for a walk;
• barking at unfamiliar animals;
• a fit of joy, in which the dog allows itself to jump to the person's face or puts dirty paws on his clothes;
• inappropriate behavior towards drunk passers-by;
• selection of leftover food from the hosts' table;
• barking at the entrance and at the slightest rustle outside the door;
• growling at screeching people behaving inappropriately on the street;
• carelessness in relation to the owner's and his own things;
• attempts to violate established rules and prohibitions.

The command is pronounced at the moment the dog commits an unacceptable action, so to speak, at the moment when the pet is "caught" for unacceptable behavior. The animal does not receive any tasty reward for fulfilling the command, otherwise it will deliberately entertain the owner in an attempt to get something tasty. The order sounds strict, reprimanding, and the animal understands the tone very well, and therefore feels its guilt.

The command "no" is introduced into training only after the pet has mastered and consolidated the command "fu". This is necessary in order for the animal to understand the difference between the master's orders. Unlike the first command, this is a temporary veto, which is only carried out by order. For example, this is true in situations where:

• the dog, due to impatience, interferes with the owner's feeding;
• the pet bares its teeth at a guest trying to enter;
• the dog arbitrarily takes on the decision to protect the owner when there is no reason for that;
• the animal, when playing, does not wait for the throw of the ball or stick, snatching it from the master's hands;
• the dog does not allow to put on street equipment in impatience before the walk;
• after a walk, the pet wants to immediately go into the room, without wiping its paws;
• the dog tries to grab the hot food while it cools.

Both commands must be executed without question after the first time. However, the action "no" is usually terminated by the commands "can", "eat", "eat" or others, depending on the specific situation. "Fu" - the command is sharper, dogs react more sharply to it. In contrast, "no" is more loyal, it is used not only at the initial stage of raising an animal.

If the dog obeys a forbidding command, this avoids problems not only with neighbors, but also with scandalous personalities who are just waiting for an excuse to throw out their anger on others. A trained dog will not give the owner a reason to worry. In a peak situation, she will wait for the right command to do the right thing.

Despite the fact that some dog breeders think that it is necessary to start training a pet as early as possible, inhibitory reactions in a puppy are developed later than positive skills associated with any activity. At the age of 1 to 3 months, the puppy simply does not understand them. At this time, he is in the nursery and goes through the basics of socialization, learns to communicate with his fellows, receives the necessary vaccinations.

In order for a dog to master both commands, the owner must be an authority for it, a kind of leader. She will not listen to a weak and inconsistent boss. Among the representatives of the canine families there are many individuals who prove their superiority to the owner and take the initiative to educate in their paws.Other animals, due to the characteristics of a particular breed, have an innate cunning, and therefore by hook or by crook they can distract their teacher from training.

And yet, every breeder can teach a pet both teams at home. Orders should be processed only when necessary and to the point. At the same time, training is often based on both encouragement and the development of a passive-defensive reaction. The techniques used in training are:

• sharp pulling of the leash (not bending over the stick);
• light lashes (not to be confused with beating);
• throwing light objects towards the disobedient animal (not at him, but nearby);
• pulling on the strict collar.

The use of such measures causes a certain discomfort for the disobedient animal. To get rid of unpleasant sensations, the pet is forced to obey orders. Having a good memory, in the future the dog will understand that disobedience will be followed by punishment. Therefore, she will think before doing wrong.

There are several ways to train an animal in forbidding commands. The choice of any of them will be based on criteria such as the age of the pet and the type of its nervous activity. For example, it can be a dog breeding technique used in office practice. The skill begins to develop in the place of distracting stimuli, to which the pet simply cannot but react.

The puppy seems to be walking, but at the same time it is kept on a short leash. The teacher carefully monitors his behavior and tries not to impede movement in any direction. As soon as the dog decides to rush to the source of the irritant, it is necessary to pronounce the forbidding command. They pronounce it loudly and clearly, sharply pulling on the leash.

With the amateur method of teaching the command "no", the owner begins the training by sitting down in front of the pet on a small elevation. In his hand he holds a treat, attracting the attention of the puppy. As soon as the kid starts trying to get the tasty treat, they say the command "no". If the animal refuses to endure and continues to win back the treat, the palm is removed, and the puppy itself is taken by the scruff of the neck, slightly raised and sharply lowered to the ground.

At the same time, you cannot beat the pet: it is important that the baby is offended. At first, he will persist, but if he loses interest, they say the command “you can” and give the yummy. There should be no more than three repetitions per session. Over time, the task becomes more difficult by keeping the treat open, but not giving it in case of disobedience. After that they put the yummy on the floor, and then they mix the commands “no” and “no”.

Of course, it is easier to teach a pet to obey in childhood. It is more difficult to teach an adult dog, because it has already developed a character and, as is usually the case, has bad habits. If, in such cases, the animal refuses to obey, you can train it to prohibit commands using an electronic collar. In addition, if the animal refuses to train, you can use a metal collar with spikes during training. Such an accessory will also come in handy in the educational process of a student of giant breeds. (for example, the Tibetan Mastiff).

The sequence of the training scheme is as follows: command and immediately jerk (+ slap with newspaper for dogs that do not respond to leash jerks). You can not quit classes if the pet does not obey. By this, the owner demonstrates his helplessness. You can't even throw off training on a dog handler, because then the owner will not be the authority to which the dog must obey. If the behavior requires correction, it is better to conduct classes under the supervision of a dog handler.

Unfortunately, there is no single training scheme for dogs, and therefore it is useless to count on a good result without the originality of training and consistency. Often, the educational process is unsuccessful due to mistakes that the breeder makes. For example, he can endlessly tug on the leash and beat the dog, but this will not give positive results. From such training, the animal either becomes embittered or withdrawn, losing confidence in itself and in its strengths.

There are other master's mistakes that the owner makes when training his pet.

• One of the key mistakes newbies make is using the command out of place. Usually, in such cases, the animal ceases to understand what is required of him and, as a result, ceases to obey the owner.
• The dog reacts subtly to the irritability of the owner, hourly reprimands will lead to its indifference. In the future, she will continue to violate the prohibitions, but at the same time she will try to remain unnoticed.
• The animal will not follow orders if it does not see the point in it. There are breeds in the canine family whose representatives still need to be able to be carried away to carry out the order.
• Long and grueling lessons are a common mistake in the learning process. The dog cannot concentrate its attention on one command, meekly fulfilling it for hours.
• In no case should the animal be simultaneously taught other orders along with the prohibiting command. The skill is not easy, and therefore teams are taught and consolidated gradually, as they master one, they move on to another.
• The belated ban command is also a mistake. For example, if the dog is already fighting with another. This will not work and may disorient the animal.
• Absolutely everything cannot be prohibited. The pet needs to sniff any objects, including on the street. If you forbid him practically everything, the value of the command will depreciate.
• You can not shift the training of the pet from day to day. Already in six months, the animal is laid a model of behavior, which can be problematic to correct in the future.

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