How to train a dog to a place?

Many inexperienced owners are wondering how to train a dog to a place. Such a command is an integral part of training and will be used not only at home, but also in the further education process.

In order for the dog to be happy in its place, it should be properly equipped. The preparation of the future place must be done before the puppy appears in the house.

What should be the place for the dog to sleep, consider in more detail.

• A sleeping corner should have such qualities as seclusion, no draft. If there are constant drafts, the animal will often suffer from colds.
• A place in the corridor where people are constantly walking is not suitable. The dog should feel protected and relaxed.
• Next to the place to sleep should be placed animal toys with which the dog will play and chew on them.
• If possible, it is best to place the dog where he likes to rest the most (the place where the owner sleeps is not suitable).
• The pet should rest where it has a good view. Any dog ​​feels like a member of the family in which it lives. Therefore, he will be uncomfortable if he is not aware of what is happening around him.
• Be sure to take into account the quality of the raw materials from which the bed is made. She must be comfortable, durable and easy to clean.
• Since the bedding gets dirty quickly, it is best to pay attention to the models on which the cover can be put on. Experienced owners purchase several covers, changing them as they get dirty.
• A rug made from natural raw materials will not contribute to the formation of allergies and will not electrify.
• The sleeping place must correspond to the dimensions of the pet. It is necessary to study what poses the dog takes during sleep and choose the best option based on this. If the dog often curls up in a ball, he will like an oval bed, equipped with bumpers. For those who like to stretch, there are mattresses-beds.
• When purchasing a bedding for your four-footed friend, you should take into account the fact that while adopting a comfortable posture, the dog will stomp and turn in place for a certain time. Some individuals like to rake the lounger in an armful. If a sleeping place is made of low-quality material, it will quickly deteriorate.
• When accustoming a pet to a place, you should remember the basic rule: under no circumstances should you scold a dog on its bed. This is the territory of the animal, where he has a sense of integrity. He should have only positive associations with the bed.

Puppies should be taught to the place from a very early age.

It is easier to teach a puppy at 2 months to a new place. In order for him to get used to it faster, you should use the recommendations of specialists.

• When the baby plays enough or eats, he will want to rest. At this point, you can quickly train the dog to the place by transferring it to the designated area. Laying on the dedicated rug, you need to say the command "place". Be sure to praise your four-footed friend.
• At first, the puppy will try to break free and run away. You should not use physical force and scold your pet. You can gently hold the animal in place by repeating the command. When it calms down, be sure to praise it and give it a treat. After that, the owner must step back and observe the reaction of his four-legged friend.
• If the animal immediately fell asleep and understood what was required of him, you can start your business. In the future, you will need to repeat the command. If the pet does not want to lie still, the command must be repeated. It is recommended to repeat the exercise 3-5 times throughout the week, until the baby himself begins to go to his couch.

If a grown-up puppy appears in the house, the training will be different. Compared to a baby, the mind of a teenager began to form, and he perceives the world around him differently.

Puppies of this age category do not need to be picked up. We need to take them to the sunbed. The exercise is worked out according to a certain scheme.

• First of all, you should call the dog by name. With this method, the attention of the animal is attracted.
• After that, it is recommended to take the pet to the place and say "place".
• If the dog performs the action correctly, it needs to be encouraged with affectionate words and given a treat. Experienced dog breeders know that most dogs love to be praised and rewarded magically. To please their master, they will fulfill all the requirements.
• When the baby is lying on the mat, you can use the command "to me" and start practicing other exercises.
• If the puppy does not want to follow the instructions of its owner, you can use a leash. Even if the training is carried out "through force", the pet should still be praised, treated with tasty things. After several manipulations, the leash will no longer be required, and the animal will run on its own to the allotted corner. Dog breeders advise to minimize the number of escorts to bedding, ensuring that the dog leaves itself.
• The command “place” is repeated several times a day.

When training a dog in the "place" skill, you should remember the main rules. Observing them, classes will be productive and will quickly lead to the desired result.

• All activities are recommended after the animal has returned from a walk or has just eaten.
• Do not start training when the dog is hungry, sick, or agitated.
• The team is trained only on the sunbed.
• You cannot force an animal.
• You can only praise and give out a tasty treat when the pet itself lies on the couch.
• It is not allowed to take food or toys from the animal that he brought to his place. His corner should be just his. You can remove things only when the pet does not see it.
• The command should be spoken in a benevolent tone, but with firmness.
• Training should be carried out in a relaxed environment. The owner is obliged to exclude irritating factors: food, strangers. The complication can be started after the puppy begins to flawlessly follow the instructions of its owner.

It is more difficult to accustom an adult dog to a place. Training is carried out not only at home, but also on the street.

For training, you will need a long leash and any accessory. You can use a toy for work. The animal is instructed to “lie down”, after which the toy is placed in front of it. The owner should move away from the dog to the length of the leash and stand, looking at the pet.

Then you should again point with your hand to the area where the dog was lying and say "place". If the pet does not understand what is required of him, you need to help him with a leash.

It is not recommended to abuse the leash. The pet must figure out for itself what the owner requires of him under the given circumstances. When he comes to the place, you can praise and treat. The skill is practiced during a walk several times a day.

If the four-legged friend is naughty, does not want to follow the instructions of his master, the skill is worked out in a more strict tone. If this does not help, you should use a leash.

The main thing is that the animal has its own place. The pet should not sleep with the owner. A dog is a gregarious animal, and each member of the family is located in a hierarchical branch.... The animal distributes for itself the roles of each participant and singles out a leader among them.

To divide the roles, the dog needs to sleep in its place. Most dog handlers react negatively to owners who take the animal to sleep with them at night. This is logical, because only the leader should sleep where he likes. Everyone else should clearly know their place.

Even a puppy should not be allowed to sleep on the couch, because the babbling of a baby will seem funny when he is forced to go to his place, and the growl of a huge dog can turn into a serious danger.

Many dogs know not to sleep on their owner's bed. Therefore, they take up a sleeping place at a time when no one is at home, or no one sees them. If you find such a habit in your pet, you should immediately scold him.

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