Dog obedience training sessions are quite fun and easy for both owners and dogs when done right.
However, there are hard-to-train dogs which, when you're misinformed or lack accurate information about training these dogs, may lead to problems, frustrations and stress for you and your dog.
This means you need to know the right ways to train these types of dogs.
Initially though, you should learn about the common signs which could show that your dog belongs to groups considered as hard-to-train dogs.
A usual characteristic of a hard-to-train dog is his preference to be alone.
These types of dogs are also referred to as independent dogs.
An independent dog can dislike grooming.
You may find him with a sense of indifference towards all other animals and people around him.
He may also walk away after you reprimand him for something wrong that he did.
A dominant dog on the other hand finds dog obedience training sessions among other programs difficult.
This is because these types of dogs are natural leaders and will not follow your commands when he doesn't think you have a solid relationship with him.
There are creative and fun ways to train hard-to-train dogs like these.
First off, what's the instinctive trait of all animals, people included? That's right - survival, and with survival comes physical sustenance.
Yes: food! Use snacks and other favorite treats of your dog to your advantage.
Determine the ones which tend to bring out the best attitude and receptiveness from your dog.
Dogs and other animals as well as people need companionship.
That's right: establish a good friendly relationship with your dog before training him.
Also incorporate these into your dog training obedience sessions.
This is for your dog to continue following your commands and learning what you're teaching him in your sessions.
Always remember to check his physical health before you train him, too.